Top of the Times: February 12, 2015

Thursday, February  12,  2015

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Marathon talks yield Ukraine cease-fire deal Sergei L. Loiko Ukrainian President Poroshenko, French President Hollande, German Chancellor Merkel and Russia's Putin work overnight before arriving at a compromise.   Fire at Pierce Brosnan's Malibu home is under investigation   Alabama same-sex marriage resistance, federal law to collide in court   Philadelphia will host 2016 Democratic National Convention   US & World   Obama asks Congress to back fight against Islamic State, but is vague on limits   North Carolina triple slaying arouses fear of hate crimes against Muslims   Fishing vessel trapped in Antarctic ice; U.S. Coast Guard on rescue mission     Business   Work at West Coast ports to scale back for 4 days   Expedia to buy Orbitz as online travel booking consolidation continues January retail sales decline more than expected   L.A. plans campaign to promote new film tax credits   Sports   Clippers come on strong late to beat Houston Rockets, 110-95 Jerry Tarkanian always liked a good fight, as NCAA learned the hard way UCLA Bruins continue to thrive with Tony Parker in lineup Jordan McLaughlin is injured in USC's 80-75 loss to Oregon Lakers can't keep up with Trail Blazers in loss 102-86 Lakers' Jordan Clarkson getting chance to prove he can be a starter   Clippers' Blake Griffin needs time to heal — completely   Lakers suffer 40th loss of season before All-Star break     Health   Smartphone apps keep pace with costly fitness trackers   Howie Mandel runs to be calm, works to help others with A-fib     Opinion   The Times endorses Marqueece Harris-Dawson in the 8th Council District   Congress should refine Obama's request for war against Islamic State