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What happened on September 18, 2005
NEWS
For Coast Guard, Recruiting Is Smooth Sailing Curt Woodward, Associated Press Writer
Mortal Styles of the Rich, Famous Michael Hill, Associated Press Writer
Archeologists Wonder: 'Roots' or a Root Cellar? John Christoffersen, Associated Press Writer
More Men Escaping the Tyranny of Pants Anne Kim, Associated Press Writer
Ranchers Applaud Nevada Law Hobbling Cattle Seizures Sandra Chereb, Associated Press Writer
Taliban Urges Afghans to Boycott Voting Daniel Cooney, Associated Press Writer
Katrina Victim, 73, Gets a Taste of Prison Kevin McGill and John Solomon, Associated Press Writers
Pride Returns to a Storied African Park Tom Maliti, Associated Press Writer
Amid Curfews and Violence, Iraqi Women Turn to Midwives Omar Sinan, Associated Press Writer
'Shadow War' Fractures Post-Tsunami Promise Tim Sullivan, Associated Press Writer
Group Fights Anti-Semitism in Canada Janie Gosselin, Associated Press Writer
Alzheimer's Education Undertaking a Shift in Thinking Betsy Taylor, Associated Press Writer
Witchcraft Accusations a Subterfuge Rama Lakshmi, Special to the Washington Post
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Honey Bruce Friedman, 78; Former Entertainer, Ex-Wife of Famed Comic Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
52 Charity Walks, and Still Counting David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
Valley Folklore Society Helps Shoot Down Another Urban Myth Steve Harvey
Poor Neighborhoods Left Behind Lee Romney, Times Staff Writer
Fitting Tribute to Math Teacher Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
Manzanar Icon Now More Than a Memory Jocelyn Y. Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Hill Case Demands Scrutiny, Answers Dana Parsons
Jackson Says He's Working From Associated Press
Booby Trap Injures Woman in Rosemead From a Times Staff Writer
'Incidents' Threaten Mayor's Fast Start Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Need for Affordable Housing Broadens Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
3 Condors Released Into the Wild From Associated Press
Can Santa Ana River Do More Than Flood Control? David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
John J. McMullen, 87; Ex-Owner of Devils, Astros Sports Teams From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Reggie Has a New Nemesis in Evacuee Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
It's All Downhill From Here Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
Three Arrested in Allegedly Phony Hurricane Drive Kurt Streeter, Times Staff Writer
Cyril K. Harris, 68; Former Chief Rabbi of S. Africa From Associated Press
A Seafarer's Lasting Imprint Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Charlie Williams, 61; First Black Home-Plate World Series Umpire From Times Staff and Wire Reports
On Their Feet for a Better Living Steve Lopez
Military Deaths
Apartment Fire Kills 2 Children Who Were Left at Home Alone From a Times Staff Writer
Donn Clendenon, 70; Mets' 1969 World Series MVP From Associated Press
With Traffic at a Crawl, Planners Talk of Tunnels Dan Weikel, Jeffrey L. Rabin and Daryl Kelley, Times Staff Writers
Minuteman-Style Border Patrol Is Over in No Time Anna Gorman and Richard Marosi, Times Staff Writers
Gov. Backs Prop. 75 Michael Finnegan and Robert Salladay, Times Staff Writers
OPINION
Remember when porn wasn't boring? JOEL STEIN
A real guy meets 'The Real World' Ryan Smith
Black snakes, white spiders Leonce Gaiter, Leonce Gaiter is the author of "Bourbon Street," a novel about race and class in New Orleans.
Uncovering the truth Omar Sacirbey, Omar Sacirbey is an Alicia Patterson Foundation fellow.
A city of saints and Sancho Panza James Lee Burke, JAMES LEE BURKE is the author of "Crusader's Cross" and 24 other novels.
