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What happened on May 05, 2006
OPINION
Weighing all the evidence
The not-quite-new LAPD
Help for Generation XL
The heavy burden of storing nuclear waste
Iran's nuclear goals must be met with realism
Putting the fox in charge of healthcare
Reversal of Mexico drug policy blamed on U.S.
Medical impunity
Darfur victims have been undercounted
Washington's abuser in chief By Rosa Brooks
Puffing is the best medicine By 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).
A rising tide that lifts only yachts By Ezra Klein, EZRA KLEIN is a writing fellow for the American Prospect. He also writes a blog at www.ezraklein.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
Ang Lee now directing his focus back to his homeland From the Associated Press
Avant-garde art and poetry on the page From the Associated Press
Satire is its drawing card By Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
Gifted veterans take on the old standards By Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Around the corner in contemporary China By Seth Faison, Special to The Times
Can't see the forest By Alex Chun, Special to The Times
Guess who came to dinner By Paul Brownfield, Times Staff Writer
Sing a song of Mamet By Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
`Mr. Lazarescu's' death says a lot about life By Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Mickey's back in his `Clubhouse' By Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
Part recital, part spirit-channeling By Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Looking back at Fujimori's Shakespearean saga By Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
We can't help but gawk at the Ferrari wreck By Chris Lee, Special to The Times
The art of credits and debits By Leah Ollman, Special to The Times
`Haunting' jolts, then leaves you wondering By Gene Seymour, Newsday
Teen turmoil falls flatter than a pancake By Jan Stuart, Newsday
Creativity Corner
Not the usual dying wish By Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
Long arm of the law reaches out to comics By Barbara Serrano, Times Staff Writer
More `Lost' than ever By Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Staying a step ahead By Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
A strange new world By Mary Mcnamara, Times Staff Writer
Family clash of ideals By Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
Picasso work sells for $95.2 million By Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
Jokes & Riddles
It's one glorious `Promise' By Kevin Thomas, Special to The Times
Cowpoke killers from Down Under By David Germain, Associated Press
N.Y. City Opera won't relocate From Bloomberg News
Richards is upbeat after concussion From Reuters
British weekly aimed at kids From the Associated Press
Scholars discuss 'Da Vinci' effects From the Associated Press
Finally
Quaid drops 'Brokeback' suit From the Associated Press
When soldiers have a change of heart By Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Prejudice, and the damage done By Daryl H. Miller
Behind the masks, a metaphor By David C. Nichols
Computer comedy double clicks By Daryl H. Miller
Meaning lost in a muddle By Charlotte Stoudt
`Boys Knitting? Awesome!' By Marjorie Flathers, Special to The Times
As anchor mends, ABC waits By Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Madame Hortense steals `Zorba's' thunder By Charles Mcnulty, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
50 Women Join Ranks of Muslim Preachers From Times Wire Reports
Chavez Withdraws Ambassador to Peru From Times Wire Reports
Open Direct Talks With Iran, Annan Urges U.S. From Times Wire Reports
2 Arrested in Killing of U.S. Consular Officer From Times Wire Reports
Regime Closes Office of Humanitarian Group From Times Wire Reports
Blair's Labor Party Suffers Heavy Losses in Local Elections By Vanora Mcwalters, Special to The Times
Cheney Has Harsh Words for Moscow By Paul Richter and David Holley, Times Staff Writers
Rebel Group Says No to Darfur Pact By Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
A New Government Takes Office in Israel By Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
Mexican Police Quash Uprising By Sam Enriquez and Carlos Martinez, Times Staff Writers
Nepal Rebels Agree to Talks From the Associated Press
U.S. Tells of Iraq Insurgents' New Tactics By Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
South Korean Forces Clash With Protesters Over Future U.S. Base By Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
