What happened on August 23, 2007
World
The World - Asia sex workers vulnerable to HIV - The U.N. says human trafficking, especially for prostitution, could cause AIDS pandemic.
Surfboards sent to Gaza to stir a wave of peace - A Jewish surfer from Dana Point, moved by a Times article, gets 12 boards for Palestinians.
By Richard BoudreauxThe World - U.S., France savor the taste of warmer ties - Sarkozy's enthusiasm for things American has begun to rub off on his countrymen. A film about a Parisian rodent has added some spice.
By Devorah LauterWorld in Brief / INDIA - Popular actor is released on bail
World in Brief / GEORGIA - Tbilisi says Russia violated airspace
World in Brief / BRITAIN - Assets unfrozen for cleared suspect
The World - A sigh of relief over Dean - The hurricane weakens to a tropical depression over Mexico, soaking villages but doing little serious damage. Yucatan farmers fared worse.
By Sam EnriquezWorld in Brief / BANGLADESH - Curfew set in 6 major cities amid unrest
14 U.S. troops killed in Iraq helicopter crash
By Carol J. Williams Times Staff WriterWorld in Brief / AFGHANISTAN - Taliban militants attack base, kill 2
The World - U.S. criticism draws a blunt Iraqi retort - Maliki, in Syria, says his nation 'can find friends elsewhere.' Analysts doubt that Washington wants to replace him.
By Carol J. WilliamsBANGLADESH
The World - Steep fuel increases protested in Myanmar - Despite arrests of 13 leaders after a similar rally Sunday, 300 gather for a march.
The World - Internal India tiff over nuclear pact with U.S. could spur early elections - Leftist parties threaten to withhold support for the government if it acts to finalize the deal.
By Henry ChuThe World - Loyalty makes Iraqi foe hard to beat - U.S. troops in Baghdad say they have no way to persuade poor Shiites to break their ties to Sadr's Al Mahdi militia.
By Julian E. BarnesThe World - Iranians are living in the moment - Vacationers put a dent in their gasoline rations, raising fears of chaos when their initial allotments are depleted.
By Kim Murphy
Business
REAL ESTATE - Shake-up in Little Tokyo - The sales of the New Otani Hotel and Japanese Village Plaza have denizens worried about the effect on the neighborhood's ethnic character.
By Andrea Chang and Roger VincentCashCall now makes its own call for cash - The Fountain Valley lender that provides emergency funds for people is scrambling for a capital infusion.
By Kathy M. KristofCOMPENSATION - Wage gap in state widens, study says
By Leslie EarnestSMALL-BUSINESS REPORT - Mastering the material - The couple behind Livinglass join artistic vision with production know-how. A larger client base beckons.
By Cyndia ZwahlenThe Nation - Online job hunters become the prey - Thieves cull data from Monster.com, then aim for users' bank accounts.
By Joseph MennENTERTAINMENT - TV takes step into 'Afterworld' - The Web series on MySpace is melding different kinds of media.
By Richard VerrierAT&T to keep iPhone bills brief
By Michelle QuinnNew toy recalls over lead
Toll Bros.' earnings drop 85% amid housing slump
In Brief / EARNINGS - Loss doubles for Hot Topic
Wall Street Roundup - Online brokers may merge
In Brief / MEDIA - MTV to team up with MySpace
Wall Street Roundup - European Bank policy unchanged
In Brief / AUTOMOBILES - GM trims output of trucks, SUVs
Wall Street Roundup - Banks take $2 billion in Fed loans
Banks, thrifts see jump in late loan payments
Exec to leave AMD
In Brief / EARNINGS - Limited's profit more than doubles
In Brief / AUTOMOBILE - Chinese firm touts its millionth car
Confidence creeps back into stocks - Treasury yields rise and Dow jumps 145 as calm spreads in debt markets. A Countrywide boost may come today.
Wall Street Roundup - Topps shares fall as suitor drops bid
In Brief / COURTS - Wal-Mart exec's lawsuit dismissed
IN BOX - Research before marketing your invention
By Karen E. KleinRetirees' personal data on mail labels
Countrywide says BofA makes $2 billion equity investment
By From the Associated PressMGM Mirage to sell $5-billion stake to Dubai World
Government money fund yields fall
By Tom PetrunoDubai World to pump $5.1 billion into MGM
By Kimi YoshinoMORTGAGES - BofA invests $2 billion in Countrywide - The Calabasas-based lender is back on firm footing, but others caught in the sub-prime crash shed 4,000 jobs.
By E. Scott Reckard, Elizabeth Douglass and Tom Petruno
Home & Garden
Lounge chairs: They're the new cheap seats
MODERN LIFE - Dorms gone deluxe - Student housing is humble no more -- make room for comforts galore.
By Jeff SpurrierFinding lithops
ASK US - A good caning can change a bad chair
By NANCY YOSHIHARATHE SCOUT IN SUMMERLAND - Finding more than seashells
By David A. KeepsSOLUTIONS - Green goes to school - Students spread the word, and eco-friendly dorms arrive on campus.
By Janet EastmanBoyhood days with Frankl
BOOKS - Luxury, serenity in East Africa
By Janet EastmanBOOKS - Elegance of Myanmar
By Janet EastmanDon't ignore the traditional
Boyhood days with Frankl
Weaving with care
Luxury, serenity in East Africa
GARDEN - Only the space, budget are small
A waste of our resources
INNER LIFE - A clear, shared vision - A small California dream house links the past and present.
By Morris NewmanMan of the House - Summer evenings -- lost - Must one tiny Californian show these Midwesterners how to be a kid?
By Chris Erskine
Science
The Nation - Sex is a gray area, study says - Barring health issues or the lack of a partner, many Americans remain sexually active well into old age, a survey of 3,005 adults finds.
By Denise GelleneThe Nation - Weight-loss surgery saves lives, studies find - