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What happened on May 13, 2004
BUSINESS
Siemens to Buy U.S. Filter From French Owner Ronald D. White, Times Staff Writer
Investment Bank Barrington Fills Middle-Market Niche Michael Hiltzik
Deal Reached in Enron Pension Claims From Bloomberg News
Freddie Mac Takes Charge on Home Bonds From Bloomberg News
Gemstar Ex-Execs' Severance Unfrozen E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
Disney Is Expected to Sell '9/11' Film to Weinsteins Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
Parks, ESPN Drive Disney's Profit Up 71% Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
Doubts Linger on Bells' Success James S. Granelli, Times Staff Writer
Also
Air America Closes Sales Offices in 2 Cities From Reuters
Late Turnaround Buoys Stocks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tobacco Firms Face Review in Florida Suit From Bloomberg News
Writers, Studios Stop Talks Until June 1 James Bates
Electronics Makers, Studios Clash on Bill From Bloomberg News
Gourmet Sandwiches Lift Jack in the Box's Earnings From Bloomberg News
Biogen Idec Exec Resigns Under Probe From Associated Press
Google to Add Images to Advertising Program Chris Gaither
Judge Denies Key Claim Against EMI Jeff Leeds
Six Ex-Kmart Execs Won't Face Jury Trial From Bloomberg News
Industry Waits as Warner Music Decides on Artist Roster Cuts Jeff Leeds, Times Staff Writer
Dow to Test Amex Prices for Nasdaq Stocks From Bloomberg News
Daimler to Sell 10.5% Stake in Hyundai From Associated Press
Boeing May Sell Some Assets to GE From Bloomberg News
NASD to Create Task Force to Detail Fund Fees From Bloomberg News
CalPERS to Vote Against Directors at Five Firms From Reuters
Gap Seeks Better Conditions at Global Garment Factories From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Exports From State Jump 25% in 1st Quarter Don Lee, Times Staff Writer
Federated's Profit Surges as Customers Spend More From Bloomberg News
New Day Dawns for NBC Universal James Bates and Meg james, Times Staff Writers
Northrop Sets Stock Split, Lifts Dividend From Bloomberg News
K2 Buys Ex Officio Brand of Apparel in Cash Deal From a Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
David Reimer, 38; After Botched Surgery, He Was Raised as a Girl in Gender Experiment Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
Hail to the Overdressed Hilltop Chief Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
Baca Assailed Over Jail Killings Andrew Blankstein and Richard Winton, Times Staff Writers
Guilty Plea in Oxnard Slaying Holly J. Wolcott, Times Staff Writer
Linda Devine Wins Runoff for City Clerk in Seal Beach Stanley Allison, Times Staff Writer
Abe Caylor, 104; WWI Cavalry Soldier Myrna Oliver, Times Staff Writer
3rd Simi Valley Teen Lies About Assault Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Governor's Spending Plan Breaks Capitol Mold Evan Halper and Robert Salladay, Times Staff Writers
Judge Delays Peterson Trial Again From Associated Press
Government Overhaul Misses Key Deadline Carl Ingram, Times Staff Writer
Baca to Explore City Fee Hikes Sue Fox, Times Staff Writer
Santa Barbara County Pushing for Tribe Grants From Times Wire Reports
Budget May Doom Seismic Guidelines Kenneth Reich, Times Staff Writer
Republicans Lose a Strong Leader After a Tumultuous Era George Skelton
Suspect Arrested in Stabbing of 2 Men From Times Staff Reports
Council Will Appeal Approval of Mine From Times Staff Reports
Condom Use by Adult Film Actors Proposed From Times Staff Reports
15 Parcels Set Aside to Provide More Housing From Times Wire Reports
Ex-FBI Agent Pleads to a Lesser Charge in Spy Case Greg Krikorian, Times Staff Writer
Police Link Doctor to Man's Death Richard Marosi and Charles Ornstein, Times Staff Writers
Suspect May Be Fugitive Banker Eric Slater and Sara Lin, Times Staff Writers
Jury Gets Case of '79 Slaying From a Times Staff Writer
Molestation-Murder Case Goes to Jury From Times Staff Reports
In the Mood for Some Killer Goulash? Well, You've Come to the Right Place Steve Harvey
Council OKs Contract for Outdoor 'Drunk Tank' From Times Wire Reports
Commission Wants to Regulate July 4 Show From Times Wire Reports
Mexican Elections Heating Up -- in U.S. Jennifer Mena, Times Staff Writer
District Teachers Asked to Stop Using Appliances From Times Wire Reports
Sheriff's Officer Will Head New Police Force From Times Staff Reports
Children Get Say in New Playground Nancy Wride, Times Staff Writer
Move to Ensure Tollway Merger Fails Dan Weikel, Times Staff Writer
Dense Matter Indeed Paul Pringle, Times Staff Writer
Motorist Is Attacked Amid Protest of Police Shooting Mai Tran, Times Staff Writer
Judge Won't Raise Bail in Haidl Rape Case Claire Luna, Times Staff Writer
Joining Jury Pool Is a Grand Experience Regine Labossiere, Times Staff Writer
John Whitehead, 55; R&B Artist, Songwriter From Associated Press
Plan to Curb Oxnard Gang Is Decried Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Airport Official Sentenced for Fraud From Times Wire Reports
D.A. Turns Grand Juries Into Indictment Tool Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
