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What happened on September 26, 2004
NEWS
Graveyard Squatters of Balkans See Deliverance By Dragan Ilic, Associated Press Writer
Digitizing India's Good (Land) Deeds By S. Srinivasan, Associated Press Writer
Iraq's Weapons Hunt From Associated Press
World's Chemical Arsenal Bulging, Terrifying By Charles J. Hanley, Associated Press Writer
Robin-Hood Tradition Lapses in India By Tim Sullivan, Associated Press Writer
Swimsuit Anxiety Keeps Indonesian Beauty Home By Michael Casey, Associated Press Writer
Gentle Titans Go Ape Over Twins By Rodrique Ngowi, Associated Press Writer
Baby Boomers Approach a Senior Moment: Ageism By David Crary, Associated Press Writer
Shovel, Wetsuit Are Tools for These Archeologists By Michael Hill, Associated Press Writer
Seeking Shelter From the Storm By Matt Crenson, Associated Press Writer
Oasis Is a High Point for Interstate 80 Travelers By Robert W. Black, Associated Press Writer
Petrified Tree Stumps Punctuate Shoreline By Dan Joling, Associated Press Writer
A Stadium Grows, a City Will Blossom By Michael Wilbon, Washington Post
'Clubhouse' goes from home to home plate By Jay Bobbin, Special to The Times
BOOKS
Bestsellers
A whopping tale of science friction By John Brewer, John Brewer is the Eli and Edye Broad professor of humanities and social science at Caltech and the author, most recently, of "A Sentimental Murder: Love and Madness in the Eighteenth Century."
Poets' Corner By Carol Muske-dukes
Wit and wistfulness By Gary Indiana, Gary Indiana is the author of several novels, including "Do Everything in the Dark," "Depraved Indifference" and "Resentment."
Tripped up by the truth By Jon Meacham, Jon Meacham, managing editor of Newsweek, is the author of "Franklin and Winston: An Intimate Portrait of an Epic Friendship."
It's a wonderful life By Yxta Maya Murray, Yxta Maya Murray is a professor of law at Loyola Law School and the author of several novels, including "The Conquest" and the forthcoming "The Queen Jade."
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
The senator behind the scare By Ronald Radosh, Ronald Radosh, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, is author of "The Rosenberg File" (with Joyce Milton), "The Amerasia Spy Case: Prelude to McCarthyism" and the forthcoming "Red Star Over Hollywood: The Film Colony's Long Romance With the Left."
Discoveries By Susan Salter Reynolds
Why James Baldwin's words haven't lost their fire By Adrienne Rich, Adrienne Rich is the author of 15 volumes of poetry, including "The School Among the Ruins: Poems 2000-2004," and four nonfiction books. She has received numerous awards and prizes, including the 1999 Lannan Foundation lifetime achievement award and the 2003 Bollingen Prize. She is the editor, most recently, of a volume of Muriel Rukeyser's poetry for the Library of America.
In the flesh: maddening, captivating Bombay By Shashi Tharoor, Shashi Tharoor is the author of eight books about India, most recently "Nehru: The Invention of India."
The politics of wordplay By David L. Ulin, David L. Ulin is the author of "The Myth of Solid Ground: Earthquakes, Prediction, and the Faultline Between Reason and Faith" and the editor of "Another City: Writing From Los Angeles" and "Writing Los Angeles: A Literary Anthology."
Shakespeare in clearer focus By Marina Warner, Marina Warner is the author of, most recently, "Fantastic Metamorphoses, Other Worlds: Ways of Telling the Self" and "Signs & Wonders: Essays on Literature and Culture."
