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What happened on December 17, 2003
FOOD
Dweezil makes a brisket
Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
2002 Coto de Hayas Garnacha Centenaria
Why not wow them?
Russ Parsons, Times Staff Writer
The lighter side of wine
David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
Pasta, pizza and always a party
S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Hey, mitts off my napkin
Russ Parsons; Leslee Komaiko
Like Christmas in Pago Pago
Cindy Dorn, Times Staff Writer
Chestnuts? Of course
Susan La Tempa, Special to The Times
A gift for every kind of foodie
One barrel, one bourbon
Regina Schrambling, Special to The Times
Recipe: Soufflé of bitter greens
A golden tradition
Corie Brown, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
'The Dream of Being Best'
Bill Cosby Speaks Out on Charity Event Details
A Hasty Patch Won't Work
The 'Map' Still Matters
Heat Is on Airport Agency
Increasing Employer Costs Only Hurts State
Political Change: Start With the Primaries
All-Arnold Era for an Austrian
Raimund Loew, Journalist and historian Raimund Loew is based in Washington.
No Blood for Oil, Maybe for Contracts
Wanted: an Electable Democrat
Issue of Illegality Drives License Opposition
A 62-Year-Old Secret: 'Strom Thurmond Was My Father'
Essie Mae Washington Williams, Essie Mae Washington Williams is a retired teacher living in Los Angeles.
Ugly History Hides in Plain Sight
Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin, Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin are co-authors of a forthcoming biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, to be published by Alfred A. Knopf.
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
John A. Mulheren Jr., 54; Wall Street Trader's Conviction Was Overturned
Jed Horowitz, Bloomberg News
School Partners With Hospitals to Train Nurses
Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writer
DWP to OK Owens River Water Flow
Louis Sahagun and Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writers
Jackson Can Get Fair Trial, Experts Say
William Overend, Times Staff Writer
Clearing of Creek Is Approved
Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writer
City Considers Building a Network of Bike Paths
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Driver Hit by Stray Bullet
From a Times Staff Writer
Trouble Getting the Party Started
Steve Lopez
Palisades Residents Seek to Cut Through the Noise and Get Chief's Attention
Steve Harvey
No One Injured in Derailment of Train
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
UC Irvine Receives $20-Million Gift
Jeff Gottlieb, Times Staff Writer
Learning Centers Offer Teenagers Route to Success
Claire Luna, Times Staff Writer
Celebration of Wright Stuff
Caitlin Liu, Times Staff Writer
Mayor Defends Airport Panel Against Criticism
Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Neglect Led to Daughter's Death, Woman Concedes
United Blood Services Requesting Donations
From a Times Staff Writer
Revenue Loss Angers Early Ally of Governor
Joe Mathews and Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writers
Errant Bullet Shatters L.A. Family
Jill Leovy, Times Staff Writer
Tax Preparer Is Indicted 2nd Time
Hector Becerra, Times Staff Writer
City, Counties Vote to Sue State
Sue Fox, Jessica Garrison and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
2 Die in Anaheim as Crash Ends Short Police Pursuit of Stolen Car
Jennifer Mena, Times Staff Writer
Woman Suspected in 1965 Slaying Kills Self
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Oil Firms Agree to Pay $6.4 Million Over MTBE
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
So Far, His Trial Is a Test of Patience
Dana Parsons
Kroc Estate Gives Hospice $20 Million
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Woman Gets Fine, Probation in Scam
Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writer
Elephants Moved During Renovations at Zoo
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Water Plant Turned Down
Stanley Allison and Dan Weikel, Times Staff Writers
Diocese Sets Up Nonprofits for Building Funds
William Lobdell, Times Staff Writer
Boating Center OKd Despite Residents' Ire
Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Talks on Saving Santa Paula's Hospital Delayed
Daryl Kelley and Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writers
Arrowhead Pond Operations Shift
From a Times Staff Writer
Creation of Countywide Fire Unit Is Issue Too Hot for San Diego Group
Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Stricter Fire Code Gets Nod
Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
Huntington Beach Parents Coming to Teachers' Aid
Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
A New Life After Military Service
Daniel Yi, Times Staff Writer
Like Trimming Christmas Trees, but on Water and a Lot Pricier
Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writer