Judge Suspended for Fixing Traffic Tickets From Times Wire Reports
A Case of Forgetfulness in a Major Key Sara Lin, Times Staff Writer
Murder, Suicide on Ocean Cliff Kevin Pang, Times Staff Writer
Priest's Libel Suit Is Dismissed Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writer
Caregiver Is Charged in Girl's Death Sandra Murillo, Times Staff Writer
Deputies Union Calls for 2 Officers Per Squad Car Wendy Thermos, Times Staff Writer
No Contest Plea in Shooting Cynthia Daniels, Times Staff Writer
School District Sues Insurance Consultant Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
HOME & GARDEN
For sale: Fixer. $1. The catch: U move it Andrea R. Vaucher, Special to The Times
From 'Life as a House' to a lodge for reading Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer
A glass of wine, too much chicken Chris Erskine
Setting a Modern standard Cara Mullio and Jennifer M. Volland, Special to The Times
A tour, a sale and tea, all near the sea Andrea R. Vaucher and Scott Sandell
Homeworks
Killingsworth fan rescues '58 classic Cara Mullio and Jennifer M. Volland
Browse and not buy? It's practically impossible Lili Singer, Special to The Times
Bright new stars of stripes Adamo DiGregorio and David A. Keeps, Special to The Times
Minimalist they're not Tim Sanchez, Special to The Times
Saved from landfill, old treasures get new life Bill Manson, Special to The Times
A painting in 3-D Andrea R. Vaucher, Special to The Times
With new La-Z-Boy line, Oldham has no time to kick back David A. Keeps, Times Staff Writer
The Chippendale can't compete Leslie Trilling, Special to The Times
NEWS
No Spanish spoken here Lorenza Munoz, Times Staff Writer
A third 'Scary' is half-funny Susan King
L.A. ... just paging through Patt Morrison, Times Staff Writer
Buzz Clubs Heidi Siegmund Cuda
Poetry going in (perpetual) motion Carolyn Patricia Scott
Movie pirates' 'Passion' From Reuters
Brokaw, NBC agree on 10-year post-anchor role From Associated Press
Usher elbows D12, retakes No. 1 Randy Lewis
Last Chance Holly Myers
ABC scales back its 'Empire' Scott Collins
Art auction tops $100 million Suzanne Muchnic
The food may be tiny, but the impact is big S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Three-day forecast
Bartiromo exits CNBC reporter slot From Associated Press
Making a big splash -- again Susan Carpenter, Times Staff Writer
Want her number? Don't play it straight Dog Davis, Special to The Times
The trouble with non-date dates
Vowing to stay a child Lynne Heffley
They live and breathe tango Victoria Looseleaf
Buzz Bands Kevin Bronson
With a turbo, I could make creme brulee ... Paul Brownfield, Times Staff Writer
To live and blog in L.A. Travis F. Smith, Special to The Times
A satirical beat for a veteran cop Don Shirley, Times Staff Writer
Gallows humor along his path to enlightenment Bernadette Murphy, Special to The Times
No-judgment zone Laura Shin, Special to The Times
Unscrubbed look at Iran from 'The Ladies' Room' Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
'Urinetown's' quirky appeal Daryl H. Miller, Times Staff Writer
Punk ratchets up in Downey Heidi Siegmund Cuda, Special to The Times
Intrepid quartet pays tribute to Ives Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
What I'm Drinking Chris Rubin
Friends don't let friends talk politics
Where they stand Susan Carpenter
Putting space between the hiss and the yelp Susan Carpenter
Pride goes home after brain surgery From Associated Press
Devoted to A. Einstein Lynne Heffley
The first Ben Kweller Jeff Miller
The images of wars' horrors Christopher Knight, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Gusher to a Few, Trickle to the Rest Ken Silverstein, Times Staff Writer
Death Toll Rises to 30 in Revenge Slayings From Times Wire Reports
Priest Fatally Shoots Mayor in Argument From Times Wire Reports
Political Players to Figure Greatly in Interim Iraqi Regime Alissa J. Rubin and Mary Curtius, Times Staff Writers
In Najaf, Gunfire and a Peace Plan Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
Rail Workers Strike Over Plan to Cut Jobs From Times Wire Reports
Disgust at New Abuse Photos Elizabeth Shogren and Richard Simon, Times Staff Writers
Friends Recall a Multifaceted Man Who 'Wanted to Help' John J. Goldman, Times Staff Writer
More Deadly Fighting as Israelis Search for Bodies Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Weighing His Words, and the Risks, in a Pent-Up City Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Brazil's Ouster of Journalist Raises Red Flag Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
A Victim Who Never Feared for His Safety Monte Morin and Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writers
Witness Faults Actions of Prison Interrogators Richard A. Serrano and Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writers
NATIONAL
Chinese Immigrants Lose Custody of Girl From Times Wire Reports
Sex Offender Charged in Student's Death From Times Wire Reports
Lawmakers Assail NIH Conflict Rules David Willman, Times Staff Writer
'Commish' to Run Fla. Juvenile System From Associated Press
Guardsman's Terrorism Case Hearing Begins From Associated Press
