Archive for November 11th, 2012

Veterans deploy to northeast after Superstorm Sandy

U.S./World | 1:09pm | By Quil Lawrence | NPR

The military vets who have been cleaning up and rebuilding in New York and New Jersey say that volunteering helps them as much as it supports the local residents.

New toll lanes open on 11-mile stretch of Harbor Freeway

Local | 1:03pm | By Adolfo Guzman-Lopez

L.A. County Metro inaugurated the county’s first toll lanes on the Harbor freeway Saturday night. Solo drivers will need to buy a $40 transponder.

Judy Garland's 'Wizard of Oz' dress auctioned for $480K

Local | 12:49pm | AP

The iconic gingham outfit worn by Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz' attracted bids from around the world.

BBC Chairman Chris Patten calls for structural shake up

U.S./World | 10:31am | AP

Patten promised to restore trust in the BBC with restructuring, in response to the resignation of BBC's Director-General George Entwistle.