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What happened on May 21, 2006
NEWS
Sunday Briefing By Andrew Malcolm and Ellen Alperstein, Times Staff Writers
Once-Grand Ship Caught in Environmental Battle By Michael Casey, Associated Press Writer
Dubai's Women Inmates Happily Tied in Knots By Lara Sukhtian, Associated Press Writer
Healing Hearts With Fresh Staff of Life By Darryl E. Owens, Orlando Sentinel
Abuse of Day Laborers Often Goes Unreported By Cara Anna, Associated Press Writer
Longtime Friends Forge Another Link: Adoption By Bonnie Miller Rubin, Chicago Tribune
Get the Ball! But First, Scat! By Peggy Andersen, Associated Press Writer
Pentagon's Secret Spending Reaches Post-Cold War High By Jim Wolf, Reuters
Out of Ammo, Fleeing the Killing Field of Gettysburg By Carl Hartman, Associated Press Writer
BOOKS
Sea change By John Balzar, John Balzar is a Times staff writer and the author of "Yukon Alone: The World's Toughest Adventure Race."
Bestsellers
The boy wonder By Susan Carpenter, Susan Carpenter is a Times staff writer.
Expert witness By David Cotner, David Cotner is a contributing writer to L.A. Weekly.
`Code' word for success By Nick Owchar
Discoveries By Susan Salter Reynolds
A story with legs By Richard Eder, Richard Eder, former book critic of The Times, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 1987.
A walk on the noir side By Judith Freeman, Judith Freeman's most recent novel is "Red Water." She is working on a book about Raymond Chandler, which is to be published in 2007.
The artistic temperament By Jonathan Kirsch, Jonathan Kirsch is the author of 11 books, including the forthcoming "A History of the End of the World: How the Most Controversial Book in the Bible Changed the Course of Western Civilization."
Chew on this By Nick Owchar, Nick Owchar is deputy editor of Book Review.
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
True obsessions By Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
Silent pictures By Charles Solomon, Charles Solomon is the author of many books, including "Enchanted Drawings: The History of Animation," and a frequent contributor to National Public Radio's "Day to Day."
ENTERTAINMENT
Alive with more than history By Carla Hall, Times Staff Writer
Arrested development
Where the wild things star
Under their influence By Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
A medium in motion By Dawn C. Chmielewski, Times Staff Writer
The keepers of the crafts
The allure of illusion By Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
Making the pitch for `Hollywood! The Movie' By Gerald Nachman, Special to The Times
They stoked the star-maker machine By Cari Beauchamp, Special to The Times
A survivor who's seen it all By Patrick Goldstein, Times Staff Writer
Those Hollywood nights By Jim Heimann, Special to The Times
Industry tales of epic despair By Leslie Bohem, Special to The Times
Directors without borders By Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
The pictures-perfect city By Patt Morrison
Contempt for the hometown By Thom Andersen, Special to The Times
Judgment days
A system gone with the wind By David Thomson, Special to The Times
Years in the making By Casey Dolan and Robin Mayper, Times Staff Writers
See if you star at this screen test By Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Stars of the living room By Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
A temporary gig with Harvard By Scott Timberg
A retiring manner in a farewell By Diane Haithman
Thoughts of L.A. biennial harbored By Suzanne Muchnic
More change at Dia Foundation By Christopher Reynolds
A major career step By Susan King
CalArts gets its close-up By Paul Lieberman, Times Staff Writer
A sure feel with some touchy issues By Ann Powers
Designs reach for the sky
A publication party where love is in the air
Needs for research are heard
Building on Fox foundation's efforts for a breakthrough
All lined up and on display at the gallery
Performers get together and the place just rocks
Cashing in on the `Code' By Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
Lone stars rise on the Left Coast By Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Vintage comedy in `Bilko,' `That Girl' By Susan King
Radiohead singer fears fans' static By Chris Lee;geoff Boucher, Special to The Times
Don't worry -- be happy By Mary Mcnamara, Times Staff Writer
High-wire opera By Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
Scientific methods
Filming in China
`Lost' in the eyes of the law By Judy Coleman, Special to The Times
Nigerians thrill to their own stories By Frank Bures, Special to The Times
`Podfather' plots a radio hit of his own By Martin Miller, Times Staff Writer
The fourth wall's fall
Performing Rauschenberg By Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Accent on `eccentric' By Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
A case of self-diagnosis By Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
Magical worlds that come with a few issues
OPINION
No mas in the Senate ...