Airman in Spy Case Freed Until Trial From Reuters
Kerry: Postpone Iraq Abuse Courts-Martial Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Bush Spanish-Language Ads Hit Kerry Education Record Nick Anderson, Times Staff Writer
Study Finds Less Invasive Colon Surgery Just as Good From Associated Press
Tennessee Cites 9/11 Attacks in ID Overhaul From Associated Press
Army Screening Inactive Reservists for Duty From Times Wire Reports
Couple Charged With Faking Man's Death From Associated Press
Sewage Plant Worker's Body Found in Tank From Times Wire Reports
GOP Convention Wealth Shared From Newsday
Experts Pore Over Word Puzzle to See if It's From Serial Strangler Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Reform Party Endorsement of Nader Could Land Him on Key State Ballots Nick Anderson, Times Staff Writer
Children's Analgesic May Be Tainted From Associated Press
Healthcare Issues Attract Plenty of Talk but Little Action Vicki Kemper, Times Staff Writer
Bush Settles on Chief of National AIDS Policy Office From Associated Press
Soldier Sues After Police Fire Him From Associated Press
U.S. Officials Defend Interrogation Tactics Esther Schrader and Greg Miller, Times Staff Writers
House Panel Passes Bill to Criminalize Video Voyeurism From Reuters
Add Stronger Bones to the Benefits of B Vitamins From Associated Press
OPINION
Still Trapped in Big Boxes
Loving a Treasure to Death
Construction Concerns
Chechens Will Always Say No to Russian Rule
Battling Infections Spread by War
To Help Restore U.S. Standing, Rumsfeld Must Take the Fall Max Boot, Max Boot, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, writes a weekly column for the Los Angeles Times.
A Single Voice Raised
Some Words to the Wise, Revised Mike Sikowitz, Mike Sikowitz is a television writer/producer whose credits include "Friends," "Veronica's Closet" and, currently, "Grounded for Life."
Demise of Bookmobiles Will Hurt Children
He's the Picture of Racial Compassion Lawrence Weschler, Lawrence Weschler, author of the forthcoming book "Vermeer in Bosnia," heads the New York Institute for the Humanities at NYU.
Teachers Need Upper Hand
Foster Families Are Due a Thank You
Turning Shame Into Outrage Charles Paul Freund, Charles Paul Freund is a senior editor at Reason magazine.
Iraqi Detainees Abused; U.S. Captive Beheaded
India Fights Terrorism and Safeguards Liberties
SPORTS
Cubs' Wood Will Skip One Start From Associated Press
Coliseum Officials Not Expecting a Quick Deal Sam Farmer
Players Embrace Wallach's Method Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Iraq Earns a Berth in the Olympics Jim Barrero, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Marlins' Willis Baffles the Astros From Associated Press
Watch Out, Luke, She Marries Really Fast Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Glavine Wins Showdown From Associated Press
One Small Laker Letdown May Mean a Big One Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Sweeney's Double Gives Royals Win From Associated Press
Diaz Fights Head Games Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Bruised, Battered but Home Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Two Are Ones to Watch BOB MIESZERSKI, Times Staff Writer
Alvarez Has Traits of a Self-Starter Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Heat Turns Into a Handful for the Pacers From Associated Press
Kotchman Leads Angel Onslaught Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Pistons' Brown Fined for Referee Criticism From Times Wire Reports
Glaus to Have His Injuries Examined Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
IOC Is Confident Athens Facilities Will Be Ready From Associated Press
Different State of Mind Mark Heisler
An Improved Effort Could Be Forthcoming BOB MIESZERSKI
Capriati, Mauresmo Show Their Net Gains From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hot Corner Larry Stewart
O'Neal Has Seen Few Better Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Bryant Riveting in Performance Michael Wilbon, Washington Post
Chinese Women Coming On Fast Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Anschutz to Invest in New Arena From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kellerman Finally Has a Role He Can Handle Mike Penner
Numbers Game Didn't Add Up Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
City Tennis Final Has Familiar Foes Elia Powers; Lauren Peterson; Dan Arritt; Martin Henderson; John Ortega; Melanie Neff, From Times Staff Reports
Top Performers
NCAA Studies Athletes' Betting From Associated Press
Different State of Mind Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Eleven Entered in the Preakness Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
Coach May Get Lost in the Laker Triangle David Ferrell, Times Staff Writer
Scoggins Finally Sees the Big Picture Lauren Peterson, Times Staff Writer
24 Winning Tickets in Pick Six Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Webber Gets Kings Back in It Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Long Beach Paves the Way for Swim Trials Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
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