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What happened on May 16, 2003
ENTERTAINMENT
Morrison tweaks the world of sculpture
Christopher Knight, Times Staff Writer
'The Mystery of the Aztec Mask'
Deborah Nourse Lattimore, Special to The Times
'Spellbound' captures bee to the letter
Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Two Doors invite a third
Lee Margulies
Creativity Corner
Fox puts 'Joe' on the line
Greg Braxton, Times Staff Writer
Whence the hate?
HOWARD ROSENBERG
Finally
Rhythm is his business
Don Heckman, Special to The Times
His sixth is Reiner's book of books
TONY PEYSER, Special to The Times
Jokes & Riddles
Engaging trip into the last century
Josef Woodard, Special to The Times
There's no there there to satirize
Manohla Dargis, Times Staff Writer
Local Emmy nods share the wealth
Greg Braxton
Cannes puts the accent on glamour
A Rothko sells for $16.4 million
From Reuters
Emmys, by Wayne Brady
Mark Sachs, Times Staff Writer
Points for good behavior
Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
Mysteries of artistic genius
Manohla Dargis, Times Staff Writer
More trouble for Tom Sizemore
From Reuters
'Friends & Family' reunites cliches
Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
'Pokemon Heroes' keep on thrilling fans
Gene Seymour, Newsday
Putting a little oy in the goy
Philip Brandes, Special to The Times
In the calm aftermath, a time to reflect
AL MARTINEZ
L.A. Opera fine-tunes key posts
Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
'Recipe' reheats tired fare
Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer
'Shadowboxing' packs an emotional wallop
David C. Nichols, Special to The Times
Bringing plays to the populace
Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Strands of life in a hairstylist's hands
Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Settling nicely into her skin
Steve Appleford, Special to The Times
Back in Doris' day
Valli Herman-Cohen, Times Staff Writer
'Hunchback fails to ring real chimes
F. Kathleen Foley, Special to The Times
Not half bad? Not half good either
Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
Courting game geeks
Reed Johnson, Times Staff Writer
'Cremaster,' exploring gender identity, opens
Hank Jones: Simplicity's a thing of beauty
Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Plates of foie gras, flattery on the side
Mark Ehrman, Special to The Times
Victorian noir gets the Wilde treatment
Philip Brandes;Daryl H. Miller;David C. Nichols
India soap runs afoul of novelist
From Reuters
Davis proposes deep budget cuts for California Arts Council
Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Everyday life as a rigorous education
Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
KTWV gets its voice back
Steve Carney, Special to The Times
BUSINESS
The Very Model of a Modern Media Manager
Michael Cieply and Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writers
Wholesale Prices See Record Decline
From Reuters
SEC's Enforcement Chief Says Hedge Fund Fraud Is Rising
From Bloomberg News
Microsoft Discounts Raise Concerns
From Reuters
Dell's Earnings Strong Amid Weak Industry
Terril Yue Jones, Times Staff Writer
Kohl's Posts Higher Profit on Calif. Sales
Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
NYSE Chairman Finally Speaks Out
Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
Staar's Stock Climbs After Lens Study
Ronald D. White, Times Staff Writer
Another Record Low for 30-Year Mortgages
From Associated Press
Bankruptcy Filings Show Split in Trend
From Bloomberg News
Senate Acts to Deny False-Profit Refunds
From Bloomberg News
Stocks Rise on Jobless News
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
United and Delta to Restore Some Flights
From Bloomberg News
NYSE to Hold Hearings on Governance
