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What happened on May 18, 2003
NEWS
Meth Lab Injuries Burden Hospitals Caryn Rousseau, Associated Press Writer
Speaking With Forked Tongue Turns Trendy Martha Irvine, Associated Press Writer
Tree Thieves Often Chop With Impunity Martha Mendoza, Associated Press Writer
Orphanages Proliferate in Carnage of Kashmir Mujtaba Ali Ahmad, Associated Press Writer
Iran Rules the Airwaves A. William Samii, A. William Samii is coordinator of Southwest Asia analysis at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a broadcast operation funded by the U.S. government.
Al Qaeda May Be Widening War of Terror Sebastian Rotella and Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writers
San Juan Roads Can't Handle More Homes
Faculty's Lesson in Democracy: Picking a University President Tyler Marshall, Times Staff Writer
Leader of Republican Guard Surrenders as U.S. Increases Patrols John Hendren, Times Staff Writer
Great Park Will Be for Prisoners, Panhandlers
Commencement Message Was Given by the Wrong Messengers
ABC Remembers 50 Years of Glory Days Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Law and Order -- and Unnerving Gunfire -- in Kirkuk Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Laguna Beach Schools Aren't Flush With Cash
U.S. Fears Network Has Regrouped, Fanned Out Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writer
Disability Strengthens His Passion for Medicine Joe Milicia, Associated Press Writer
'Boom Boom Money' for Maimed Kenyans Andrew England, Associated Press Writer
2 Sides of the Rancho Mission Viejo Debate
Forest Informers Go Out on a Limb Over Tree Theft Martha Mendoza, Associated Press Writer
Historic Blockhouse Is a Treasure Trove of Artifacts Charles Sheehan, Associated Press Writer
Eco-Tourism a Washout in Brazilian Wetlands Michael Astor, Associated Press Writer
Asylum-Seekers Hit Roadblock in Japan Hans Greimel, Associated Press Writer
Sorcery Invoked to Counter SARS Audra Ang, Associated Press Writer
Horse Stables Need to Process Their Runoff
Prospective Students Grading Colleges on Safety Steve Giegerich, Associated Press Writer
Critics Say S. Carolina Perverts Lynch Law Allen G. Breed, Associated Press Writer
Supervisor Defends Donation Limit Boost
Baghdad's Death Toll Assessed Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Hong Kong Stilt Houses in Peril Margaret Wong, Associated Press Writer
U.S. Provides New Details About Saudi Bombings Plot David Kelly, Times Staff Writer
Off-Campus Lunch Ban Would've Averted Death
BUSINESS
A Little Nut Defies Laws of Economics Melinda Fulmer, Times Staff Writer
TOP STORIES -- May 11-16 From Times Staff and Wire Services
Halliburton Contract Deserves Investigation
Airlines' Fare System Cutting Into Business
Some Jobs Help Cut Student Loan Debt Kathy M. Kristof
Activist Investors Making Inroads Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Turbulence Over American Airlines
China Trip Saves Jobs, Points to Good Policy James Flanigan
He May Shy From Tanks but Not the Massed Media Forces Jon Healey, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Requiem for the ravine Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
The ins and outs of an accordion Web site
They've cooked up a couple of delicacies Josef Woodard; Chris Pasles; Richard S. Ginell; Daniel Cariaga
Make a commitment
Just asking ...
First bananas Alina Tugend
The colors of defiance Ann Conway, Times Staff Writer
Listen for him
The biographer's search of a lifetime David L. Ulin, Special to The Times
Superheroes don't always get super treatment Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Failure invigorates Spaniards Agustin Gurza; Robert Hilburn; Randy Lewis; Natalie Nichols; Steve Hochman
Young man and 'The Sea' Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Two of a kind
Two characters in search of an author Jane Wagner, Special to The Times
Researching his fond student memories Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Bulk rate
Experiment for the ages Victoria Looseleaf, Special to The Times
Bad examples?