Eyeing the storm Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Word Watch BRENDAN BUHLER
Fluffy towels and rising seas Richard Conniff, RICHARD CONNIFF is the author of "The Ape in the Corner Office: Understanding the Workplace Beast in All of Us" (Crown, 2005). This article was adapted from Discover Magazine.
O.C. commission is a weapon against hate
Boot's outrage at Yahoo rings hollow
The bar is low enough
Four Jokes
The U.N.'s terrorism gap Joshua Muravchik, JOSHUA MURAVCHIK is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and author of the new book "The Future of the United Nations: Understanding the Past to Chart a Way Forward" (AEI Press).
The oro years Walter Russell Mead, Walter Russell Mead is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and the author, most recently, of "Power, Terror, Peace and War: America's Grand Strategy in a World at Risk."
Prager's sin argument goes astray
The Koran and the ballot box
Smoothing the road for bicyclists
For a bestseller, forget subject and prose -- but not gifts Michael D'Antonio, Michael D'Antonio's 11th book, "Hershey," will be published by Simon & Schuster in January. It tells the story of industrialist M.S. Hershey and his chocolate empire.
Helping the Palestinians
Lust in the time of Mallomars Marc Weingarten, MARC WEINGARTEN's book, "The Gang That Wouldn't Write Straight: Wolfe, Thompson, Didion and the New Journalism Revolution," will be published in November by Crown.
Don't ignore the senior death wish Hilary Abramson, Hilary Abramson, a Pacific News Service contributing editor, is a recent recipient of a Fund for Investigative Journalism grant for health reporting.
Under whom?
MAGAZINE
Is Anger Management Effective, or Just a Clever Marketing Ploy?
A Fan's Notes ABEL SALAS
The Other SUV Sticker Shock
Money, Honey Kent Black and Avital Binshtock
Homeless Fred Schruers, Fred Schruers is a writer based in Venice.
Seeking the Truth About 9/11
There's No Place Like an Open Home DINAH ENG
For Crying Out Loud Martin Miller, Martin Miller is a Times staff writer whose last essay for the magazine was a defense of the frown.
Lightning in a Can Dan Neil
Mr. Paranoia Dick Lochte, Dick Lochte is a novelist living in Santa Monica. His most recent book, written with Christopher Darden, is "Lawless" (NAL/Onyx).
Wild Art Michael A. Hiltzik, Michael A. Hiltzik writes the "Golden State" business column for The Times. His latest book is "The Plot Against Social Security."
TRAVEL
Visiting Puglia? Don't forget your pickax Ward Lauren, Special to The Times
Chaco Canyon mystery tour Ben Brazil, Special to The Times
Turkish house, through the trees
With all these recent air crashes, should fliers be worried? Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Tentative steps toward normality Jane Engle
Deal of the week R.J. McClure
Keeping in step with latest travel trends Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Smaller airports, shorter lines?
