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PART ONE: MYSTICISM AND MONEY

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Kabbalah success proved divisive

By Harriet Ryan and Kim Christensen

Acouple's vision to make secret Jewish mysticism available to the public prospered, but eventually harmony gave way to public discord. Coming Tuesday: Celebrities and Kabbalah

McCourts reach settlement involving Dodgers

By Bill Shaikin

Jamie would give up any claim to the team, multiple people familiar with the deal say. Now, Frank sets his sights on winning a court battle with Commissioner Selig.

Border agency's rapid growth, corruption

By Andrew Becker and Richard Marosi

Since October 2004, 132 U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees have been indicted or convicted on corruption-related charges.

Submachine guns, handguns stolen from LAPD

By Joel Rubin

A cache of weapons was stolen last week from a secured building used by the department's SWAT unit. "It's embarrassing.... It's a lesson learned," Deputy Chief Michael Downing says.

'Mom, I'm getting arrested' -- a new phone app is born | 4:40 a.m.

Bomber in Afghanistan takes aim at intelligence chief, kills child | 4:21 a.m.

New Zealand oil spill worsens; stricken cargo ship may sink

New California law wipes out local E-verify rules

Skelton: California's $9.1 billion in bonds sit unused

'Don't ask, don't tell' repeal means new challenges

Hundreds arrested in 'Occupy' protests

Herman Cain defends his '9-9-9' tax plan

A 'sordid drama' of DUIs allegedly set up by ex-wives

A 'sordid drama' of DUIs allegedly set up by ex-wives

AIDS Walk L.A. unites, inspires, raises $3 million

AIDS Walk L.A. unites, inspires, raises $3 million

<b>Dwyre: </b>Dan Wheldon was an engaging young champion

Dwyre: Dan Wheldon was an engaging young champion

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Frank and Jamie McCourt reach settlement involving Dodgers 10/17/2011, 12:01 a.m.
Up next for the Ducks: Monday at San Jose 10/17/2011, 12:00 a.m.
Aging pope uses wheeled platform in St. Peter's 10/17/2011, 12:00 a.m.
More funding to remove cancerous agent from Glendale water 10/17/2011, 12:00 a.m.
Wireless providers heed regulators' call to end bill shock 10/17/2011, 12:00 a.m.

Coming clean on 'dirty DUIs' in Contra Costa County 10/16/2011, 8:07 p.m.
New California law bars E-Verify requirement for employers 10/16/2011, 6:45 p.m.
Baca says he was out of touch with county's jails 10/16/2011, 5:55 p.m.
Nelson, Canada, in living color 10/16/2011, 12:00 a.m.
El Paso: Bhutan's kingly style reflected in UTEP architecture 10/16/2011, 12:00 a.m.

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Los Angeles regional weather forecast - L.A. Now 10/17/2011, 5:00 a.m.
Wal-Mart executives resign in latest set-back for U.S. retailer in China - Money & Company 10/17/2011, 3:22 a.m.

Travel

Nelson, Canada, in living color

Beliefs

After Seal Beach shooting, local churches adjust their services	Chinese Jews feel more at home in Israel
Couple's success spreading kabbalah yields to discord, tax probe	Egyptian Islamists try to project new image

NFL

Farmer: Jim Harbaugh gets under another coach's skin

Farmer: Jim Harbaugh gets under another coach's skin

Raiders honor Al Davis with home victory; Lions handed first loss

Raiders honor Davis with home win; 49ers top Lions

Jets look to right the ship against the Dolphins

Jets look to right the ship against the Dolphins

Nation Now

Did Oregon woman leave son to join killing rampage?

