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What happened on October 17, 2006
NEWS
A struggle for U.N. seat By Andrew Malcolm and Brian Hanrahan, Times Staff Writers
OPINION
North Korea on notice
Bitten by `backdating'
The joke's on us
Misplaced faith and political power
Why we call the U.S. the land of the free
Taken aback by an endorsement
Painful reading
The founders' faith By Brooke Allen, BROOKE ALLEN is the author of the just published "Moral Minority: Our Skeptical Founding Fathers."
Torture and accountability By Alan M. Dershowitz, ALAN M. DERSHOWITZ is a professor of law at Harvard. He is the author of many books, including, most recently, "Preemption: A Knife that Cuts Both Ways."
Jail time -- it's a matter of degrees By Tom Lutz, TOM LUTZ teaches at UC Riverside's Palm Desert Graduate Center. He's the author of "Doing Nothing: A History of Loafers, Loungers, Slackers and Bums in America."
Trying out Jesus By Joel Stein, jstein@latimescolumnists.com
ENTERTAINMENT
KFI talks itself back down to 8th By Lee Margulies, Times Staff Writer
Changing culture of literature By David L. Ulin, Times Staff Writer
Jennings really scorches; Bennett truly pops By Robert Hilburn, Special to The Times
A long shadow By Robert W. Welkos, Times Staff Writer
U2 avoids taxes with move From Bloomberg News
Dandelion seeds in the wind By Lucinda Michele Knapp, Special to The Times
A squirrel has an edge in `Hedge' By Susan King, Times Staff Writer
The People's Republic of YouTube By Patrick Goldstein
On planet Mars, dust devils really stir things up
In a charmed life, LaBeouf strives to be star-crossed By Ellen Mccarthy, The Washington Post
LACMA gains three high-profile trustees By Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
Berlin museum set to reopen By Geir Moulson, Associated Press
Lynn Redgrave throws a tea party By Charles Mcnulty, Times Staff Writer
Jokes & Riddles
Viewers to pick `Desafio' winners From the Associated Press
Neil Simon given Mark Twain Prize From the Washington Post
Finally
Madonna's boy leaves Malawi From the Associated Press
Madrid terminal design honored From the Associated Press
`Reds' revived on DVD By Tina Daunt, Times Staff Writer
`Friends Forever?' By Ilene Abramson, Special to The Times
Timberlake strives to make fashion line sing By Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
She channels Monk with spontaneity, creativity By Don Heckman, Special to The Times
WORLD
Suicide Attack Kills 3 Afghans From the Associated Press
3 Arrested in Death of Central Bank Official From Times Wire Reports
Eritrea Accused of Breaching Cease-Fire From Times Wire Reports
Militia, Islamist Troops Clash in South, Killing 4 From Times Wire Reports
Children Reportedly Put Teen in Shed, Start Fire From Times Wire Reports
Police Break Up Rally in Honor of Slain Reporter From Times Wire Reports
Lawyer Gets Apology for Husband's Killing From Times Wire Reports
Before You Get Teed Off -- at Least It's a Course From Times Wire Reports
Violence Claims Lives of 100 Iraqis By Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Israel Leader Skips Parliament Opener By Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Officials Undermine Baghdad, Leader Says By Paul Richter and Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writers
Keeping Marine in Brig Is Cruel, His Parents Say By Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
China Reverses Its Refusal to Search N. Korean Cargo By Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
30 More States Could Opt for Nuclear Arms From the Associated Press
Tabasco Defeat Deals Setback to Lopez Obrador By Sam Enriquez, Times Staff Writer
Suicide Truck Bombing in Sri Lanka Kills 97 Troops By Henry Chu and Easwaran Rutnam, Special to The Times
Terrorist Suspects Have Escaped in Britain From the Associated Press
Venezuela, Guatemala Vie at U.N. By Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
By the numbers
MTV Networks Buys Teen Website Quizilla From Bloomberg News
Rates on 3-, 6-Month T-Bills Climb in Auction From the Associated Press
Truck Firm Oshkosh to Acquire JLG Industries From Reuters
Nurse in Medicare Fraud Sentenced to 46 Months By Molly Selvin
Also
Fox News Reaches Carry Deal With Cablevision From Bloomberg News
Time Warner Crunches the Numbers By James S. Granelli, Times Staff Writer
Workers' Comp Gains Haven't Eased the Pain of Tough Cases By Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
Buyers Wary of Lender's Bonds From Bloomberg News
Disney Cleans Plate of Junk Food By Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
Gap to Step Beyond Clothes, Launch Shoe Site From Times Wire Services
Pump Prices Hit Low for 2006 By Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
Dow Inches Closer to 12,000 From Times Wire Services
`Cars' and Dolls Drive Up Profit at Mattel By Abigail Goldman, Times Staff Writer
Microsoft Gives Vista Data to Security Software Firms From the Associated Press
MGM Mirage to Sell Two Casinos From the Associated Press
Major Tower Planned in L.A. By Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
Patina Empire Returns to Chef By Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
Judge Approves Ralphs Plea Deal in Labor Case By Martin Zimmerman, Times Staff Writer
Silicon Valley Firms Investing in Solar Potential By Terence Chea, The Associated Press
CEO's Departure Won't Cure Firm From Reuters
Final Answer: Vietnam By Don Lee, Times Staff Writer
Wachovia's Net Income Up 13% on Loan Gains From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wal-Mart May Buy Chain in China From Bloomberg News
California May Join Emission Alliance From the Associated Press
KLA May Take $400 Million in Options Charges From the Associated Press
Schwab's Profit Jumps 29%; Clients Invest More From Bloomberg News
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
An early case of road rage
Abortion Initiative Puts Focus on Girls' Welfare By Carla Hall, Times Staff Writer
