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What happened on August 04, 2004
OPINION
Been There, Done That
Reform, in Small Bites
Heavy Hand in Uzbekistan
Erwin Chemerinsky's Legacy to Los Angeles
In Short, There Appears to Be a Big Problem Here
John Kerry and the French Connection
Coming to the Defense of the Red Army
Bush Should Look to Needs in U.S. First
A Call to Arms on Jobs
Debating the Right Way to Preserve Rights
Media Have Weapons in Battles With Courts
Our Forests May Be on a Road to Ruin By Bill Clinton, Bill Clinton was the 42nd president of the United States.
Presbyterians' Shameful Boycott By Alan M. Dershowitz, Alan M. Dershowitz is a professor of law at Harvard and author of "America on Trial" (Warner, 2004).
Think It's All Been Siestas and Fiestas? Baja, Humbug! By Patt Morrison
Boxing In Palestinians By David Newman, David Newman is a professor of political geography at Ben Gurion University in Israel and editor of the journal Geopolitics.
ENTERTAINMENT
The hard life behind the jokes By Mark Sachs, Times Staff Writer
Urbanworld rolls out the red carpet By Greg Braxton, Times Staff Writer
Fashion companies go for gold at Olympics By Samantha Critchell, Associated Press
It's Eric Clapton -- at an after-hours club By Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
Turning To Shock Value To Promote 'The Brown Bunny' By Elaine Dutka, Times Staff Writer
Crossing the Line for a Chance at Legal Status By Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Let the soap games begin By Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
This time around, pigs are at the door By Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer
It's Cleveland, latest gateway to 'Idol' fame From Associated Press
Time to shout By Reed Johnson, Times Staff Writer
Saluting Freda, a spirit of Haiti
Yellow wristbands going faster than Armstrong By Bettijane Levine, Times Staff Writer
Theories of creation By Victoria Looseleaf, Special to The Times
TV rankings
Pavarotti's ex-manager takes a caustic tenor in tell-all book By Tim Page, The Washington Post
Jokes & Riddles
Immigrants' friend lives life of grace By Robert Polner, Newsday
'9/11' is pirated to Cuban TV From staff and wire reports
'Cuckoo's' clock gets turned back From Associated Press
Kuwait bans showings of '9/11' From Associated Press
Maazel to rest after surgery From Associated Press
Country stars make a movie By Randy Lewis
L.A. County gives arts grants By Diane Haithman
Finally
'The Adventures of La Lambkin' By Esther De Michael Cervantes and Alex Cervantes, Special to The Times
Investigating with 'CSI' and 'Monk' By Jonathan Taylor
WORLD
Afghans, U.S. Kill Up to 70 Militants From Associated Press
Irish Engineer Shot to Death in Office From Times Wire Reports
Britain Arrests 13 Suspected of Plotting Terrorist Acts By Janet Stobart, Times Staff Writer
9 Police Officers Killed in Car Bombing From Times Wire Reports
Guard Injured in Attack on U.S. Embassy Dies From Times Wire Reports
Cuba Will Make Record Purchases of U.S. Foodstuffs By Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Water Offers Deadly Relief in a Blistering Iraqi Slum By Ashraf Khalil, Special to The Times
Insurgents Kill U.S. and Iraqi Troops By Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
N. Korea Reportedly Has Two New Missile Systems From Reuters
Four Charged in Fire at Paraguay Market From Reuters
Risk Seen in Mideast as White House Sidelines Issue By Mary Curtius, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Sponsors in Tough Spot By Meg James, Times Staff Writer
Anthem Sues in Bid to Save WellPoint Deal By Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
Vehicle Sales in U.S. Jump-Started in July From Associated Press
Carsey-Werner No Longer Seeks Buyer By Meg James, Times Staff Writer
Consumers Cut Back on Buying By Nell Henderson, The Washington Post
Fidelity Retail Arm Settles Records Case By Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Halliburton Fined Over Accounting By Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Health Net Profit Falls 45%, Sales Rise From Reuters
Homestore, Still Dealing With Legal Woes, Posts a Loss By Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writer
Hyundai to Build Parts in U.S. for Chrysler From Bloomberg News
Breast Implant Ads Go Prime Time From Reuters
Oil Prices, Economy Send Stocks Lower From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stewart's Firm Reports Loss, Gives Warning From Associated Press
Wild Oats Earnings Sink After Rivals' Strike Ends By Dawn Wotapka, Times Staff Writer
Crude Oil Prices Top $44 a Barrel By James F. Peltz, Times Staff Writer
PG&E Sees Profit Rise, Predicts Dividend From Reuters
InterActiveCorp Profit Down 24% in Quarter From Bloomberg News
United Says Pension, Retiree Costs Plummet From Associated Press
ValueClick to Add Comparison Services From Bloomberg News
Also
Qwest Stock Falls on 2nd-Quarter Loss From Associated Press
Tyco Earnings Up 63%; Firm Boosts Forecast From Bloomberg News
Arden Realty Inc.