From Bloomberg News
Gemstar Slump Expected to Persist
Sallie Hofmeister, Times Staff Writer
Also
Edison Chief Warns About EME's Debt
Nancy Rivera Brooks, Times Staff Writer
Kazaa Must Disclose Investors, Judge Rules
From Bloomberg News
Pentagon Orders 11 V-22 Osprey Aircraft
From Associated Press
Farmer Bros.' Earnings Have Sixth Straight Drop
Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
New Infinity Radio President Named
From Bloomberg News
State in Last-Ditch Effort to Kill Energy Pacts
Jonathan Peterson, Times Staff Writer
SEC Orders Man to Stop Ads for High-Yield Offer
From Reuters
FDA Panel Backs Asthma Medication
Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer
Lions Gate Founder Sells Bulk of Holdings
James Bates
Kodak, HP End Joint Venture
From Bloomberg News
Malone Looks to Diller for Vivendi
Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
Stopgap Move Made to Rescue Insurance Fund
Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer
Deutsche Bank E-Mail Probe Widened
E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
IDT to Buy Majority of 'Simpsons' Animator
From Times Staff Reports and Bloomberg News
Judge May Ban Copying Software
Jon Healey, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Senate Passes $350-Billion Tax Cut Bill
Janet Hook, Times Staff Writer
Retired Priest Admits Guilt in Sex Abuse Case
From Times Wire Reports
Compromise Rejected in Moussaoui Case
From Times Wire Reports
Holdout Senators Provide Key Votes on Cut in Dividend Taxes
Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
Firms Tapped to Develop Antimissile Devices
From Times Wire Reports
Senate Approves $15 Billion for Global Fight Against AIDS
Nick Anderson, Times Staff Writer
Feds Added to Texas Brawl
Nick Anderson and Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writers
Transit Agency to Fight Fare Rollback Order
From Times Wire Reports
Mammograms Endorsed as Top Tool in Detecting Breast Cancer
From Associated Press
House Could Still Vote on Extending Assault Weapons Ban, Speaker Says
From Associated Press
Shuttle Pioneer Calls for End to Manned Flights
Ralph Vartabedian and Peter Pae, Times Staff Writers
Suspect in Killing Linked to Assault Accusation
From Times Wire Reports
Bush, Cheney Still Worth Millions
From Associated Press
Truck Driver Admits Role in Smuggling
Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer
6 Cubans Halted in Bid to Enter Florida Keys
From Associated Press
Harrier Crash Tied to Repair Debris
Kevin Sack and Alan C. Miller, Times Staff Writers
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Trigger-Happy Traffic Camera to Cost County $500,000
Jean Guccione and Megan Garvey, Times Staff Writers
Even Judges Heed the Call to Jury Duty
Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writer
Lynwood's Richards Vows to Fight Recall Effort
Richard Marosi, Times Staff Writer
Budget Cuts Threaten Prison Literacy Program
Jenifer Warren and Dan Morain, Times Staff Writers
Council to Vote on Slavery Disclosure Law
Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Lower Speed Zone Urged for Stretch of Oso Parkway
Mai Tran, Times Staff Writer
Judge Halts Work on New High School in San Juan
Claire Luna, Times Staff Writer
Cal Lutheran Offers Business Consulting
From Times Staff Reports
Frustrated Drivers Weren't Making Hay -- or Time -- While the Sun Shone
Steve Harvey
Restrictions Said Lifted on Habitat for Snake
From Times Wire Reports
50 Candidates Apply for Post of Thousand Oaks City Manager
From a Times Staff Writer
Report Says LAPD May Miss Reforms Deadline
Richard Winton and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
Lost Tail? Just Put It Behind You, Rusty
Dana Parsons
Davis Chides GOP for Budget Behavior
Gregg Jones, Times Staff Writer
Panel Sees Big Drop in Bigotry Reports