ENTERTAINMENT
Venerated hall returns to action By Chris Pasles
Festive milestone at Schindler home By Louise Roug
Another part of a partyer By Soren Baker; Randy Lewis
'Alma' is a muse in motion By Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
Meet his latest crush By Corie Brown, Times Staff Writer
Director took the test of time, and passed By Susan King, Times Staff Writer
A cluttered harmony By Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
Where the grass at least looks greener By Meghan Daum, Special to The Times
'Slacker' renews promise By Susan King
The fire that won't be doused By Lynell George, Times Staff Writer
One of the tops in the trade By Chris Lee, Special to The Times
When the answers just aren't concrete By Hugh Hart, Special to The Times
A hands-on approach
An all-star assemblage By Don Heckman, Special to The Times
It's not smoke and mirrors By Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Points of prejudice
War's lessons
A Red alert
In search of the big picture By Leah Ollman, Special to The Times
Cell can name that tune in ... By William Gallagher
Legend could live up to name By Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
'Birth' of a controversy
Bidding adieu to Neverland By Lynne Heffley
Swallowing beetles, and your pride By Christine N. Ziemba
The tender side of a Tenderloin icon By Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
Mr. B's poetic reality By Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer
Rather should have known, and done, better By David Shaw
Healing apartheid's wounds By Don Shirley, Times Staff Writer
First, the Stranger, then stranger still By Mark Olsen
A sad but inspiring story
'Making a Friend' By Marilyn Gould, Special to The Times
OPINION
4.33 Grams of History
Yes to Open Public Meetings
A Hijacked People's Right
Past Presidents Unfairly Compared to Bush
Palestinian Investments Are Not Prohibited
King/Drew Hospital Needs Emergency Help
Maintain Embargo on Arms Sales to China
Extent of Iraq 'Democracy' Is Debatable
Manufactured Miracles
Tax Cuts Reach Into Our Children's Pockets
Sweet Seattle Stop
Room to Breathe
Disconnecting 'Quid' From 'Quo' By Robert Mnookin and Susan Hackley, Robert Mnookin is a professor at Harvard Law School, where he chairs the Program on Negotiation. Susan Hackley is managing director of the Program on Negotiation.
Bush or Kerry: Who's Really Osama's Boy? By Michael Kinsley
Prostitution, Porn and Fair Treatment By Allen Lichtenstein, Allen Lichtenstein is the general counsel of the ACLU of Nevada.
On the Environment, the U.S. Is the Rogue Nation By Bill Mckibben, Bill McKibben is a scholar in residence at Middlebury College and the author of "The End of Nature" (Anchor, 1999).
How Florida Republicans Keep Blacks From Voting By Ann Louise Bardach, Ann Louise Bardach covers Florida politics for Slate and is the author of "Cuba Confidential: Love and Vengeance in Miami and Havana."
Mahony Better Watch Out for Legion of Christ By Jason Berry, Jason Berry has published six books. His most recent, with Gerald Renner, is "Vows of Silence: The Abuse of Power in the Papacy of John Paul II."
Blogging Sells, and Sells Out By Billmon, Billmon is the author of Whiskey Bar, online at www.billmon.org.
You Scare Us By Carlos Fuentes, Carlos Fuentes is the author, most recently, of "Contra Bush," which will be translated into seven languages.
America the Conservative By Edward L. Glaeser, Edward L.Glaeser is a professor of economics at Harvard University, director of the Rappaport Institute and Taubman Center for State and Local Government at the Kennedy School of Government, and author, with Alberto Alesina, of "Fighting Poverty in the U.S. and Europe: A World of Difference."
My Congressman Stands for Money, Not for Me By Chalmers Johnson, Chalmers Johnson is a retired professor of international relations at UC San Diego and the author of, among other books, "The Sorrows of Empire" and "Blowback."
We Are Family -- Sage, J.P. and Me By Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Pouty White People By Gregory Rodriguez, Gregory Rodriguez, a contributing editor of Opinion, is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
WORLD
9 Afghan Soldiers Are Killed in Attacks From Reuters
Daughter May Have Given Mom Avian Flu From Associated Press
Government to Help Poor Nations Pay Debts From Times Wire Reports
Frenchman Shot to Death in Jidda From Times Wire Reports
Lonely Italian Widower Gets Adopted From Times Wire Reports
Pinochet Questioned by Judge From Reuters
U.S. Soldier Sentenced in Slaying From a Times Staff Writer
Israel Raids Gaza Camp on Holy Day From Times Wire Services
Haiti's Death Toll Reaches 1,500 After Storm From Associated Press
British Muslims Arrive to Seek Hostage's Release From Reuters
Iran Adds 'Strategic Missile' to Arsenal From Associated Press
Fallouja Casualties Disputed After Airstrikes on Militants By Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writer
Shanghai Textbook Brings Love Into Heart of Education By Ralph Frammolino, Times Staff Writer
War-Zone Animals Win Hearts, Minds and Homes By Julie M. Bowles, Times Staff Writer
Al Qaeda Seen as Wider Threat This article was written by Douglas Frantz, Josh Meyer, Sebastian Rotella and Megan K. Stack.