No on Proposition 82
SENATE REPUBLICANS WANT TO make you an incredible...
The case for, against government spying
How to stem the tide of illegal immigration
Tax and fee increases to hire more officers
Reduce DWP contract
The right gets a taste of Bush's `honesty' By Jonathan Chait
Hey, kids, have we got a job for you By Chris Harris, CHRIS HARRIS is a writer and producer of the CBS television show "How I Met Your Mother."
Will W. get his groove back? By Gregory Rodriguez, GREGORY RODRIGUEZ is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
Larry, Curly and Musab By J. Michael Waller, J. MICHAEL WALLER is a professor of international communication at the Institute of World Politics, a graduate school in Washington.
The lie behind the secrets By Tom Blanton, Tom Blanton is the director of the National Security Archive at George Washington University (www.nsarchive.org).
Bob, love your work! By Leo J. O'Donovan, LEO J. O'DONOVAN is a Catholic priest, theologian and president emeritus of Georgetown University. He's a frequent contributor of art criticism to various national publications.
Where'd my apartment go? By Peter Dreier, PETER DREIER is a professor of politics and director of the Urban & Environmental Policy program at Occidental College.
Mao's madness -- in photos By Li Zhensheng, LI ZHENSHENG, who has chronicled and lectured on the Cultural Revolution, is the author of "Red Color News Soldier." An exhibition of his photos is coming to Los Angeles next year. This article was written with the assistance of journalist Jacques Menasche.
Weak on leaks By Gabriel Schoenfeld, Gabriel Schoenfeld is the senior editor of Commentary magazine.
Y'all say hola to the future By Michael Skube, Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Skube teaches journalism at Elon University in North Carolina.
The incredible shrinking Palestine By Sandy Tolan, SANDY TOLAN'S most recent book is "The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East."
Want an exit exam? Spend the money By Jennifer Washburn, JENNIFER WASHBURN is a freelance journalist based in Los Angeles and a fellow at the New America Foundation.
WORLD
34 Killed in Violence in Afghanistan From the Associated Press
Work Completed on Wall of Three Gorges Dam From Times Wire Reports
97 Fishermen From Vietnam Are Rescued From Times Wire Reports
No Plan to Adopt Color Patches for Minorities From Times Wire Reports
Afghan Asylum Seekers Routed From Church From Times Wire Reports
Southern Europe Seeing a Breakup Boom By Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
A New Iraqi Government Takes Office By Megan K. Stack and Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writers
Koreans' Kimchi Adulation, With a Side of Skepticism By Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
In Myanmar, a New Voice for Human Rights By Richard C. Paddock, Times Staff Writer
Blast Injures Palestinian Intelligence Chief By Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
Determined Iraqis Overcome Final Hurdles By James Rainey, Times Staff Writer
South Korean Political Leader Attacked at Rally By Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
A Balancing Act With China By Edward Luce, Special to The Times
Building a Mexican Giant By Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer
UAW's President Facing Tough Choices in Grim Times By P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
Ecuador Move Is a Wake-Up Call
An Economic Cue From South of the Border
Warning Sign, or Just a Hiccup? By Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Explosion in water wars
L.A. Doubles for Iraq as Bomb Site By Myron Levin, Times Staff Writer
A `Black Hole' on a Porous Border By Robert J. Lopez, Richard Marosi and Rich Connell, Times Staff Writers
CHP Examines Man's Death in Freeway Crash From Times Staff Reports
Explosion of Aerosol Burns 3 Teenagers in Car From Times Staff Reports
Group Opposes Bill for National Language From Times Staff Reports
L.A. Area Chamber Names Chief By Lynn Doan, Times Staff Writer
Army Sgt. Kyle Colnot, 23, San Dimas; Among 4 Killed in Roadside Blast By Evelyn Larrubia, Times Staff Writer