David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Teen Wounded in Drive-By Shooting
From a Times Staff Writer
3.4 Quake Hits Remote Area East of Bakersfield
From Times Wire Reports
Homes for the Poor Urged
Julie Tamaki, Times Staff Writer
Laci Peterson Autopsy Results Sealed by Judge
From Times Wire Reports
At 58, Undergrad Earns a Higher Degree of Esteem
Jenifer Ragland, Times Staff Writer
Insurance Fraud Probe Targets Auto Body Shops
From Times Wire Reports
Multi-Fault Quakes Pose L.A. Risk
Kenneth Reich, Times Staff Writer
Firm to Drop Quake Forecasting Fee
Kenneth Reich, Times Staff Writer
Funding for New UCI Hospital Is OKd
Jeff Gottlieb, Times Staff Writer
Wait for Quake No Reason to Quiver
Kenneth Reich, Times Staff Writer
UC Regents Reenter Racial Politics War
Rebecca Trounson, Times Staff Writer
Afghan Women Say They Are Scam Victims
From Times Wire Reports
Suit Against Oreo Cookies Crumbles
Jane E. Allen, Times Staff Writer
Regents Wary of Bid on Job
Rebecca Trounson, Times Staff Writer
Suit Threatened to Stop Hospital Cuts
Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writer
Hahn, Chief Rip Council Over Funding
Peter Nicholas, Matea Gold and Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writers
Councilwoman Is Called to Testify in San Diego
Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Agency Fund Drive Misses Mark
Lynne Barnes, Times Staff Writer
City Seeking Volunteers for Goal-Setting Panel
From Times Staff Reports
Owner of Handgun That Wounded Boy Is Sought
From Times Staff Reports
6 Downey Narcotics Officers Put on Leave Amid Inquiry
From a Times Staff Writer
June Carter Cash, 73; Lifelong Star of Country Music
Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
O.C. Assailed Over Boost in Benefits
Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writer
Terror Hoaxer Pleads Guilty, and Rocks Boat Again
Scott Martelle and Mai Tran, Times Staff Writers
200 in East L.A. Air Concerns About Freeway Expansion
Hilda Munoz, Times Staff Writer
Double-Ring Ceremony Is Anaheim's Goal
Scott Martelle and Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writers
Pesticide Firm Fined in Vineyard Spraying
From Times Wire Reports
Up to 3,000 Teachers Across State Receive Layoff Notices
Duke Helfand, Erika Hayasaki and Claire Luna, Times Staff Writers
Mexican Consul to Aid Defense in Murder Case
Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
High Schoolers Can Teach Too
Kristina Sauerwein, Times Staff Writer
College Chief, Lieutenant Suspended
Stephanie Chavez, Times Staff Writer
Fontana Police Arrest 6, Seize Drugs, $150,000
Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
For Willing Landowners, Freeway Widening Could Be Just the Ticket
Steve Lopez
Topless Club Loses Liquor Sales License
Michael Krikorian, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Agency Bungled Airport Hiring
Jennifer Oldham, Times Staff Writer
D.A. Says Breast Milk Not Key in Boy's Death
Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Charges Linked to Crash Urged for Rodney King
From Times Staff Reports
With Another Relative Lost, These Children Know Grief Too Well
Jose Cardenas, Times Staff Writer
Robert Stack, 84; Tough-Guy Hero in 'The Untouchables'
Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
USOC Takes Its Case to the IOC
Alan Abrahamson, Times Staff Writer
Plenty Is on Line for 49ers, Titans
Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
London Joins Race for 2012
Alan Abrahamson
Special Day for Mineshaft?
BOB MIESZERSKI
As Owner, He'll Try to Be Just the Ticket
Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Devils Squeak by Senators
From Associated Press
Horry Probably Won't Be Back
Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Who Knows if He's the Man or a Mouse?
