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What happened on September 22, 2006
OPINION
The clown of Caracas
A Swedish realist
How evil are cars?
'Survivor' and the survival of all
Divergent views over 'cult of death'
Chait's defense of liberal hawks
Venezuela's gadfly president and the U.N.
Why hide Mexico's ballots? By Irma Sandoval and John M. Ackerman, IRMA SANDOVAL and JOHN M. ACKERMAN are professors at the Institute for Social Research and the Institute for Legal Research, respectively, at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. They advised Proceso magazine, whose request for access to the ballots was rejected this month.
`Torture lite' is still torture By Rosa Brooks
Mom, unplugged By Debra J. Dickerson, DEBRA J. DICKERSON is a journalist and author of "An American Story" and "The End of Blackness."
Madrid throws models a curve By Aimee Liu, AIMEE LIU's book, "Gaining: The Truth About Life After Eating Disorders," will be published in February.
ENTERTAINMENT
`Aurora Borealis' shines a true light By Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
There, there now, chin up; it's not so bad, he writes By Bernadette Murphy, Special to The Times
Unhappy family? Join the club By John Anderson, Stephen Williams, Mark Olsen
A soiree with a serious agenda By Tina Daunt, Times Staff Writer
Thanks to Chavez, sales of Chomsky book jump From the Associated Press
Needed: More heroes to the rescue By David Pagel, Special to The Times
Having a BlackBerry with your meal? By Joann Klimkiewicz, Hartford Courant
Jet Li lets a `Fearless' hero take off in glory By Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
`Flyboys' fails to reach a higher plane By Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
A word to a wise-guy is sufficient By Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
A deep-thinking bass By Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
Do their lenses deceive you? By Leah Ollman, Special to The Times
Gere film focuses on Bosnia war From the Associated Press
Speaking a language of aspiration, no `Gimmick' By Philip Brandes, Special to The Times
Bold farce? Amen to that By David C. Nichols, Special to The Times
What comes after stupid? Just gross By Jessica Reaves, Chicago Tribune
Creativity Corner
A mighty ambition By Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
A little `Push' to search for better life By Kevin Thomas, Special to The Times
When bad things happen to cuddly critters on TV By Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
Watching what the neighbors are watching By Deborah Netburn and Patrick Day
Bang, bang -- the `Noises Off' audience is laughing By Daryl H. Miller, Times Staff Writer
`Phaedra' seems lost in translation By Charles Mcnulty, Times Staff Writer
Jokes & Riddles
Starz to add comedy series From a Times staff writer
A `Model' night for the new CW By Scott Collins
Atlanta museum gets Louvre loan By Lynne Heffley
Death certificate issued for Smith From the Associated Press
Turner painting can't leave yet From the Associated Press
Focus on the sights of this Paris tour By Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
Taking the `Sides' of actors at auditions By F. Kathleen Foley, Special to The Times
An assassin that no one wants to kill By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press
`Science of Sleep' is clearly the vision of Michel Gondry By Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
Chilling ethics of survival By David C. Nichols, Lynne Heffley, Philip Brandes
`Treasure!' By Jennifer James, Times Staff Writer
Six-week party for architect Sullivan By Tara Burghart, Associated Press
`Jeopardy!' champion makes some fine points on trivia By Ron Berthel, Associated Press
Smaller, but still a whole lot of fun By Daryl H. Miller, Times Staff Writer
Look, listen, but most of all, wonder By Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
It's a riddle; please meditate By Kevin Thomas, Special to The Times
WORLD
Anti-Americanism Is Providing a Glue By Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
Government Deports California Activist From Times Wire Reports
Italian Nun Slain in Somalia Is Laid to Rest From Times Wire Reports
3 Christians Who Led Attacks Are Executed From Times Wire Reports
Writer Is Acquitted of 'Insulting Turkishness' From Times Wire Reports
In Somalia, a Boot Camp for Islam By Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer
Chavez to Double Energy Subsidies to Needy in U.S. By Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
China Accused of Reneging on Rights Pledge By Ching-ching Ni, Times Staff Writer
Tokyo Court Rules Against School Patriotism Order By Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
Italian Troops End Iraq Mission From Times Wire Services
Israeli Forces Kill Five Palestinians in Gaza Attacks By Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Threatened to Bomb Pakistan, Musharraf Says From the Associated Press
Ex-Spy Chief Sentenced for Rebel Aid From the Associated Press
