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What happened on August 12, 2005
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Roy Disney's Winning Sailboat Given to School Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writer
Dan Taylor Jr., 65; Built Submarines to Search for Loch Ness Monster Myrna Oliver, Times Staff Writer
51 Years to Life Given for Murdering Teenager From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dorris Bowdon, 90; Actress Best Known for 'Grapes of Wrath' Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
2 Arrested in 1970 Slaying of Officer Eric Malnic, Times Staff Writer
Tabloid's Deal With Woman Shielded Schwarzenegger Peter Nicholas and Carla Hall, Times Staff Writers
2 Train Crossings to Get Safety Upgrades Fred Alvarez, Times Staff Writer
Ted 'Double Duty' Radcliffe, 103; Star Catcher in Negro League Also Pitched Fred Mitchell, Chicago Tribune
No Rhapsody on Roxbury Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer
Villaraigosa Urges Talks on DWP Contract Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Man Held in Vandalism of 4 Sculptures at UCLA From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ruling for Breakaway Parish Larry B. Stammer, Times Staff Writer
Man Charged in Firing at Car With Noisy Alarm From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Coastal Panel Fights Drilling Plans Kenneth R. Weiss, Times Staff Writer
Feuding Dampens Council Harmony Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Man Wanted in Model's Slaying Is Charged From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pasadena Toddler Found Dead in Car From a Times Staff Writer
Golfers Feared He'd Put a Hole in One Dana Parsons
Missing Gardena Girl Is Found From a Times Staff Writer
Laguna Slide Victims to Get a Mobile Solution Sara Lin, Times Staff Writer
Thank Heaven for Arnold's Little Gigi Steve Lopez
Buzz Closes College Musical Lomi Kriel, Times Staff Writer
It's Enough to Turn Southland Sports Fans Purple Steve Harvey
Mayor to Ban Road Work During Rush Hour From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Renewed Focus on Watts' Lessons Patrick McGreevy and Jessica Gresko, Times Staff Writers
Takeover Plan Sparks New Debate Jean Merl, Times Staff Writer
L.A. County Officials Find Missing Family Jia-Rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
State Limits Hybrids in Fast Lanes Amanda Covarrubias and Wendy Lee, Times Staff Writers
Flame Keeps Their Memories Burning Veronica Torrejon, Times Staff Writer
Anti-Illegal Immigration Group's Forum Plan Foiled Lisa Richardson, Times Staff Writer
Court Widens Protections for Workers Sensing Bias Maura Dolan, Times Staff Writer
L.A. Warned About Possible Truck Attack From Associated Press
Christian Teacher's Lawsuit Settled Robert Hollis, Special to The Times
$19,900 Lesson in Doing Right Laurie Kaye, Times Staff Writer
Behind Closed Doors, a Life of Abuse, Fear Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
John Bryson, 81; Photographer Earned the Confidence of Icons From Hepburn to Hammer Claudia Luther, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Cheesecake pinups satisfied Hollywood's sweet tooth Bob Thomas, Associated Press
An Iraqi voice for freedom silenced only by his death Bernadette Murphy, Special to The Times
The apex of the weaver's art Martin Griffith, Associated Press
The tabloid news that really sings David C. Nichols;Lynne Heffley;Philip Brandes
Italy: Security comes at a price From Reuters
At large in a world of words Stephen Kiehl, Baltimore Sun
Musicians to get political in the capital From the Washington Post
From Australian chamber comes a mighty sound Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Blazing the back-road path for 'Dukes' Stephen Hunter, Washington Post
America still loves Lucy From Associated Press
Lil' Cease loses to Lil' Kim From Associated Press
A standing ovation for a gutsy lawyer AL MARTINEZ
Beyond horsing around Merrill Balassone, Times Staff Writer
Spirit of Charles is in charge at Bowl Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Spelling isn't her strong point From Associated Press
'Sopranos' extends its run on HBO From a Times staff writer
Shanley's new play is 'Defiance' From Reuters
Shapes and shadows of skateboards Holly Myers, Special to The Times
Portrait of Latinos as evolving artists Shannon Dininny, Associated Press
A son's devotion held hostage Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Cynical gone wrong Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
Blood, sweat and fear in the Pacific Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
The Starbucks stops everywhere Chuck Brown, Associated Press
Man, bears and a gruesome fate Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
'Gigolo' goes for gross-out Kevin Thomas
The flip side of home makeovers Paul Brownfield, Times Staff Writer
Their declarations of independence Christopher Hawthorne, Times Staff Writer
Taking a little too much off the top Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
Why Disney jilted 'Gigolo' sequel John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Alas, poor Hamlet, he's a laughingstock Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer
On the 18th hole Daryl H. Miller, Times Staff Writer
The heat gets unbearable in this steamy 'Asylum' Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
He opened a window on American black life Jacqueline Trescott, Washington Post
'Four Brothers' who seem bent on mayhem Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
'Skeleton Key' is a gothic thriller with good bones Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Inhuman acts of war
True Saudi security
Blindly battling over Roberts JONATHAN CHAIT
Will they ever learn?
