Top of the Times: December 21, 2014

View mobile version | View in Browser Sunday, December  21,  2014   Top of the Times   LOCAL NATION WORLD BUSINESS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT HEALTH LIVING TRAVEL Two police officers 'simply assassinated' in Brooklyn By Tina Susman and Javier Panzar Police chief Bratton says the shooter acted so swiftly that neither officer had time to pull a weapon. He apparently committed suicide in a subway station.   Obama ends year with reminders that he's still not irrelevant   With Cuba move, Obama doubles down on strategy of engagement   Demographic shifts bring change to policies on Cuba, drugs, gay rights   US & World   Wrongfully convicted inmates fight for compensation    Ambushed New York officers were 'simply assassinated,' Bratton says    Parties unite for congressional lawmakers' farewell speeches     advertisement Business   Highland Park renters feel the squeeze of gentrification   Graphic designer, 29, learns to set reasonable financial goals Sony Pictures hack fuels speculation about studio's possible sale   Minnie Driver pulls up stakes in Hollywood Hills   Sports   Q&A: USC Coach Steve Sarkisian on good, and bad, of first season Clippers stop by Staples Center for a win over Bucks Anze Kopitar, Marian Gaborik lead Kings' victory No. 1 Kentucky dominates from the start in 83-44 rout of UCLA Preview: Lakers at Sacramento Kings USC plays at Boston College on Sunday afternoon   As top moments go, Jerry Neuheisel's pass to lift UCLA over Texas is a doozy   NFL probably will focus on an L.A. stadium site rather than teams     advertisement   Health   The Gym Rat: No-nonsense body sculpting at the Studio (MDR)   BMI may not be the last word on health risks, some experts say     Opinion   Should non-citizens in the U.S. vote?   Would it hurt City Hall to look into rise in worker injury claims?