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What happened on February 06, 2005
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Msgr. John V. Coffield, 91; Southland Cleric and Social Activist Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
SAG Honors Jamie Foxx, Hilary Swank Susan King, Times Staff Writer
City's Worst Train Crash Left 30 Dead, 130 Hurt Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Slide Dooms $2.5-Million Home in Anaheim Hills Sara Lin, Times Staff Writer
Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Keith Taylor, 47, Irvine; Killed in Embassy Attack Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
No Clear Favorite in Race for Mayor Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
3 Mayoral Candidates Make Similar Pitches Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writer
Big Screen Angst: It's a Picture I Don't Like Dana Parsons
Scads of Debates, but Scant Interest Noam N. Levey and Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writers
Detained Iranians Reject Release Terms H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Charter Schools a Beacon of Hope Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writer
5 Killed, 4 Hurt in Crash Tied to Unlicensed Driver From Associated Press
Military Spouse's Hard Work Draws President's Praise Wendy Thermos, Times Staff Writer
Saving as Many as He Could Steve Lopez
Other Deaths
William Crosby Jr., 90; Helped Create a Device for Biopsies of the Bowel From Times Wire Services
Eric Griffiths, 64; Played Guitar for Quarrymen, Predecessor to Beatles From Times Wire Services
Business Files Its Objections to State's Hunt for Back Taxes Evan Halper and Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writers
Tran Is First and Doesn't Forget It for a Second Mai Tran, Times Staff Writer
Californians Among 31 Killed in Helicopter Crash Erica Williams, Times Staff Writer
Californians Among 31 Killed in Helicopter Crash Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Californians Among 31 Killed in Helicopter Crash Claudia Zequeira, Times Staff Writer
Fans Seek to Save Fields of Dreams Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer
Academic Decathletes Compete David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
Man Accused of Killing Girl Dies H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Believers and Curious View Relics Kurt Streeter, Times Staff Writer
Laptops Ease Pain for Seriously Ill Kids Fred Alvarez, Times Staff Writer
Californians Among 31 Killed in Helicopter Crash Wendy Thermos, Times Staff Writer
Man, 19, Fatally Shot by Off-Duty Officer in Mission Viejo H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph B. Spence, 24, Scotts Valley; Among 31 Killed in Copter Crash Natasha Lee, Times Staff Writer
Some Hospitals Met Nurse Ratios Jia-Rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Just Married, Then Off to Iraq and Twist of Fate Jennifer C. Yates, Associated Press Writer
Anger -- and Joy -- Greet Release of Infamous Trapper John Miller, Associated Press Writer
Tsunami May Set Limits on Development Charles J. Hanley, Associated Press Writer
Survivors of Tsunami Are Haunted by Loss, Trauma Emma Ross, Associated Press Writer
Tax Proposal Puts New Wrinkle on Cosmetic Surgery Rebecca Cook, Associated Press Writer
Tsunami Widows Cast Into India's Underclass Deborah Hastings, Associated Press Writer
NATIONAL
Mariachi Has Them Playing Different Tune Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer
Edwards Takes Spotlight, Pledges to Fight Poverty From Associated Press
Infertile Couple Can Sue for Wrongful Death From Times Wire Reports
Alaska's Attorney General Resigns From Reuters
A Costly Case of Mistaken Identity From Times Wire Reports
3 Railroad Workers Fired After Deadly Crash From Times Wire Reports
Notorious Killer to Go Free After 22 Years From Times Wire Reports
Exodus of Its Restless Young Makes Iowa Fear for Future Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
2 Stand Accused in Porch Collapse That Killed 13 From Times Wire Reports
Their Field of Dreams Is Piled High With Snow Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