Diocese Establishes Building Funds
William Lobdell, Times Staff Writer
Medical Pot Users Win Key Ruling
Henry Weinstein, Times Staff Writer
Supervisors Reversing Strict Pool Safety Rule
Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writer
Light Conquers Darkness of Hanukkah Vandalism
Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
Pilot Killed in Crash Was TV, Film Composer
Monte Morin, Times Staff Writer
Woman, 80, Is Killed in Fire
From a Times Staff Writer
Soundtrack of Violent Streets
Nancy Wride, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Another Staten Island Ferry Crash Victim Dies
From Times Wire Reports
Administration Backs Off Clean Water Act
Elizabeth Shogren, Times Staff Writer
Federal Buyout With a Family Connection
Chuck Neubauer and Richard T. Cooper, Times Staff Writers
Unions Among Financial Backers of TV Ads Trashing Dean
Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
Powell Back at Work After Cancer Surgery
From Times Wire Reports
Dean Is Taking More Heat for His Hussein Comments
James Rainey and Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writers
Menus of Condemned Taken Off Internet Site
From Times Wire Reports
Man Gets Prison Term for 9/11 Fraud Scheme
From Times Wire Reports
Dean Gaining Support Among Latino Leaders
Nick Anderson, Times Staff Writer
Malvo Case Goes to the Jury
David Lamb, Times Staff Writer
Expanded Snowmobile Use in Yellowstone Halted
Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer
Boston Archdiocese to Close Parishes
From Associated Press
Morning-After Pill Sale Urged Over the Counter
Vicki Kemper, Times Staff Writer
Ashcroft Is Rebuked by U.S. Judge
Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
Ashcroft Campaign Is Fined
From Times Wire Services
Lifted on Wings of a Legend
Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer
Senator's Way to Wealth Was Paved With Favors
Chuck Neubauer and Richard T. Cooper, Times Staff Writers
Senator's way to wealth was paved with favors
Chuck Neubauer and Richard T. Cooper, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers
Filipino Veterans of WWII Win a Battle in Struggle for Benefits
Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Guillen Says a Deal Is Done; Club Stays Mum
Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Yallop Is Canada's New Coach
Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Axman Not Among Finalists
Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Dunleavy Guards Against Satisfaction
Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Islanders Remain Hot With 5-4 Victory Over the Devils
From Associated Press
Selig Steps Into Talks
Ross Newhan and Jason Reid, Times Staff Writers
76ers Might Be Without Iverson Until January
From Associated Press
No Need to Provide Him With Tour Guide
Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Now You Know
Role Agrees With Russell
Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Leinart Earns MVP Honor
Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Memphis' Bowl Drought Comes to Winning End
From Associated Press
Grizzlies Are the Kings This Time
From Associated Press
Tonight
Mike Terry
Hot Corner
Larry Stewart
Smiley Still Recovering
Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Ducks Dealt Out of Comrie
Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
It Works Out for Howland
Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Kings Utilize Native Resource
Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
Quotebook
Horn Fined $30,000 for Phone Stunt
From Associated Press
Demise of Deal Leaves Ducks With Big Hole
Helene Elliott
Ramage Is Charged in Fatal Car Crash
From Staff and Wire Reports
The Winner Is Westlake
Rob Fernas, Times Staff Writer
Top Performers
Bullet Found in Player
From Associated Press
Gay Lifts Lions in Two Overtimes
From Associated Press
A Homecoming Trip
BOB MIESZERSKI
Just Off Center
Bill Plaschke
Nebraska Players Are Upset Over Search
From Times Wire Services
Compton Centennial Heads for Classic
Dan Arritt, From Staff Reports
Freshman Brown Wise Beyond His Years
Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Westchester Is Banned From Postseason
Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff Writer
A New World for Curtis
Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Child's Play? Coach Makes It Seem So
Mike Terry
The Times' Rankings
The Times' Rankings
Norco's Arriaran Turns Up Volume
Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
Stanford-Gonzaga Could Be a Classic
Robyn Norwood
Colorful History of AFL Is Focus of Book, DVD
Mike Penner
Redman Traded to A's in Marlins' Latest Deal
From Associated Press
Elder Bryant Rolls the Dice With ABA's Vegas Team
Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Suit Against Starbucks Dismissed
From Bloomberg News
Former Sun Executive to Head Motorola
From Reuters
Firm Can Resume Pop-Ups, Judge Rules
From Reuters
