Breaks, bumps and bruises worry Vande Velde as Tour de France begins
Christian Vande Velde has what would seem to be a reasonable goal for the Tour de France. But the events of the past two years have made it look like a fantasy for the cyclist from Lemont, Ill. "My...
View ArticleCrash ends Tour de France for Vande Velde
Christian Vande Velde is out of the Tour de France because of injuries suffered during a crash in Monday's Stage 2.Vande Velde, 34, broke two ribs and had a left eyebrow laceration requiring multiple...
View ArticleTwo pictures worth 2,000 words?
If this photo looks familiar, it may be because you saw it twice in Wednesday's print edition. It accompanied both the World Briefing column in the main news section and the Late Briefing in LATExtra....
View ArticlePacific Time podcast: A snapshot of MacArthur Park's instant photographers
In this edition of Pacific Time: MacArthur Park's Polaroid photographers are the last of a dying breed. Reporter Esmeralda Bermudez talks about her childhood memories of these photographers in the...
View ArticleSkater Johnny Weir says he plans to reinvent himself
Johnny Weir's off-ice charisma has overshadowed his competitive skating for several seasons. Now, the three-time U.S. champion has decided to step back and assess himself, for what may be a comeback in...
View ArticlePacific Time podcast: High tech and high crimes
In this edition of Pacific Time: After two decades, the LAPD says it has solved the "Grim Sleeper" serial killings, culminating in the arrest of a suspect on Wednesday. Police credit the use of a...
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