An Apology for Her Hot Remark By Sara Lin, Times Staff Writer
Panel Endorses Plan to Simplify Business Taxes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judge Says City Election Ballots Can Be Counted From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Computer System to Link Police Databases From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Seoul's Stream a `Vision' for L.A. By Duke Helfand, Times Staff Writer
Victims' Families Sentenced to Silence By Joe Mozingo, Times Staff Writer
Ethics Chief Slips, Causing Ripples By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
Businessman Rejects Plea Bargain in Ferrari Case By Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writer
Too Close to Dirty for the Dance By Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Jeff Getty, 49; 1st Person to Receive Transplant of Marrow From Baboon By Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
Gov. Keeps the Spotlight On By Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Gov.'s Not Losing Over Education By Howard Blume, Times Staff Writer
Filling Station
Plan Would Transfer King/Drew Patients By Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer
Next L.A. Schools Chief Makes PR Rounds By Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Memorial Service for Pitcher Cory Lidle to Be Held Today By Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Indoor Farmers Find Their Power Bill Gets High By Steve Harvey
Valentin Paniagua, 69; Led Peru to Democracy After Fall of Fujimori's Regime From the Associated Press
In Counterweight Division, ACLU Has a Fight By Dana Parsons
Todd Bolender, 92; Protege of Balanchine, Former Artistic Director of Kansas City Ballet From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ondina Valla, 90; Hurdler Was the First Woman From Italy to Win an Olympic Gold Medal From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nicholas Saunders, 92; TV and Stage Actor, Translated Plays From Russian Into English From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pellicano Resists Effort to Delay Trial By Chuck Philips and Greg Krikorian, Times Staff Writers
L.A. Gives Green Light to Adding Red Light Cameras at 22 Locations By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
Which Way, Santa Cruz? By Richard C. Paddock, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Nurse Gets Prison for Molesting Comatose Girl From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Letter Warns Latinos About Voting By Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
Defense Loses Ruling in Thompson Murder Trial By John Spano, Times Staff Writer
Station Falls From Its Weathering Heights By Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Military Again Mandates Anthrax Vaccines By Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writer
Sen. Reid's Campaign Funds Paid Staff Bonus From Times Wire Reports
Man Pleads Guilty to Murder, Kidnapping From Times Wire Reports
Ship Rips a Gash Into Freighter on Mississippi From Times Wire Reports
Ex-FDA Chief Charged With Stock Conflict By Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar, Times Staff Writer
The Post-Burning Question: Log It or Leave It? By Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer
Hawaii Shakes Off Quake By Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
Supreme Court Turns Away Scouts Appeal By David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Terrorist's Lawyer Gets Two-Year Term By Ellen Barry, Times Staff Writer
FBI Raids Lobbyists' Homes, Office By Richard B. Schmitt and Chuck Neubauer, Times Staff Writers
SCIENCE
Side Effects of Ritalin Greater in Preschool By Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer
Element 118 Created, Scientists Report By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Cubs Turn to Piniella; Athletics Fire Macha From the Associated Press
Fewer Eyes on Baseball's Prize By Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Bradford Becomes Man of Many Moves By David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
No Flash, Just His Drive By Ed Hinton, Special to The Times
Dunleavy Confirms Offer By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Split Decision
Approaches Vary to Shootout Troubles By Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Aaron Gets No Reprieve From Home Run Debate By Bill Dwyre
Washington's Stanback Looks to Be Out for Season From the Associated Press
Liukin Slowed in Rise to the Top By Philip Hersh, Special to The Times
Bettman: Too Soon to Gauge Crowds By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Kings Are Easy Fare By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Now You Know
Roster Decisions Close By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Lyons to Keep Part-Time Dodgers Job By Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Penalties Pile Up After Brawl From the Associated Press
Hingis Is at Home With a Win From the Associated Press
Bears Find a Feathered Friend By Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Redskins Defense Brings In Vincent From the Associated Press
Shanahan Leads the Rangers From the Associated Press
Rainout Effect Depends on Perspective By Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Trachsel Might Be Replaced By Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Quotebook
You know who'll be No. 1 in his gallop poll 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.
King's First Tournament Title Is an American Classic By Lisa Dillman, Timers Staff Writer
TV Analyst Out for Fight Talk From the Associated Press
USC taps its inner Green Monster By Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Walker, Weis to Meet Again, as Opponents By Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Final Drive Was a Rush for Linemen By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
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