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What happened on March 18, 2005
WORLD
Diplomat Was Architect of U.S. Cold War Policy Jon Thurber, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Official Makes, Retracts Bribery Charge From Times Wire Services
20 Die as Truck Carrying Fireworks Explodes From Times Wire Services
8 Pakistani Troops Killed in Gun Battle From Associated Press
Bosnian Serb Ex-Officer Surrenders to U.N. Court From Times Wire Services
5-Year-Old Boy Tests Positive for Bird Flu From Times Wire Services
Rice Meets With Karzai in Kabul Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
Bodies of 18 China Miners Found From Associated Press
9 Injured as 21 Homes Are Buried in Landslide From Times Wire Services
Rice Enters Web of Tensions on Her First Trip to Asia Mark Magnier and Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writers
Cause Still Sought in Arctic Plane Crash From Times Wire Services
Removal of Franco's Statue Sparks Protest From Times Wire Services
Annan Wants Syria Out by Spring Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
Bush Meets With Sisters, Fiancee of Slain N. Ireland Man From Associated Press
Pope Seen Through Live Video Signal From Times Wire Services
Bolivia's President to Remain in Office From Reuters
20 Million Copies Later, Vatican Says Don't Read 'Da Vinci Code' Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Architect of Russia's Privatization Survives Ambush David Holley, Times Staff Writer
Palestinian Militants Back Truce Laura King and Jailan Zayan, Times Staff Writers
Nuclear Whistle-Blower Could Face Prison Again From Times Wire Services
U.N. Worker Fired in Sex Abuse Case From Associated Press
BUSINESS
Rigases' Request for New Trial Is Rejected From Bloomberg News
PalmOne Records Profit but Misses Expectations From Bloomberg News
Leading Indicators Rise 0.1%; Initial Jobless Claims Decline From Associated Press
Markets Stable as Energy Stocks Rally From Associated Press
Mortgage Rates Rise in Latest Week From Associated Press
GM Recalls Vans Because of Lighting Flaw From Bloomberg News
Barnes & Noble Profit Falls After Spinoff From Bloomberg News
Citigroup Is Urged to Delay Takeovers From Bloomberg News
Winnebago Reports 9% Drop in Earnings From Bloomberg News
Calpine Misses Deadline for Filing Results From Bloomberg News
Fox Executive Assigned to Give DirecTV a Lift Meg James, Times Staff Writer
Oracle Raises Offer for Retek, Trumping SAP From Associated Press
Westlaw Limits Access to Data It Has Collected From Associated Press
Video Rental Chain to Restate Results From Bloomberg News
FedEx Profit Up 53% on Rise in U.S. Shipments From Bloomberg News
Nike Profit Jumps 36% on U.S., Asian Demand From Bloomberg News
Fannie Mae May See '04 Losses Jump From Reuters
Judge Questions Stewart Prosecutor From Associated Press
Court Ruling May Force EBay to Scrap 'Buy-It-Now' Feature Chris Gaither, Times Staff Writer
Also
Toys R Us Agrees to Sale of Entire Firm for $6.6 Billion From Associated Press
Wells CEO Was Paid $29.7 Million in 2004 From Bloomberg News
New Low for Late Mortgage Payments Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writer
Edison Rates to Rise 5% in April Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
Streamlined Closing Costs Sought Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writer
FCC Imposes License Freeze Jube Shiver Jr., Times Staff Writer
Bush Names Ohio Lawmaker to Trade Post Evelyn Iritani and James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writers
Scrushy Defense Attacks Ex-CFO From Associated Press
Spitzer Not Planning to Investigate Buffett From Bloomberg News
Marsh Names Erburu Nonexecutive Chairman From Dow Jones/Associated Press
Banks' Role in Parmalat Scandal Is Alleged From Reuters
Stock Value Propels Viacom's Split Plan Sallie Hofmeister, Times Staff Writer
DreamWorks Swings to Profit Lorenza Munoz, Times Staff Writer
UnionBanCal Puts 1 Exec in Charge of All Business Units E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
No Credit Cards for Web Tobacco Sales From Associated Press
Toy Industry Is Optimistic About Sale From Associated Press
American Funds Is Latest Player to Reduce Fees Josh Friedman, Times Staff Writer
Guitar Center Cuts Its Forecast Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
Software Is Helping, Not Displacing, Tax Preparers Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Dick Radatz, 67; Red Sox Relief Pitcher Was Called 'The Monster' From Associated Press
Girl, 15, Shot Outside Locke High Ann M. Simmons and Richard Winton, Times Staff Writers
BP Settles Lawsuit for $81 Million Hector Becerra, Times Staff Writer