Maguire Properties Inc.
Pfizer Files Suit Over Fake Viagra Web Sales From Bloomberg News
Mills, KanAm Sell Stake in Ontario Mall From Bloomberg News
Ford Sued in California Over Crash of Van From Bloomberg News
Adelphia to Settle Claims by Firms From Bloomberg News
XM, Starbucks in Music Deal From Reuters
Tenet Reports Wider Loss for 2nd Quarter By Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer
TiVo Is at Focus of TV Showdown By Jon Healey, Times Staff Writer
Watson Profit Drops 31% in 2nd Quarter From Reuters
Wachovia Says It May Face SEC Charges From Bloomberg News
J.P. Morgan Chase Wins Ruling in Enron Dispute From Reuters
FOOD
The fondue explodes: Chocolate's everywhere By Sarah Grausz, Times Staff Writer
Say the magic word By Leslee Komaiko
Girl power captures the kitchen By Cindy Dorn, Times Staff Writer
Good tastes, good timing By S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Height Of Fashion By Jordan Mackay, Special to The Times
Chinese pancake with a sweet twist
Height of fashion By Anya Von Bremzen, Special to The Times
2003 Keller Estate Oro De Plata Sonoma Coast Chardonnay By S. Irene Virbila
AUTOS
It's back to those bolder days with new Bonneville By Warren Brown, The Washington Post
A little off the back By Dan Neil
SUV with a roadster's soul By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune
Don't get burned by your tires this summer By Jeanne Wright, Special to The Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The Road They All Dread By Sharon Bernstein, Times Staff Writer
Defense in Belmont Shore Rape Trial Challenges Reliability of DNA Testing By Nancy Wride, Times Staff Writer
Border Patrol Faces New Limits in Inland Empire By H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
New Leads Give Hope for Boy Missing in Mountains By Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
County to Add Details to Sex Offender Postings
L.A. Urged to Buy 2 Office Buildings From a Times Staff Writer
Court Says Some Busway Work OK By Jean-paul Renaud, Times Staff Writer
Gas Leak in Orange
All in the Same Boat
Car Thefts Dip 20% in Valley, 11% Citywide By Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writer
Board Overturns Vote by Nurses to Unionize By Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Cement Truck Plummets to Freeway in Fiery Accident; 2 Drivers Killed By Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
New Rules Threaten Some Charter Schools By Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writer
Political Sightseeing By Cynthia Daniels, Times Staff Writer
Now She Nose How to Get Big Laughs
Schwarzenegger Vows to 'Make Every Use' of Overhaul Plan By Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
Flimsy Barriers Cited in Crash By Martha Groves and Jia Lynn Yang, Times Staff Writers
U.S. Seeks Death Penalty in Killing of 5 By David Rosenzweig, Times Staff Writer
Woman Awarded $1 Million Over Embryo Mix-Up From Associated Press
Bratton to Ban Metal Flashlights By Andrew Blankstein, Richard Winton and Monte Morin, Times Staff Writers
Undercover Dog Helps Collar Suspects
Theodore Alexander Services Rescheduled
Residents Plan Gold Line Lawsuit By Jia-rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
Virginia Grey, 87; TV Actress Began as Child in Silent Films From a Times Staff Writer
Chick Retracts Support for Hahn By Patrick Mcgreevy and Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writers
Second Graffiti-Removal Worker Is Shot to Death By Jason Felch, Times Staff Writer
Riverside County Little League Coach Pleads Guilty to Molesting 4 Brothers By Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Don't Buy What the Scammers Are Selling By Steve Lopez
Governor Is Piling Up Money at Record Pace By Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Bob Murphy, 79; Hall of Fame Broadcaster for the N.Y. Mets From Times Wire Services
CHP Officer Hurt When Car Cuts Him Off on 55 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Missing 15-Year-Old Girl Might Be a Runaway From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Police Seeking Man in Sexual Assault Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
7 Charter Schools to Be Closed By Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Sell O.C.'s Fair Site? By Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writer
$10.4 Million From U.S. Aids Terror Preparedness By Sara Lin, Times Staff Writer
A Case of 'Fuel Me Once ... ' By Steve Harvey
California Dreams Fade In, Fade Out By Dana Parsons
