Eagles defeat Cowboys, 24-22, to win NFC East title

ARLINGTON, Texas — Nick Foles and the Philadelphia Eagles completed a worst-to-first turnaround under rookie coach Chip Kelly. The Dallas Cowboys are stuck in second place and going home early again, and nobody can blame Tony Romo for the final crushing...

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Community pushes for stoplight at intersection where teen was killed

Yaneth Palencia wrote a petition to the city's transportation department in 2005, urging officials to install a traffic signal or stop sign at the crosswalk near Normandie Avenue and 42nd Street in her neighborhood, south of downtown. "We note that...

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TV set-top boxes would become more energy-efficient under new deal

SACRAMENTO — Environmental advocates, government regulators and the cable and satellite television industry have reached a landmark agreement to save an estimated $1 billion a year in energy costs by making TV set-top boxes more efficient. The voluntary...

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Looking ahead: Houston at Oklahoma City

Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder play host to the Houston Rockets on Sunday. (Streeter Lecka / Getty Images / December 27, 2013) Looking ahead HOUSTON AT OKLAHOMA CITY: Sunday, 4 p.m. PST. TV: NBA TV. These teams...

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Claremont church Nativity scene replaces Jesus with Trayvon Martin

On the lawn of a Claremont church, just like at many churches at this time of year, cutouts of wise men on camelback head toward a makeshift manger, a meager wooden structure where Mary and Joseph have huddled inside. But instead of an infant Jesus...

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Rockets rally to beat Pelicans, 107-98

Dwight Howard had 24 points and 17 rebounds, and James Harden scored 11 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter in the Houston Rockets' 107-98 comeback victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Chandler Parson added 19 points and seven...

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'Duck Dynasty': GLAAD responds to Phil Robertson's return

Phil Robertson from the popular series "Duck Dynasty." Robertson was suspended for disparaging comments he made to GQ magazine about gay people but was reinstated by the network on Friday. (Associated Press / May 20, 2013) by Greg Braxton December...

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Four U.S. military personnel detained in Libya

KAILUA, Hawaii  -- Four U.S. military personnel have been detained by the Libyan government, a State Department spokeswoman said Friday, but the circumstances of their detention were  not immediately clear in a region that has been embroiled...

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Across the Table: Grower Champagnes worth seeking out

Since the 19th century, French Champagne producers have skillfully cultivated an image of full-tilt glamour and luxury, spending millions promoting their brands. That would include sponsoring athletic competitions, society events and the $400,000 in...

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Police kill man suspected of setting fire to home, apartment

A man set fire to the apartment shared by his ex-girlfriend and their 2-year-old son early Thursday, authorities said, then set his mother's home ablaze before being killed by Torrance police when they found him with a knife on a middle-school campus....

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Produce inspectors keep farmers markets honest

On a recent Saturday morning, Ed Williams stood off to the side at Santa Monica's downtown farmers market, scrutinizing a bright red mango like a detective trying to solve a mystery. "It looks damaged by hot water treatment, which is only used on imported...

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Clippers' Blake Griffin appears to be a target

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Clippers grudgingly accepted the NBA's saying Thursday that Blake Griffin shouldn't have been ejected from Wednesday night's game against the Golden State Warriors, but Los Angeles still is coming to grips with the perception that...

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Thursday's TV highlights and talk shows: 'Inside the Actors Studio'

Bruce Dern and his daughter Laura Dern share the stage on Bravo's "Inside the Actors Studio." (Giovanni Rufino / Bravo / November 30, 2013) By Matt Cooper December 25, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Customized TV Listings are available...

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On Christmas, Pope Francis calls for a better world

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis offered Christmas wishes Wednesday for a better world, praying for protection for Christians under attack, battered women and trafficked children, peace in the Middle East and Africa, and dignity for refugees fleeing misery...

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Dodgers aren't making a big splash with free agents this off-season

This has been a relatively quiet off-season for the Dodgers. They have spent nearly $80 million on free agents, but haven't added any headline acts to their star-studded roster. That could be a reflection of the Dodgers' necessities, or lack thereof....

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Wednesday's TV highlights and talk shows: Holiday programming

Customized TV Listings are available here: www.latimes.com/tvtimes Click here to download TV listings for the week of Dec. 22 - 28, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies   SERIES Doctor Who Matt Smith is saluted with a farewell special just...

