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What happened on June 17, 2005
OPINION
Syria's Baathists Fear Evolution and Extinction Reza Aslan, Reza Aslan is the author of "No God but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam" (Random House, 2005).
We Are Our History -- Don't Forget It DAVID GELERNTER
'Rashomon' in Sacramento Steven Hill, Steven Hill is a senior fellow with the New America Foundation and author of "Fixing Elections: The Failure of America's Winner Take All Politics" (Routledge Press, 2003).
Coming Up Short: Bush and Military Recruits
What European Crisis?
The Politics Behind the Special Election
A 'Life-Affirming' Look at the Dead
Tragic Decision
Gitmo Blues Andres Martinez
A Wiki for Your Thoughts
What Do the Iraq Memos Tell Us?
War and Consequences
Was Enron Just a Dream? JONATHAN CHAIT
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
300,000 Kids Qualify for Free Tutoring Rachana Rathi, Times Staff Writer
High Court Raises Bar for Safety of Thrill Rides Maura Dolan and Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writers
Mayor Bart Simpson of Northridge? Don't Have a Cow, Man Steve Harvey
Group Wants Warning Labels on Potato Chips Marla Cone, Times Staff Writer
Villaraigosa Takes Oath of Office, Makes Plans for Extravagant Gala Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
3 Top Officials Are Leaving City Attorney's Office Caitlin Liu, Times Staff Writer
Supervisors Back Split in Health Department Charles Ornstein, Times Staff Writer
Police Find Molester's 'Stunning' Records Donna Horowitz and Eric Malnic, Special to The Times
Garage Doors Just Follow Orders Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
Lodi Men Accused of Lying to FBI Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer
New Beach Boys Monument Is Vandalized From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Robert F. Maguire Jr., 94: Helped Airlift Thousands of Jews to Israel Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Dorothy Chase, 85; With Husband Founded Claremont Folk Music Center, Folk Festival From a Times Staff Writer
Cunningham Says He Rents Yacht Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Angeles Crest Highway Portion Remains Closed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
West Nile-Infected Mosquitoes Discovered From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Man, Woman Found Stabbed to Death in Apartment From a Times Staff Writer
Police Search for Mystery Victim Wendy Thermos, Times Staff Writer
Talks to Halt State Budget Deadlock Continue Evan Halper, Times Staff Writer
Jackson Plans Party at Casino for Devoted Fans Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
The Big Quake Question: What Comes After Four? David Pierson and Ashley Powers, Times Staff Writers
Lillian Lux, 86; Yiddish Theater Actress Also Did One-Woman Shows From Staff and Wire Reports
Judge Rules Against Gay O.C. Couple Jeff Gottlieb, Times Staff Writer
School to Open on Time After State Rules Out Toxic Threat Ralph Frammolino, Times Staff Writer
Decision on North Park Village Moves a Step Closer to the Ballot Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Christine Shearer Wilson, 86; Scholar Blended Disparate Fields From Staff and Wire Reports
Verne Meisner, 66; Giant in the World of Polka Played the Accordion From Staff and Wire Reports
Malcolm Stamper, 80; Boeing Executive Helped Launch 747 From Associated Press
High School District Names Superintendent From Times Staff Reports
Tustin Worker Is Arrested Over Hit-and-Run Death David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
Two L.A. Men Held After $1.2 Million Is Found From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Parents Sue District Over Boundaries Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Officers Pursue Man With His Family in SUV From Associated Press
Crowds Greet Return of the King at LACMA Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Woman Dies After Being Hit by Stray Bullet; Shooter, Intended Victim Sought Natasha Lee, Times Staff Writer
Padded Bills for Airport Alleged Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writer
Jackson Jury Got Review of Accuser's Testimony From Associated Press
Mexico Returns Man Accused of Firing at County Deputies Caitlin Liu, Times Staff Writer
Lorna Thayer, 85; Character Actress Played Memorable Waitress in 'Five Easy Pieces' Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Arms Dealer Returned to U.S. Custody David Rosenzweig and Richard Marosi, Times Staff Writers
ENTERTAINMENT
Batman flies high, but he's no Spidey R. Kinsey Lowe, Times Staff Writer
