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What happened on June 29, 2003
NEWS
Gypsy Bride, 15, Has Wedding Bell Blues By George Jahn, Associated Press Writer
Baghdad Bookstore Clings to Classics Amid Chaos By Hamza Hendawi, Associated Press Writer
Poachers Threaten Ecology of Russia's Far East By Anatoly Medetsky, Associated Press Writer
'Rukhnamization' Gets an I for Incomplete By Burt Herman, Associated Press Writer
Fearless 'Forcados' Grab the Bull by His Horns By Juliana Barbassa, Associated Press Writer
Wayward Buffalo Roam on the Oregon Range By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press Writer
Ex-Boomtowns Hope for Rebirth By Christina Almeida, Associated Press Writer
Sun Setting on Historic Nevada Rangeland, Life By Martin Griffith, Associated Press Writer
ACT Weighs Ways to Create Essay Portion of College Test By Steve Giegerich, Associated Press Writer
Cross-Border Couples Tie Knot by the Rio Grande By Lynn Brezosky, Associated Press Writer
Computer Bugs Even Infiltrate the Kitchen By Peter Svensson, Associated Press Writer
E-Mail, Instant Messaging Threaten to Erase Cursive By Rachel Konrad, Associated Press Writer
2 Painful Odysseys End With a Happy Reunion By Sharon Cohen, Associated Press Writer
Fluffy Gets to Trade In His Dog Tags ... for Dog Tags By Jay Cohen, Associated Press Writer
Archeologists Hunting for the Lion of Baltimore By Tom Stuckey, Associated Press Writer
Do-Not-Call List Deluged With Fans By David Ho, Associated Press Writer
Ancient Oceans and the High Life By William Mccall, Associated Press Writer
Ole Miss Mascot a New Confederate Casualty By Allen G. Breed, Associated Press Writer
Undersea Explorations Track Demise of Coral Reefs By Jill Barton, Associated Press Writer
It's a Whale of a Revival Plan By Jay Lindsay, Associated Press Writer
Mexico Still Seen as Fugitive Friendly By Jennifer Mena and Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writers
'Caesar': A Look at the Man Behind the Icon By Susan King, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
Bestsellers
Life, liberty and the pursuit of Benjamin Franklin By H.W. Brands, H.W. Brands is the author of "The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin" and other works of American history.
Excerpt, Introduction By Edward Sanders
Poets' Corner By Carol Muske-dukes
Edward Weston's passion, through the lens of the voyeur By Herbert Gold, Herbert Gold is the author of many novels, including "Fathers," "The Man Who Was Not With It" and, most recently, "Daughter Mine."
The passionate genius of a neurotic By Vivian Gornick, Vivian Gornick is a contributing writer to Book Review.
Ella and the Huguenots By Michael Harris, Michael Harris is a regular contributor to Book Review.
Tipping the scales By Philip K. Howard, Philip K. Howard, a lawyer, is author of, among others, "The Death of Common Sense" and "The Collapse of the Common Good." He is chairman of Common Good, a bipartisan legal reform coalition.
The architects of aerial dreams By Jamie James, Jamie James is a critic, travel writer and the author of the novel "Andrew and Joey."
We walk, therefore we are By Donald Johanson, Donald Johanson is the author of numerous books, including "From Lucy to Language" (with Blake Edgar) and the forthcoming "The Skull of Australopithecus Afarensis."
A rainbow arcs over L.A. noir By Jonathan Kirsch, Jonathan Kirsch, a contributing writer to the Book Review, is the author of the forthcoming "God Against the Gods: The History of the War Between Monotheism and Polytheism."
Bestsellers
An Ode for the Fourth of July, 1876 By James Russell Lowell
Discoveries By Susan Salter Reynolds
First Fiction By Mark Rozzo
An image that alters By Merle Rubin, Merle Rubin is a contributing writer to Book Review.
Dying to belong By Tripp Whetsell, Tripp Whetsell is a writer whose work has appeared in the New York Post, the New York Daily News and the Hollywood Reporter.
Life after terror By Paula L. Woods, Paula L. Woods is the author of the Charlotte Justice mystery series, including the forthcoming "Dirty Laundry."