Another voice on internment camps
A cautionary note about Cartagena
Buying peace and quiet aloft
Washington: to delight the appetite
A feast of hotel guest reviews, but watch out for bad apples James Gilden, Special to The Times
Craving a few suites? Seattle inn has them Robin Rauzi, Times Staff Writer
Taking the creative approach Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
Glitz and glitter, Elton-style Patricia Connell
Russian treasures to N.Y., Vegas Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Buses open up a whole new view of London Cara Greenberg, Special to The Times
Upbeat notes from a city that's down but not out Chris Erskine, Times Staff Writer
A touch of the Mystic Jerry V. Haines, Special to The Times
WORLD
Baghdad Spies Live on Edge Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Mexican Police Seek Killers of Michoacan Security Chief Hector Tobar, Times Staff Writer
Car Bombing at Market Kills 30 in Shiite Village Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Afghans Lining Up to Vote in Parliamentary Elections Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
Young Conservative to Head Democratic Party From Times Wire Reports
New Zealand Vote Is Almost a Draw From Associated Press
N. Korea Talks Extended Amid Lack of Consensus From Times Wire Services
Hamas Politicians Maneuvering in Gaza Strip Laura King And Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writers
Account of John Paul II's Final Days Is Published From Times Wire Reports
Iran's President Refuses to Forgo Atomic Activities Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
Moderates Raise Voices to Influence the Young John Daniszewski, Times Staff Writer
Iraqi Premier Gives Positive Report to U.N. From Reuters
Carrying a Torch for U.S. Troops Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writer
Six Officers, Top Rebel Killed in Chechnya From Times Wire Reports
S. Asia Outbreak Appears to Slow From Associated Press
Jailed Chinese Dissident Released From Associated Press
Plan Colombia Fails to Stem Cocaine Supply Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Zapatista Rebel Leader Plans National Tour From Times Wire Reports
SPORTS
Conwell's Gift to Pair Has a Nice Ring to It Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Padres' Comeback Is a Power Play From Associated Press
Stewart Wins Pole as Chase Begins From Associated Press
Galaxy Falters Near the End From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Moreno Owns Up to Responsibility Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Bruins Lower Boomer Bill Plaschke
Bruins Lower Boomer Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Pletcher Picks, Chooses a Winner for Shaniko Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
UCLA Win Not Really Upsetting Chris Dufresne
Angel Bats Wake Up in Time Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Spartans Withstand Irish's Comeback From Associated Press
Another Loss Plays Out Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
On With the Showoff Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Lee Helps Indians Narrow the Gap From Associated Press
Everett Picks Up for Taylor Ben Bolch
Gore Enjoys This 84 More From Associated Press
Ramirez Powers Red Sox From Associated Press
Gordon Still Has Goals From Associated Press
Florida Spreads the Wealth in Win From Associated Press
Nebraska Is Hands On From Associated Press
Clemens Rallies Oregon Past No. 23 Fresno State From Associated Press
Miss and Hit for Keyes Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Mosley's Win Over Cruz Is Unanimous but Not Pretty From Associated Press
Alabama Wins in a Rush From Associated Press
Caron Does Better Than He Even Hoped Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Seminoles Rally in Boston From Associated Press
The Nickel Package Sam Farmer
Virginia Silences Syracuse From Associated Press
Djorkaeff, Magee Lift MetroStars From Associated Press
Quotebook
Hockey Makes Its Return Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Brazoban Proving to Be a Real Gamer Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Michigan Bounces Back, 55-0 From Associated Press
Miami Wins in 3rd OT From Associated Press
Elvis Is Providing the Hits
NCAA, Brand Want to Remain 'Flexible' Jim Litke, Associated Press
Sartz and Thomas Suffer Injuries Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Trojans Share the Ball and Fun David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers' Silence Is Defining Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Tarver Hangs On for Woodbridge Title Dan Arritt, From Staff Reports
USC Does the Grunt Work With Ease Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Never a Dull Moment for Team on the Upswing T.J. Simers
Journeyman Finds Unexpected Success From Associated Press
Hands That Rock Bob Oates, Special to The Times
Mauresmo Steps Up for France From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Toms Got Major Scare, Delays Surgery From Associated Press
UC Davis Stuns Stanford From Associated Press
Star Material
Phipps Wins Race and Season Title Steven Herbert
Boxer Johnson in Critical State After Brain Surgery Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
A Vested Interest in Auction Outcome Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Vanderbilt Remembering as It Wins Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Yankees May Be Under New Management Tim Brown
