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Mark Boster / Los Angeles TimesBy Garrett Therolf and John HoeffelA judge's decision to conditionally open hearings into children's welfare to the press has prompted complaints that it intrudes on the privacy of afflicted youngsters.By Richard WintonOne of two girls who accused teacher Martin Bernard Springer of fondling her has backed off her story, according to sources.The early granting of gay-marriage licenses led to Prop. 8. Meanwhile, other states advanced the rights issue. Full coverage
By Michael A. Memoli | 10:16 a.m.Few thought Santorum would run the table Tuesday, however, the fundamentals of the Romney campaign are still strong.
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Craig Lassig / EPABy Paul WestHis victories are setbacks for Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney -- and for Newt Gingrich's hopes of being the conservative alternative to Romney.By Kim Murphy"This could be life threatening!" the social worker said in the emergency call. "He went to court Wednesday and he didn't get the kids back, and I'm--I'm afraid for their lives." AudioBy Shari Roan and Eryn Brown
As Karen Handel, left, the executive at the center of the funding controversy, steps down, many Komen supporters question the foundation's salaries, legal strategies and ties with certain products.By Times staff writersThe three felony counts against Miramonte teacher Martin Springer involve one girl.- Los Angeles regional weather forecast02/08/2012, 5:00 a.m.
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Ben Garvin / Getty ImagesLive: The Times' political writers on the primary:By Michael A. Memoli | 7:38 p.m.Santorum, seen earlier today, scored two victories tonight, winning Minnesota's caucuses and Missouri's primary. The wins fuel the former Pennsylvania senator's case that he is the leading conservative alternative to Mitt Romney in the GOP race.By Maura Dolan, Carol Williams and Jessica GarrisonIn a 2-1 decision, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals found Prop. 8 unconstitutional. The ruling sparked both celebrations and vows to fight.- Stop trapping, killing coyotes in Carson, wildlife group demands02/07/2012, 6:40 p.m.
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Laura A. Oda / Associated PressBy David Savage, Carol J. Williams and Maura Dolan | 12:47 p.m.The narrow California-only approach adopted by the 9th Circuit means the high court might choose to steer clear of the dispute.By Maura Dolan, Carol Williams and Jessica Garrison | 1:50 p.m.In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals found that the voters, in approving Prop. 8 in 2008, unfairly took away a right from a minority group.By Mike James | 2:49 p.m.Billups, a key reason the Clippers are in second place in the NBA's Western Conference, has a torn left Achilles' tendon.By Richard Winton | 1:55 p.m.Martin Bernard Springer was arrested just days after prosecutors accused former teacher Mark Berndt of bizarre acts that have generated national outrage. Full coverage- LAUSD fires two teachers accused of sex abuse | 2:05 p.m.
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By Angel Jennings | 9:57 a.m.Tension is high outside the temporarily closed school where two teachers are accused of lewd conduct.By Michael MuskalA high-ranking official resigns after a dispute over whether the charity should give funds to Planned Parenthood.By Times staff writersAnadan, in the shadow of Syria's second-largest city, has expelled Bashar Assad's forces.Obama camp refunding money tied to fugitive | 9:16 a.m.Cloudy61°66°- 02/07/2012, 12:39 a.m.
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Krista Kennell / Getty ImagesBy Howard Blume, Sam Allen and Angel Jennings | 12:17 a.m.L.A. Unified Supt. John Deasy seeks to assure angry parents, who demonstrated at campus over allegations against two teachers. Photos | Full coverageBy Maura Dolan | 12:34 a.m.A three-judge panel is expected to decide Tuesday whether California's Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage, violates the federal Constitution.
By Andrew Blankstein and Joel Rubin'I'm truly in love with John,' Stephanie Lazarus wrote to her former boyfriend's mother after he became engaged to Sherri Rae Rasmussen. Lazarus is on trial in Rasmussen's 1986 killing.Ron Paul enters a crucial stretch in campaign | 12:39 a.m.Advertisement 
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Francine Orr / Los Angeles TimesBy Angel Jennings | 11:36 a.m.The school will be closed to students Tuesday and Wednesday, but was open today and a number of angry parents gathered to protest the handling of sex-abuse claims. Full coverageBy Alejandro Lazo | 11:03 a.m.California officials have resumed direct talks with the Obama administration about joining a multi-state mortgage settlement with the nation's largest banks.By Paul RichterCiting "serious concerns" in the wake of recent bombings, all U.S. personnel are removed, increasing pressure on Assad.By Maura Dolan | 10:54 a.m.The decision will likely be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, which could decide next year whether gays nationwide have the right to marry.Sun Valley neighborhood dispute turns deadly | 11:50 a.m.
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