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CLOSING BELL
Markets in the U.S. were closed for Presidents Day, while European shares were up after China cut the amount banks must hold in reserve and on expectations that Greece will get its second bailout: MORE>>
TOP BUSINESS NEWS
 In what could be the "deal of the year," Groupon snatches up little-known startup Hyperpublic: MORE>>
• Acquisition is meant to help Groupon do the dirty work of targeting deals to subscribers: MORE>>
Ex-TribLocal reporter sues Chicago Tribune for overtime pay: MORE>>
Wonder children's store in Deerfield closes after just three months: MORE>>
Samsung, the world's biggest maker of televisions, will spin off its LCD business: MORE>>
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. to launch tabloid successor to News of the World: MORE>>
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TALKING BUSINESS
"I think it's only worth it if someone long term is looking at using it as a platform in combination with a skill set they possess," said Carlos Gil, president of JobsDirectUSA.com, commenting on whether the value of an MBA has dropped during the economic slowdown: MORE>>
IN OTHER NEWS
 United Nations nuclear inspectors arrive for key talks in Iran: MORE>>
• Oil prices rise as Iran says it's cutting oil exports to France and Britain: MORE>>
• Strike on Iran seen as huge task for Israeli air power (NYTimes): MORE>>
Suburban man dies after falling through ice on pond: MORE>>
Americans think Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton were the best of the most recent presidents, Gallup poll finds: MORE>>
In Mexico, violence that left 44 inmates dead served as cover for a massive jail break by members of the deadly Zetas gang: MORE>>
Syrian forces mass outside rebel stronghold even as Red Cross tries to broker a cease-fire: MORE>>
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IN THE BLOGOSPHERE
A super PAC supporting Mitt Romney's presidential bid raised $6.6 million last month, ending January with $16.3 million in the bank, according to filings submitted Monday to the Federal Election Commission. More from the LATimes blog Politics Now: MORE>>
SPORTS FIX
Signs point to Derrick Rose returning to the Bulls' lineup Monday afternoon against the Hawks: MORE>>
Kobe Bryant unloads on Lakers management about a potential Pau Gasol trade: MORE>>
Jeremy Lin scores 28 as Knicks beat Mavericks: MORE>>
• ESPN fires employee over racist Lin headline: MORE>>
LATEST SPORTS NEWS >>
OFF THE CLOCK
 Bobby Brown makes news Saturday by leaving ex-wife Whitney Houston's funeral just as it was beginning: MORE>>
• Photos from the funeral: MORE>>
Lindsay Lohan signs on to host "Saturday Night Live": MORE>>
Jennifer Aniston puts last-minute kibosh on topless scene in one of her films out of consideration for her boyfriend: MORE>>
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