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What happened on July 15, 2004
SCIENCE
A Theater of Inquiry and Evil Alan Zarembo, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Googie Fans Have Goo-Goo Eyes for L.A. Coffee Shop Cynthia Daniels, Times Staff Writer
Longtime Prosecutor Won't Seek a 7th Term Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Today's highlights at the Orange County Fair
Navy Opens 2 Golf Courses to the Public From Times Staff Reports
Driver in Crash Wasn't to Have Young Passengers From a Times Staff Writer
Partisan Issues Are Holding Up State Budget Evan Halper, Times Staff Writer
UC Regents OK Plan to Tighten Eligibility Rules Rebecca Trounson, Times Staff Writer
Many Deny Backing Tower Jennifer Mena and Susan Anasagasti, Times Staff Writers
Thanks to the Budget, Politics as Usual Is Back George Skelton
Passings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Body of Man Found in Simi From a Times Staff Writer
Contestant Choked in the Last Quarter Steve Harvey
Man Shot After Firing Pellet Gun at Officers From Times Staff Reports
Jones Raises $2 Million, Pledges His Own Funds Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
Walter Wager, 79; Spy Novels Were Turned Into Hollywood Films From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Man Shot by Deputies in Foot Chase From a Times Staff Writer
Ex-President Bush Meets With Governor From a Times Staff Writer
City Help Asked for L.A. Hotel Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Myrtle Williams, 86; Florist, Youth Mentor in Compton Myrna Oliver, By Myrna Oliver Times Staff Writer
Housing Agency Cited for Safety Breaches Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Marion Stewart, 99; Master Weaver Shared Skills With Hundreds From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Smuggling Rings at LAX Targeted Jennifer Oldham and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Times Staff Writers
Latest Twist in Beating Roils Waters Richard Winton, Andrew Blankstein and Megan Garvey, Times Staff Writers
Boyfriend Sought in San Clemente Woman's Killing Mai Tran, Times Staff Writer
Oxnard Opposes Offshore LNG Plans Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
Young Haidl Lands in New Snarl Claire Luna, Times Staff Writer
Too Many Patients to Cover, Nurses Say Sue Fox, Times Staff Writer
L.A. Targets Stray Shopping Carts Jessica Garrison and Zeke Minaya, Times Staff Writers
PR Firm Routinely Overbilled DWP, Former Employees Say Ralph Frammolino and Ted Rohrlich, Times Staff Writers
Lap Dancing Still Legal in La Habra, for Now Erin Ailworth, Times Staff Writer
Moist Air Puts a Damper on Wildfires Around State Nikki Usher and Eric Malnic, Times Staff Writers
She Swoops In to Help Starving Pelicans Survive Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer
Ventura County Inspectors Check Homes Near Blasting Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Friar Facing Charges in Canada Is at Mission Amanda Covarrubias and Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writers
Plan to Erect Buddhist Temple Stirs Some Heated Opposition David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
Wounds as Yet Unhealed by Time Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
Sam McKim, 79; Actor, Disney Cartographer Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Power Failure Sparks Chaos for Airline From Times Wire Reports
Flaws Cited in Powell's U.N. Speech on Iraq Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
A Chance to 'Ask the President' Edwin Chen, Times Staff Writer
Man Who Lived With Victims' Bodies Executed From Times Wire Reports
4th Detainee to Face Trial by Tribunal Mark Mazzetti, Times Staff Writer
A Speech as Sunny as the Day James Rainey, Times Staff Writer
Senate Says No to Marriage Amendment Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
Western Nevada Fire Threatens Homes From Associated Press
Capitol Hill Blacks Pan Kerry's Ads Nick Anderson and Jia Lynn Yang, Times Staff Writers
Cheney Tells C-SPAN He's Staying on Bush's Team From Associated Press
2nd Man in Fireworks Accident Dies of Injuries From Times Wire Reports
Bank, Big Oil Tied to African Payments Richard B. Schmitt And Kathleen Hennessey, Times Staff Writers
Park Gives Windy City a Fresh Face P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
5 Die in Fiery Murder-Suicide After Man Splashes Fuel in Car From Associated Press
Bush Opts for Urban League Over NAACP From a Times Staff Writer
Ditka Rejects GOP Senate Race From Associated Press
Most State Governments Shipping Jobs Overseas Warren Vieth, Times Staff Writer
New Jersey Commerce Chief Quits Under Fire John J. Goldman, Times Staff Writer
In Boston, Homeland Security Chief Repeats Terror Warnings Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
Fierce Storm Hits Pennsylvania, Injuring 24, Damaging 50 Homes From Associated Press
HOME & GARDEN
It works on two levels Audrey Davidow, Special to The Times
A space for tranquillity Steven Barrie-Anthony
She's really 21? Give me a drink Chris Erskine
Mine, yours and ours Barbara King
Glamour, reflected David A. Keeps and Adamo DiGregorio, Special to The Times
Good bugs, bad bugs Lili Singer
Psssst, did you hear about ... Tim Sanchez; Andrew Myers; Steven Barrie-Anthony; Lisa Boone
Blossoms for her brain Lili Singer
Surviving those turf wars Mimi Avins, Times Staff Writer
Snip, a new plant Lili Singer, Special to The Times
His 'wow' factor: home ownership
Those pillars of Los Angeles society
Good for kids, but the neighborhood?
