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What happened on May 17, 2006
OPINION
Not the usual drill
The EBay effect
For public instruction chief
McCain's strange bedfellow
Division over Bush's border plan
What should the textbooks teach us?
UC salaries
A sign of hope
Too many people
Forget privacy: We need to spy more By Max Boot, MAX BOOT is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
What's worth remembering By Karl Fleming, KARL FLEMING is a former reporter for Newsweek and CBS News. The paperback edition of his memoir, "Son of the Rough South," will be released next month.
How can a Botox nation boo Bonds? By Pico Iyer, PICO IYER is the author, most recently, of a novel, "Abandon," and a set of essays, "Sun After Dark."
No exit By Erin Aubry Kaplan
ENTERTAINMENT
`Lost' fans won't find reruns By Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Bono's new gig: journalist From the Associated Press
Face of festival has many looks By Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Networks target key time slot By Scott Collins, Times Staff Writer
My TV show's Internet tie-in By Matea Gold
Getty might return some antiquities By Jason Felch, Times Staff Writer
There was no Gap back then This Learning Link was written by Eliza Bone and provided by Rancho Los Cerritos, one of the few remaining two-story adobe homes in Southern California, 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach.
Will Mexico's `jewel' shine? By Reed Johnson, Times Staff Writer
Orpheus ensemble and Fleisher: feeling noble By Daniel Cariaga, Special to The Times
Jokes & Riddles
Christian groups try to block film From the Associated Press
CBS rallies with ratings for newscast By Matea Gold
Barnes artworks set to be moved From the Associated Press
Survive this: 51 months in prison From the Associated Press
The No. 1 choice of pop-music divas By Chris Lee, Special to The Times
A painful tale of politics, death By Tim Rutten, Times Staff Writer
When words give way to music, the `mania' really begins By Charles Mcnulty, Times Staff Writer
`The Dragon Under the Bed' By Ruth Kelley, Special to The Times
Telemundo focuses on originality By Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Tonys' sleeper hit By Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
Hail (and farewell) to the chiefs -- on TV dramas By Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Viewers stick with favorites over finales From City News Service
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WORLD
7 Members of Black Caucus Arrested at Darfur Protest From the Associated Press
Death Toll in Sao Paulo Rises to 133; City Is Calm By Marcelo Soares and Patrick J. Mcdonnell, Special to The Times
Don't Publish Pictures of Women, King Says From Times Wire Reports
U.N. Calls for End to Crackdown on Minority From Times Wire Reports
Writer Charged With Subversion Is Sentenced From Times Wire Reports
U.N. Aims to Hasten Dispatch of Troops to Darfur By Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
Vatican Officials Grappling With `Da Vinci Code' By Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
EU May Offer Iran a Reactor and Other Incentives By Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
Violence Rages, Talks Inch Along By Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
Italy's Obsession Is Dealt a Swift Kick By Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
18 Militants Slain by Pakistani Forces By Zulfiqar Ali, Special to The Times
BUSINESS
All Just May Be Possible for Abrams With Disney By Meg James and Claudia Eller, Times Staff Writers
McCain to Propose Incentives for Cable Firms to Offer a la Carte Pricing By Jim Puzzanghera, Times Staff Writer
Bausch Delayed Case Reports, FDA Says From Bloomberg News
Judge Dismisses Merck Shareholder Lawsuits From the Associated Press
Delphi UAW Members Vote to Authorize Strike From Reuters
Also
Honda's Plans for 6th U.S. Plant Reported From the Associated Press
South Korea Indicts Chairman of Hyundai From the Associated Press
Home Depot Profit Up 19%; Sales Disappoint From Bloomberg News
Also
Producer Prices Rise; Housing Starts Drop From Reuters
Passionate Pitch by Enron Defense By Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writer
Hong Kong Blocks Harris Beef By Michelle Keller, Times Staff Writer
More Signs of Housing Cool-Down By Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writer
HP Profit Climbs 51% Amid Overhaul By Terril Yue Jones, Times Staff Writer
Myriad Inventive Ways to Be Noticed By Karen E. Klein, Special to The Times
Quieter Day as Wall St. Waits From Times Wire Services
Philadelphia Papers Draw at Least 3 Bids From Bloomberg News
A Bid by Milberg to Avert Charges? By Molly Selvin, Times Staff Writer
Ecuador Seizes Oxy Operations By Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
Word of Mouth Spreading Peanut Milk By John M. Glionna, Times Staff Writer
Women's Support Group Gets Creative By Cyndia Zwahlen, Special to The Times
UTLA Is Accused of Seeking to Block Bill By Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Wal-Mart Says Profit Up, Warns on Energy Costs By Abigail Goldman, Times Staff Writer
2 Arrested in Alleged Investment Fraud By E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
Briefly From the Associated Press
Labels Sue XM Over Its Device By Charles Duhigg, Times Staff Writer
FOOD
Show off your mussels By S. Irene Virbila
Mediterranean, with a host of influences By Linda Burum, Times Staff Writer
Where even the writing is fresh
A narrow ban
Try this get rich quick scheme By Regina Schrambling, Special to The Times
In? It's never been out By S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Bonjour, Las Vegas! By Leslie Brenner, Times Staff Writer
I see ... I see ... the future of toast By Charles Perry, Times Staff Writer
Down-home diarist By Charles Perry, Times Staff Writer
Not easy being green By Matthew Debord, Special to The Times
Plantation Rum Guyana Old Reserve 1990 By S. Irene Virbila
AUTOS
Trophies at the Rose Bowl
Married with children? By Dan Neil
A rocky road for fans of two-footed driving By Ralph Vartabedian, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Six revolutionaries die in shootout
A Place to Live, Let Live By John Spano, Times Staff Writer
Council OKs Mayor's Plan to Add to Police Force by Hiking Trash Fee By Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Middle School Drops Plan for Charter By Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writer
1 Killed, 2 Hurt in Street Racing Crash From a Times Staff Writer
George Crile III, 61; Veteran Producer for `60 Minutes' Who Helped Craft a Controversial Show on Vietnam War From the Washington Post
Off the Tracks
Dowie, Aide Guilty on All Counts in Bill Scam By John Spano, Times Staff Writer
New Exit Exam Suit Rejected By Jill Leovy, Times Staff Writer
Chasing Exotic Cars Is Their Pursuit By David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
Fatal O.C. Collision
School Puts Healthy Eating Lesson on the Menu By Juliet Chung, Times Staff Writer
L.A. Councilwoman Is a Central Figure in Hotel Labor Dispute By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
Santa Ana Official's Condo Deal Questioned By Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
Suzanne Hull, 84; Huntington Library Official Wrote About English Women By Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
For Supes, Ceremonial Trumps the Substantive By Steve Lopez, Reach the columnist at steve.lopez@latimes.com and read previous columns at www.latimes.com/lopez.