They've got a little list, and Pete Townshend is on it Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
Beethoven for the new Europe Louise Roug
In search of salsa blends ... in Africa Agustin Gurza, Times Staff Writer
This party mix can cost plenty Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
Well, it gives new meaning to 'light-fingered' Ann Conway, Times Staff Writer
Is there really no defense against lying journalists? DAVID SHAW
Conversations with a voice aching of experience Lynell George, Times Staff Writer
It's simple: Ari yes, 'traitors' no Scott Timberg
How 'Law & Order' rewrote the rules Brian Lowry, Times Staff Writer
Building in flexibility Irene Lacher, Special to The Times
Fired by imagination Deirdre Bair, Special to The Times
Unlikely, and that's the point Lewis Beale, Special to The Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Bren's Plans Didn't Include Legal Spotlight Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writer
Homeless Use Food Stamp Debit Card to Eat in San Francisco Restaurants Chris O'Connell, Special to The Times
Valley Mom Gives Troops a Lift by Mail Karima A. Haynes, Times Staff Writer
Frogs Still Jumping in Jubilee Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer
Bay Searched Again in Laci Peterson Case From Times Wire Reports
10th District Voters Face 2 Choices: Old Way or a New Day Steve Lopez
Ford Released From Hospital From Associated Press
Van Fleeing Police Lands in Channel; Driver in Hospital Dan Weikel, Times Staff Writer
Shop Owner, City Have a Score to Settle Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer
Fresno Defense Lawyer to Head State Bar From Times Wire Reports
Sheriff Says Layoffs Might Not Be Necessary Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Voters to Rule on Bond for Colleges Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writer
UC Berkeley Reverses Ban on Students From SARS Areas From Associated Press
Mentors Help Students Build a Better Robot Michael Krikorian, Times Staff Writer
Homeless Man Set Afire a Week Ago Dies From Times Wire Reports
Immigrant Health Tab Disputed Lisa Richardson, Times Staff Writer
Two's Company, Three's a Graduation at Cal State University Fred Alvarez, Times Staff Writer
Colossal Undertaking Left an Enduring Landmark Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Teacher Guilty of Sex, Kidnap Charges From Times Wire Reports
Tribe Spreads Wealth in Troubled Town Lee Romney, Times Staff Writer
Michaela Denis, 88; Blazed Trail in Wildlife Films Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Tribe at Odds With Neighbors Over Casino William Overend, Times Staff Writer
Tidy Lawn a Strange Place for Wild Oats Dana Parsons
O.C. Giving Away Cash Until June 3 Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writer
Cleanup of Filthy House Is Set to Begin Stanley Allison, Times Staff Writer
20th Year Is Especially Sweet for Strawberry Festival in Oxnard Fred Alvarez, Times Staff Writer
A Parade of Hearses Protests L.A. Violence Jill Leovy, Times Staff Writer
When Priests Don't Run the Parish Larry B. Stammer, Times Staff Writer
Campus Has Year to Prove Itself David Pierson and Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writers
Zoo Speaking Out for L.A.'s Urban Wildlife Caitlin Liu, Times Staff Writer
Three-Person Carpools Free on 91 Toll Lanes From a Times staff writer
REAL ESTATE
Mixing it up in L.A. Morris Newman, Special to The Times
In Bradbury, you can hide away or ride away Susan Carrier, Special to The Times
Real Estate Trends
Low rates push U.S. home sales to quarterly record From Times wire reports
City lights are inspiring a hopeful buyer to save Allison B. Cohen, Special to The Times
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Mortgage brokers can't be replaced by computers
Madonna home 'Up for Grabs' Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Paint products to get warning labels From Times wire reports
Fit for the sporting life deluxe Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
In giving notice, the rules have changed From Project Sentinel
MAGAZINE
The Quiet Californian Susan Heeger
Native Heart EMILY YOUNG
Read 'Em and Reap EMILY YOUNG
Gold Rush Country EMILY YOUNG
Wild Things SUSAN HEEGER
Team Players Susan Heeger
Hotbed of Creativity GINNY CHIEN
Going Native Susan Heeger, Susan Heeger is a frequent contributor to the magazine.
Fresh Air Barbara Thornburg
BOOKS
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Bestsellers
Bestsellers
A look through the keyhole Ronald Brownstein, Ronald Brownstein is a Times political writer in Washington, D.C.
It's a world of hurt Eugen Weber, Eugen Weber is a contributing writer to Book Review.
First Fiction Mark Rozzo
Redeemed Yankees Anthony Day, Anthony Day is a contributing writer to Book Review.
Strong on success, weak in character Robert W. Cort, Robert W. Cort is a producer whose films include "Three Men and a Baby," "Mr. Holland's Opus," "Jumanji" and the forthcoming "Against the Ropes." His novel "Action!" will be published this summer.
A rough road to sobriety Jeff Turrentine, Jeff Turrentine is an essayist and critic whose work has appeared in Book Review, the New York Times Magazine, Architectural Digest and Slate.com.
