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Wily dodges point to single culprit in high-profile Los Angeles heists

Thefts that depend on role playing and charm point to a single burglar being the likely suspect in heists of jewelry and cash from sports teams, a salsa band and a sugar baron in town for the Oscars.

For the "Rico Suave" bandit, the weapons of choice are charm, disguise and the power of persuasion.

Gang member in jail for murder is investigated in cellmate's death

Jamar Lavon Tucker told deputies during a security check Thursday that he had just killed his cellmate, a member of the same gang who was awaiting felony trial, L.A. County sheriff's officials say.

A Compton gang member already sentenced to life in prison for murder and awaiting trial in a second slaying is being investigated in the strangling of his Twin Towers jail cellmate.

Swinging at the pay-cut piñata

City employee group questions use of ever-changing numbers

Art Sweatman has trimmed trees for the city of Los Angeles for 13 years, and sometimes he hauls them away after they've fallen on cars or blocked roads and sidewalks. It took him 10 years to get to his current annual salary of $54,000, and now city officials are saying they need him and other workers to take a 10% to 15% pay cut to eliminate a $485-million deficit.

CL Highlights: Fiorentina/Bayern

Fiorentina won a wild back-and-forth match but Bayern Munchen advances to the quarters on the away-goals tiebreaker.

School Group Chooses Principals Of Year

The Connecticut Association of Schools named a Hartford magnet school principal and a Greenwich middle school principal as principals of the year Tuesday.

PL Highlights: Everton/Hull

In what may have been his last game at Goodison Park, Landon Donovan scored in Everton's 5-1 rout of Hull.

Helton addresses the media

NASCAR President Mike Helton talks about the Carl Edwards-Brad Keselowski incident in Atlanta. Hear what he had to say.

Freshman defensive end Andru Pulu suspended indefinitely from Washington football team

Andru Pulu, a freshman defensive end from Federal Way, was allegedly involved in an altercation that left a man with a broken nose, possible cheek fracture and a boot print on his right temple.

Dunleavy, Los Angeles Clippers sever ties

Mike Dunleavy and the Los Angeles Clippers parted company for good Tuesday, barely a month after he relinquished his head coaching duties to focus solely on being general manager.

Video: Pondexter on POY race; Thomas on OSU's zone

Katie Stevens Can't Break Away from 'American Idol' Criticism

It's "Pay ball!" when the lawyers get involved

With selection Sunday just around the corner, it's time to brush up on college basketball's lesser conferences such the Summit League, whose members include IUPUI and IPFW.

Chihuly glass museum proposed at Seattle Center where Fun Forest stood

The plans for the $15 million tribute to famed glass artists Dale Chihuly were unveiled Tuesday.

Muhammad Ali visits Giants clubhouse

Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Orlando Cepeda are regular visitors around the San Francisco Giants.

UConn Men Unsure About NIT

Kemba Walker harbored such distaste for UConn's 73-51 loss to St. John's on Tuesday in the Big East tournament that he's not sure he can stomach another similar performance.

Gay GOP Drama

Log Cabin Republicans talk about the Senator Ashburn situation and what it means for other gay Republicans.

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State lawmakers limit sex offender computers

The Legislature has passed a measure limiting computer use by sex offenders at the state's Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island.

Two people injured in crash on Haddix Road

Two people were injured in a one-car crash on Haddix Rd. in Mad River Township on Tuesday evening, March 9.

Saints agree to terms with DB Torrence

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has agreed to re-sign reserve defensive back Leigh Torrence to a one-year contract.

Chiefs sign free agent RB Thomas Jones

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent running back Thomas Jones, who led the New York Jets to the AFC championship game last season and was the NFL's third-leading rusher.

Eagles pick up Vick's option for 2010

Michael Vick says the Philadelphia Eagles exercised their 2010 option on him, meaning the quarterback will receive a $1.5 million roster bonus sometime this week.

Steelers reach deals with S Clark, WR Randle El

The Pittsburgh Steelers, normally one of the quietest teams in NFL free agency, suddenly are one of the busiest.

3A state boys basketball tournament live chat -- Day 1

I will be holding a live chat throughout every game of the 3A tournament with help from Ron Newberry.

Panel considers 10% pay cut for state lawmakers

Citizens Compensation Commission chairman recommends another drop in pay and benefits, after an 18% reduction last year. The cuts would also apply to the governor and other state officials.

Months after California legislators had their pay and benefits cut 18%, the head of a state panel that sets salaries proposed Tuesday that elected officials lose 10% more in response to the continuing budget crisis.