Coarse Current
Energy measure may put us on the right road
Allies in a mother's antiwar stand
Tinkerbell's last chance
DDT is a weapon in the fight against malaria
Injured workers got the short end of the stick
An evolutionary idea
A historic mission
Great art, and it has all the moves DAVID GELERNTER
Exposing the Plame case mistake Elizabeth de la Vega, ELIZABETH DE LA VEGA recently retired after more than 20 years as a federal prosecutor in Northern California. A longer version of this article appears on the website www.TomDispatch.Com.
WORLD
Long Story Short Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Soldier Who Killed Briton Gets 8 Years From Times Wire Reports
Leader Urges Prayers for Haze-Ending Rain From Times Wire Reports
Government Report Tells of Militant Plots From Times Wire Reports
U.S. Soldier, Marine Die in Iraq Bombings From Associated Press
S. Korea Backs North's Bid for Nuclear Energy From Associated Press
Investigation Promised in Spoof of Auschwitz From Times Wire Reports
Ex-Rebel Commander Becomes Vice President From Times Wire Reports
10 Extremists Arrested in British Crackdown Vanora McWalters and Sebastian Rotella, Special to The Times
U.S. Soldier Slain on Afghan Road Project Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
Syrian Charged in Plot to Attack Israeli Ships Amberin Zaman, Special to The Times
Agency Calls On Iran to Halt Nuclear Work Elisabeth Penz and Tyler Marshall, Special to The Times
Three Who Fled Colombia for Ireland Prompt Dispute Ron DePasquale, Special to The Times
Envoy Delivers U.S. Vision for Iraqi Constitution Alissa J. Rubin, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Studio Swings to Loss in Quarter Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
7-Eleven Agrees to Steps to Block Sales to Minors From Associated Press
Former FCC Chief Joins Private Equity Firm From Reuters
Also
Big Demand for Vehicles Helps Lift Overall Retail Sales by 1.8% in July From Reuters
U.S. to Seek Curb on China Textiles From Associated Press
HP Renovates Silicon Valley's 'Birthplace' Terril Yue Jones, Times Staff Writer
Icahn Expected to File Plans for Time Warner Sallie Hofmeister
Kohl's Earnings Rise 27%, Beating Estimates From Bloomberg News
Better Disclosure of Exec Pay Is Urged From Bloomberg News
Several Airlines Boost Fares as Oil Prices Soar From Associated Press
30-Year Mortgage Rates Rise to 5.89% This Week From Associated Press
Qualcomm to Buy Flarion From Reuters
Oil Price Fails to Halt Markets Tom Petruno and Josh Friedman, Times Staff Writers
Jamdat Shares Plunge as Profit, Outlook Fall Shy of Expectations From a Times Staff Writer
Emulex Swings to Profit on Strong Revenue From Associated Press
British Airways Cancels London Airport Flights From Reuters
Bond Futures Industry Debates Steps to Protect It From 'Fails' From Bloomberg News and Reuters
Dell Issues Warning on Revenue From Reuters
Pacific Sunwear Thinks on Its Customers' Feet Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
Overstock Claims Hedge Fund Kept Shares Low From Bloomberg News
Wells Settles Suit Over Card Processing Fees E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
Rite Aid CEO Gets 1 Year Off Sentence From Associated Press
Philip Morris Vows to Appeal Judgment to U.S. High Court Myron Levin, Times Staff Writer
Kia Considering Factory in South John O'Dell, Times Staff Writer
Target Profit Up on June Sales From Reuters
DirecTV Plans to Stop Marketing TiVo DVRs Alex Pham, Times Staff Writer