Group Battles Toll Road With Prayer By Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Course Puts Fire in Their Bellies By Stephen Clark, Times Staff Writer
Bake Sales Go Strictly Black Tie By Carla Rivera, Times Staff Writer
Robert Heinecken, 74; Pioneered Use of Commercial Photographs to Create Art By Christopher Knight, Times Staff Writer
Mighty Ducks, Mighty Profits By Dave Mckibben, Times Staff Writer
The Big Spenders on the Side By Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
A Man, No Plan, and a Canal By Steve Lopez
Man Dies After Police Tussle From a Times Staff Writer
UC Berkeley's `Naked Guy' Dies in His Jail Cell From the Associated Press
1st North Korean Defectors Arrive in L.A. By Valerie Reitman, Times Staff Writer
Army Spc. Justin O'Donohoe, 27, San Diego; Among 10 Killed in Afghan Helicopter Crash By Rong-gong Lin Ii, Times Staff Writer
The Wrong Cops to Have a Run-In With By Steve Harvey
Legislation That We Can Do Without By Dana Parsons
Steven C. Marshall, 58; Restored Soundtracks of Major Classic Movies From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Jimmy Rae, 89; Acrobat, Dancer Did Handstand Atop the Eiffel Tower From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Opinions Split on Raising DWP Rates By Stephen Clark, Times Staff Writer
Body of Suspect Is Found From a Times Staff Writer
Marine Lance Cpl. Aaron W. Simons, 20, Modesto; Killed in Rocket-Propelled Grenade Attack in Iraq By Jill Leovy, Times Staff Writer
A Minister-in-the-Making Chose to Serve the Mayor By Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
1st Woman Boxing Referee Rolled With Punches By Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Johnny Got His Gun, but Now He Can't Get a Job By John Spano, Times Staff Writer
A Sight for Sore Hearts By Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
Other Deaths
NATIONAL
Housing Costs Too Much? Then Work More, Mayor Says By Brittany Wallman, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Al Qaeda Agent's 9/11 Role Comes Into Focus By Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
Hartsfield Airport Opens $1.3-Billion Runway From Times Wire Reports
FBI Searches Office of Louisiana Democrat From Times Wire Reports
First Lady Gives College Commencement Speech From Times Wire Reports
Clinton Sounds Alarm on Global Warming From Times Wire Reports
Joltin' Joe's 1951 Series Jersey Sold at Auction From the Associated Press
Amid War, Troops See Safety in Reenlisting By Faye Fiore, Times Staff Writer
Housing Code Defines What Makes a Family By P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
Hurricane Lessons Seem Largely Ignored By Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Stirring the Pot, Focusing on the Melting By Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
1879-Vintage Jeans Help Salute Tailor From the Associated Press
Nagin to Lead Rebuilding of New Orleans By Ann M. Simmons, Times Staff Writer
Explosion Kills 5 Miners in Kentucky; 1 Survives From the Associated Press
It's Time for Some Big Ideas to Be Put Into Play By Ronald Brownstein
Ooohs and `Oz' Go Beyond That Brick Road By Lynn Marshall, Times Staff Writer
Coast Guard Sometimes Gives Heads-Up on Search By David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Data Show Surge in Female Inmates From the Associated Press
REAL ESTATE
Amenities seniors may need
Negotiate charges before signing the lease By Kevin Postema, Special to The Times
The buyer's ignorance would be bliss for this condo seller By Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Split decision By Ann Perry, Special to The Times
Divorce and taxes: Some surprises for homeowners By Ann Perry, Special to The Times
Chic makes itself at home By Therese Kosterman, Special to The Times
In the heat, it's still way cool By Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
An atmospheric shift on the home front By Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Old loan, new interest By Jessica C. Lee, Special to The Times
Price cuts in hot markets? From Times wire reports
Briefly From Times wire reports
SPORTS
Just Stay Off the Bounding Main Till I Get Down, OK?