Ethics Chief Accuses L.A. Councilman of Violations Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Some Hints for Voters Heading to the Polls-- Again Jessica Garrison and Jeffrey L. Rabin, Times Staff Writers
Hertzberg Attorney to Inspect Ballots Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Vineyard Pest Found on Southland Plants From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ex-Felon Who Posed as Lawyer Gets 12 1/2 Years From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chandeliers, Tiles Stolen From Fox Theater From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mayor Proposes Incentives for Filming Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writer
Bartolo Mascarello, 78; Italian Winemaker Stuck to Tradition From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Don't Like L.A.? Try Leavin' on a Midnight Train to San Jose Steve Harvey
Green a Red Light for Motorists Eric Malnic, Times Staff Writer
Mud Still Clogs Area's Roadways Valerie Reitman, Times Staff Writer
Justin Hinds, 62; Popular Jamaican Singer, Songwriter From Times Staff and Wire Reports
More Rain Expected; Another Record May Topple Eric Malnic, Times Staff Writer
Ruth Clusen, 82; Moderator of 1976 Presidential Debates From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Court Rejects Gov.'s Decree Dan Morain and Robert Salladay, Times Staff Writers
Shift in Housing Urged for CYA Jenifer Warren, Times Staff Writer
William Lehman, 91; Florida Democrat on House Transit Panel From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gang-Rape Trial Jury Starts Deliberations Claire Luna, Times Staff Writer
Chandeliers, Tiles Are Stolen From Fox Theater From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Six Suspected Gang Members Arrested From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Utility Plans to Replace Traditional Meters From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Children Ran 'Wild' at Neverland, Witness Says Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writer
2 Literary Giants Written Off Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
Councilman Accused of 40 Campaign Violations From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mountain Areas Are Left Hanging J. Michael Kennedy, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Mayor Files Claim Against O.C. City David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Squid Land on Scientists' Plate Claudia Zequeira, Times Staff Writer
City's Self-Image Is Developing Tonya Alanez, Times Staff Writer
Fake Newport Beach Lawyer Sentenced From Associated Press
Sy Wexler, 88; Award-Winning Producer of Educational Films Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Lalo Guerrero, 88; Pioneering Barrio Singer Agustin Gurza, Times Staff Writer
'CSI' Effect or Just Flimsy Evidence? The Jury Is Out Andrew Blankstein and Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writers
Philip Lamantia, 77; Poet Helped Launch Beat Era Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
SCIENCE
Anatomy of Give and Take By Robert Lee Hotz, Times Staff Writer
Anatomy of Give and Take Robert Lee Hotz, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Man Arrested in Killing of Director of City Office From Times Wire Reports
Lawmakers Can't Agree on a Way to Save Schiavo Mary Curtius and John-Thor Dahlburg, Times Staff Writers
CIA Director Stands Behind U.S. Interrogation Practices From Associated Press
It's a Maybe for Drug Safety Unit Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Times Staff Writer
Tennessee to Vote on Ban on Gay Union From Associated Press
Fla. Police Quiz Sex Offender About Girl From Associated Press
Senate Rejects Bush's Cuts Joel Havemann, Times Staff Writer
Smuggling Charges Found Faulty From Associated Press
South Dakota Governor OKs Abortion Limits From Associated Press
Officer in Iraqi Assaults Gets Prison, Keeps Rank From Times Wire Reports
Prison Van Theft Ends in Arrest From Associated Press
Alleged Wheelman Held in Car-Sunroof Slayings From Times Wire Reports
Kerry Intensifies Attack on Bush Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writer
Divorce for Couple in Child Killings From Associated Press
Plea Deal in White House Bomb Threat From Associated Press
No Rush to Fix Space Station Circuit Breaker From Times Wire Reports
Green Berets of Another Sort From Newsday
Head Start Oversight Is Faulted From Associated Press
Disputed Judicial Nominee Clears Senate Panel Henry Weinstein and Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writers
Reflections of a Firebrand Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
The DeLay Volcano
Stagecoach Has Left
Rethinking Needed on Wolfowitz Nomination
Dead in the Water?