ENTERTAINMENT
Land parcel becomes a blank canvas By Louise Roug
An Arizona vision for the arts By Diane Haithman
Philharmonia Baroque to return By Chris Pasles
The same as he ever was By Elaine Dutka, Times Staff Writer
Made for talkin' By Michael T. Jarvis
The $50 guide By Robert Hilburn
Sincerely yours By Robert Hilburn, Times Staff Writer
Adopting a superior pose By Kristin Hohenadel, Special to The Times
Switching drivers By John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Sing a song of Herman By Barbara Isenberg, Special to The Times
The bippy revolution By Susan King, Times Staff Writer
The view from upstairs
Debt to Siegel
Store of memories
Surrealist Bunuel
Drums reverberate
Sharing Rice
A life of graceful improvisation By Victoria Looseleaf, Special to The Times
'Amour's' charm endures offstage By Daryl H. Miller, Times Staff Writer
Beyond the white cube By Morris Newman, Special to The Times
Wanted: a truly Rotten actor By Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
They rock or, at least they did By Agustin Gurza; Robert Hilburn; Steve Appleford; Soren Baker; Steve Hochman; Richard Cromelin; Lina Lecaro
Making room for dance in a cultural palace By Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer
Gamblers who like the odds among men's magazines By David Shaw
A constituency of scenesters By Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
A whale of a gala By Ann Conway, Times Staff Writer
Programming a hunt for computer-animated hits By Charles Solomon, Special to The Times
That was 'Joy Luck,' this is now By Susan Salter Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
After '8 Women,' he focuses on just 2 actresses By Nancy Tartaglione, Special to The Times
A Mozart brainteaser By Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
She wants her politics posted, not her house
What are you watching? By Carolyn Patricia Scott and Lisa Boone
A barnyard revolt
'A Song for the Fourth of July' By Elizabeth Van Steenwyk, Special to The Times
OPINION
I Said, Be Right With You
U.S. Credibility Under Fire
An L.A. City Hall Near You
It's Just Nuts When Everyone Bolts
Think of Teachers' Trip as a Refresher Course
Didn't Irvine Just Say No to CenterLine?
Response to Scandal: Just Switch Churches
Blame Activists for Sewage-Fee Increase
High School Exit Exam Has Fans and Foes
Development Trends in County, From Perspective of Residents
Pupils Short-Changed Again
Look at Reasons Kids Are Transferred to Jail
Health-Care Reform
Actions of Company in Railroad Accident
When Lobbying Joins the Family Circle
Court Strikes Bans on Gay Sex
Busted: California Leadership and Budget
Right Wing Risks a Supreme Injustice By Frank Del Olmo, Frank del Olmo is associate editor of The Times.
Mr. President, Urge Republicans to End Davis Recall Bid
'Mexifornia' Is a Tragedy in the Making By Victor Davis Hanson, Victor Davis Hanson, a fellow at the Hoover Institute and a classics professor at Cal State Fresno, is author of "Mexifornia. A State of Becoming" (Encounter, 2003).
Argument Against D.A. Is No Longer a Brief Case By William R. Mitchell
Finally, Dignity and Respect -- but at Such a Cost By John Rechy, John Rechy's new novel, "The Life and Adventures of Lyle Clemens," will be published in October by Grove/Atlantic.
It's Always 1984 in Cuba By Charlotte Allen, Charlotte Allen is the author of "The Human Christ: The Search for the Historical Jesus."
Numbers Game By Howard Blume, Howard Blume writes for the L.A. Weekly. Dennis Dockstader contributed research for this piece.
Some Cipro With That Burger? By Madeline Drexler, Madeline Drexler is a journalist and author of "Secret Agents: The Menace of Emerging Infections."
Land of the Free By Karl Fleming, Karl Fleming, a former journalist for Newsweek and CBS News, is a communications consultant in West Los Angeles.
Capitol Deserts Private Sector By Joel Kotkin and David Friedman, Joel Kotkin is a senior fellow at the Davenport Institute for Public Policy. David Friedman is a senior fellow at the New America Foundation. Both are contributing editors to Opinion.
Pension Bonds a Risky Cop-Out By James H. Smalhout, James H. Smalhout is a Washington-based financial writer and the author of "The Uncertain Retirement."
Golden Tales of Golden State By Kevin Starr, Kevin Starr is state librarian of California and University Professor of History at USC. His "Coast of Dreams: California on the Edge, the 1990s" is forthcoming from Alfred A. Knopf.
College Rulings Add Insult to Injury By Abigail Thernstrom, Abigail Thernstrom is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a commissioner on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and co-author of "America in Black and White: One Nation, Indivisible."