NEWS
Buzz Bands Dean Kuipers
Industry player Heidi Siegmund Cuda, Special to The Times
Last Chance Holly Myers
Finally
A hunger for more Banks Robert Hilburn
It's a night for party animals Victoria Looseleaf
Anschutz, Fox in five-film pact From Associated Press
For the Record
Catch the 'Invasions' -- and stay for the meal Susan King
Happy as queen of sad Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
'Ratings creep' found prevalent From Associated Press
Staging a 'Dream' with Mendelssohn Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Rider behavior is in the cards Celeste Moure
This one hits home Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
Sprigs of mint, dashes of fire S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Bergman marks birthday with stage retirement From Associated Press
Three-day forecast
Pop Overthrow goes domestic Kevin Bronson
You may begin to sense a (surf's up) theme.
WB aims for older audience Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Polynesian fairy tale Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer
'Ocean's Twelve' near Mafia bust From Reuters
Big sculpture is on its way to UCLA Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
ABT drops tour dates, citing costs Chris Pasles
Pretty puzzles made of glass Leslie Gornstein, Special to The Times
The nonconformist known as Bertolucci Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
At play in Orange County Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
A little nip and tuck for those saggy seats Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
Hawk served at this restaurant
At play in Orange County Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
Long Beach 'Kate' affirms Porter's genius F. Kathleen Foley, Special to The Times
Latin Grammys' broader strokes Agustin Gurza, Times Staff Writer
The hype machines Dan Neil, Times Staff Writer
There are good reasons for gay Yellow Pages
Catcalls and kisses: I love New York! T.L. Stanley, Special to The Times
And the play is at the plate Pete Metzger, Times Staff Writer
Their L.A. story Duane Noriyuki, Times Staff Writer
Buzz Clubs Heidi Siegmund Cuda
Latin Grammy Nominations
BUSINESS
Guess Branches Out With Stores for Accessories, Upscale Fashion Dawn Wotapka, Times Staff Writer
Apple's Profit Triples on Sales David Colker, Times Staff Writer
As an Investor, Stewart Is Just Like You and Me Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writer
Business Groups Seek Delay in Options Rule Reuters
Oil Prices Rise on Supply Concerns From Reuters
AMD in the Black Again as Sales Jump From Associated Press
Buffett to Back Firm Seeking to Buy Insurers From Bloomberg News
Napster to Offer Dave Matthews Albums Jon Healey
MGM Could Buy Back Up to 10 Million Shares From Bloomberg News and Times Staff Reports
Retail Sales Hurt by Energy Costs From Bloomberg News
Jury Acquits 8 Drug Company Employees From Associated Press
Time Warner Cable Gets Letter From SEC From Bloomberg News
BofA's 2nd-Quarter Profit Rises 41%, but Shares Drop From Bloomberg News
Oracle Upbeat Despite Sector's Profit Warnings Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Qwest CEO Said to Be Advising Leucadia From Associated Press
Judge Won't Dismiss Napster-Investor Suits From Reuters
Negative News Trumps Positive on Wall Street From Times Staff and Wire Reports
113 Cases Against Abbott Labs Dismissed From Reuters
AMG to Buy Assets of Fremont Investment From Bloomberg News
UAL Defers Payments to Pension Funds From Associated Press
City National's Earnings Rise 13% in 2nd Quarter E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
Adelphia's Unsecured Creditors Sue SEC From Bloomberg News
KFC's Roasted-Chicken Sales Disappointing From Bloomberg News
Searching for Ways to Fight Junk E-Mail Chris Gaither, Times Staff Writer
SEC Proposes New Hedge Fund Rules Jonathan Peterson, Times Staff Writer
Change of Venue Sought for San Jose Concert Hall Michael Hiltzik
Jury Seeks Guidance in Tyco Larceny Case From Associated Press
Harrah's Deal Could Leave Strip With a Pair of Kings Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
Salad Debut in Europe Lifts Sales at McDonald's From Associated Press
DVDs Are Flying Onto Store Shelves James Bates, Times Staff Writer
Chip Factories Envisioned for South of Border Terril Yue Jones and Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writers
Goldberg's Slim-Fast Ads Cut After Bush Comment From Bloomberg News