China's Naming of Bishops Angers Pope By Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
File-Sharing Firm Shuts Down From the Associated Press
Lawmaker Sues Google Over Child Porn Claims From Bloomberg News
Rates on 30-, 15-Year Mortgages Edge Higher From the Associated Press
Bausch Confirms Infections in Europe From Reuters
Microsoft Releases Net Ad Service Early From Bloomberg News
U.S.-Led Group Raises Offer for VNU Buyout From the Associated Press
Software Giant to Buy Video Game Ad Seller From Bloomberg News
Applied Materials to Acquire Applied Films From Bloomberg News
Cinram to Close Plants in Commerce and France From Bloomberg News
SAG General Counsel to Step Down in June By Richard Verrier
Mirant May Shut 2 Generators in State From Bloomberg News
Microsoft, Qualcomm in 'Smart Phone' Deal From Reuters
Ducommun's Profit Slips on Higher Taxes From the Associated Press
Activision Posts Loss as Sales Slow Ahead of Switch to New Consoles From Reuters
Also
Net Income Declines at Drug Firm McKesson From Bloomberg News
Rising Medical Costs Hit Molina's Profit From Reuters
CBS Starts Online Channel By Chris Gaither and Meg James, Times Staff Writers
8 Arrested in Alleged Insurance Fraud By Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
DirecTV Swings to Profit on Tighter Credit for Subscribers From the Associated Press
SEC Likely to End Probe of DreamWorks By Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
Productivity, Labor Costs Rise in U.S. From the Associated Press
Testimony in Lay-Skilling Trial Is Expected to End Next Week From the Associated Press
Jobs More Flexible, Data Show From Reuters
5 Firms Get $1 Billion to Develop Flu Vaccine From Reuters
Owner Seeks to Expand Bakersfield Oil Refinery By Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
Gemstar Returns to Profitability From the Associated Press
Officials Correct Error in Personal Income Growth From the Associated Press
Fewer Workers in Health Plans From Reuters
Kodak Medical Unit May Be Sold From the Associated Press
Stock Indexes Climb as Oil Prices Decline From the Associated Press and Bloomberg News
Retail Sales Heat Up in April By Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
Safety Seen in Small Numbers By Michelle Keller, Times Staff Writer
Unlike Shirley Temple's, These Charms Pose Risks By Claire Hoffman, Times Staff Writer
Univision Earnings Up 21% in Quarter By Meg James, Times Staff Writer
Morningstar's Profit Triples; Sales Rise 32% From the Associated Press
Dow Jones May Trim Jobs in IT, Finance Units From Reuters
Briefly From Bloomberg News
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Statue of Indian Is Unveiled on Knoll
Clouds Over the Airpark By Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writer
He's the Energizer Mayor By Duke Helfand, Times Staff Writer
Crash Shuts Lanes on 134
Memorial Service to Be Held for Mayor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CHP Honors Fallen Officers
Paper Withdraws Column Over Possible Copying By Carla Rivera, Times Staff Writer
Deputy Is Arrested Again By Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Disney Goes Intern-Shopping By Dave Mckibben, Times Staff Writer
Both Sides Make Final Pitch to Jurors in the Dowie Trial By John Spano, Times Staff Writer
2 Marines Ordered to Face Court-Martial in Drowning By Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Raid Targets Skid Row Drugs By Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Ed Davis Recalled as Police Innovator By J. Michael Kennedy, Times Staff Writer
Seniors' Pass Rate for Exit Exam Stalls By Mitchell Landsberg, Times Staff Writer
Belgian Fugitive Is Sent Home By David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
Vote on Migrant Issues Is Forced By Ashley Powers, Times Staff Writer
State Senate Begins Voting on Public Works Measures By Jordan Rau and Nancy Vogel, Times Staff Writers
Kaiser Slow to Transfer Patients By Charles Ornstein and Tracy Weber, Times Staff Writers
Teens Turn History Into Stage Drama By Hemmy So, Times Staff Writer
Judge Rejects Mudslide Victims' Claims By Jill Leovy, Times Staff Writer
Judge Recommends Lisker's Claim Proceed By Scott Glover and Matt Lait, Times Staff Writers
Report: Patients Harmed at Mental Hospitals By Lee Romney, Times Staff Writer
Driver Charged in PCH Crash That Killed 2 By Arin Gencer, Times Staff Writer
Criticism of Munitz Rehiring Mounts By Stuart Silverstein, Times Staff Writer
Perhaps This Deputy Practiced His Dog Imitation by Barking Orders By 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.