Slaying Reminds New Yorkers of a More Violent Era Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
Bush to Propose Billions in Cuts Joel Havemann and Mary Curtius, Times Staff Writers
SPORTS
Craig Is a Veritable Water Tower Lauren Peterson, Times Staff Writer
Lights Out on Hockey Night From Associated Press
No. 14 Arizona Cruises, 90-72 From Associated Press
Today Mike Terry
Matadors Take Care of Business Eric Stephens, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Carter Is Unstoppable in Nets' Win From Associated Press
'Judge, Skukuza Aim for Fourth Win in Row BOB MIESZERSKI
What Can Brown Do for Purple and Gold? Mark Heisler
Knight Caps Late Rally by Loyola From Associated Press
Wiggins' 20 Keep Stanford Rolling From Associated Press
Mickelson Takes a Four-Shot Lead From Associated Press
Florida Flattens Alabama, 85-54 From Associated Press
USC Rally Goes to Waste Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Thompson Can't Get Take-Out Service Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Coach K.O. Doesn't Keep Duke From Win From Associated Press
A Rough Road Begins Against Rockets Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Just Another Super Day Bob Oates, Special to The Times
Carmichael Wins His Fourth Straight Race Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Nicklaus Dominates Again in Skins Game From Associated Press
How They Match Up Lonnie White
Browns Give Game Tickets to 50 Marines Associated Press
Sure, Sosa's a Hit, but Orioles Still Miss Laura Vecsey, Baltimore Sun
Marino and Young Get Passes to the Hall Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Quotebook
Miller, Rahlves Make History in Downhill From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Livingston Hopes to Resume Rookie Season Soon Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Tv Lineup Larry Stewart
History Will Be at Their Fingertips Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Huskies Fatten Up on Bruins With Crash Diet Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
NFL Doesn't Share, or Share Alike From Associated Press
West Virginia's Pittsnogle Leaves Pittsburgh Breathless From Associated Press
Rock Hard Ten Shows He Has an Edge Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
NFL in L.A.? Nothing Turning to Something Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Top Performers
The Inner Circle Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
USC Takes Off Fast, Then Has to Hang On Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Westchester Gets Outplayed Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff Writer
Patriots on Their Game; McNabb's on His Own Bob Oates, Special to The Times
Marshall Plan Might Work for the Eagles Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
He'll Go for the Downs, but Shoot for the Moon T.J. Simers, Simers can be reached at t.j.simers@latimes.com. To read previous columns by Simers, go to latimes.com/simers.
He Can't Lose Bill Plashke
Tigers, Ordonez Said to Reach $75-Million Deal From Associated Press
Foothill Stops Santa Margarita in Final Dan Arritt
Bednarik Showing His Bitter Half From Associated Press
MAGAZINE
Plugged In Ava Chin, Ava Chin is the editor of "Split: Stories from a Generation Raised on Divorce."
Crying and Digging Nancy Rommelmann, Nancy Rommelmann last wrote for the magazine about Microsoft's Smart Home.
Food for Love MARTIN BOOE
Could Junkets Serve a Journalistic Purpose?
That 'Journey' Looks Like Someone Running Away
A Widow Takes Heart in Reading Essay on Love
Last Tasks
Polyethylene -- the Great Equalizer Steven Ivory, Steven Ivory last wrote for the magazine about singer Barry White. Simon & Schuster published his collection of essays, "Fool In Love--One Man's Search for Romance or Something Like It," in 2004.
Putting L.A. on the Map
Fresh Lipstick for Noir Bombshells VICTORIA NAMKUNG
Say It With Flowers MARK EDWARD HARRIS
Mr. Shriver Goes to Santa Monica JANET KINOSIAN
Gray Matters Idelle Davidson, Idelle Davidson last wrote for the magazine about Korean grocers in Echo Park.