Alexandra Scott, 8; Her Lemonade Stands Fund Cancer Research From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Edward J. Hoffman, 62; Professor, Co-Inventor of PET Scan Device From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Agency Opposes Online Drug Bill By Gabrielle Banks, Times Staff Writer
State Budget Saves Juvenile Camps By Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writer
President of PTA Charged From a Times Staff Writer
County Boosts Field Lab Testing By Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writer
Suit Is Aimed at Tax Vote By Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writer
Group Draws Up Transit Priorities By Jia-rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
Don Tosti, 81; Inspired Latin Music Craze From Times Staff and Wire Reports
An Unwelcome Backyard Visitor
Ventura County Fair Opens at Seaside Park From a Times Staff Writer
Paroled Sex Offender at New Address in Ventura From a Times Staff Writer
Final Curtain for Classic Theater
United Way to Slash Donations By Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Hurricane Alex Elbows N. Carolina From Associated Press
6 Killed as Plane Crashes Into Texas Home From Associated Press
Visiting Iraqis Barred From Memphis City Hall From Times Wire Reports
Croaker Fish Wash Up After Massive Die-Off From Times Wire Reports
Bush Touches Base With His Core Supporters By Peter Wallsten, Times Staff Writer
Cheney Blames Democrats for Nation's Pain at the Gas Pump From Times Wire Services
Military Salutes 34 New Citizens By Kathleen Hennessey, Times Staff Writer
Washington Suffocates for Sake of Security, City Officials Argue By Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer
Democrats Claim Mantle of Fiscally Responsible Ticket By Michael Finnegan and James Rainey, Times Staff Writers
Park Service Liable in Maui Death From Associated Press
Execution Plan Draws Pleas for Killer, Ailing and 74 By Ellen Barry, Times Staff Writer
Fight Brews Over 9/11 Reform Plan By Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
New Jersey Objects to Anti-Terror Funding Cuts By Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writer
Gathering at the Feet of Lady Liberty By John J. Goldman, Times Staff Writer
Abused Iraqi Detainees Said to Hold No Intelligence Value By Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
Jailed Schoolteacher to Be Set Free Today From Associated Press
Informant Says Husband Told of Killing His Wife as She Slept From Associated Press
Missouri Voters Ban Same-Sex Marriage By Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Ridge Points to Al Qaeda File Use By Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writer
Their Spiritual Thirst Found a Desert Spring By Peter H. King, Times Staff Writer
SCIENCE
Probe Launches to Study Mercury By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Ready for Action By Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Hatteberg, Mulder Keep the A's Rolling From Associated Press
Empty Feeling for the Angels By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Bengie Molina Sidelined for at Least Two Weeks By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Yankees Take a Chance on Olerud From Associated Press
Klesko Got His Two Cents' Worth By Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Supreme Court Appeal Dropped By Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
DePodesta Didn't Overlook Choi By Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Penny Is Money in Blank By Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Finley Has Tracy's Number By Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Sarafan Tries an Easier Spot By Bob Mieszerski
Lewis Off to a Dashing Start By Bill Dwyre
IRL Hits the Road, Adds a Finale in Fontana By Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
Federer's Streak Ends; Roddick Nearly Falls From Times Wire Reports
Rice Says Brown Won't Be a Raider From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Two Homers for Bonds in Victory From Associated Press
Now You Know
Young U.S. Is Routed by Italy By Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Easy Win for Serbia-Montenegro From Associated Press
Quotebook
Selig Probably Will Get Extension By Ross Newhan, Times Staff Writer
DePodesta Might Have Sent Tracy a Message By T.J. Simers
Vieira May End Up in Spain From Times Wire Services
Trojans Will Put No. 1 on the Line By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Vick Suspended for the Season By David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
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