Daily Protests Snap at Taiwan Leader's Heels By Mark Magnier and Tsai Ting-i, Special to The Times
BUSINESS
Better Fee Disclosure Urged for 401(k)s By Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
Super-Jumbo Jetliner's Deliveries Again Delayed From the Associated Press
AT&T to Reinstate 2,000 Jobs From Bloomberg News
Amid Spying Scandal, HP Sponsors Privacy Award From the Associated Press
Boeing Is Awarded Border Contract By Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
Calpine Wins Approval to Sell Power Plant Stake From Bloomberg News
Rates on 30-, 15-Year Mortgages Decline From the Associated Press
Starbucks to Increase Prices of Drinks, Beans From Reuters
Telemundo, Xtra Seek Mexican TV Network From Reuters
Also
Samsung Exec to Plead Guilty in U.S. Probe From Reuters
Reports Hint at Faltering Economy From Reuters
State Accuses Auto Repair Chain EZ Lube of Deceptive Practices From the Associated Press
Power Market Rules Altered From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Forbes List of Top 400 Now All Billionaires From the Associated Press
Buying Frenzy
Waning Home Sales Take Further Toll on the Industry By E. Scott Reckard and Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writers
HP's CEO Offers to Testify to Congress About Spying Scandal By James S. Granelli, Times Staff Writer
Stocks and Bond Yields Slump From Times Wire Services
Merck Takes Stake in Serono From the Associated Press
General Mills' Earnings Lift Shares to New High From Bloomberg News
FedEx Profit Jumps 40% From the Associated Press
Nike's Net Income Falls 13% but Shares Rise From Bloomberg News
Rite Aid Loss Narrows on Income Tax Benefit From Bloomberg News
Quarterly Earnings Decline Reported by Palm From the Associated Press
PUC Clears Way for Liquefied Gas Imports By Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
Blue Cross Faces Fine for Voiding Policy By Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer
Enron's Skilling Charged With Public Intoxication From Bloomberg News
Tribune Co. to Explore Sale or Breakup of Firm By Thomas S. Mulligan, James Rainey and Michael A. Hiltzik, Times Staff Writers
Time Spent Watching Television Increases By Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
Steamed Over `VeggieTales' Cuts By Lorenza Munoz, Times Staff Writer
Prescription for Price Cuts By Daniel Yi and Alana Semuels, Times Staff Writers
Suit Alleges Illegal Use of `Charging Bull' Image From Dow Jones/the Associated Press
Pace of Corporate Bond Sales Hits 8-Month High From Bloomberg News
State Agency Discloses Confidential Tax Data From Reuters
Senators Press Probe of Gemstar Ex-CEO From Bloomberg News
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Battling Blaze With Drops From a Bucket
Cause for divorce: He never smiled
Church Votes to Fight Federal Probe By Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
2 Reporters Sentenced for Refusing to Reveal Sources in Steroids Case By Stuart Silverstein, Times Staff Writer
Man's Body Found in Back of Burning Stolen Truck By Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
Higher Bail Denied for Firefighter in Slaying From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Loyola, L.A. Unified Join to Help Area Students From Times Staff and Wire Reports
9th Found Guilty in Condo Scheme By Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writer
More Charges for Ex-Officer in O.C. By H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Mansoor Fails to Win Police, Fire Endorsement By Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
Court Grants Death Row Reprieve in '79 Slaying of USC Student By Henry Weinstein, Times Staff Writer
After-School Program Funds Finally Released From a Times Staff Writer
Mayor's Welcome Letter Wasn't Welcome News By Valerie Reitman, Times Staff Writer
Joe Glazer, 88; Composer and Collector of Songs for the U.S. Labor Movement From the Washington Post
Closure of Memorial ER Is Protested By Sam Quinones, Times Staff Writer
Wanted: Auto Fanatics -- Serious Inquiries Only By Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
A Call to `Set the Bar High' for Latino Students By Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Mater Dei Finally Opens a Venue to Match Its Victories By Dave Mckibben, Times Staff Writer
Long-Awaited Room to Move
Symphony of Numbers for `Mozart of Math' By Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writer
Chamber Turns From Foe to Friend of Villaraigosa By Jim Newton, Times Staff Writer
Mountjoy Campaign Misstated Navy Duty By Paul Pringle, Times Staff Writer
Appealing for Campaign Support
Pedestrian, 66, Dies After Van Hits Him From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GOP Backs 3 Candidates for School Board Seats From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Man Admits Posting Child Porn on Website From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Teenage Girl Killed in Apparent Gang Shooting From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Owner of Lou's Truck Isn't Love-Struck After Erroneous Citation By Steve Harvey
