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What happened on April 08, 2007
WORLD
China, U.S. teach each other some lessons Mitchell Landsberg, Times Staff Writer
U.N. report raises pressure on China to cut pollution Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Extremists get captive audience in Iraq jails Ned Parker, Times Staff Writer
Captain charged with negligence From Times Wire Reports
Palestinians call Israeli airstrike a cease-fire breach Rushdi abu Alouf and Richard Boudreaux, Special to The Times
Top regional U.S. envoy visits Somalia From the Associated Press
Shiite-Sunni gun battles leave 40 dead From Times Wire Reports
Egypt plans summit on violence in Iraq Alexandra Zavis, Times Staff Writer
Groups demand justice in slaying From Times Wire Reports
Software billionaire buys ticket into space From the Associated Press
Tehran refuses to let Maliki fly over Iran From the Associated Press
Hapless victims or arrogant trespassers? Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Foreign minister hurt in car crash From Times Wire Reports
Conquering the Amazon From Times Wire Reports
Thousands attend `holy fire' ritual From the Associated Press
OPINION
The ERA: still a bad idea Phyllis Schlafly, PHYLLIS SCHLAFLY, the author of 20 books, is the president of Eagle Forum, a national pro-family volunteer organization. eagleforum.org.
Patron saint of distracted students Walter Isaacson, Walter Isaacson, president of the Aspen Institute, is the author of "Einstein: His Life and Universe," which will be published this week.
The lobbying life Toby Moffett, Toby Moffett, a former Democratic congressman from Connecticut, is a Washington lobbyist.
Bottom lines -- Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Keep Oxnard clean
Illegal? Lucky you're Irish GREGORY RODRIGUEZ, grodriguez@latimescolumnists.com
The other white meat
McCain in Iraq
State of welfare isn't pretty
The greening of the West Ronald Brownstein, Ronald Brownstein is The Times' national affairs columnist.
Tracking all those third rails Swati Pandey, SWATI PANDEY is a researcher for The Times' editorial pages.
Don't forget the lessons of ClintonCare Ezra Klein, EZRA KLEIN writes for the American Prospect. His blog is EzraKlein.com.
L.A.'s vanishing vacancies Marc B. Haefele
Bet on the Internet
The parade passes by Michael Dare, MICHAEL DARE is a photographer and writer. His website is dareland.com.
Outcomes differ at VA hospitals
The bottom line on needs and wants
Death-with-dignity bill supported
The three-state solution Jonathan Turley, JONATHAN TURLEY is a professor of public interest law at George Washington University.
Is L.A.'s middle class coming back? Bill Pitkin, BILL PITKIN is research director at United Way of Greater Los Angeles.
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Jimmy Lee Smith, 76; Onion Field' killer, chronic parole violator Sam Quinones, Times Staff Writer
Maestro will pass baton to up-and-comer in '09 Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Pesticide maker sees profit when others see risk T. Christian Miller, Times Staff Writer
Army Staff Sgt. Darrell R. Griffin Jr., 36, Alhambra; killed in combat Megan Garvey, Times Staff Writer
Castle had a large family life before Spector Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Sunset Strip's hip are go-going elsewhere David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
James A. Kindel, 93; tax attorney co-founded Kindel & Anderson firm From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other deaths
Will we shell out to ease traffic nightmare? Steve Lopez
National honor for Chavez? Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer
Anxious Easter for bunny's fans Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Tribal gaming accords on the table Nancy Vogel, Times Staff Writer
Site's toxic legacy lingers T. Christian Miller, Times Staff Writer
2 replica pellet guns found in Downey police shooting From a Times Staff Writer
Edward Mallory, 76; actor played Dr. Bill Horton on 'Days of Our Lives' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Forget a business scholarship; she has a knack for PR Steve Harvey
Out of Rwanda's horror, abiding bonds of love emerge K. Connie Kang, Times Staff Writer