Always in Season Susan Heeger
ENTERTAINMENT
Watch. Think. Squirm. Jan Breslauer, Special to The Times
Writ large in every medium Robert W. Welkos, Times Staff Writer
From the man who would be King Robert Hilburn, Times Staff Writer
You can pay to play ... an extra Don Shirley
'Medium' both rare, well done Laura Miller, Special to The Times
Trail of Dead's new path Robert Hilburn; Steve Hochman; Don Heckman; Natalie Nichols
Examine the diagnosis
The horror of it all
Pooling his talents Susan King
Banner day draws near Paul Lieberman, Times Staff Writer
Out of Scorsese's past Susan King
Beauty is only satellite dish deep Scott Timberg
Some discord, some harmony
Of sword and pen
Wall of Sound lost and found Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
It hasn't gotten any easier to be a student journalist DAVID SHAW
On the set, some lessons learned Susan King
Facing constraints, finding freedom Susan King, Times Staff Writer
When that midlife crisis comes early Christine N. Ziemba
A thinking child's theater Peter C. Brosius, Special to The Times
Finding their place in the sun Lewis Beale, Special to The Times
This exec smiles: The end. Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
Did it move you? Valerie Gladstone, Special to The Times
'34' architects in name only Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
Stressed for success Richard Cromelin
Sorry, not 'Tonight,' or any of its cousins Paul Brownfield, Times Staff Writer
A nuttier 'Chocolate' John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Nonfiction, reality's kin Susan King
BOOKS
A realist with a gift for nuance Heller McAlpin, Heller McAlpin is a regular contributor to Book Review.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Hollywood have-nots Richard Eder, Richard Eder, the former book critic for The Times, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 1987.
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Bestsellers
Going easy on the Street Jeff Madrick, Jeff Madrick is the editor of Challenge magazine and a frequent contributor to the New York Review of Books. He is director of policy research at the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis at New School University and the author, most recently, of "Why Economies Grow."
The start of a new Iraq, but where will it lead? Carol Brightman, Carol Brightman is the author, most recently, of "Total Insecurity: The Myth of American Omnipotence."
Life interrupted Marc Silver, Marc Silver is an editor with U.S. News & World Report and the author of "Breast Cancer Husband"
First Fiction James Marcus
Where louts and umlauts get their due Allen Kurzweil, Allen Kurzweil is the author of the novels "A Case of Curiosities" and "The Grand Complication."
Sex and the single sleuth Paula L. Woods, Paula L. Woods is the author of the Charlotte Justice series of detective novels, including "Dirty Laundry."
Forever out of reach of the establishment Clancy Sigal, Clancy Sigal, a screenwriter, is the author of "The Secret Defector" and "Weekend in Dinlock."
A search for social solidarity in a 'radcon' world Jim Sleeper, Jim Sleeper is the author of "The Closest of Strangers" and "Liberal Racism."
TRAVEL
A Las Vegas landing strip for innovative, high-tech ideas Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Hotels' special offers sometimes outdo their own 'best' rates James Gilden, Special to The Times
Readers recommend
Deal of the week
Here's hoping for train to LAX
India's trains are rolling right along
An emphasis on sensitivity
Advice from a teen with a taste for travel
The awe factor in South America
Wintertime accessories you can warm up to Judi Dash
Fancy flying -- for a fee Jane Engle
Churchill, moment by moment Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Along the Amazon, the exotic is everyday Lucy Barajikian, Special to The Times
Build the trail, then take a hike Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
Kosher cuisine was just part of it Harriet Edleson, Special to The Times
At bargain prices, China tours beckon Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
90 miles from L.A., shades of Las Vegas Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writer
Definition of cruise control: Tots are busy, parents blissful Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
The young captain and the sea Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
Will she be needing a gardener? Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Briefly From Times wire reports
State court tosses out local mortgage rules From Times wire reports
They'll walk off with anything From the Baltimore Sun
Maintenance manual needs a fix of its own Robert J. Bruss, Special to The Times
Guide issued on safety planning From Times wire reports