Bochco and CBS Seek Fees From 'City of Angels' Suit James Bates, Times Staff Writer
Bootleg-DVD Operation Raided Chuck Philips, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
S. Korean Tanker Won't Dock in Basra From Reuters
Day of Attacks Challenges the Interim Government John Daniszewski, Times Staff Writer
Hundreds Pay Respects to Slain U.S. Journalist From Times Wire Reports
Spy Agencies in Britain Erred as Well Janet Stobart and Sebastian Rotella, Times Staff Writers
U.S. Rejects U.N. Plea to Raise Its Contribution to AIDS Fund Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
For Filipinos, Thoughts of a Paycheck Outweigh Dangers Richard C. Paddock, Times Staff Writer
Israel Moves Against Low-Tech Attacks Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Food Shortage Declared a National Disaster From Times Wire Reports
Bombing Suspects Held in South From Reuters
Thousands Protest Government's Policies From Times Wire Reports
'Reports ... Were Seriously Flawed' From Associated Press
7 Suspects Charged With Planning Bombings From Times Wire Reports
Ex-Guantanamo Inmate Says He Was Tortured From Times Wire Reports
Merit Seen in Claims That Iraq Sought Uranium Doyle McManus, Times Staff Writer
Officials Accuse Each Other in Prison Scandal Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
Ex-U.S. Soldier Needs Medical Help, Tokyo Says Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Life of Pain for Drivers Who Kill Pedestrians Maryann J. Gray, Maryann J. Gray lives in Los Angeles.
Pass a Budget and Move On
No, Parks Are Not Just Fine
Invest in Education, Not Wasteful Lawsuits
Better Roads Remain the Best Solution
Deal With Guards Robs Funds From the Schools
Free Parking
Academic Teams
Kerry, Edwards Dogged by Their Votes on Iraq
In Modern Imperialism, U.S. Needs to Walk Softly MAX BOOT, Max Boot is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
A Reporter? 'Cuff Her!
Bullets and Ballots: U.S. Elections Need to Be Held
Gay Marriage Issue Is Only a Distraction
NAACP Hasn't Advanced Anything in a Long Time John H. McWhorter, John H. McWhorter, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, is the author of "Doing Our Own Thing: The Degradation of Language and Music and Why We Should, Like, Care" (Gotham Books, 2003).
Sailing Toward a Storm in China Chalmers Johnson, Chalmers Johnson's latest book is "The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic" (Metropolitan, 2004).
SPORTS
Woods' Short Game Working THOMAS BONK
Hartman Saves Day, but Galaxy Can't Win From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Odds Are, Anyone Can Win at Troon Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Thompson Gets Another Shot Kelsie Smith, Times Staff Writer
2 Down, 1 to Go? J.A. Adande
Cavaliers Say They Won't Keep Boozer From Times Wire Services
They Will Try New Angles Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Now It's an Uphill Battle Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Moving or Staying Put? Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Whats Your Game Hopes to Be on His Game BOB MIESZERSKI
He's Still a Big Hit Wherever He Goes Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Late Goal Lifts Costa Rica, 2-1 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rusedski's Win Streak Continues Lauren Peterson, Times Staff Writer
Williams Fired by Sinking Astros From Associated Press
Few Run as Beach Awaits BOB MIESZERSKI
Quotebook
Trouble Found Bjorn Again Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Clipper Deal Not Seen as Clincher Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Picks 13 Men for Water Polo Squad Kelsie Smith, Times Staff Writer
Now You Know
2 Down, 1 to Go? Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Three NFL Players Fined for Positive Steroid Tests From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Phelps Will Calm the Waters Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
More Track Doping Woes Alan Abrahamson, Times Staff Writer
Valenzuela Hearing Delayed Indefinitely Bob Mieszerski
Bryant's Statements Admissible Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Moving or Staying Put? Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Advertisers Left With Void to Fill Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Shaquille O'neal | His Eight Seasons With The Lakers Hans Tesselaar
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