Prison bars separate a 7-year-old and her dad Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
'Amityville' remake disturbs his spirits Robert W. Welkos, Times Staff Writer
A maestro of another age Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Kid Rock sued after altercation From Associated Press
Finally
Media firm signs runaway bride From Associated Press
Jokes & Riddles
Creativity Corner
Steering girls in stormy years Bernadette Murphy, Special to The Times
They're drawn to the Internet Leslie Walker, The Washington Post
Breaking up with this story is hard to do Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
In her world, the museum is an endangered species Bob Thompson, The Washington Post
In 'Ivona,' sadness never felt so good Rob Kendt, Special to The Times
'Felicity' actor joins 'Mission' From Associated Press
Cancer survivor wants to be a veterinarian Merrill Balassone, Times Staff Writer
'Deep Throat': the deals Mary McNamara
Past, present and future Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
Audience with the boy king David Pagel, Special to The Times
Incendiary summer Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
An artist's relationship to the creative process Holly Myers, Special to The Times
'Perfect Man' not found here Carina Chocano;Kevin Thomas
Alternate visions of 'Don Quixote' David C. Nichols;F. Kathleen Foley;Rob Kendt
After fighting in Vietnam, they fought to oppose war Anne-Marie O'Connor, Times Staff Writer
'Stagecoach Adventure' Nancy Smiler Levinson, Special to The Times
Latino coverage is still scant Daniel Hernandez
S/he speaks; we believe Daryl H. Miller, Times Staff Writer
'Heights' spends shallow 24 hours in New York Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
'Sherlock' in need of mystery Steven Oxman, Special to The Times
A union stuck in reverse in '5x2' Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
For the sinking psyche Paul Brownfield, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Lawyers for Fund Firms Seek to Have Lawsuits Tossed Out From Associated Press
Housing Starts Rise 0.2% in May From Bloomberg News
Briefly From Reuters
Carnival Profit Up 23% on Trip Price Increase From Bloomberg News
Adobe Systems Posts 37% Rise in Quarterly Profit From Associated Press
Mexico, Unlike U.S., Eager for Gas Terminals Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Integrated Device to Buy Rival Firm From Associated Press
Constellation Drops Allied Bid From Bloomberg News
Deeper Cuts Had Been Sought in Tobacco Case Myron Levin, Times Staff Writer
Stocks Rise Modestly in Wake of Tepid Data From Times Wire Services
State Weighs HMO Surveys Debora Vrana, Times Staff Writer
Pfizer to Buy Biotech Firm for $1.9 Billion From Reuters
BofA Gains Foothold in China Don Lee, Times Staff Writer
Federal Contractors Owe $3 Billion in Unpaid Taxes, Report Finds From Bloomberg News
Search Sites to Index Reference Materials From Associated Press
KB Home's Earnings Climb 78% Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writer
KPMG Apologizes for Illegal Shelters From Reuters
Ford Damages to Be Refigured From Bloomberg News
Oil Refiner Valero to Pay Penalty, Reduce Pollution From Reuters
Carriers Try Again to Raise Walk-Up Fares From Associated Press
Mortgage Rates Increase This Week From Associated Press
PG & E Seeks to Replace Meters to Speed Repairs From Bloomberg News
Also
Association of Banks Files Suit Against Spitzer From Associated Press
Honda Restyles Civic Hybrid to Win Sales From Bloomberg News
Deal Helps Keep Base From Closing Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
Biogen Sells Drug Factory to Genentech Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer
Billionaires' Vegas Plans Intersect Adam Goldman, Associated Press
McDonald's Is Rolling Out a Healthier Image Claire Hoffman, Times Staff Writer
Brunswick to Close Factory From Associated Press
Social Activists Resume TIAA-CREF Campaign From Bloomberg News
With Hotel Labor Contract Ratified, Villaraigosa Moves to Revive Tourism Ronald D. White, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Judge Denies Bail to Drunken Jetliner Pilots From Times Wire Reports
Police Officer Promoted After Protecting Family From Times Wire Reports
GOP to Try Again to Force Bolton Vote From Associated Press
Senate Backs Using Renewable Energy to Generate Electricity Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
Mass. Governor Backs Drive to End Gay Marriage in State Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
Panel Urges Heart Drug for African Americans Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Times Staff Writer