Parks Seeks New Probes of LAPD By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
3 in Fire May Have Been Slain, Autopsies Show From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ethics Charges a Bid for Revenge, U.S. Judge Says By Henry Weinstein and Moises Mendoza, Times Staff Writers
Reggae Show Canceled Over Anti-Gay Lyrics By Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
John Mark Karr Rejects Plea Deal in Porn Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New EPA Rules on Soot and Dust Set By Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writer
Higher Bail Is Rejected for Fire Captain
UC Regents Retroactively OK Executive Raises and Perks Flagged by Auditors By Rebecca Trounson, Times Staff Writer
William B. Wasson, 82; Priest Founded Homes for Children From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Driver Only Hit People, Not Cars, Official Says By John Spano, Times Staff Writer
Street closure
Witnesses Back Ex-SBC Worker's Defense in Federal Perjury Case By Greg Krikorian, Times Staff Writer
Dean Everett Wooldridge, 93; Physicist Was Co-Founder of Aerospace Giant TRW By Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Quicksilver Image in Senator's Mirror By Faye Fiore, Times Staff Writer
Enlistee Flees Return to Iraq By Mima Mohammed, Times Staff Writer
Billionaire to Invest in Global Warming Fight From Times Wire Reports
1,100 Missing Laptops Held Personal Data From Times Wire Reports
Army Reaches 2006 Recruiting Goal Early From Times Wire Reports
Teens Charged With Conspiring to Kill Peers From Times Wire Reports
Pentagon: Secret Unit Didn't ID 9/11 Leader From Times Wire Reports
Bush Campaigns on Tax Cuts By James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
GOP Leaders Work Out Deal on Defense Spending By Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writer
Deal to End Seizure of Rx Bought in Canada From the Associated Press
Accusations Fly After Leak of Deal in Club Fire Case By Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
House Border Bills Target Gangs, Tunnels By Nicole Gaouette, Times Staff Writer
As Economic Mood Rises, So May Prospects of GOP By Molly Hennessy-fiske, Times Staff Writer
Payment to Lewis Aide Is Cleared By Tom Hamburger, Times Staff Writer
A Can-Do Painter's Creation By P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
Spinach Scare's Larger Warning By Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar, Times Staff Writer
Bush Bows to Senators on Detainees By Julian E. Barnes and Richard Simon, Times Staff Writers
SCIENCE
CDC Urges Widespread HIV Testing By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, Times Staff Writer
Atlantis Back Home From Construction Site By John Johnson Jr., Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Orioles Fans Leave in Protest From the Associated Press
Ortiz Breaks Team Record for Homers From the Associated Press
Roundup
A's Would Enjoy a Party at Home By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
He lets his fingers do the talking By Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Britons Say Union Yes, if It's to Beat the U.S. By Chuck Culpepper, Times Staff Writer
Tracy Won't Take the Bait By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers' Pen Is on Point By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Giguere Has Solid Beginning By Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Johnson Ignites Georgia Tech, 24-7 From the Associated Press
Jang Is the Leader at Danville From the Associated Press
Esperanza-Jordan Game Is a Refreshing Change By Eric Sondheimer
Thornton Brings Energy By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
St. Bonaventure-Oaks Christian Might Be Affected by Day Fire By Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
Russia Ends U.S. Women's Winning Streak at 26 Games By Jim Peltz; Gary Klein, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ex-Raider Brown Sees No Silver Lining By Sam Farmer
Panthers' Smith Is Back at Practice From the Associated Press
Roundup
Padres' Hoffman One From Record From the Associated Press
A's Are on a Mystery Tour By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Kayakers Enjoying the View By Pete Thomas
Consider This the Beginning of What Will Be a Grind to Finish By Bill Plaschke
It's All in the Winnings By Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Safin, Not Davydenko, to Face U.S. From the Associated Press
Fouts sends a signal to Carroll about coverage By Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Walker's Defense on Right Track By Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Altering the Perception By Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Still Awaiting Their Passing Grade By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Gable Has Returns in Sight By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
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