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What happened on December 10, 2006
NEWS
Dermatologists focus on darker skin Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Writer
Grand Canyon slaying suspect From Associated Press
Ice Age `time capsule' is discovered in a Missouri cave Marcus Kabel, Associated Press
America's veterans being drawn to the Last Frontier Jeannette J. Lee, Associated Press Writer
New poll on Iraq evokes Vietnam From Associated Press
3 planets to `nestle' on weekend Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Can money buy happiness? Only so much, researchers say Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press
Saving the forest by cutting trees? Adam Gorlick, Associated Press
`Big dry' withers Outback farming Rod McGuirk, Associated Press
Self-esteem flows at their fingertips Ben McConville, Associated Press
On India's back roads, sati revered Tim Sullivan, Associated Press
WORLD
Midnight sun has a dark side Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Diana's driver was drunk, tests prove From Times Wire Reports
Opium poppy crop to be sprayed From Times Wire Reports
Lawyer says he led Al Qaeda acts From Times Wire Reports
Leaders to discuss continental union From Times Wire Reports
Army is deployed ahead of elections From Times Wire Reports
Abbas may call early elections Richard Boudreaux and Maher Abukhater, Special to The Times
Leading Lebanon from a gilded cage Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
A German twist in poisoning trail Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
King warns that Mideast is in danger From Times Wire Reports
Taiwan's ruling party dodges an electoral bullet Mark Magnier and Tsai Ting-I, Special to The Times
Thousands flee another typhoon From Times Wire Reports
Hussein nephew escapes from Iraqi prison Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Times Staff Writer
Iran looks like the winner of the Iraq war Alissa J. Rubin, Times Staff Writer
2 teachers who defied Taliban warning slain From the Associated Press
A guiding light to motherhood Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Tokofsky won't seek reelection Howard Blume and Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writers
The long and the short of the Southland's street names Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Police kill gun-wielding suspect, authorities say From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Woman is killed in San Diego Freeway crash From Times Staff Writers
Bill shields donations to 5 firefighters' kin Bob Drogin, Times Staff Writer
Marine Lance Cpl. Mario D. Gonzalez, 21, La Puente; killed in explosion Hector Becerra, Times Staff Writer
San Pedro's shifting canvas John Balzar, Times Staff Writer
Taco Bell drops produce supplier Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
Harrowing trek to save ailing miner
Separate fires at home, apartment building From Times Staff Writers
Driver arrested after entering an offramp From Times Staff Writers
War casualties
Package prompts evacuation at newspaper From Times Staff Writers
4,000-acre wildfire near the Grapevine nearly out From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rural counties lose federal funds Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer
Man, 23, is arrested in stabbing of his parents From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Deputy makes unusual traffic stop -- kiddie style Steve Harvey
Mayor names school reform team K. Connie Kang, Times Staff Writer
Military deaths
Inmate is unstable; the system is just nuts Steve Lopez
Man kills himself after pursuit by sheriff's deputies Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
A reborn landscape emerges in park James Ricci, Times Staff Writer
Tori Spelling yard sale a hit with star-struck buyers Gary Polakovic, Times Staff Writer
Hundreds homeless after fire Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Cash-poor, equity-rich seniors get needed help Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
Effie Mae Howard, 70; quilt artist was known as Rosie Lee Tompkins Jocelyn Y. Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Out of grief comes a donor's joy Joe Mathews, Times Staff Writer
Renters press officials for affordable housing Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
Pack your black bag and go Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Landlord can't just waltz into apartment H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
Grinch-proofed Jennifer Lisle, Special to The Times
Remember, management firm isn't the boss; the owners are Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
A super-quick home sale? Don't count on it Gayle Pollard-Terry
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Some very bright ideas for keeping holiday lights safe Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
Green acres to spare Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Reduce, reuse, recycle, re-create and re-imagine Kathy Price-Robinson, Special to The Times
Maybe it's locution, locution, locution Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
It's in the '20s here Helene Lesel, Special to The Times
OPINION
Been there, done that
A space station with a parking lot Tim Cavanaugh, Tim Cavanaugh is the Web editor of The Times' editorial pages.
Poisoned pens
Let Lopez build it
Injecting race into debate over dairy
Goldberg's disdain over report on Iraq
DMV crackdown on auto insurance
Where's the logic?
Listen, and they will come Rick J. Caruso, RICK J. CARUSO is chief executive of Caruso Affiliated, the builder and owner of the Grove.
Getting over the black-white divide GREGORY RODRIGUEZ, GREGORY RODRIGUEZ is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
World views Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Government can't police drug abuse
Drawing new lines for voting districts
City lite Virginia Postrel, Virginia Postrel (dynamist.com) is a columnist for the Atlantic and the author of "The Substance of Style."