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Drummer Ricky Lawson, founding member of Yellowjackets, dead at 59

Ricky Lawson, seen here at the 2009 Berks Jazz Fest, played with many of the top acts of the 1980s. (Getty Images / December 24, 2013) Times staff and wire reports December 24, 2013, 8:07 p.m. Drummer Ricky Lawson, 59, who performed...

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Record day for Oregon State in Hawaii Bowl win

HONOLULU -- Rashaad Reynolds returned two fumbles for touchdowns, helping Oregon State beat Boise State, 38-23, in the Hawaii Bowl on Tuesday night. The Beavers (7-6) stopped a five-game slide and set several records in handing Boise State its worst...

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Congress skeptical of new Pentagon spy agency

WASHINGTON — Congress is giving only halfhearted support to a Pentagon effort to broaden military espionage operations beyond war zones. The Pentagon created the Defense Clandestine Service in April 2012 to recruit sources and steal secrets around the...

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Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni has fond memories of his time with Suns

PHOENIX — If he ever wants to forget the chaos of last season or the frantic few years he spent coaching the New York Knicks, Mike D'Antoni can always remember his time in the desert. He was a Robert Horry hip check from coaching a deep playoff run...

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49ers clinch playoff berth in Candlestick farewell

SAN FRANCISCO -- NaVorro Bowman returned an interception 89 yards for a touchdown with 1:10 remaining, and the San Francisco 49ers clinched a playoff berth with a wild 34-24 victory against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night in the final regular-season...

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Dodgers close to deal with reliever Chris Perez

The Dodgers are closing in on a one-year contract with former All-Star closer Chris Perez, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke under the condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been finalized. Financial terms of the prospective...

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The Times' boys' basketball rankings

Parker Jackson-Cartwright has played a leading role in Loyola's 8-0 start. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times / February 22, 2013) By Eric Sondheimer December 22, 2013, 9:01 p.m. Rank, School (W-L), Comment (last week's ranking) 1....

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St. John Bosco is best prep football team in Southland history

There's little doubt that 10 years from now, when high school football fans and experts look back and debate how good Bellflower St. John Bosco's team was in 2013, the verdict will be near unanimous: the best in Southern California history. Even before...

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Hawaiian community is ready for the Obamas

KAILUA, Hawaii — Five years after Barack Obama first made Kailua his winter White House as president-elect, his arrival Friday night was a decidedly low-key event. His sojourns have, without question, put this laid-back beach town on the map. Property...

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South Sudan fighters fire on 3 U.S. military aircraft

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Sudanese militias fired on three U.S. military aircraft on a mission to evacuate American citizens Saturday, wounding four U.S. servicemen, according to military officials. The planes were headed to Bor, the capital...

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Up next for USC basketball: Sunday at Dayton

USC guard Pe'Shon Howard is averaging 11.9 points with four assists per game for the Trojans. (Tim Aylen / Associated Press / November 30, 2013) By Diane Pucin December 22, 2013 AT DAYTON When: 11 a.m. PST. On the air:...

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The core spots to score L.A.'s best baked apple treats

At this very moment my neighbor, Cassy, is awaiting delivery of a 100-year-old cider press she bought on eBay. She, like many of us, has apple fever. I made an apple galette at least twice this week. And I'm dreaming of the apple hand pies I used to...

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Congress adds air tankers to Forest Service fleet

Tucked inside the defense bill approved by Congress this week was a provision that would add seven air tankers to the U.S. Forest Service's beleaguered air fleet. The fleet of planes, which drop retardant to give firefighters on the ground crucial time...

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Making tamales and extending a family history

"There's a rhythm to it, the way she works the masa," Cynthia Gonzalez says quietly. Her mother, Dora, carefully stirs a large pot of masa for tamales over the stove. It's smooth as custard and lightly fragrant as it begins to bubble. Salvadoran tamales...

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'Duck Dynasty': Robertsons threaten to pull out of popular series

From left, Phil, Jase, Si and Willie Robertson from the A&E series "Duck Dynasty." (Zach Dilgard / A&E) By Greg Braxton December 19, 2013, 8:08 p.m. No Phil, no way. That's what the Robertson family, of "Duck Dynasty"...

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London theater collapse leaves dozens injured, seven seriously

LONDON — Dozens of people in Britain were injured, seven of them seriously, when the ceiling or part of the balcony collapsed at a theater in London's West End during the busy holiday season. The incident occurred about 8:15 p.m., less than an hour...

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