The Bottom Line on the Bankruptcy Bill
Conflicts of Interest Thwart Good Science
Social Security Fictions MICHAEL KINSLEY
North-of-the-Border Voting
On a Budget Track to the Poorhouse
Studying the Obvious
Gay Marriage Issue Is About Equality
Bush Is a Loser at Logic but a Winner in D.C. Arianna Huffington, Arianna Huffington's latest book is "Fanatics and Fools: The Game Plan for Winning Back America" (Miramax, 2004).
The Blake Verdict: What Were They Thinking?
The Lexicon of Political Clout Frank I. Luntz, Frank I. Luntz's clients have included Fortune 100 CEOs, leaders of countries and politicians such as Rudolph Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg.
Greenspan, a Fiscal Policy Hack JONATHAN CHAIT
SPORTS
Federer Rolls in Prime Time Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Orlando Fires Davis From Associated Press
Bonds Has Another Surgery on His Knee From Associated Press
Toughness Again Takes a Powder Bill Plaschke
UCLA Is Fresh Out Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Top Performers
Bucknell Coach Gets Lesson in Priorities Robyn Norwood, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Warriors Leave Kings Reeling From Associated Press
Players Reject NHL Proposals Chris Foster, From Times Staff and Wire Services
Coach Shows His Appreciation Eric Sondheimer
For the Trojans, It's All About Fun and Games Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Knight Still Has His Hang-Ups With Media Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Pastime Takes On a New Meaning Mike Penner
Christina Balina Tries to Help Record Pace BOB MIESZERSKI
Kentucky Earns a Tough Victory From Associated Press
Plaschke Wins First Place From Sports Editors From Staff and Wire Reports
Utah Finds a Viable Alternative Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
'Near-Perfect' Half Carries Pacific Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Bay Hill Is Latest Event to Be Disrupted by Rain From Associated Press
Pierce's Run Gets Stonewalled by Sharapova Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Scorching Heat Shows How It's Done J.A. Adande
Woods Might Be Right for Bullpen Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
As Opener Gets Closer, Gagne Still Not Ready Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Bryant's Production Drops Off Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
He Will Judge This Book by How Many He Covers T.J. Simers
Lakers Can't Crash Party at Shaq's Pad Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
A New Possibility for 'Monday Night' LARRY STEWART
Arizona Forgets the Past to Win Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
NASCAR Plays by Rules SHAV GLICK
Wilko, Giacomo May Have Edge in San Felipe Stakes Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Avenger Delivers Off Field Too Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Hollywood Park on Its Last Legs? Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
Senior Golfers Can't Ride Out Latest Storm Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Reunion on Different Playing Field Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
'Queen City' Gets Royal Treatment This Week Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
St. Mary's Has Come Long Way to Be Here Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Players Balk on Steroid Use Richard Simon and Tim Brown, Times Staff Writers
This Weekend's Games at Arco Arena in Sacramento Dan Arritt, Martin Henderson
Wisconsin Milwaukee Gives Alabama Some Bad News From Associated Press
'I Will Not ... Participate in Naming Names' From Associated Press
Lambiel Lights It Up for World Title From Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
Big-is-better living through chemistry AL MARTINEZ
Sonny Rollins -- a survivor and more Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Finally
Rapper Lil' Kim is convicted From Associated Press
LACO concert to be held in church
Paris Review names editor From Associated Press
$10-million gift for Huntington Suzanne Muchnic
Talent for the ages? Keys may be a lock Robert Hilburn, Times Staff Writer
Letterman's son target of kidnap plot? From Associated Press
By the Numbers / Icy figures R. Kinsey Lowe
'Premise': We're all in this together David C. Nichols; F. Kathleen Foley; Rob Kendt
A composer in search of America Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
A do-over for history Martin Miller, Times Staff Writer
'Way Off Broadway' Kevin Thomas
Innocence lost in a violent cycle Leah Ollman, Special to The Times
A lot of polish on L.A.'s runway Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
Mommy's having a bad day Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
DJ Digweed mixes it up on purpose Steve Baltin, Special to The Times
'Princess' is warm and fuzzy, with edge Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Pungent documentaries are his specialty Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
Good, better -- no, 'Best' Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Reinventing an age Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
Did the machine cheat? Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
Universal, Greek seasons are set Karla S. Blume, Times Staff Writer
A voyage of discovery with worldly women Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Knights just want to have fun Gordon Cox, Newsday
To the edge of the solar system Michael Harris, Special to The Times
'Water Passion' blends Buddhism, Christianity Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer
Inauthentica offshoot goes deep and dark route Richard S. Ginell, Special to The Times
'Don't Move,' my dearest love Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Hard to watch, but worth it Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
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