Woman Awarded Silver Star After Iraq Ambush From Times Wire Reports
Killen's Ills Cut Trial Day Short Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
131 Strains of Hatchery Fish Now Protected From Associated Press
Fugitive Polygamist Loses Support of Former Ally From Associated Press
Blimp Goes Down During Thunderstorms From Times Wire Reports
Public Broadcasting Funds May Be Halved Matea Gold and Jube Shiver, Times Staff Writers
Medicare Plan's No. 1 Promoter Edwin Chen, Times Staff Writer
Judicial Nomination Sent to Senate on a Party-Line Vote From Associated Press
Neighbors Returning After Jet Crash From Associated Press
High Court Upholds Ban on Cameras From Times Wire Reports
Bishops Likely to Renew Abuse Policy Larry B. Stammer, Times Staff Writer
Static Rises on Capitol Hill Over Broadcast Board Member Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer
War Criticism and Concerns Both Growing John Hendren and Cynthia H. Cho, Times Staff Writers
In Search of Poetic Justice Tomas Alex Tizon, Times Staff Writer
Texas Keeps Custody of Cancer Patient From Associated Press
Frist Plagued Again by Comments on Schiavo Janet Hook, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Lula's Top Aide Quits Amid Bribery Scandal From Times Wire Reports
Reformists Are Optimistic as Iranians Vote for President Nahid Siamdoust and John Daniszewski, Special to The Times
Interim Leader Tsang Declared Winner of Vote From Times Wire Reports
Indonesian Is Positive for Bird Flu From Associated Press
Kim Meets With Leading Seoul Official From Times Wire Reports
Three Found Guilty of Helping 'Shoe Bomber' From Times Wire Reports
More Sunnis to Join Constitution Panel Ashraf Khalil, Times Staff Writer
Chechen Rebel Blamed in U.S. Journalist's Death David Holley, Times Staff Writer
EU Struggles to Find Common Ground Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Arrests Alleged Top Zarqawi Aide From Reuters
U.S. Warns Iran on Nuclear Issue Alissa J. Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Do Brits Love This Puzzle? Let Them Count the Ways John Daniszewski, Times Staff Writer
Reporter Slips Into Prince Harry's School From Times Wire Reports
Sudanese Visitor Split U.S. Officials Ken Silverstein, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Sergeant Charged in Killing of 2 Officers Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
Cambodian Gunmen Seize Dozens of Toddlers and Kill a 3-Year-Old From Associated Press
Ethiopia Violence Weakens Hopes for Democracy Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer
As China Censors the Internet, Money Talks Mark Magnier and Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writers
SPORTS
Somebody Should Have Saved Gagne Bill Plaschke, Bill Plaschke can be reached at bill.plaschke@latimes.com. To read previous columns by Plaschke, go to latimes.com/plaschke.
Clippers Exercise Option on Kaman -- Jason Reid and Jerry Crowe
It's a Royal Pain Again Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Woods Fashions a Solid Round THOMAS BONK
No. 1 Tulane Ready for Challenge From Associated Press
Labor Talks Will Resume Today From Associated Press
Johnson Strikes Out 11 in Victory From Associated Press
Spurs Don't Give Off a Championship Vibe J.A. Adande, J.A. Adande can be reached at j.a.adande@latimes.com. To read previous columns by Adande, go to latimes.com/Adande.
Powell Finds a Team That Can Use Her MIKE TERRY
On the Hole, a Bad Day Chris Dufresne and Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writers
Stoneman Declines to Respond to Guillen Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
All Even and Not Close Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
They're Not Stars, but They Have Lead Roles Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Flores Will Try Rare Repeat Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Angels Tonight Mike DiGiovanna
Dodgers Tonight Bill Shaikin
Quotebook
Weaver Ready to Extend Deal Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Potrisunrise Thrives After New York Move BOB MIESZERSKI
Button Has Plenty to Offer SHAV GLICK
He's Defect Free Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Rockies Not Exactly on Road to Glory Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Post-Olympic Routine Has Kept Sandeno Busy HELENE ELLIOTT
Williams Rejoins NFL's Substance-Abuse Program From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lakers Might Take Their Time to Fill Radio Job LARRY STEWART
SCIENCE
New Light Shed on Ancient Egyptian Glassmaking Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
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