O.C. closes restaurant tied to E. coli cases H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Thousands march to support amnesty Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jared Landaker, 25, Big Bear City; killed in helicopter crash Richard Winton, Times Staff Writer
Looking for a saving grace Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
New Orleans awash in drugs, addicts more alone than ever Ann M. Simmons, Times Staff Writer
Abstaining from federal sex-ed funds P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
It's Easter; shall we gather at the desktops? Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
2 children, 2 men rescued from falls From Times Wire Reports
Chicago archbishop slips on holy water, hurts hip Margaret Ramirez and Emma Graves Fitzsimmons, Chicago Tribune
Giuliani foes plan to use 9/11 against him Peter Wallsten, Times Staff Writer
Cracks in sofa pale in comparison From Times Wire Reports
Nevada's Democrats book a date with some Hawkeyes Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
Pilot's curses foil flight to Michigan From Times Wire Reports
In a flash, it can tell if there may be a flood Ken Kaye, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
FDA officials will face Senate inquiry on pet food Chuck Neubauer, Times Staff Writer
Going native in state capitals Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
No hunting licenses for Romney From Times Wire Reports
From Nairobi to New Jersey, a special agent Kelly-Anne Suarez, Allentown Morning Call
NEWS
Going kosher has become good business in China Evan Osnos, Chicago Tribune
Poisoning risk rises for exotic-fish eaters Michael Casey, Associated Press Writer
Medal sale on EBay draws FBI's interest Josh Noel, Chicago Tribune
Fingering `abandoned' DNA Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press
Cache of letters finds an audience new -- and old Bonnie Miller Rubin, Chicago Tribune
Website aims to `create an EBay for money' lending Eileen Ambrose, Baltimore Sun
A night and a handshake to remember Tom Hundley, Chicago Tribune
Pregnant workers filing more bias complaints Hanah Cho, Baltimore Sun
Doggie yoga: Sit, stay and say `om' Donna Gordon Blankinship, Associated Press Writer
A cease-fire without end in Western Sahara John Thorne, Associated Press Writer
REAL ESTATE
Top contenders Michelle Hofmann, Special to The Times
First story moves up Jane Hulse, Special to The Times
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Tax know-how can save you a bundle Anne Colby, Times Staff Writer
More on cabins in national forests
The inside dirt on houses Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
A reflection of booming times Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
Relaxed and rural, but not remote Joanne Cunha, Special to The Times
Flying right past a key developer
'Girlfriend' next door in Bel-Air Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
Watching the detectives Thomas McGonigle, Thomas McGonigle is the author of the novels "Going to Patchogue" and "The Corpse Dream of N. Petkov."
Saddle champ Richard Schickel, Richard Schickel is the author of many books, including "Elia Kazan: A Biography," "The Essential Chaplin: Perspectives on the Life and Art of the Great Comedian" and "D.W. Griffith: An American Life."
Bestsellers
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds, susan.reynolds@latimes.com
This glass is totally empty Louisa Thomas, Louisa Thomas is on the editorial staff of the New Yorker.
The lady steamroller Richard Eder, Richard Eder, a former Times book critic, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 1987.
Rapture amid the redwoods Thomas Curwen, thomas.curwen@latimes.com Thomas Curwen is an editor at large for The Times.
Time-traveling light Mark S. Luce, Mark S. Luce lives in Kansas City, Mo., where he teaches at the Barstow School. He also teaches at the University of Kansas.
Lighting dark corners Susan Salter Reynolds, susan.reynolds@latimes.com Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
A friendship triangle James Marcus, James Marcus is the author of "Amazonia: Five Years at the Epicenter of the Dot.Com Juggernaut."
Life without father Paula L. Woods, Paula L. Woods, a member of the National Book Critics Circle, is the author of the Det. Charlotte Justice novels, including, most recently, "Strange Bedfellows."
Holocaust 4-sale Tara Ison, Tara Ison is the author of the novels "A Child Out of Alcatraz" and "The List."