Follow the law, not 'industry standards' Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
New owner must give notice Kevin Postema, Special to The Times
Chateau del Mar, a model of French style on the bluffs Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
A mild, mild West in the San Gabriel Valley Mark Kendall, Special to The Times
The pitch looks official, but ... Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Growth spurt in big homes Chuck Green, Special to The Times
BUSINESS
Simple in Concept, Baffling in Practice? Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
A Few Easy Steps to Keep Those Financial Resolutions Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
TOP STORIES -- Jan. 30 -- Feb. 4 From Times Staff
Hussein's Legacy Still Mars Iraq's Economy James Flanigan
Pro Hockey Suffering Familiar Labor Pains
Higher Taxes on Rich Could Drive Them Away
SBC-AT&T Deal Could Be a Replay
Verizon's Taxes Are Appropriately Disclosed
After the Deluge, a Brighter Outlook for State's Farmers Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
Little Port That Could Ronald D. White, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
No Criminal Charges for CIA Over Downed Plane From Times Wire Reports
Rice Calls for Greater Democracy in Russia From Reuters
33 Iraqis, One Marine Killed Across Nation From Times Wire Services
U.S. to Take It Slow on Mideast Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
Crown Prince Suggests Terror Intelligence Hub From Times Wire Reports
Pope May Address Public Via Broadcast From Times Wire Reports
Rhetoric of Reform Discomfits the Mideast Tyler Marshall and Sonni Efron, Times Staff Writers
Wreckage of Afghan Jet Found on Peak Halima Kazem, Special to The Times
Iraqi Cleric Takes Center Stage Alissa J. Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Bombing Suspects Killed in Gunfights With Police From Times Wire Reports
G-7 Agrees to Debt Relief for Poorest Countries Janet Stobart, Times Staff Writer
President Eyadema Dies; Son Named Successor From Times Wire Reports
Some Brazilians Would Rather Party Hardly Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Possible Mole Unearthed in Fox's Office Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Watered-Down Democracy Won't Be Missed Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
Lessons in Resentment, Resilience Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
Jamaicans Get Together, Don't Feel All Right About Bob Marley Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Best Pictures? Hardly Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitizer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Abdullah Points the Way
New England's Agony of Victory William Powers, William Powers is a columnist for National Journal. He can be reached at bpowers@nationaljournal.com.
Iraqi Voters Get the Last Laugh
Whispers as Loud as Shouts
Super Bowl vs. the Universe
Should We Jail Deep Throats ... John W. Dean, John W. Dean is a former White House counsel and author, most recently, of "Worse Than Watergate: The Secret Presidency of George W. Bush."
Insulting Phrase
When Words Alone Are Deemed Not Enough
The Thinker MICHAEL KINSLEY
History's Greatest Leaker: He Did It His Way
The NFL Has Its Critics and Its Fans
The A's, the Bs, the Cs and the Fat One Michael Lewis
No Room for Delicate Ears
Beyond Rock, Paper, Scissors ... Joan A. Lukey, Joan A. Lukey, former president of the Boston Bar Assn., writes frequently on legal matters.
The Big Election: Who Knew?
Wardrobe Malfunctions at Halftime -- Guaranteed Joel Stein
A Juvenile Columnist
Virtues of Proportional Representation System
The Color Line in Your Den Andrew Grant-Thomas and Laura Morris Siena, Andrew Grant-Thomas is a New England Patriots fan and research associate at the Harvard Civil Rights Project. Laura Morris Siena is an Eagles fan and principal of the Integration Project, a consulting firm in Philadelphia.
'War for Oil'
We the People, Ignorant and Tuned Out Molly Selvin, Molly Selvin is a Times editorial writer.
Try Solving Something
Hello and Goodbye to Tony Blankley
The Class of 9/11 Rethinks the Law Edward Lazarus, Edward Lazarus, a former federal prosecutor, is the author, most recently, of "Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall and Future of the Modern Supreme Court." This is an excerpt of a column that originally appeared on the website FindLaw.com.
Here's What California Needs: a Poet in Every Paper Richard Beban, Playa del Rey poet Richard Beban's first book, "What the Heart Weighs," was published in September by Los Angeles' Red Hen Press. He has worked as a newspaper and magazine journalist for 40 years.
Tort 'Reform' Is a GOP Political Ploy
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