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What happened on December 08, 2006
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Don't give him rewrite Glenn F. Bunting, Times Staff Writer
Intruder in Beverly Hills home stabbed, arrested Carla Hall, Times Staff Writer
Human trafficking case ends for 48 Thai welders Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
2 `senseless' killings in an hour J. Michael Kennedy, Times Staff Writer
Kevin Berry, 61; 1964 Olympic gold medalist set 10 swimming records From Times Staff and Wire Reports
An unusual order in Long Beach hate trial Joe Mozingo, Times Staff Writer
J.B. Hunt Sr., 79; founded trucking company From the Associated Press
Officer is held in attack on teen Richard Winton, Patrick McGreevy and Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writers
Truck, car collide head-on, killing 5 From the Associated Press
Russell Buchanan, 106; one of the last U.S. veterans of World War I From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Councilman hopes to ease Westside traffic Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writer
The downfall of a hungry hobo
County bars smoking in parks and campgrounds From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Key stem cell study backer will retire Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
Thieves stealing gas from Red Cross vans From Times Staff and Wire Reports
O.C. site gains serious suitors Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer
Remains in canyon identified Mai Tran, Times Staff Writer
`Leftover' had been forgotten, but at least he wasn't late Steve Harvey, Steve Harvey can be reached at (800) LATIMES, Ext. 77083, by mail at Metro, L.A. Times, 202 W. 1st St., L.A. 90012, and by e-mail at steve.harvey@latimes.com.
George W.S. Trow, 63; Writer, cultural critic spent 30 years on New Yorker staff Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
Seabees charged in man's slaying Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Orange County calendar of events
Passings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Power lines cause of Moorpark blaze Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Full probe of hazing claim was rejected Robert J. Lopez, Times Staff Writer
Dangling pole kills motorist Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
Merlin K. DuVal, 84; first medical dean at University of Arizona From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Census offers portrait of the Valley's diversity Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writer
Gang member gets 50 years in fatal shootout From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Camarillo man is killed by pickup on PCH Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Port hopes to move facilities that pose risk Dan Weikel, Times Staff Writer
Don Talley, 66; pioneering farmer launched successful vineyard Corie Brown, Times Staff Writer
Prosecution concludes in Mickey Thompson case John Spano, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
L.A.-area designer teams with Carrefour Abigail Goldman, Times Staff Writer
British firm to sell Hard Rock to Seminoles From the Associated Press
Oxnard farm may be linked to E. coli cases Marla Cone, Jerry Hirsch and Gary Polakovic, Times Staff Writers
HP spy scandal lawsuit settled James S. Granelli, Times Staff Writer
High court to weigh ban on price fixing David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Coke global operations executive elevated to COO From Reuters
Also
Rates on 30-year mortgages slip to 6.11% From the Associated Press
Dow slips before jobs data From Times Wire Services
High court to weigh IPO antitrust suit From the Associated Press
Chevron expects spending to rise 22.5% From Reuters
Microsoft testing feature that scans older books From Bloomberg News
Fleetwood posts wider quarterly loss From the Associated Press
Consumers cut borrowing From Bloomberg News
Premium wine sales pour in David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Nintendo probes Wii strap problems From the Associated Press
Computer Sciences to buy Datatrac From Bloomberg News
Lilly says 2007 earnings will be less than expected From Bloomberg News
Judge denies class-action status for hospital suit against Tenet From Reuters
Mattel wins patent suit against Safety 1st From Bloomberg News
MasterCard wins World Cup ruling From the Associated Press
Medical studies give red wine sales a boost Jia-Rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
Shoemaker Heelys raises $135 million in offering From Bloomberg News
Travelport to buy ticketing firm From Bloomberg News
Viacom creates unit for male-oriented networks From Bloomberg News
Whirlpool to sell Hoover division to Techtronic From Bloomberg News
Reckson shareholders OK sale to SL Green From Reuters
Report criticizes high deductibles Daniel Yi, Times Staff Writer
Google tests software for radio ad sales From Bloomberg News
Russia accuses IBM of theft From Bloomberg News
SPORTS
In 1956, you had to be there, and so many prep fans were Ross Newhan, Special to The Times
Play against Hornets was a team no-effort Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Holmes, Michels get recognized Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Bonds and Giants agree to one-year, $16-million deal From the Associated Press
Suns top Nets, 161-157, in two overtimes From the Associated Press
Canyon running back is a one-man bowl game Eric Sondheimer
Kings go back into full retreat Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Trying again for first road win Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Dorrell ready to move forward Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Long Beach State defeats Pepperdine, 95-90 Peter Yoon
As money flows, L.A.'s odds grow Sam Farmer
Angels happy about not making any deals Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Lightning ends losing streak in a big way, 8-0 From the Associated Press
It's morning at A&M Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Toluca ties Chivas, 1-1, in first leg From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Colletti is more than satisfied Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
If only he played for the Clippers Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Hooking up, but not for the long-term Pete Thomas
Steelers run over Browns From the Associated Press
Anti-doping policies expanded From Times Wire Reports
Leslie has news of her own Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Defenses will set tone in Pac-5 final Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
They'll try to prove it on road Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
This is not what the new owners were expecting Bill Plaschke
A rich weekend at Los Al Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Klinsmann takes name out of the hat Jim Barrero, Times Staff Writer
Rise and shine Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Arrington defends banished ex-agent Greg Johnson, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
High school football gets its turn on center stage Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Parented by Richard Pryor Teresa Wiltz, Washington Post