Costs Whittle Funds to Iraqis By Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
Colorful Contenders Vie in Sao Paulo By Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Deadly Coup Plot Is Alleged in Sudan From Associated Press
BUSINESS
Case Hinges on Material Witness By Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer
Say, Does Trans Fat Come With Those Fries? By Julie Tamaki, Times Staff Writer
Railroads Picking Up Where Rigs Leave Off By James Flanigan
Awards Shows' Predictability Turns Viewers Off
NFL Loves to Play Venue-Bidding Game
FX Partly to Blame for Ex-Worker Listening In
Fraud Probes Familiar to Postal Inspectors
So They Accept Jobs to Avoid Their Families?
Refusal of Course Work a College System Failure
Strides Made in Making Vaccine Accessible
Personal Plights Are Not Hotels' Problems
Headline Targets Darker Side of Economic Picture
Get Up to Speed on Your Auto Insurance Policy By Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Week in Review From Times Staff
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
O.C. Bail Bond Probe Widens By H.G. Reza and Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writers
Schwarzenegger Turns Down 2 Energy Bills By Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
In Memory of Those Murdered
7 L.A. Schools Cry Foul on Funds By Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writer
Billionaire Oilman, Real Estate Mogul Once Owned Fox Studio By James Bates, Times Staff Writer
Waters Vows to Fight for Hospital By Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Firefighters Quash Canyon Blazes By Janet Wilson and Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writers
Evicted From Forest Homes By David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
Donald Gardner, 91; Wrote the Popular 'Two Front Teeth' Christmas Tune By Myrna Oliver, Times Staff Writer
Book Club's Members Share a Special Bond By David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
Riding High, Wiping Out in Surf City By Stanley Allison and Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writers
Pilots of Tour Plane Badly Hurt in Crash From a Times Staff Writer
Stores Bagging Customer Service By Steve Lopez
In the Mojave Preserve, Emotions Still Run Hot By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer
Blue Versus Red: The State of Our Culture War By Dana Parsons
Drawing Attention to Schools By Duke Helfand, Times Staff Writer
Aviation Pioneers
Small Plane Crashes on Street By Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Pete Schoening, 77; Saved Fellow Climbers From Icy Plunge on K2 By Dennis Mclellan, Times Staff Writer
Rancher Saddled With Problems By Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
Businesses Press Mayoral Candidates on Tax Issue By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
In a Safe City, 1 Crook Can Steal the Show By Daryl Kelley, Times Staff Writer
Military Deaths
West Nile's Spread Slows in State By Hector Becerra, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Tony-Nominated Writer Accused of Plagiarism From Times Wire Reports
Teen Gets Four Years in School-Shooting Plot From Times Wire Reports
Republicans in Congress Breaking Ranks With Bush By Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
Election Day Becomes 'Just the Last Day to Vote' By Maria L. La Ganga, Times Staff Writer
Florida Is Taking Another Hit By John-thor Dahlburg, Times Staff Writer
'Getting Fired Up' Seen as Key for Kerry By Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Koresh's Car Goes on Block, but Payoff Takes a Back Seat By Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
Neversink River Freed to Run Its Old Course By Robert Lee Hotz, Times Staff Writer
Down to a Few States, Debates By Mark Z. Barabak and Nick Anderson, Times Staff Writers
Rather May Have Been a Victim of His Own Style By Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
Football Fans Have Fun With Kerry's Fumbles
In Washington, They Ask: What Other Race? By Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
Letterhead used for lobbying efforts By Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Small-town living on the Westside By Helene Lesel, Special to The Times
Always room for one more By Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
A new place in her heart By Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Like it? It's from my agent By T.J. Sullivan, Special to The Times
Are do-it-yourself services, hourly rates right for you? By T.J. Sullivan
Extra deposit for kids? That's illegal From Project Sentinel
Time to review fire insurance
Governor signs helpful housing laws From Times staff and wire reports
Briefly From Times staff and wire reports
SPORTS
One Goes Left, One Goes Right
Hagans Carries Virginia From Associated Press