WORLD
Four Suspected Militants Arrested From Times Wire Reports
Brazil Urges Unity to Win Trade Help From Times Wire Reports
U.S. Soldier Dies in Vehicle Incident From Times Wire Reports
Woman Named as Prime Minister From Times Wire Reports
War Refugees Return to Congolese Town From Associated Press
Politicos Caught Between Two Cultures By Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer
Hamas Issue Confounds Mideast Peace Planners By Robin Wright, Times Staff Writer
Bodies of Missing Soldiers Are Found Near Baghdad By Terry Mcdermott and Hector Tobar, Times Staff Writers
U.S. Finds War in Iraq Is Far From Finished By Alissa J. Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Calls for Liberia Force Intensify From Reuters
'Dirty War' Suspect Is Flown to Spain By Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer
Rice Opens 'Positive' Talks With Palestinians By Tracy Wilkinson and Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writers
Between War and Peace, U.S. Soldiers Feel Strain By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, Times Staff Writer
Russian Officials See Shadows of Illegal Loggers in Forest Fires By David Holley, Times Staff Writer
Iraqi Reconstruction Official Treads Familiar Ground By Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
New Delhi's Insatiable Thirst a Drain on India By Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Competition Heats Up for Slice of Biotech Industry By Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer
Ships Trying to Get Everybody on Board By Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
Medicare Bill a Boost for Drugs' Middlemen By James Flanigan
President's Control of Economy Declining?
In L.A., Lots of Land, Too Many Restrictions
Don't Let the New Tax Cuts Take Advantage of You By Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Bite of Bond Fund Fees Grows as Rates Fall By Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
TOP STORIES -- June 22-27 From Times Staff and Wire Services
Home Buyers Forced to Play 'The Price Range Is Right' By Bonnie Harris, By Bonnie Harris Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Rise of the Politician Could Be the Sequel By Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Senate Proposal Would Abolish State Arts Council By Carl Ingram, Times Staff Writer
These Fingers Walk the Bumpy Road to Stardom in Braille By Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Information Sought on Abandoned Baby From Staff and Wire Reports
Woman Killed in Gang Confrontation From Staff and Wire Reports
MTA Changes Routes to Improve Bus Service From Staff and Wire Reports
Efforts to Honor Chavez Hit Barriers in Congress By Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writer
Fight for Smaller Classes Expands By Zeke Minaya, Times Staff Writer
Boy, 14, Held in Overdose Death By Wendy Thermos and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
After the Train Wreck: Family Is at Loose Ends By Carla Hall, Times Staff Writer
'Shagadelic' Green Machine Only a Mirage, Investors Say By David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
New Officials Are Sworn In at City Events By Daren Briscoe, Times Staff Writer
In S.F., Tree Huggers Vs. Sand Huggers By Marcelo Rodriguez, Special to The Times
Scarcity of Fireworks Sparks Demand By Karin Grennan, Special to the Times
Mexico Is Still Seen as Fugitive Friendly By Jennifer Mena and Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writers
Valley Program Takes On a Healing Mission By Stephanie Stassel, Times Staff Writer
Gunman Kills 3 in S.F. Hotel By Imran Vittachi, Special to The Times
Homes and Hopes Turn to Tatters By Sharon Bernstein, Times Staff Writer
Will Arnold Change Careers if His Film Flops? By Steve Lopez
Drug Bust Nets 6 on Possession Charges From Times staff reports
Police Seek Boy, 14, in Stabbing of Man at Party From Times staff reports
Supreme Court Shows the Way By Dana Parsons
Richard Pough, 99; Conservancy Chief, Bird-Guide Writer By Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
San Francisco D.A. Drops Cases Against 407 War Protesters From Associated Press
May restaurant closures
Fred Sandback, 59; Minimalist Sculptor By Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
A Shameful Chapter in Mormon History By Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Mormon Trek Long Lesson in Resilience By Deborah Sullivan Brennan, Special to The Times
Man Critical After Being Shot at Home in Pierpont From Times staff reports
Help Wanted: May Require Heavy Lifting
NATIONAL
Family Embodies Split on Affirmative Action By Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
Classic Cars Go on the Block, Most Stay There From Times Wire Reports
Fliers Lodge 6,700 Luggage Complaints From Times Wire Reports
Firefighters Battle the Last of Two Blazes From Times Wire Reports
Steelworkers Union Rejects Goodyear Offer From Times Wire Reports
Hippies at Home Near Bush's Ranch By Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer
A Carpet of Crickets in the West By David Kelly, Times Staff Writer
Bob Graham By Nick Anderson, Times Staff Writer
Q&a
Thousands Mourn Atlanta's First Black Mayor From Associated Press
Missouri to Get a Black Chief Justice From Associated Press
Latino Political Clout Has Candidates Brushing Up on Their Spanish By Mark Z. Barabak, Times Staff Writer
Second Mars Rover Liftoff Put Off a Day From a Times Staff Writer
GOP Eyes Gains From Medicare Reform Law By Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
Campaign Funding Contest Heats Up By Mark Z. Barabak, Times Staff Writer
Terror Preparation Faulted From Bloomberg News
Justices Take a Turn to the Left By David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Tomb of Unknowns Is Due for Replacement By Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer
Not Your Typical Vegas Convention: This One Promotes Abstinence From Associated Press
REAL ESTATE
Busy builders fall short of housing needs By Lew Sichelman, Special to the Times
What's green and well educated? Claremont By Susan Carrier, Special to The Times
When Bob and Renee Nunn married and went to San Francisco... By Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Putting his castle on ice By Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Lender seeks a portion of defects settlement By Robert J. Bruss, Special to The Times
L.A. County home prices for May
Average Mortgage Rates and Indexes
Moving? When to tell landlord By H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
Study finds boomers will move when retired
Real estate trends
Foreclosure rate climbs to a record From Times wire services
Top banks pause, then lower prime lending rates From Times wire services
Harvard forecasts minorities' gains From Times wire services
Rates fuel brisk May homes sales From Times wire services
SPORTS
Still Going Strong
In Your Face!
