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Did you know there's an award for using Twitter? We talked to Shorty Awards co-founder Greg Galant to find out his thoughts on the state of the Tweet around the globe, what the heck "Mad Men" has to do with all this, and more.

Two former top-tier execs of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum have been arrested, as well as the owner of a music promotion company, says a spokeswoman for the District Attorney's Office.

The hospital employee who fatally stabbed a transient he'd kicked off the property has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Solomon Lee Washington, 58, was arrested by Los Angeles Police on Monday for the slaying that took place on the grounds of Kaiser Permanente in Woodland Hills.

A rally for Angelenos to show their solidarity with nationwide actions supporting Justice for Trayvon Martin, an African American teen killed in Florida, is scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Crenshaw.

Authorities have released the cause of death in the case of the Malibu restaurant employee who was found dead Sunday evening outside his place of work. 32-year-old Carlos Ivan Rodas died from an upper respiratory disease, say Los ngeles County Sheriff's Detectives.

ose Tulio Deras, 21, has been sentenced to 50 years to life in state prison for the 2011 beating death of his infant daughter and the rape of his wife, according to City News Service. Deras delivered the fatal beating to 9-month-old Valerie on January 15, 2011, because the baby girl would not stop crying.

So, fine, we have donuts on the brain. But that's okay, because so does Food & Wine, who have put together their picks for America's Best Donuts. There's just one L.A. shop on the list, though, and it might not be what you're expecting.

In today's Extra, Extra we've got a turkey hunt a-happenin', The Situation in a rehab situation, and a very unusual musical pairing, plus more news of the day. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. You can also find us on Pinterest, Storify, Foursquare, and Instagram (laistpics).

What's going on in the local food scene? Chew on this: New cocktails are ready for imbibing, an upcoming class will help train you to be an official "beer server," and March 27 is National Paella Day, plus a few more food news bites.

Los Angeles Police Department North Hollywood Area Homicide detectives made an arrest Tuesday afternoon in the stabbing death of a woman whose body was discovered in a valley park earlier that morning.

Today was a big day in Hollywood for The Muppets, as the beloved puppet troupe were honored with their very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Today was the big announcement about the forthcoming food options at FIGAT7TH, the shopping area in Downtown L.A. that's in the midst of a $40-million renovation. Called TASTE FIGAT7TH, the quick-service café-style dining area will have eclectic international fare available for hungry shoppers.