Ross Newhan
Spurs' Middle Man Key to Turnaround
Mark Heisler
Rookie Baldelli Keys Devil Rays' Victory
From Associated Press
Hard Hits Follow Him All the Way to Bronx
Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Jackson Doesn't Sound Over, Out
Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
They Have Goal in Mind
Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
Late-Season Victory Over Kings Was Pivotal
LONNIE WHITE
Game 6 Report
Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Koreas Discuss Forming Unified Team for Athens
Alan Abrahamson, Times Staff Writer
Cup Is Off Limits for Now
Helene Elliott
Seeking Closing Statement
Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Wie to Be First Female on Nationwide Tour
From Staff and wire reports
Looking Back to Go Forward
J.A. Adande
Seven in Seventh Display Winning Form
BOB MIESZERSKI
Mutual Admiration of Big Men
Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
It Seemed the Fourth Was Never With Them
Bill Plaschke
Kings' Victory Is an Even One
Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Rematch Carries Playoff Impact
Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Sampras Probably Finished
Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Consistent Mota Finds Strike Zone
Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Qualifying for '06 Cup Starts Sept. 6
Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Patterson's Home Run Helps Cubs Win in 17
From Associated Press
Quotebook
Transition Should Be Smoother Than Last
Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Billups' Status Is Uncertain
From Associated Press
Fourclosed! / Three-year championship run comes to a stunning end as Duncan plays like the MVP and Spurs makes it a blowout
Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Finding a New Comfort Zone
LARRY STEWART
L.A. Is on Agenda for NFL
Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Lakers Win Gratitude, but Not a 4th Title
Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Angels Get Brushed Aside
Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Alone at Sea, He Paid Sail Price
PETE THOMAS
Sampras Retirement Is a Know-When Situation
Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Babcock Learns Quickly on Job
Patrick Reusse, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Chatsworth and Taft Get Set for a Rematch
Paul McLeod; Lauren Peterson, From Staff Reports
Economaki, 82, Remains Blue-Ribbon Reporter
SHAV GLICK
San Marcos Wins Third Title in Row
Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Season Was a Turn-Off From Start to Finish
T.J. Simers
Now They Have Last Laugh
Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
'Pee-Wee' Earns Respect
Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Top Performers
Moreno Dream Comes True
Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
This Race Won't Be as Special as the First
Mike Hiserman
OPINION
Al Qaeda Terrorists Strike in Saudi Arabia
A Fine French Whine
Paying More Taxes for More Incompetence
Firing Off a Memo on Guns and Politics
E-Mail Mania
Expanding Educational Programs for Inmates
Health Care as a Winner
The Lone Star State's Rambling Democrats
Soviet-Style Equality in Living and Dying
Police Pursuits on TV Chase Away the News
Update FCC Media Rules
Take a Bus to Work
Bombings Bring U.S. 'Executive Mercenaries' Into the Light
William D. Hartung
NEWS
Bremer Says Policing Increased in Baghdad
Tyler Marshall and Esther Schrader, Times Staff Writers
Iraqi Kurds Growing Restless Over Unpaid Wages
Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Basra's Elite Daunted by a City in Disarray
Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
Afghanistan Boosts Security for U.N. Staffers After Attack
From Associated Press
U.S. Warns of Threat in Saudi City; Bombers Hit Pakistan Sites
Greg Miller and David Kelly, Times Staff Writers
U.S. Talks of Compromise but Pushes for Lifting of Iraq Sanctions
Robin Wright and John J. Goldman, Times Staff Writers
Group Claims Iran Has Biological Weapons
From Associated Press
Scores of Teachers Statewide Receive Layoff Notices
Duke Helfand, Erika Hayasaki and Claire Luna, Times Staff Writers
Film Shows Apparent Executions of 3 Iraqis
From Reuters
Advisor Cites Conflict Potential
Mark Fineman, Times Staff Writer
Saudis' Quicksand of Poverty
Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Congo's War Ignored, Rights Chief Says
From Times Wire Reports
Commuters Endure 3rd Day of Transit Strike
From Times Wire Reports
Japan Set to Clarify Defense Mandate
Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Putin Offers Amnesty to Chechen Rebels
From Times Wire Reports
Indonesian Police Arrest Rebel Envoys
From Associated Press
Israeli Forces Storm Into Gaza Town, Killing 5 Palestinians
Ruth Morris, Special to The Times
Ambassador Criticized in Ridicule of Chavez
From Times Wire Reports
Guard Gets Life for Slaying Former 1st Lady
From Times Wire Reports
U.S., France Could Bond as They Rebuild
Sebastian Rotella, Times Staff Writer
China Threatens the Death Penalty for Deliberately Spreading SARS
From Times Wire Services
SCIENCE
Study Downplays the Health Risks From Secondhand Smoke
Rosie Mestel, Times Staff Writer
'Friendly Fire' Still a Problem
Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
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