Shining a Light on the Invisible Children By 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.
Thomas Silliman, 74; Art Professor, Head of Vincent Price Gallery From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Elma Farnsworth, 98; Aided Husband in Developing Television From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Noall Wootton, 65; Won Death Penalty in Landmark Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bruce Peterson, 72; Crash Survivor Was Called `Six Million Dollar Man' By Dennis Mclellan, Times Staff Writer
Blacks, Latinos Seek Common Ground on Divisive Issues By Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
Assembly Approves Ultrasound Legislation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hospital Warned Not to Seek Proof of Residency From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Girl, 3, Killed in Mobile Home Fire From Times Staff and Wire Reports
O.C. Candidate Being Probed Loses D.A.'s Endorsement By David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Maker of Tax Software Opposes State Filing Help By Evan Halper, Times Staff Writer
Alvin S. White, 87; Longtime Test Pilot From Times Staff Reports
NATIONAL
Two Coral Species to Be Listed as Threatened From Times Wire Reports
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
Massachusetts Court Revisits Gay Marriage From the Associated Press
Interior Nominee Faces a Handful of Holdouts By T. Christian Miller, Times Staff Writer
Rep. Kennedy Cites Pill Use in Car Crash By Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer
Florida High Schoolers to Begin Declaring Majors From the Associated Press
Mistrial in San Diego Student's 9/11 Perjury Case From the Associated Press
With Judgment, Moussaoui Is Silenced at Last By Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
Critics of the Iraq War Put Rumsfeld on the Defensive By Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writer
Senate OKs Spending Bill Despite Veto Threat By Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
The Slow Rot at Supermax By Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
Cape Cod Wind Farm Project May Be Headed for Pasture By Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
We should have listened to Hubbert By Arthur J. Magida, ARTHUR J. MAGIDA's new book, "Opening the Doors of Wonder," will be released in the fall.
SCIENCE
More Cases of Autism Reported By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, Times Staff Writer
Astronomers See Spot's Runt, Clue of Jupiter Climate Change By John Johnson Jr., Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Contreras Dominates Mariners From the Associated Press
Angels Bring Triple-A Game By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
They're Still Playing Catch-Up on This One By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Red Sox Decide to Option Choi From the Associated Press
Bonds Is Still Waiting By Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Presented a Chance at History, He Ran With It By Bob Rohwer, Times Staff Writer
Players Have Bought Into Dunleavy Way By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
It's the Family Business to Him
Bad News for Dodgers By Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
IRL Race Is Out of the Running By Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Eric Stephens' keys for the Ducks against Colorado: * 1...
Scott Niedermayer Keeps His Focus on Big Picture By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Goalie Isn't the Nervous Type By Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Game Ducks Are Ready for Another Challenge By Helene Elliott
Training Technique Is Questioned by Parents By Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff Writer
A Busy Day at Churchill By Bob Mieszerski
Suns' Bell Is There in Spirit By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Too Much Sun in L.A. By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
An Overriding Interest By Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
He Is Fighting a Losing Battle By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
It's a Blast to Drag Racing's Past By Jim Peltz
O'Neal Leads Heat Past Bulls, 113-96 From the Associated Press
Venus Williams Defeats Hingis at J&S Cup From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pirates No Match for Glavine, Mets From the Associated Press
Too Much Sun in L.A. By Bill Plaschke
USC's Sanchez Hires Attorney By Gary Klein and David Wharton, Times Staff Writers
When It Comes to TV, He's Just a Kid at Heart By T.J. Simers
Many Decisions Left for Mexico By Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Clippers' Radio Voice Is Looking Smart Now By Larry Stewart
UCLA's Hale, Ward Plead Not Guilty in Brawl By Lonnie White
UCLA Sweeps; UC Irvine Is Upset From the Associated Press
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