Feats Not Feted By Ross Newhan, Special to The Times
Alfonzo Is Released; Bulger Is Called Up By Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Now You Know
714. . . By Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Red Sox Less Idiotic, Better Communicators By Thomas Boswell, The Washington Post
Barrera Keeps Title, Upon Further Review By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Movie Game Is Not So Easy By Michael A. Hiltzik, Times Staff Writer
It Doesn't Get Much Higher in Climbing By Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Bonds' Baggage Is Heavy Lifting By Tim Brown
White Sox, Cubs Slug It Out From the Associated Press
Chivas USA Can't Stop Red Bulls, 5-4 From the Associated Press
Cassell Is Expecting a Determined Effort By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Kemp Might Make Jump From Double A By Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Down The Line By Tim Brown
All the Pressure Is on the Ducks By Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
A Tragic Day Right Out of Gate By Bill Dwyre
On Surface, Puck Stops Here By Helene Elliott
USC's Francis Mourned By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Brothers Have a Bright Day Under the Sun By Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Rapids Rookie Extends Galaxy's Scoreless Streak By Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Twice Their Age, She Still Thrives By Murray Evans, Associated Press
Separate paths By Chris Lehourites, Associated Press
Separate Paths By Stuart Condie, Associated Press
Northern Soldier Wins Barrera By Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Hornish Is Fastest to the Indy 500 Pole By Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Drysdale Enters an Import By Bob Mieszerski
Vachetta Wins Kindergarten By Bob Mieszerski
Yankees Rally Late, Then Beat Mets Later From the Associated Press
Johnson Does It Again at Lowe's From the Associated Press
Suddenly, These Clippers Have Star Appeal By Mark Heisler
May-Treanor, Walsh Win Again By Peter Yoon, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sabres Hold Off the Hurricanes, 3-2 From the Associated Press
Dodgers Flip the Switch on Angels This Season By Bill Plaschke, Bill Plaschke can be reached at bill.plaschke@latimes.com. To read previous columns by Plaschke, go to latimes.com/plaschke.
Second Leg Is the Saddest By Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Trying to Put a Finger on Angels' Troubles By T.J. Simers, T.J. Simers can be reached at t.j.simers@latimes.com. To read previous columns by Simers, go to latimes.com/simers.
It's a Whole New Start for Sparks By Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Specializing Brings Sprinters Into Focus By Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Perkins Powers Sky to First Win From the Associated Press
They'll Still Bear the WNBA Torch By Melissa Murphy, Associated Press
MAGAZINE
Why Size Doesn't Matter By Barbara Thornburg, Barbara Thornburg is a senior editor for West and the author of "L.A. Lofts," to be published in June.
Lifting the Lid on Precious Memories By Rick Wartzman
Red Cars Remembered
Not the John Fante These Children Knew
Old West, New West
A Rule Up for Debate
Decked Out on a Dime By Barbara Thornburg
End Times By Dan Neil
The Thinker By Colin Westerbeck
Small. Smaller. Smallest. By Ciji Ware, Ciji Ware is the author of the forthcoming book "Rightsizing Your Life: The Midlife Guide to Simplifying Your Surroundings While Keeping What Matters Most." She is also the author of five works of fiction and a former health and lifestyle commentator for radio and television.
When It Comes to Suffering for Your Art, Don't Duck By Jeremy Pollack, Jeremy Pollack is a Los Angeles-based writer and producer as well as the director of the upcoming feature film "Chandler Hall."
Don't Step on the Mangoes
Shellshocked
"Miller Genius Draft? Sam Adams Larger?" A customer reads... By Kieran Van Den Blink
Chuck Norris Is Very Funny --Seriously
Trailer Chic By Dorothy Allison, Dorothy Allison is a writer living in Guerneville, Calif., whose work includes "Two or Three Things I Know for Sure," "Trash" and "Bastard Out of Carolina," which was a National Book Award finalist.
TRAVEL
Moments of jungle awe and `ah-ha!' By Hope Cristol, Special to The Times
Seems that `on time' has a new definition By Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Catalina close-up By Beverly Beyette, Times Staff Writer
Deal of the week By R.J. Mcclure
In Durango, don't worry, be funky By Ben Brazil, Special to The Times
Sunscreen is evolving, but many basics remain the same By Kathleen Doheny, Special to The Times
Guide publishers find themselves masters of revisiting By Alfred Borcover, Special to The Times
What could top bike poker? Try a chain-free mountain plunge By Blake Hennon
If it helps children survive, buy a rug
Traveling in the lap of Luxury Link
Next time, take Amtrak
A lesson or two in global economics
Shredding fears for 5 cents a key card
California tops survey of tourism By Catharine Hamm; Susan Lendroth; Rosemary Mcclure
Waterlilies see sunlight again By Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Learn authentic Mexican cooking
Blaze of glory
A rare peek inside ancient cliff dwellings By Joyzelle Davis, Special to The Times
Ugly Americans' makeover team By Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Watch the bears, and just chill By Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
Demise of the optional gratuity By Laurie Berger, Special to The Times
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