Diamonds have more best friends than ever Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
Mitchell added to 'Early Show' Matea Gold
Web connects newspaper to the whole world Richard Rushfield, Times Staff Writer
Jokes & Riddles
Theater to be renamed for Crosby From the Associated Press
It's like old times for Dylan Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
Down the middle Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
'Minors' defangs a biting radio tale Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
Alone again means she's new again ANN POWERS
Echos of 'Idol' among nominations TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Leading the way
`Architect' builds a grim tale of class Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
They all look up to Blige Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
All of this attention? 'It's brilliant,' says Rae Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Long way home Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
A fervent vow to be heard in `Screamers' Michael Ordona, Special to The Times
`High School' just doesn't fit in Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
AIA gives gold to the late Barnes Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
Madonna will work with H&M From the Associated Press
Helping schools do civics duty Tina Daunt, Times Staff Writer
Top nominations
Clumsy brush strokes mar picture Michael Sims, Special to The Times
Jon Peters sued for harassment From City News Service
Taking a different view of Sierra Leone's war Sam Adams, Special to The Times
Works' energy is just so L.A. Holly Myers, Special to The Times
Museum of Neon Art faces dim prospects Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Sequel as `Out' there as first Kevin Thomas, Special to The Times
Students find Ali book series in their corner James Prichard, Associated Press
Judge considers 'Borat' lawsuit Robert W. Welkos
`Nutcracker' again? Go ahead, bring it on! Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer
Clarity in revision of classic F. Kathleen Foley, David C. Nichols
Down-home miracle in Bethlehem Kevin Thomas, Special to The Times
In major awards, rap gets no love Geoff Boucher and Chris Lee, Times Staff Writers
3-alarm Chili Peppers Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
The other Mr. Gore Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
The unblinking eye of technology Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
2006 nominees
Britney Spears speaks out on freedom -- her own Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
A rock and a hard place Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Choices and big questions Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Epic to intimate in `Yacoubian Building' Lael Loewenstein, Special to The Times
A cheerful 'Holiday' Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
`Off the Black' puts a spin on father-son issues Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
Clark auctions memorabilia From the Associated Press
`A Day at The Times' Mary Ellen Walker, Times Staff Writer
`Snow Blind' trips on promo path Sam Adams, Special to The Times
Small opera companies compelled to cancel shows Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
That '60s `Rudolph' still flies Jennifer Frey, Washington Post
`Ever Again' probes causes of modern-day anti-Semitism Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
It's still all about oil in Iraq Antonia Juhasz, ANTONIA JUHASZ is a visiting scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies and author of "The Bush Agenda: Invading the World, One Economy at a Time."
Off the fence
Deadly delays
At least he read it
Predicting winner of video-game war
Attorneys' fees in lawsuit settlements
Iranian leadership
Distortions over history of Muslims
Grading the Iraq report
Medical marijuana
Dual city attorneys
How I see Palestine Jimmy Carter, JIMMY CARTER was the 39th president of the United States. His newest book is "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid," published last month. He is scheduled to sign books Monday at Vroman's in Pasadena.
America, learn it or leave it ROSA BROOKS
WORLD
Africa's land of sand and fugitives Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
Police get guns, a first since civil war From Times Wire Reports
Israeli leader rejects Iraq panel's ideas Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
U.S. targeting Shiite militia strongholds Solomon Moore, Times Staff Writer
Four sentenced to death in '05 attack From Times Wire Reports
Six injured as tornado hits London From the Associated Press
Corruption has a global foothold From Reuters
Intrigue grows in case of ex-spy's poisoning David Holley and Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writers
Cyprus is offered access to 2 ports From Times Wire Reports
U.S. anti-drug efforts in Afghanistan to be bolstered Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writer
Doctors testify about Kurds stricken in 1987 Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Times Staff Writer
Kyrgyz president protests shooting From the Associated Press
Authorities fight malaria outbreak From Times Wire Reports
Lebanese television has a politically split personality Raed el Rafei, Special to The Times
NATIONAL
Vandalized gate led family astray Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
Closure of 6 federal libraries angers scientists Tim Reiterman, Times Staff Writer
Judge who jailed lost defendants is removed From the Associated Press
6 foreign ports will screen U.S.-bound cargo for weapons Carol Eisenberg, Newsday
Judge puts hold on smoking curbs From Times Wire Reports
Race is key in New Orleans-area House runoff Ann M. Simmons, Times Staff Writer
Construction worker killed 9, police say From Times Wire Reports
U.S. missile test thwarted by failure to launch From the Associated Press
Iraq report gets mixed reception in Congress Maura Reynolds and Doyle McManus, Times Staff Writers
Bush Not Swayed By Findings In Iraq Study James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
Drilling bill is expected to clear House Richard Simon and Jim Puzzanghera, Times Staff Writers
Lightning bolt blamed for explosion that trapped miners From the Associated Press
Richardson says '08 decision near From Times Wire Reports
EPA shortens science reviews, angering some Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writer
Mineta, B.B. King among freedom medal recipients From a Times Staff Writer
Return fire from the right Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
Mother charged in microwave killing From Times Wire Reports
Maps in Carter's book are questioned Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
Islam advisor cites `calmer' Guantanamo Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
TV bounty hunter's hearing in Mexico is pushed back From the Associated Press
Bill to protect U.S. judges is now before the House Christi Parsons, Chicago Tribune
'Restoration' after the fall Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
SCIENCE
NASA will try Discovery launch again on Saturday John Johnson Jr., Times Staff Writer
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