We know not why Michael Shermer, Michael Shermer is the publisher of Skeptic magazine and the author of "In Darwin's Shadow: The Life and Science of Alfred Russel Wallace."
The hard-eyed witness Blanche Wiesen Cook, Blanche Wiesen Cook is the author of "Eleanor Roosevelt: Volumes 1 & 2" and "The Declassified Eisenhower." She is university distinguished professor at John Jay College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York.
Tea ceremony meets railroad Peter Nosco, Peter Nosco is a professor of Japanese culture and history at USC.
Don't tread on the NRA Thom Powers, Thom Powers is the director of the documentary "Guns & Mothers," airing on PBS' Independent Lens this month, and is the author of a forthcoming history of American documentary filmmaking, "Stranger Than Fiction."
Cuban rhythms Michael Harris, Michael Harris is a regular contributor to Book Review.
A California we'd forgotten Jonathan Kirsch, Jonathan Kirsch, a contributing writer to Book Review, is the author of the forthcoming "God Against the Gods: The History of the War Between Monotheism and Polytheism."
A restless intelligence Merle Rubin, Merle Rubin is a contributing writer to Book Review.
TRAVEL
Get a grip on summer airfares Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Readers recommend
Events: June Ellen Melinkoff, Special to The Times
His goal is to see America first
Las Vegas slips the sin back in Ryan Slattery, Special to The Times
Germany, France fight terrorism too
In the northern Pacific, a cornucopia of birds, mammals and fish Vani Rangachar, Times Staff Writer
The theme this summer: discounts Eileen Ogintz, Special to The Times
Newport resort opens next to club Jane Engle
Downright rude or just different? It can be a fine line Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
A sea change for Baja-bound families John Corrigan, Times Staff Writer
Tours & Cruises Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
The frequent-flier mantra: Maximize those award miles Charles Lockwood, Special to The Times
Clinging to the past in Cuenca Lisa Abend, Special to The Times
Kayaking points north Erik Olsen, Special to The Times
Kayaking points north Janet Williams, Special to The Times
History and great views near Altadena John McKinney, Special to The Times
WORLD
N. Korea Defections Rise, but Road to the West Gets Harder Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
Suicide Blast on Bus After Summit Kills 7 Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
Officials, Rebels Try to Salvage Peace Deal From Times Wire Reports
Police Find Migrants Hidden in Big Rig From Times Wire Reports
Antiquities Returned From North America From Times Wire Reports
Voters Back Entry Into European Union From Times Wire Reports
Most SARS Outbreaks Contained, Experts Say Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
Kidnapping Suspect Is Extradited to U.S. From Times Wire Reports
28 Die When German Tourist Bus Crashes From Times Wire Reports
Capital Built on Stolen Maori Land, Report Says From Times Wire Reports
Anti-Castro Policy Can Cut Both Ways Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
Argentine Politician Played Game of Survivor Hector Tobar and Andres D'Alessandro, Times Staff Writers
OPINION
Is Kashmir Ready for a Farewell to Arms? Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pervez Hoodbhoy is professor of high-energy physics at Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad.
U.S. Must Quell the Chaos
No Consequences
Holden Points to Gains in His Council District
Do the Right Thing for a Foster Child
How We See Terror War and How Others See Us
Truce or Consequences M.J. Rosenberg, M.J. Rosenberg is director of policy analysis for Israel Policy Forum and a longtime Capitol Hill staffer.
Immigrants Left to Die
New Era, Same Old Fight for Female Athletes Billie Jean King, Billie Jean King, who holds a record 20 Wimbledon titles, is a former No. 1 tennis player. She is co-founder of World TeamTennis, a coed professional league.
Truth or Consequences Robert Satloff, Robert Satloff is director of policy and strategic planning at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
Our Streets Tell Us What Was and What Will Be Steven B. Frates, Steven B. Frates is a fellow at the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College.
Slow-Motion Carnage at the Border Frank del Olmo, Frank del Olmo is associate editor of The Times.
The Saudi House of Cards Said K. Aburish, Said K. Aburish is the author of "Saddam Hussein: The Politics of Revenge" and "The Rise, Corruption and Coming Fall of the House of Saud."
It Could Happen Here Laila Al-Marayati, Laila Al-Marayati is a physician and spokeswoman for the Muslim Women's League based in Los Angeles.
Weigh and Pay or Stay
A Painful Judicial Decision
Dining at the Ethnicity Cafeteria Gregory Rodriguez, Gregory Rodriguez, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at New America Foundation.
