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What happened on May 05, 2006
OPINION
Puffing is the best medicine Lester Grinspoon, LESTER GRINSPOON is an emeritus professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the author of "Marijuana, the Forbidden Medicine" (Yale University Press, 1997).
Putting the fox in charge of healthcare
Reversal of Mexico drug policy blamed on U.S.
Iran's nuclear goals must be met with realism
Darfur victims have been undercounted
Medical impunity
The heavy burden of storing nuclear waste
The not-quite-new LAPD
Washington's abuser in chief ROSA BROOKS
A rising tide that lifts only yachts Ezra Klein, EZRA KLEIN is a writing fellow for the American Prospect. He also writes a blog at www.ezraklein.com.
Help for Generation XL
Weighing all the evidence
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Bruce Peterson, 72; Crash Survivor Was Called `Six Million Dollar Man' Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Clouds Over the Airpark Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writer
Thomas Silliman, 74; Art Professor, Head of Vincent Price Gallery From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Alvin S. White, 87; Longtime Test Pilot From Times Staff Reports
Disney Goes Intern-Shopping Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer
Driver Charged in PCH Crash That Killed 2 Arin Gencer, Times Staff Writer
Ed Davis Recalled as Police Innovator J. Michael Kennedy, Times Staff Writer
2 Marines Ordered to Face Court-Martial in Drowning Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Assembly Approves Ultrasound Legislation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Elma Farnsworth, 98; Aided Husband in Developing Television From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Vote on Migrant Issues Is Forced Ashley Powers, Times Staff Writer
Memorial Service to Be Held for Mayor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Girl, 3, Killed in Mobile Home Fire From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Shining a Light on the Invisible Children Dana Parsons, Dana Parsons can be reached at (714) 966-7821 or at dana .parsons@latimes.com. An archive of his recent columns is at www.latimes.com/parsons.
Teens Turn History Into Stage Drama Hemmy So, Times Staff Writer
Hospital Warned Not to Seek Proof of Residency From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Raid Targets Skid Row Drugs Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Noall Wootton, 65; Won Death Penalty in Landmark Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Deputy Is Arrested Again Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Perhaps This Deputy Practiced His Dog Imitation by Barking Orders Steve Harvey, Steve Harvey can be reached at (800) LATIMES, Ext. 77083, by fax at (213) 237-4712, by mail at Metro, L.A. Times, 202 W. 1st St., L.A. 90012 and by e-mail at steve.harvey@latimes.com.
State Senate Begins Voting on Public Works Measures Jordan Rau and Nancy Vogel, Times Staff Writers
Both Sides Make Final Pitch to Jurors in the Dowie Trial John Spano, Times Staff Writer
He's the Energizer Mayor Duke Helfand, Times Staff Writer
Seniors' Pass Rate for Exit Exam Stalls Mitchell Landsberg, Times Staff Writer
Statue of Indian Is Unveiled on Knoll
O.C. Candidate Being Probed Loses D.A.'s Endorsement David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Paper Withdraws Column Over Possible Copying Carla Rivera, Times Staff Writer
Blacks, Latinos Seek Common Ground on Divisive Issues Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
Maker of Tax Software Opposes State Filing Help Evan Halper, Times Staff Writer
Criticism of Munitz Rehiring Mounts Stuart Silverstein, Times Staff Writer
Belgian Fugitive Is Sent Home David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
Report: Patients Harmed at Mental Hospitals Lee Romney, Times Staff Writer
Judge Recommends Lisker's Claim Proceed Scott Glover And Matt Lait, Times Staff Writers
Judge Rejects Mudslide Victims' Claims Jill Leovy, Times Staff Writer
Kaiser Slow to Transfer Patients Charles Ornstein and Tracy Weber, Times Staff Writers
NATIONAL
The Slow Rot at Supermax Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
Six Face Charges Over Concrete for Big Dig From Times Wire Reports
National Park Service Objects to Federal Drill Plan in Utah From the Associated Press
Critics of the Iraq War Put Rumsfeld on the Defensive Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writer
Two Coral Species to Be Listed as Threatened From Times Wire Reports
With Judgment, Moussaoui Is Silenced at Last Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
