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Virginia's governor has ordered an investigation into a black University of Virginia student's arrest after photos and video of the student's bloodied face went viral on social media. - LAT

Seven children in Orange County were burned Wednesday when a science project went awry during an after-school program. - LAT

A Glendale city councilman has joined the race to succeed Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, according to a statement he filed with county election officials. - LAT

Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders on Thursday will unveil a new effort to deal with the state's punishing drought. - LAT

A hearing over a financial settlement reached between a woman seen on video being beaten by a CHP officer and the woman’s attorney devolved into an heated debate Wednesday between the judge and members of the public. - LAT

Cartoonist Irwin Hasen worked on superhero comic books starring Wonder Woman, the Green Lantern and others, but the character he helped create — a pint-sized war orphan named Dondi — needed no greater powers than gumption and wide-eyed innocence to charm a nation. - LAT

Liza Minnelli has entered rehab for substance abuse, her rep confirmed Wednesday. - LAT

Beijing increasingly appears to be walling China off from the outside world, with potentially disastrous consequences. - LAT

Los Angeles teachers and school district administrators are doing battle once again. Contract talks broke down last month after 18 rounds of negotiations on raises, healthcare costs, class size, employee evaluation and charter schools. Mediation begins next week. Strike language and... - LAT

WHO: No. 11 UCLA (20-13) vs. No. 6 Southern Methodist (27-6). - LAT

Kendall Jenner is calling foul on a story quoting her as confirming dad Bruce Jenner's rumored gender transition. - LAT

Cubs 7, Dodgers 5 - LAT

As congressional Republicans find themselves tangled over their newly introduced spending plans, President Obama tried Wednesday to seize the moment to talk about government spending on his terms, namely a focus on opportunities for the middle class. - LAT