ENTERTAINMENT
Jokes & Riddles
Automated art: Give it a hand Margaret Wappler
Subversive. Incomprehensible. With fries. Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
Animal tales of joy and wonder
'Payback' time for director Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
`My Friend Danny' Beulah K. Colvin, Special to The Times
Vinny's dark place; Bright Eyes; e-mail enlightenment Deborah Netburn
Pop punkette rocks the page Geoff Boucher
And no party is complete without ... ELIZABETH SNEAD
Crowd Control Patrick Pacheco, Special to The Times
Celeb siblings on best behavior at Nick awards fete ELIZABETH SNEAD
Stimulated by a world of 'Sims' Diane Haithman
Sickened by what sells
History does fine without suds, studs
Attuned to possibilities Victoria Looseleaf, Special to The Times
Conor Oberst sails into the mystic Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
A Cable Capo's Legacy Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
It's a direct route into the family business Lisa Rosen, Special to The Times
The Wild West's changing face Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Premiere is a piece of cake ELIZABETH SNEAD
Timbaland taps '80s for 'Shock' Chris Lee;Geoff Boucher
Ensemble effort in 'Bobby' Susan King
Underwater Adventure
Crowd Control Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
Behind laughs, a serious subject ELIZABETH SNEAD
A professor finds a way to send his dreams aloft Jo Perry, Special to The Times
Death, tarantulas, and Byrds and bees Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
Don't rush to slam boomer tastes
Overlooked gem has at least one fan
Escapism artist Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
Operation Scribe Kathleen Sharp, Special to The Times
Think 'Lord of the Flies,' but a spring-break version Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
Moving a century function forward Stanley Meisler, Special to The Times
Some like it hot, as caterers know Susan King
The spirit is willing Susan Josephs, Special to The Times
'Why You'd Want to Live Here' Geoff Boucher
Before you wear that, he's got a few words Deborah Netburn, Times Staff Writer
A little less of 'Spamalot' Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
They definitely go their own way ELIZABETH SNEAD
TRAVEL
Raise a toast off the beaten Strip David Surratt, Special to The Times
All bliss, no bling Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Tough calls Catharine Hamm
Connection in Kenya
NEED TO KNOW | news . style . tips . trends Mary E. Forgione; Rosemary McClure;
Stepping farther out
Altitude adjustments LOGAN KUGLER
Swing a good deal, golfers
Discontent over the content
Out-of-the way idyll Diane Wedner
Roaring aside, car was no beast
A solution for the jet-setting jogger Vani Rangachar
Play ball, mate Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
See it, snap it
Otherworldly, in a reel world kind of way Scott Doggett, Special to The Times
Readers Recommend
Peru music scene worth perusing
Special hotel package marks Seattle museum's reopening Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
A new view from the ground up Robin Rauzi, Times Staff Writer
Make flying a drowsing success Logan Kugler, Special to The Times
SPORTS
They don't feel down to par Thomas Bonk
Jackson not fond of this absence Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Edwards extends Busch Series lead From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hope he sent a wedding present Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Vazquez stops Twins to end winless skid From the Associated Press
Loss to Spurs hurts Warriors' chances From the Associated Press
Guerrero springs ahead after shaky training camp Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Goaltending the key to the Kings' future Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Dunleavy's new tack is working Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Lackey is putting his right arm in Bill Plaschke
Results From the Associated Press
Guzan doesn't hold back as Chivas USA triumphs Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Galaxy gears up for season before Beckham Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Ducks accent title with a win Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Clippers still need drive for stretch Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Angels run down Athletics Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Patterson stands out for USC Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Robinson's legacy is those he helped J.A. Adande
Three Points PAUL NETTER
Bowyer improving fast From the Associated Press
Valdez makes most of chance Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Coming Attractions MARK HEISLER
Clippers go from great to late in half a minute T.J. SIMERS
Results From the Associated Press
Nobiz Like Shobiz wins Wood Memorial Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
More seats to be unveiled at Fenway From the Associated Press
Struggles don't worry Gonzalez Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Swooshing in on Kevin Durant Mark Heisler
Smoltz gets Glavine, Braves get Mets, 5-3 From the Associated Press
He'll track brother's hoofsteps Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Arcadia Invitational yields national bests Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
The Bottom Half Peter Yoon
Did Kobe get lost in translation? Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
The rising cost of the eighth inning Bill Shaikin
Augusta's plus festival Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
The Times' Rankings
Intense coverage hurts athletes From the Associated Press
Oden's impact big, probably brief Mark Heisler
Monson aims to bring stability to Long Beach State Lauren Peterson, Times Staff Writer
Durant, Parker are winners of Wooden Award Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Recruiting intensifies because of websites From the Associated Press
Bonds' agent is perfect for him Bill Shaikin
BUSINESS
Riskier bonds keep allure Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Guide to mutual fund categories
Mortgage-backed bonds dodge sub-prime bullet Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
FCC chief avoids missteps Jim Puzzanghera, Times Staff Writer
Silicon Valley riches do not a fulfilling life make
Circuit City confirms it: Merit doesn't pay
Banking on boomers Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
Upbeat outlook buoys stock funds Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
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