Marlins' Olsen Is Out of Hospital From Associated Press
Lowell's Home Run Redeems Marlins From Associated Press
Donnelly Has Gripping Story By Ross Newhan
Towers Checking Who's on Board By Ross Newhan
Call Him the Rebel Without a Job By John Weyler
Turkey's Late Goal Gives It Third Place From Associated Press
Salmon a Designated Winner By Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Evans' Office Isn't a Panic Room Yet By Jason Reid, Bill Shaikin and Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writers
He's Ready to Deliver Fifth Win By Chris Carmichael, For The Associated Press
Spotlight Glare Can Be Blinding for Coaches By Tony Kornheiser, Washington Post
A Crash of Symbols By Gerard Wright, Special to the Times
Galaxy Rekindles a Championship Fire By Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Zito Has Giant Unraveling in 4th From Associated Press
Lietzke Leads After 64 From Associated Press
Voodoo Dancer Steps to It By Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Private Chef Will Test His Recipe for Success By Bob Mieszerski
Webb Puts Arizona Win Streak at 10 From Associated Press
White Overcomes Shaky Start By Martin Henderson,tony Solorzano
Two Fillies Trying to Make It Two in a Row By Bob Mieszerski
San Jose Remains in First Place From Wire Reports
Moreno Responds to Fans, and They to Him By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Dixon Never Threatened From Times Wire Services
Future Could Be So Bright, and Profitable, for Clippers By Mark Heisler
Chinese Officials: Xue Not Quite Ready From Associated Press
Police Question Players About Disappearance From Staff and Wire Reports
With Roberts Hurt, They Can't Take It From Top By Bill Plaschke
Rogge's Priority Is Security By Alan Abrahamson, Times Staff Writer
Evans Has Put Dodgers on a Course to Nowhere By T.J. Simers
Game Loses Importance After the Death of Foe By Grahame L. Jones
L.A. Has No Spark at End By Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Wimbledon Glance A look at what happened Saturday...
Hingis Can Smile ... Now By Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
He's Still Making His Marquee Mark By Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Mercury Delivers Big Shocker From Associated Press
Beat Goes On Behind Scurry and Hooper From Associated Press
Clemens Starts Yankee Sweep of Mets From Associated Press
TRAVEL
Waltzing into magical Avignon By James T. Yenckel, Special to The Times
Slim volumes with special heft By Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Booking online can save you big bucks By Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
No bingo, just Alaska wilderness By Harry Basch, Special to The Times
No one's singing the blues in this laid-back delta By Beverly Beyette, Times Staff Writer
Finding the nuggets in Gold Country By Craig Nakano, Times Staff Writer
Great vistas are etched in granite By John Mckinney, Special to The Times
Trying to clear the static on using electronics aloft By Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
In Rome, a different kind of love among the ruins By John Henderson, Special to The Times
Choose a bank that skips the fee
Crunching El Capitan numbers
Door County: See it in summer
Hawaii shortens pet quarantine Some pets flying to Hawaii... Compiled by Jane Engle
Expecting a burst of tourism By Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Observing San Diego County By Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Readers recommend
Pacific pastures in Marin By Vani Rangachar, Times Staff Writer
In the footsteps of miners with minors in San Bernardino By Rosemary Mcclure, Times Staff Writer
San Francisco's magic carpet ride By Rosemary Mcclure, Times Staff Writer
The sky above, the sky below
All the world in a Goleta warehouse By Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Tours & Cruises By Rosemary Mcclure, Times Staff Writer
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