Inviting hostility toward molesters
Where Marx and Trump collide Mitchell Landsberg, MITCHELL LANDSBERG is a Times reporter.
A welcome return
Why the food court is a bad scene Meghan Daum, MEGHAN DAUM is a Times' Op-Ed columnist.
A prison of our own making Joe Domanick, JOE DOMANICK, author of "Cruel Justice: Three Strikes and the Politics of Crime in America's Golden State," is senior fellow in criminal justice at the USC Annenberg Institute for Justice and Journalism.
Your mallage may vary SWATI PANDEY
The next horror in Somalia Garrett Jones, Garrett Jones is a retired CIA case officer who has served in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
The bubble boy in the Oval Office JONATHAN CHAIT
ENTERTAINMENT
It's no surprise: Everyone gets old
Seeing the world in a snow globe Rob Kendt, Special to The Times
Back to labeling it a boys' club Melinda Newman, Special to The Times
A Hollywood beginning Matthew DeBord, Special to The Times
`Fragile' notion
Getting a free pass from the critics
Plenty of buzz here ELIZABETH SNEAD
It's the best and brightest meets the otherwise endowed Deborah Netburn
Judge gives props with her ruling Chris Lee; Casey Dolan, Times Staff Writer
Domingo, the unstoppable Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
Capturing in image the essence of jazz and its musicians Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Segerstrom Hall and its discontents
Proving bliss is overrated Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
Orchestrator of outsider angst Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Seeing the restroom as a work of art Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
A crusader answers the call of the antihero Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
It's real time at the same time Richard Rushfield, Times Staff Writer
Playing a part in human devastation Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
`Talladega' co-star takes the lead Susan King
Inventing `Scissorhands' Karen Wada, Special to The Times
Skaters rock a slim style Chris Lee
Birds on a wire multiply overhead
Under the guise of ingenuity Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
A yule tube holiday Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
A winner in the design-a-rat race Sheigh Crabtree, Special to The Times
The presence of mind Kevin Berger, Special to The Times
Out of Africa ... and back Paul Cullum, Special to The Times
His Hallmark moment Lynn Smith
Bloody movies needn't be black and white KENNETH TURAN
TV show comes home Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
`Nutcracker' standard has 1,001 versions Lewis Segal
BOOKS
Everything is illuminated David L. Ulin
Bestsellers
Bestsellers | Paperbacks
A note from the editor David L. Ulin
Face time Diana Wagman, Diana Wagman, a professor at Cal State Long Beach, is the author of the novels "Skin Deep," "Spontaneous" and "Bump."
Fiction & Poetry
Wish List
Landscape architect Kristina Lindgren, kris.lindgren@latimes.com
Out there Sara Lippincott, sara.lippincott@latimes.com
The job at hand Susan Salter Reynolds, susan.reynolds@latimes.com Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
Carefully chosen words D.T. Max, D.T. Max is the author most recently of "The Family That Couldn't Sleep," a scientific and cultural history of mad cow, familial insomnia and other prion diseases.
Matchmaker's dilemma Douglas Dutton, Douglas Dutton is the owner of Dutton's Brentwood Books and Dutton's Beverly Hills.
Once upon a time and beyond Madeline Bryant, Madeline Bryant is senior librarian in the children's literature department of the Los Angeles Public Library.
Extreme makeover: Movie edition Charles Solomon, Charles Solomon is the author of many books, including "Enchanted Drawings: The History of Animation."
All's well that rides swells Kenneth R. Weiss, ken.weiss@latimes.com
Planet Roz Susan Salter Reynolds, susan.reynolds@latimes.com
Nonfiction
TRAVEL
Beach sequel: Return of the elephant seals Amy Hubbard
Degrees of cool Tom Winter, Special to The Times
Paris -- without breaking the bank
In Africa, she hit the heights
Deal of the week R.J. McClure
A Bahamas resort that takes you away Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
South to North by steamboat Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
Baby-sitters make Vegas come alive
Brand names resonate when it comes to online bookings James Gilden, Special to The Times
Norway gets royal treatment
An adventure at the Hotel Edison
A taste of L.A. in Miami Jane Engle;Beverly Beyette;Jerry V. Haines
Lift-ticket deals: Less green stuff, more white stuff Benoit Lebourgeois, Special to The Times
France was her entree, then the world was her oyster Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Explore spectacular Whistler Eric Lucas
Finding thrills on those smaller hills Grace Lichtenstein, Special to The Times
A quick whoosh through Big Sky Chris Erskine
Fat but so light on your feet Tom Winter, Special to The Times
White open spaces Chris Erskine, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
7-foot-9 Chinese player seeking NBA career From the Associated Press
Cassell not a starter now, but he knows how to finish Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Conroy stays in the zone for Kings Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Taylor easily retains two titles From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Loyola spreads scoring around Peter Yoon, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
His arms gave USC a leg up Robyn Norwood
Ducks have turned into kings of the road From the Associated Press
Bryant might sit out again Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Bruins are rough, more than ready Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Knight gets 877th victory From the Associated Press
Pacers' Jackson kicked off bench in 107-75 loss From the Associated Press
Technology comes from new jersey Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Three Points PAUL NETTER
Coming Attractions MARK HEISLER
USC turns it around, by George Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
The Times' Rankings
Tough times not a worry Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Hackett gets going halfway there Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Dungy's Quest Dave Goldberg, Associated Press
Heisman continues a big year for Smith From the Associated Press
Rangers hold off the Senators From the Associated Press
Nfc SAM FARMER
Sneaker deal helps Marbury get some praise off the court From the Associated Press
He's growing on them Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Orange Lutheran is top of heap Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
Trojans won't lose as many to the NFL Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
With power low, Colletti must work the phones Bill Plaschke, Bill Plaschke can be reached at bill.plaschke@latimes.com. To read previous columns by Plaschke, go to latimes.com/plaschke.