He Earns Credit for Loyalty Eric Sondheimer
Lager-less Fans Aren't Brewing a Revolution Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Reading, 'Riting -- and Recruitment Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
School Gets a New Start in Baton Rouge Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
FBI Releases Images of Suspect Killed by Bomb From Times Wire Reports
Bloomberg Opposes Roberts for High Court From Times Wire Reports
Many Dollars, Few Details Richard A. Serrano and Richard Simon, Times Staff Writers
Storm Warnings Lifted as Ophelia Spares State From Times Wire Reports
FEMA's Woes Were Merely the Beginning Nicole Gaouette, Alan Miller and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Times Staff Writers
Frustration Grows Among Evacuees, Locals Tony Perry and Mai Tran, Times Staff Writers
Detainee Challenges 'Combatant' Status Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
World War II Veteran Finally Meets His Match Paul Pringle, Times Staff Writer
The Unvanquished: A Cop's Story David Zucchino, Times Staff Writer
FEMA Battered by Waste, Fraud Sally Kestin, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
BUSINESS
Now, Every Keystroke Can Betray You Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
Pump Prices Fuel Consumer Sentiments
Don't Blame Airline Employees
Strike Is About More Than Pay and Benefits Evelyn Iritani, Times Staff Writer
Want to Invest in Energy? Consider the Plumbing Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Cheap Loans Are Under Fire Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Sony Looks for New Ways to Play Jon Healey and Alex Pham, Times Staff Writers
Giving Your Vacation Break to Katrina Victims Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Restaurants Get Ready to Reopen -- but for Whom? David Streitfeld and Ashley Powers, Times Staff Writers
ENTERTAINMENT
Dark odysseys Reed Johnson, Times Staff Writer
Dancer, your life is calling Charles McNulty, Special to The Times
'Sweeney' cast truly instrumental Don Shirley
Aspiration, meet inspiration Christine N. Ziemba
Operation Sitcom Susan King
Flourishing on island roots Baz Dreisinger
Every single song's a keeper Randy Lewis
A familiar phenomenon Steve Hochman
20 years in one weekend Irene Lacher, Special to The Times
Reflections, fragile and true Robert Hilburn
IPod people, this culture isn't alien Chris Pasles
At this point he gets to act as provocateur Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
'Mine!' Martha Tolles, Special to The Times
That sucking sound
Making a short name for himself Chris Pasles
On Bush bashing
Making 'Lantern' a beacon for China Allen Robertson, Special to The Times
Revisiting 'Eden'
'Dancer' drowned
Harry's a real 'wiz' when it comes to action-adventure
Views on 'Q'
Price-wise, row is a magnificent seven Don Shirley
High-water hell Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
Mortuary life isn't the end-all Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
Riding high, but so what? Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Far more flash than passion Natalie Nichols
Broad appeal for wide-screen fans Susan King, Times Staff Writer
History through art's prism Lewis Beale, Special to The Times
In this horse race, the network fare's an also-ran
Big Easy's players need work Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
A witness to the Holocaust comes vividly back to life Daryl H. Miller, Times Staff Writer
Making sure the host has a cue Susan King
An ageless shot at redemption Nancy Ramsey, Special to The Times
Polanski's children John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Mixing up the Marley sound Baz Dreisinger, Special to The Times
REAL ESTATE
To find a fair deal, think like an appraiser H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
One expert is convinced the bubble will deflate, but he's not sure when From Times staff writers
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign: Owners want them gone Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Chicago's his kind of town Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Southern charm, Hollywood style Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
What's not to love? Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Bestsellers
You've got literature Patt Morrison, Patt Morrison is a columnist for The Times.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Freedom crusade Richard Eder, Richard Eder, former book critic for The Times, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 1987.
A free-market primer for the classroom Richard Lee Colvin, Richard Lee Colvin, a former education writer for The Times, directs the Hechinger Institute on Education and the Media at Columbia University's Teachers College.
First Fiction Mark Rozzo
Philip Roth: personal, political and prescient Paul Krassner, Paul Krassner, former editor of the Realist, is the author of "One Hand Jerking: Reports From an Investigative Satirist," to be published by Seven Stories Press in November.
Class divide Sandy Banks, Sandy Banks is a staff writer who has written about education issues for The Times.
Why Darwin's still a scientific hotshot James D. Watson
Oddball stew, well done Michael Mewshaw, Michael Mewshaw is the author of six nonfiction books and 10 novels, including the most recent, "Island Tempest."
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