Top of the Times: December 22, 2014

View mobile version | View in Browser Monday, December  22,  2014   Top of the Times   LOCAL NATION WORLD BUSINESS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT HEALTH LIVING TRAVEL North Korea claims U.S. government was 'deeply involved' in making Sony film Julie Makinen The isolated nation's Defense Department threatens to attack the White House, Pentagon and other targets if the U.S. retaliates for a cyberattack against the studio.   Driver crashes on 710, carjacks another motorist, flees police   Poll finds most optimism about quality jobs since before recession   Australia cafe attacker: Terrorist or just a lunatic?   US & World   N.Y. police say gunman who killed officers told bystanders to watch him   NYPD shooter had history of arrests and mental health treatment   Pro billiards player Max Eberle looks for big break as artist      Business   Holiday shoppers are splurging on pet gifts   New Home targets open space in urban areas for building Studies tout value of state's almond growers, green energy, Latinos   Sony Pictures hack fuels speculation about studio's possible sale   Sports   NFL Week 16: Schedule plan means fantastic finishes in division races Lakers consider resting Kobe Bryant after 108-101 loss to Sacramento Injured Ducks to take time to heal before returning to ice NBA in 2015: Clippers need playoff help, Lakers need more than that Lakers' Week 8 in review Seahawks show Cardinals what a Super Bowl team looks like, 35-6   USC could be running low on running backs next season   UCLA will try to contain Kansas State's option offense in Alamo Bowl       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   Students lose out in university numbers game   Amid climate change, what's more important: Protecting money or people?