HBO show celebrates 30th year From the Associated Press
Afc SAM FARMER
San Diego is flying high Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
One for the road braces Clippers Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
5 Big-play Defensive Backs
UCLA just good enough J.A. Adande, J.A. Adande can be reached at j.a.adande@latimes.com. To read more by Adande go to latimes.com/adandeblog.
Boboman shows he can make the grade Steven Herbert, Special to The Times
Cowan is sidelined by concussion Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Movie should increase interest in youth hockey HELENE ELLIOTT
Murphy lifts USC, 72-52 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Erickson leaves Idaho for Arizona State From the Associated Press
Stern is going against the grain on this one Mark Heisler
Iverson isn't over yet, but he is out Mark Heisler
Meyer hasn't forgotten his roots Rusty Miller, Associated Press
Cyclist blames `flawed' test Michael A. Hiltzik, Times Staff Writer
Athletes' Unbeatable Foe Michael A. Hiltzik, Times Staff Writer
Canyon wins in last-minute comeback Eric Sondheimer; Martin Henderson; Dan Arritt; Lauren Peterson;Mike Terry, From Times Staff Reports
Kopitar starting to get star treatment Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Moon supports rebel archbishop From Times Wire Reports
Congress wraps up with a barrage of bills From the Associated Press
Democrats have plans, but they'll need to pay Joel Havemann, Times Staff Writer
Bush says report shares his primary vision for Iraq Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
GOP alienation marks turnabout for Bush Noam N. Levey, Time Staff Writer
Chicago gunman felt cheated over invention, police say Chicago Tribune
Cities league sets sights on media From Times Wire Reports
Thousands sign Freedom Tower beams From Times Wire Reports
Book ties enemy combatant to L.A. plot Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
Rep. Jefferson holds on to his seat in Louisiana Ann M. Simmons, Times Staff Writer
Court nominee's latest jam: Abramoff dinner Henry Weinstein, Times Staff Writer
Global warming, local initiatives Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Professor puts his stamp on the legend of Bigfoot Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
MAGAZINE
In the Air and on the Ground
The Legacy of a Playboy
A Getty Masterpiece Buried Not in Ash but in Concrete
More Culver City Curiosities
Living Jewelry Ann Herold, Ann Herold is West's managing editor.
Spin Andy Meisler, Andy Meisler has written for West, the New York Times and Los Angeles magazine. His Los Angeles Times Magazine story "The Fright Stuff" was included in the 2004 anthology "Best American Sports Writing."
215 East 39th Street Qevin Oji, Qevin Oji is a contributing writer for West.
Las Vegas No. 15 (2002) Colin Westerbeck
Our Modern-Day Gold Rush
The Long Road to the Other Side Don Bartletti
91024 Jessica Gelt
When Getting Ready to Write, Sharpen Your Pencil Mark Miller, Mark Miller has written for TV and film. He also writes a humor column for the Los Angeles Times Syndicate and has been a stand-up comedian.
On Safeguarding a Treasure: L.A.'s Past Rick Wartzman
BUSINESS
Money flows on faith in the Fed Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
GM's decision on battery technology
To the defense of 'Net neutrality'
Steering fund investors to surefire lower returns Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Mixing it up over guacamole lawsuit
So you think your 401(k) money is safe Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Diversifying tribes take a global view Evelyn Iritani, Times Staff Writer
Tribes place bets outside the casino Evelyn Iritani, Times Staff Writer
More bands finding venues on the Web Alana Semuels, Times Staff Writer
A sinister look at China as an economic threat Morgen Witzel, Financial Times
SCIENCE
Discovery climbs into the night sky John Johnson Jr., Times Staff Writer
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