WorldCom's Sullivan Gets 5-Year Term Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
New Charges Filed Against Identity Thief David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Banker's Guilty Plea May Affect KPMG Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Student Said He Forgot Pipe Bomb Was in Bag From Times Wire Reports
Catholic Rector Named in Divorce Resigns From Times Wire Reports
Tropical Storm Irene Nears Eastern Seaboard From Times Wire Reports
Panel Left Out Hijacker Report From Associated Press
Lutheran Assembly Is Divided on Gay Clergy Policy From Chicago Tribune
Gunman Kills Police Officer, Then Himself From Times Wire Reports
Fire Officials to Release 9/11 Records From Newsday
More Early Roberts Files Are Released David G. Savage and Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writers
Bush Says Iraq Exit Timetable Is 'Speculation' Edwin Chen and Mark Mazzetti, Times Staff Writers
A Loss for a Brother, a Son, a Wife, a Father, a Nation David Zucchino, Times Staff Writer
Lobbyist Tied to DeLay Indicted John-Thor Dahlburg, Times Staff Writers
Conspiracy Charges in GOP Voter Fraud Case From Associated Press
Boy Sentenced in Strangling of 8-Year-Old From Associated Press
Iraqi Pilot Buried With 4 U.S. Airmen at Arlington From Associated Press
Shuttle Mission to Fix Hubble Telescope Is a Hazy, Far-Off Object From Newsday
Washington State Declares Fire Emergency From Associated Press
SCIENCE
Shuttle May Not Fly Until November John Johnson Jr., Times Staff Writer
Mars Craft Launch Is Scrubbed From Associated Press
Researchers Think They've Got the Incas' Numbers Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Vulnerable Side Starts to Show Tim Brown
Sharapova Hurting; Event May Be Too Lauren Peterson, Times Staff Writer
He Takes Fight of the Irish Upon Himself Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Lutui Is Bidding for Job at Guard Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Palmeiro Sits Out in Return From Associated Press
Perez Gives Bullpen a Break in 5-1 Victory Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Are Leases on Penthouses About to Expire? Sam Farmer
Collision Mars Met-Padre Game From Associated Press
A Soured Relationship Could Be Sweet Again MIKE PENNER
'Echo Won't Travel as Far BOB MIESZERSKI
Stern Supports Belkin's Ouster From Associated Press
Macha's Intention Is Clear Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
He Has Quickly Soared to a New Hight Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
To Him, Health Matters Thomas Bonk and Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writers
Chen Is in Control in Orioles' 4-2 Win From Associated Press
Favre's Work Proves Fruitful for Packers From Associated Press
Brazoban Moved From Closing Role Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Quotebook
Sweltering Conditions Create Not-So-Hot Starts Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
A Sunny Reunion Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Beautiful Schemer Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Kings Gain Some Depth, Sign Forward Valeri Bure Eric Stephens;Chris Foster, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gatlin Doubles His Pleasure Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Hickman's Big Plans Include the Trojans Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
First Impressions Can Be Tricky THOMAS BONK
Angels Can't Throw This One Back Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
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