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What happened on December 27, 2005
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Equestrian Club in Compton Backyard Offers Youngsters a Stable Environment Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Gang Unit Investigating Man's Shooting Death From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Albert L. Weimorts Jr. 67; Engineer Created 'Bunker Buster' Bombs From Times Wire Services
'No Contact' a Touchy Issue at Middle School Cynthia H. Cho, Times Staff Writer
Lt. Col. Horace Crouch, 87; Flier in Doolittle's 1942 Raid on Japan From Times Wire Services
Vincent Schiavelli, 57; Actor Was Known for Creepy, Eccentric Roles From Associated Press
KKLA-FM's Evangelical Voice Has Grown Louder K. Connie Kang, Times Staff Writer
Kerry Packer, 68; Media Mogul Was Wealthiest Man in Australia From Times Wire Services
Police Shoot Woman Who Pointed Fake Gun From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Primary Fight May Be Bitter Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Man Who Held Family Hostage Surrenders From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gov.'s Name Removed From Graz Stadium From Reuters
Woman Is Held in Fatal Stabbing of Boyfriend From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Officials Suspend Ocean Search for Missing Teen From Times Staff and Wire Reports
It's Been Quite a Reign for This Fabled Parade Lisa Richardson, Times Staff Writer
Bullet Pierces Home, Kills Boy, 11 Ashley Powers and Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writers
Quirky Orange Trustee Remains a Mystery Man Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Once Home, Troops Face New Battle Vanessa Gregory and Claire Miller, Special to The Times
Man Shot to Death While Sitting in SUV From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Suspect Arrested After Man Is Gunned Down From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State's Tobacco Revenue Surges Evan Halper, Times Staff Writer
Rekindled Feast of Lights Burns All the Brighter Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
Wolves Thrive but Animosity Keeps Pace Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer
Family Ties Bring U.S. Within Reach Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
Death of Corona Boy, 11, Investigated as Homicide From a Times Staff Writer
State Could Turn Elsewhere for Conservatorship Remedies Robin Fields, Jack Leonard and Evelyn Larrubia, Times Staff Writers
A Place for Pets in Disaster Planning Lynn Doan, Times Staff Writer
Meter's Running Higher for Cabs Juliet Chung, Times Staff Writer
George Bernau, 60; Lawyer Who Became Author of 'What-If' Novels Based on JFK, Marilyn Monroe Myrna Oliver, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Disney Parks Increase Market Share Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
A New-Style Ax to Grind David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Yuan to Rise Slowly, Advisor to China Says From Reuters
Samsung Electronics in Chip Talks With Sony From Dow Jones/Associated Press
Russia Sets 8.5% Inflation Goal for '06 From Bloomberg News
Implied Oil Demand in China Up 0.1% From Reuters
Nikkei Hits 5-Year High; Seoul's Kospi Beats Record From Times Wire Reports
Oil Reserves Found Off Brazil's Coast From Associated Press
CEO Is Following Recipe to Remake Krispy Kreme Paul Nowell, Associated Press
Russia, OPEC to Meet Yearly From Bloomberg News
Dollar Is Gaining Strength Against Euro as Year Ends From Bloomberg News
Retail Store Closures to Follow Sales Jerry Hirsch and Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writers
Secret U.S. Data May Be Key in Case of Ex-Chief at Qwest From Reuters
Mitsubishi to Build Power Plant in Mexico From Bloomberg News
Winery Forced to Turn to Plan B From Associated Press
7-Eleven Owner to Buy Millennium, Become Japan's Biggest Retailer From Times Wire Services
Old Nelson Songs Aimed at New Fans Charles Duhigg, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Telling it like it isn't Robert Fisk, ROBERT FISK is Middle East correspondent for the London Independent and the author, most recently, of "The Great War for Civilisation: The Conquest of the Middle East," published last month by Knopf.
Iraq and the fortunes of war Richard N. Haass, RICHARD N. HAASS is president of the Council on Foreign Relations and the author of "The Opportunity: America's Moment to Alter History's Course" (Public Affairs, 2005). He was director of the State Department's Policy Planning Staff from 2001-03.
Building on hope
How not to save jobs
'Fire alarms' over Iran, nuclear weapons threat
How to help Uncle Sam
Standing up for respect
Drug addiction and tabloid journalism
Emergency healthcare system is not to blame
UC system is morally and financially corrupt
McCarthy, not Kennedy, prompted LBJ's exit
The year of the clueless JOEL STEIN
Coke shareholders, unite!