World Now

Grandson of North Korea's Kim Jong Il draws attention in Bosnia

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Video: Boxing hopeful makes it to the next round

Video: Boxing hopeful makes it to the next round

Elevator operator on the ride of his life

Elevator operator on the ride of his life

From the Archives: New cupola for Cathedral of St. Vibiana

From the Archives: New cupola for Cathedral of St. Vibiana

The Week in Pictures

The Week in Pictures

Opinion

Newton: A meeting of California minds

Newton: A meeting of California minds

Sports

Q&A: Lakers great Jerry West reveals strained relationships

Q&A: Lakers great Jerry West reveals strained relationships

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Inside L.A.'s Dublab

Inside L.A.'s Dublab

Overrated / Underrated: The drip coffee boom, Jeff Mangum and more

The Writer's Room aims for quiet style amid Hollywood bar scene

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Living

PST bike tour puts art extravaganza within reach

PST bike tour puts art extravaganza within reach

'Sesame Street' aims to nip bullying in the bud

A roof full of vegetables at skid row apartments

Market Watch: A better prune, but will anyone care?

Book review: 'The Puppy Diaries' by Jill Abramson

Southern California Moments

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Nascar fans, meet the funnel bacakonator

Nascar fans, meet the funnel bacakonator

Rock 'n' Reubens in the Kibitz Room at Canter's

Rock 'n' Reubens in the Kibitz Room at Canter's

The Find: King's Burgers/Got Sushi?

The Find: King's Burgers/Got Sushi?

Culinary SOS: BLD's fresh vegetable salad

Culinary SOS: BLD's fresh vegetable salad

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George Skelton: $9 billion is looking for a job

Bill Dwyre: Dan Wheldon was an engaging young champion

Steve Lopez: Hard to see how Sheriff Baca escapes blame

Michael Hiltzik: A debit of gratitude to Bank of America

Helene Elliott: All Vinny Del Negro can do is wait

More: Sandy Banks | Bill Dwyre | Helene Elliott | Chris Erskine | Michael Hiltzik | David Lazarus | Steve Lopez | Tom Petruno | Bill Plaschke | James Rainey | T.J. Simers | George Skelton | Hector Tobar | Liz Pulliam Weston

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'The Skin I Live In': An exclusive look behind the scenes

24 Frames: 'The Skin I Live In': An exclusive look behind the scenes

World Now: Hilary Swank 'deeply regrets' attending Chechen gala

Technology: Google Android Ice Cream Sandwich unveiling Oct. 19 in Hong Kong

Nation Now: The top five most-expensive colleges in America

Lakers: Italian team seeks President Obama's help recruiting Kobe Bryant

Company Town: Hulu's owners terminate sale of online site

Show Tracker: Bill Clinton: Occupy Wall Street is 'a positive thing'

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'Bugnut' -- unfair to Christians?

Steve Lopez: Is Occupy Los Angeles making a difference?

Steve Lopez: It's time for Lee Baca to step aside

Column: Readers comment on interracial dating

Most commented: Sarah Palin's smart not to run, supporters say

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Discuss: Love us? Hate us? Tell us | In defense of circumcision | John and Ken vs. the Dream Act

KTLA News 5

Pro off-road racer, Rick Huseman, among 3 dead in plane crash

Pro off-road racer, Rick Huseman, among 3 dead in plane crash

'Spock' actor Zachary Quinto comes out as gay

'Spock' actor Zachary Quinto comes out as gay

Deputies recover $2 million in stolen property

Deputies recover $2 million in stolen property

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Column One

Coming clean on 'dirty DUIs' in Contra Costa County

Elevator operator's overriding story: joy

Praying perpetually to save society

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Making sure photos aren't muddling the message

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Amber Heard is in the driver's seat onscreen and off, defying expectations at every turn.

Amber Heard is in the driver's seat onscreen and off, defying expectations at every turn.

Uncommon Scents: Truly mysterious perfumes flourish in life--and in literature

Uncommon Scents: Truly mysterious perfumes flourish in life--and in literature

You may not always agree with Bill Maher, but you gotta love a guy who expresses himself

You may not always agree with Bill Maher, but you gotta love a guy who expresses himself

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Democrats push to get more voters to cast ballots by mail

'Don't ask, don't tell' repeal means new challenges

Nevada all but ignored by GOP contenders

Border agency's rapid growth accompanied by rise in corruption

Coming clean on 'dirty DUIs' in Contra Costa County

Submachine guns, handguns stolen from LAPD SWAT-training site

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