Massachusetts Court Revisits Gay Marriage From the Associated Press
Senate OKs Spending Bill Despite Veto Threat Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Cape Cod Wind Farm Project May Be Headed for Pasture Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
Mistrial in San Diego Student's 9/11 Perjury Case From the Associated Press
Florida High Schoolers to Begin Declaring Majors From the Associated Press
Interior Nominee Faces a Handful of Holdouts T. Christian Miller, Times Staff Writer
Rep. Kennedy Cites Pill Use in Car Crash Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Behind the masks, a metaphor David C. Nichols
Finally
`Mr. Lazarescu's' death says a lot about life Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Teen turmoil falls flatter than a pancake Jan Stuart, Newsday
N.Y. City Opera won't relocate From Bloomberg News
British weekly aimed at kids From the Associated Press
Gifted veterans take on the old standards Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Scholars discuss 'Da Vinci' effects From the Associated Press
As anchor mends, ABC waits Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
`Haunting' jolts, then leaves you wondering Gene Seymour, Newsday
Ang Lee now directing his focus back to his homeland From the Associated Press
Quaid drops 'Brokeback' suit From the Associated Press
Around the corner in contemporary China Seth Faison, Special to The Times
Richards is upbeat after concussion From Reuters
The art of credits and debits Leah Ollman, Special to The Times
Sing a song of Mamet Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
A strange new world Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
Cowpoke killers from Down Under David Germain, Associated Press
Computer comedy double clicks Daryl H. Miller
Guess who came to dinner Paul Brownfield, Times Staff Writer
Long arm of the law reaches out to comics Barbara Serrano, Times Staff Writer
Prejudice, and the damage done Daryl H. Miller
Part recital, part spirit-channeling Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Staying a step ahead Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Can't see the forest Alex Chun, Special to The Times
Madame Hortense steals `Zorba's' thunder Charles McNulty, Times Staff Writer
Looking back at Fujimori's Shakespearean saga Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
Picasso work sells for $95.2 million Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
When soldiers have a change of heart Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
We can't help but gawk at the Ferrari wreck Chris Lee, Special to The Times
Satire is its drawing card Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
More `Lost' than ever Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Family clash of ideals Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
It's one glorious `Promise' Kevin Thomas, Special to The Times
Meaning lost in a muddle Charlotte Stoudt
Mickey's back in his `Clubhouse' Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
Avant-garde art and poetry on the page From the Associated Press
Not the usual dying wish Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Cinram to Close Plants in Commerce and France From Bloomberg News
Applied Materials to Acquire Applied Films From Bloomberg News
8 Arrested in Alleged Insurance Fraud Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
Briefly From Bloomberg News
Fewer Workers in Health Plans From Reuters
Stock Indexes Climb as Oil Prices Decline From the Associated Press and Bloomberg News
Testimony in Lay-Skilling Trial Is Expected to End Next Week From the Associated Press
Retail Sales Heat Up in April Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
Gemstar Returns to Profitability From the Associated Press
Rising Medical Costs Hit Molina's Profit From Reuters
Microsoft, Qualcomm in 'Smart Phone' Deal From Reuters
Also
Activision Posts Loss as Sales Slow Ahead of Switch to New Consoles From Reuters
Mirant May Shut 2 Generators in State From Bloomberg News
Microsoft Releases Net Ad Service Early From Bloomberg News
Rates on 30-, 15-Year Mortgages Edge Higher From the Associated Press
Bausch Confirms Infections in Europe From Reuters
Net Income Declines at Drug Firm McKesson From Bloomberg News
SAG General Counsel to Step Down in June Richard Verrier
Morningstar's Profit Triples; Sales Rise 32% From the Associated Press
Officials Correct Error in Personal Income Growth From the Associated Press
Software Giant to Buy Video Game Ad Seller From Bloomberg News
Dow Jones May Trim Jobs in IT, Finance Units From Reuters