Economic Data, Falling Yields Lift Markets
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Data Show Economy Gaining Strength
From Bloomberg News
Pier 1 Profit Edges Up; December Traffic Slow
From Dow Jones / Associated Press
Lower Prices Boost Video Game Sales
Alex Pham
U.S. Tech Sector Is on the Mend, Report Says
From Reuters
Suzuki Will Recall About 200,000 SUVs
From Bloomberg News
UAL Secures $2 Billion for Chapter 11 Exit
From Reuters From Bloomberg News From Dow Jones / Associated Press
Time Warner Names Ex-Law Dean to Board
From Bloomberg News
Alliance Rivals Willing to Cut Fees
Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
Wasserstein to Buy New York Magazine
From Reuters
Sirius Will Pay NFL $220 Million for Rights
From Bloomberg News
Boeing to Seek Orders for 7E7 Jetliner
Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
Also
Late Evidence Delays Daimler Trial
From Associated Press
Broadcom Settles PCTel's Patent Suit
From Bloomberg News
Home Sales Stay Red-Hot in November
Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
Halliburton Units Seek Chapter 11 Protection
From Reuters
Union Bosses Call on Nation to Boycott Safeway Stores
Nancy Cleeland, Times Staff Writer
Schwab to Reinstate 401(k) Account Match
From wire reports
PG&E May Be About to Close Its Chapter 11
Nancy Rivera Brooks, Times Staff Writer
Kraft Abandons Dual-CEO Structure
From Reuters
CalPERS Sues NYSE, Specialist Firms
Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
New Stock Index Tracks Hispanic Companies
From Reuters
Exchanges to Coordinate Stock Trading Halts
From Bloomberg News
Household Finance Mails Refunds
From Associated Press
FAO Receives an Offer for Its Fifth Avenue Toy Store
From Bloomberg News
Putnam Fires 9 for Improper Trading
From Reuters and Bloomberg News
As Rival Gains, MTV Locks Up New Videos
Jeff Leeds, Times Staff Writer
Teenagers' Mall Habits Keep the Los Angeles Apparel Industry Fashionably Healthy
James Flanigan
Kosher Vintner Takes Root
Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
U.S. Enlists Germany, France on Iraq Debt
Sonni Efron and Sebastian Rotella, Times Staff Writers
U.S. and Europe Agree on Data Collection
From Times Wire Reports
Afghanistan Marks a Milepost on Long Road Back to Security
Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
Sharon's Son Hands Over Documents
From Times Wire Reports
Opposition in Taiwan Sheds China Policy
Tyler Marshall, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Troops Clash With Insurgents, Kill 18 Iraqis
Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Chechen Rebels Release Hostages
From Times Wire Reports
Hussein's Helpers a Key Source of Guerrilla Funding, U.S. Says
Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
Blix Doesn't Expect Capture to Yield Banned Weapons
From Associated Press
Hussein's Capture Pleases Iran
From Associated Press
Researcher Tests Positive for SARS
From Times Wire Reports
South Korea Says It May Be Terrorist Target
Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
Hussein's Daughter Wants an International Court to Try Him
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'92 Plan to Kill Hussein Reported
Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
For Iraqis, Hussein's Arrest Not a Cure-All
Laura King, Times Staff Writer
U.N. Failed the People of Iraq, Official Says
Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
Long Sentences for Sex Party in China
Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
'Significant' movies named
From Associated Press
Another role for John Ritter
From Associated Press
Critics hand out year-end film awards
Elaine Dutka
Vandross hopes to see Grammys
From Associated Press
When the staying gets tough, the staid get going
Kai Maristed, Special to The Times
TV rankings
Gibson seeks a few apostles
Lorenza Munoz and Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writers
One woman with two big hats
Paul Brownfield, Bob Baker and Patrick Day, Times Staff Writers
Stories that test our seriousness
TIM RUTTEN
Wynonna's license yanked
From Associated Press
'Survivor' shows its talent for survival
From Associated Press
Rome gets an olden Globe
Michael J. Ybarra, Special to The Times
Rolled-up sleeves
Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
It's her show
Christopher Knight, Times Staff Writer
Investigative reporting, sort of
Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
Oscar? That's a laugh
Elaine Dutka, Times Staff Writer
Gonna dance a mile in Fred and Ginger's shoes
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
AUTOS
Mighty Aphrodite
DAN NEIL
Your next car may want to steer itself
Ralph Vartabedian, Times Staff Writer
Leader of the track: VW put its power behind Bentley at Le Mans
Dan Neil, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
From the archives: 'Strom Thurmond Was My Father'
By Essie Mae Washington Williams
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