Local Leaders Want Clout in L.A. Unified By Joel Rubin and Duke Helfand, Times Staff Writers
Rohrabacher to Give Back $23,000 By Greg Krikorian and Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writers
2-Car Crash on South O.C. Toll Road Kills Woman, 65 By Kelly-anne Suarez, Times Staff Writer
Illegal Immigration Dominates Costly, Fiery O.C. Supervisor Race By Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
He Has Faith in the Faithful By Dana Parsons, Dana Parsons' column appears Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. He 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.
Chic Hecht, 77; U.S. Senator From Nevada Known for His Gaffes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Jacqueline Roumeguere- Eberhardt, 78; Scholar's Theory Was Disputed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
8 DWP Workers Arrested by U.S. By Patrick Mcgreevy and Stephen Clark, Times Staff Writers
Officer Accused of Sex With Underage Girl From Times Staff and Wire Reports
2 Killed, 2 Dozen Hurt in Chase by Border Patrol From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ugliest Dog Contest Marred by Scandal From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Supervisor, Wife Are Released From Hospital From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bidding a Ketch Farewell By Tanya Caldwell, Times Staff Writer
Pair Arraigned by Judge Who Married Them From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Job Title on Ballot Spurs Questions By Evan Halper, Times Staff Writer
Transit Strike in Riverside Is Averted By Cynthia H. Cho, Times Staff Writer
Frankie Thomas, 85; Starred in TV's `Tom Corbett, Space Cadet' By Dennis Mclellan, Times Staff Writer
Latinos Urged to Head for the Polls By Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
Ventura Passes a Living Wage Ordinance By Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Water Official Admits Crime By Cynthia H. Cho, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Bigamy Conviction Stands for Ex-Policeman From Times Wire Reports
Judge Voids State Ban on Same-Sex Marriages From Times Wire Reports
DNA Tests Free Man Convicted in '96 Killing From Times Wire Reports
Soldier Gets Jail for Role in Sex Video on Website From Times Wire Reports
Faculty Panel Finds Misdeeds by Professor By Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
Guard Might Need to Regroup for Border Duty By Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writer
House GOP Fails to Warm to Bush Border Proposal By Nicole Gaouette and Richard Simon, Times Staff Writers
Villaraigosa Seeks Funds, Keeps Up Profile on Hill By Molly Hennessy-fiske, Times Staff Writer
Numbers in Drug Plan Contested By Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar, Times Staff Writer
President Backs Off Wiretap Secrecy By Greg Miller and Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writers
Disputed Pesticide to Stay in Stores By T. Christian Miller, Times Staff Writer
Victorious Casey Sets Sights on Santorum From the Associated Press
A Region Flooded
Pentagon Officially Releases Its 9/11 Videos From the Associated Press
SCIENCE
1,500-Year-Old Mummy Found in Peru Pyramid By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Second-Chance Points By Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Success Just Doesn't Seem to Stick to This Team for Long By J.A. Adande
Yankees' Big Rally Leads to 14-13 Win From the Associated Press
Younger Molina Steals Show in Angels' 8-3 Win By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Weaver Finds Source of Woes By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Hit and Miss for Bonds By Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
It Appears They Spur Each Other to Succeed By Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Clippers Lose It in Desert By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Suns Provide Some Very Timely Answers By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Aches Cause Pains for Dodgers in 5-1 Loss By Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Martin Has Earned Some Security By Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
La Tourette Begins Ascent to Top By Lauren Peterson, Times Staff Writer
Full In Seeks Claimer Win By Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Heat Ousts the Nets From the Associated Press
Change in Rules Allows Paterno, Bowden Into Hall By Gary Klein, Lisa Dillman, Robyn Norwood, Lonnie White, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Diamondbacks Take Lead in West From the Associated Press
Quotebook
If You Dislike Clippers, You Don't Know Jack By T.J. Simers
Dunleavy Keeps His Wits By Jason Reid and Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writers
When Tracys Play, It's a Family Affair By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
UCLA Guards Will Audition in L.A. By Steve Springer
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