NATIONAL
Escaped Rape Suspect Recaptured in Miami From Associated Press
Swallowing of Cellphone Now Called an Assault From Times Wire Services
GOP Lawmaker Relishes Role as a Flamethrower Mark Z. Barabak, Times Staff Writer
Bus Driver Accused of Making a Bomb Threat From Times Wire Services
Thief Freshens Up Stale Nun Bun's Celebrity From Times Wire Services
Wife Packs Husband's Body in Suitcase From Times Wire Services
Motive Unknown in Four Slayings From Associated Press
1 Police Officer Dead, 1 Missing From Associated Press
3 Youngsters Killed in Houston Apartment Fire From Times Wire Services
Man With Knife Is Shot by New Orleans Police From Associated Press
With World War II Memoir, a Literary Legacy Continues Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
Coca-Cola Is Going Just a Bit Flat in Atlanta Jenny Jarvie, Times Staff Writer
Lobbyist's Friend Says He Was a Willing Partner in Venture Robert E. Kessler, Newsday
ENTERTAINMENT
The kids are all right, and so is their mom Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
Author defends 'Geisha' as art, not history From Associated Press
Too many treasures Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
Nelson says hello again, to Mary Lou and DVD fans Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
'Kong' surges to conquer 'Narnia' R. Kinsey Lowe, Times Staff Writer
Nature's beauty, brutality explored Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Finding meaning in the pain Merle Rubin, Special to The Times
Rising rapper doesn't bother with bling Chris Lee, Special to The Times
A diamond with color is the rarest of beauties From Associated Press
WORLD
Army Kills 2 Suspected Rebels During Raid From Times Wire Reports
Clash Leaves 1 Soldier, 2 Insurgents Dead From Times Wire Reports
Trial Starts for Former Afghan Spy Chief From Associated Press
India Frees 8 Pakistani Prisoners in Peace Talks From Times Wire Reports
Prayers, Tears for Wave's Victims From Associated Press
4 U.S. Marines Charged, 2 Others Cleared in Philippine Rape Case From Reuters
Skewed Loyalties in Security Forces Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
So Much Need, So Little Help for the Deathly Ill in Myanmar Richard C. Paddock, Times Staff Writer
5 Blasts, 7 Dead: Havoc Returns to Metropolis Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Pinochet Loses Appeal; Charges, Arrest Stand From Associated Press
Sharon Faces Procedure to Fix Hole in Heart That May Have Led to Stroke Laura King, Times Staff Writer
1 Killed, 6 Injured in Toronto Street Shooting From Times Wire Reports
2 Italian Teens Die After Train Hits Dog Sleigh From Times Wire Reports
Finally, All the World Can Be His Stage Alissa J. Rubin, Times Staff Writer
St. Petersburg Attack Sickens 78 From Associated Press
Freed Hostage Says She Was Treated Well From Associated Press
Indonesia's Aceh Rebel Movement Disarms From Associated Press
N. Koreans Toil Abroad Under Grim Conditions Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
Peace Effort, Justice at Odds in Colombia Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Williams, Memphis Get Win From the Associated Press
Parcells: Focus Is on the Present From the Associated Press
Team Approach Is a Sabre Staple Helene Elliott
Lakers See It Slip Away Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Offenses Figure to Be Firmly at Forefront Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Cavaliers' James Is Too Much for Bulls From the Associated Press
Police Cite Parker From the Associated Press
Tonight MIKE TERRY
Lakers Don't Expect Much, and Brown Comes Through J.A. Adande
Kings Discover Power Source in 4-3 Victory Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Again, Garnett Is Stellar in Goal for Thrashers From the Associated Press
Riley Has Big Plan for O'Neal From the Associated Press
Vrabel Lends a Hand on Offense for Patriots From the Associated Press
Today's games LONNIE WHITE
Speedskater Parra Tries to Complete Comeback Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Defensive Bright Spot Tarnished Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
Quotebook
Millwood, Rangers Agree on Deal From Times Wire Reports
Nfl Playoff Possibilities
The Season of Ho Ho Ho and Who, Who, Who? Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Main Street Memories Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Turiaf Back on Court Howie Stalwick, Special to The Times
Proud Tower Too Stands Tall Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Audible With a Sweet Result Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Funeral Clouds Alexander's Status From the Associated Press
Odom Still Not Amused Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
For Once, Spotlight Shines on Rutgers Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
For 'Monday Night Football,' It Was a Night to Remember LARRY STEWART
Fedorov Becomes a Foe Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
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