Math and Art Without the Filters Barry Mazur, Barry Mazur is author of "Imagining Numbers: Particularly the Square Root of Minus Fifteen" (Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 2003).
Sequoia Pot Growers' Links to Terrorists
Ballot Recommendations
Postwar Chaos: Bush's Undoing? Kevin Phillips, Kevin Phillips is the author, most recently, of "Wealth and Democracy: A Political History of the American Rich."
Many Benefits in Needle Exchange Programs
Differing Routes for Freeway Fixes
NATIONAL
Grass Without Green in N.Y. Elizabeth Jensen, Times Staff Writer
Democratic Candidates Unload on Bush Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writer
Families See Two Sides to Tax Cuts Tomas Alex Tizon, Times Staff Writer
Alert System Still Chugging, but Few Listen Jube Shiver Jr., Times Staff Writer
Shuttle Investigators View Wreckage Again From Times Wire Reports
Deaf Crime Victim Earns Master's in Music From Times Wire Reports
19 Trailer Deaths Tied to Smuggling Conspiracy From Times Wire Reports
Trying Their Case in Congress Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
Where Tarot Isn't in the Cards From Associated Press
Families See Two Sides to Tax Cuts Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Families See Two Sides to Tax Cuts Aaron Zitner, Times Staff Writer
Impostor Pleads Guilty in Bridge Collapse Hoax From Times Wire Reports
Birdwatchers Talking Up a Storm Over Rare Parrot From Associated Press
First Lady Tells Nursing Graduates to Savor Life Nick Anderson, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Baffert's Bailing Out of Belmont Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
Still a Tough Road for L.A. Jim Barrero, Times Staff Writer
Avenger Title Hopes Cut Off Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Follow-Up Calls
Fenway Fans Getting a Monster View Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Cup Run Creating Fan Frenzy Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Fotopoulos Does It All for Courage From Associated Press
England Is No Match for U.S. Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Roberts Goes on the Disabled List Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Homers on Call for Boone From Associated Press
Mets Reverse Course Against Giants, 5-1 From Associated Press
Piazza Could Be Out for 'Significant' Period From Associated Press
Mavericks Apply the Chokehold Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Quality Time for Dodgers Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Pruitt Still Has Much to Prove Eric Sondheimer
Victory Is Child's Play for Hawkish BOB MIESZERSKI
Ducks Play It Close to Vest, and Rest Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Donovan's Late Goal Lifts Earthquakes, 4-3 From Associated Press
They Know How to Finish BOB MIESZERSKI
Devils Enjoy Home Cooking From Associated Press
Hentgen Finds a Way to Win for Orioles From Associated Press
Rare Distinction, or Extinction? Ross Newhan
Singh Saves His One-Shot Lead From Associated Press
Weaver Pitches Long Beach to Title Eric Stephens; Mike Terry, From Staff and Wire Reports
Rangers Silence Yankees From Associated Press
Eastern Conference Finals Mark Heisler
Lakers Don't Want Future to Go to Waist Mark Heisler
The Reanimator Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
Marina Senior Sets Pole Vault Record Mike Kennedy, From Staff Reports
Lakers Don't Want Future to Go to Waist Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Santos Keeps Funny Cide Up Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
Expos Endure a Sticky Situation From Associated Press
Tale of a Comet Michael A. Lutz, Associated Press
A Painful Day for Valencia Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Serena Can't Stop Mauresmo From Staff and Wire Reports
They Have Nixon to Kick Around Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
IOC Keeping the Pressure on USOC Alan Abrahamson, Times Staff Writer
Suzuki Mania on the Decline in Seattle From Associated Press
Howard Has Them on His List, and Vice Versa Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Anderson's Bat Best Negotiator ROSS NEWHAN
The last 20 years have produced many changes in the... Shav Glick, Times Staff Writer
His Career Choice Put Him on the Right Track John Weyler
Sorenstam Tries a Proving Ground Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Off-Season Scrimmage Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff Writer
Mules Black Ruby, Taz Will Meet Friday BOB MIESZERSKI
Dodger Roster Move Under the Microscope T.J. Simers
Babe Zaharias Was Bigger Than Game Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press
Lacy Leaves Towering Legacy Michael Wilbon, The Washington Post
Brew Crew Shrugs Off Strikeout Record From Associated Press
Espinoza's Choice Is Winner Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Johnson Keeps Eye on $1 Million, Wins Race From Staff and Wire Reports
Field of 33 Is Far From Complete Shav Glick, Times Staff Writer
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