Kodak Medical Unit May Be Sold From the Associated Press
Ducommun's Profit Slips on Higher Taxes From the Associated Press
Univision Earnings Up 21% in Quarter Meg James, Times Staff Writer
Productivity, Labor Costs Rise in U.S. From the Associated Press
Lawmaker Sues Google Over Child Porn Claims From Bloomberg News
File-Sharing Firm Shuts Down From the Associated Press
U.S.-Led Group Raises Offer for VNU Buyout From the Associated Press
DirecTV Swings to Profit on Tighter Credit for Subscribers From the Associated Press
CBS Starts Online Channel Chris Gaither and Meg James, Times Staff Writers
Jobs More Flexible, Data Show From Reuters
5 Firms Get $1 Billion to Develop Flu Vaccine From Reuters
Unlike Shirley Temple's, These Charms Pose Risks Claire Hoffman, Times Staff Writer
Owner Seeks to Expand Bakersfield Oil Refinery Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
SEC Likely to End Probe of DreamWorks Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
Safety Seen in Small Numbers Michelle Keller, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Scott Niedermayer Keeps His Focus on Big Picture Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Training Technique Is Questioned by Parents Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff Writer
Suns' Bell Is There in Spirit Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Angels Bring Triple-A Game Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Goalie Isn't the Nervous Type Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Red Sox Decide to Option Choi From the Associated Press
Players Have Bought Into Dunleavy Way Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Pirates No Match for Glavine, Mets From the Associated Press
O'Neal Leads Heat Past Bulls, 113-96 From the Associated Press
Game Ducks Are Ready for Another Challenge Helene Elliott
Bonds Is Still Waiting Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Many Decisions Left for Mexico Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Presented a Chance at History, He Ran With It Bob Rohwer, Times Staff Writer
They're Still Playing Catch-Up on This One Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Too Much Sun in L.A. Bill Plaschke
When It Comes to TV, He's Just a Kid at Heart T.J. Simers
A Busy Day at Churchill BOB MIESZERSKI
Bad News for Dodgers Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Venus Williams Defeats Hingis at J&S Cup From Times Staff and Wire Reports
IRL Race Is Out of the Running Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Clippers' Radio Voice Is Looking Smart Now LARRY STEWART
UCLA's Hale, Ward Plead Not Guilty in Brawl Lonnie White
It's a Blast to Drag Racing's Past Jim Peltz
Too Much Sun in L.A. Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
UCLA Sweeps; UC Irvine Is Upset From the Associated Press
An Overriding Interest Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
He Is Fighting a Losing Battle Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Contreras Dominates Mariners From the Associated Press
It's the Family Business to Him
USC's Sanchez Hires Attorney Gary Klein and David Wharton, Times Staff Writers
WORLD
Regime Closes Office of Humanitarian Group From Times Wire Reports
Open Direct Talks With Iran, Annan Urges U.S. From Times Wire Reports
Chavez Withdraws Ambassador to Peru From Times Wire Reports
Blair's Labor Party Suffers Heavy Losses in Local Elections Vanora McWalters, Special to The Times
Rebel Group Says No to Darfur Pact Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
Nepal Rebels Agree to Talks From the Associated Press
50 Women Join Ranks of Muslim Preachers From Times Wire Reports
A New Government Takes Office in Israel Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
2 Arrested in Killing of U.S. Consular Officer From Times Wire Reports
South Korean Forces Clash With Protesters Over Future U.S. Base Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
China's Naming of Bishops Angers Pope Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Tells of Iraq Insurgents' New Tactics Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Cheney Has Harsh Words for Moscow Paul Richter and David Holley, Times Staff Writers
Mexican Police Quash Uprising Sam Enriquez and Carlos Martinez, Times Staff Writers
SCIENCE
More Cases of Autism Reported Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
Astronomers See Spot's Runt, Clue of Jupiter Climate Change John Johnson Jr., Times Staff Writer
NEWS
We should have listened to Hubbert Arthur J. Magida, ARTHUR J. MAGIDA's new book, "Opening the Doors of Wonder," will be released in the fall.
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