Red Sox Rout Yankees and Keep Hopes Alive From Associated Press
Angels Refuse to Fade By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Outburst by Guillen Is Not Well-Received By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
It's Going to Be Tough for Marlins to Keep It Together By Ross Newhan
Texas Tech, Trailing by 25, Rallies for Win From Associated Press
No. 6 West Virginia Makes It Look Easy, 45-10 From Associated Press
Bernstein Answers the Bell for Badgers, 16-3 From Associated Press
Looks Like Shoe's Not on Other Foot Yet By Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Rookies Help Mets Defeat Cubs, 4-3 From Associated Press
Dodgers Unable to Slam the Door By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Consistency, Maturity Keys to Beltre Success By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Bulldog Nation From Associated Press
Gibbs Understands Game's Seriousness By Dave Kindred, Sporting News
A Real Scheme Come True By Chris Dufresne On College Football
The Race For No. 1 By Jim Barrero
With Rix Injured, Sexton Leads Florida State's Win From Associated Press
Galaxy Sees Positive Side of Deadlock By Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Singh Has Problems but Leads From Associated Press
Fantasticat Collects Super Derby Upset By Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
Top Performers
Hitting Books Is Key at Loyola By Eric Sondheimer
Villa Park Isn't Second Tier By Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Easy Win Over Huskies Not Great Gauge for Irish By Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Sanneh Extends Crew's Undefeated String From Associated Press
Anderson Retorts for Duty, on the Double By Ross Newhan
Jones Gets Knocked Out Again From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dolphins-Steelers Now a Night Game From Associated Press
Running Rampant By Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Obermueller Stops the Astros From Associated Press
Swogger Shows Swagger in Victory From Associated Press
Pedroza Sets Meet Record By Bill Christine
Overtaxed Bullpen Is Forced to Keep Paying for the Trade By Bill Plaschke
Rangers Win and Stay Close to A's From Associated Press
Utah's Johnson Pulls Rush Job on Air Force From Times Staff and Wire Reports
There Is No Letdown for Tennessee, 42-17 From Associated Press
At 39, 'Pops' Gets in Game From Associated Press
You Still Can't Spell Miracle Without Lima By T.J. Simers
Sparks Must Learn From Past By Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Sparks Today By Mike Terry
Bryans Put U.S. in Final for First Time Since '97 From Associated Press
A Real Scheme Come True By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Surprise Play Awakens USC Defense By David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Jackson's 14 Help Storm Get Upper Hand From Associated Press
MAGAZINE
First-run house By Barbara Thornburg
Cinema-bibliotheque By Barbara Thornburg
Now Showing at the Cinerama Home Theater By Andrew John Ignatius Vontz
The Bigger Picture By Martin Booe, Martin Booe last wrote for the magazine about boosting his sex-appeal rating.
Get Another Day Job
More Crowing From Proud Owners of the Prius
Why Not Create a Hydrogen Economy?
Opening Up Our Clogged Roads
Best and the brightest
Screen Gems By Barbara Thornburg
From Art House to Your House By Michael T. Jarvis
Cahiers du Popcorn By Anne Harnagel; Barbara Thornburg; Ralph Frammolino
The home theater puzzle
Just the right fit
You are what you hear
Disc-o-mania
The 'oh my god!' effect By David Lansing, David Lansing last wrote for the magazine about wines by the glass.
TRAVEL
The homecoming By Aline Kazandjian, Special to The Times
Smart travelers save by following the news By Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Deal of the week
Lazy days, sweet reward By Karin Klein, Times Staff Writer
500 miles in a pilgrim's footsteps By Denise Fainberg, Special to The Times
A world of invention in Greenfield By Greg Tasker, Special to The Times
A few precautions for fliers in financially turbulent times By Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
For good deals on cruises, your main port of entry is the Web By James Gilden, Special to The Times
Powerful visuals are winners
Cruise lines should cut commissions
A seating glitch on Amtrak
Riding out the storms Insurers, airlines, hotels and...
Ground zero audio speaks volumes By Craig Nakano, Times Staff Writer
Readers recommend
Welcoming party in Angola
Air design exhibition is so 20th century By Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
GERMANY, AUSTRIA Merrier than at the mall Do your holiday... By Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
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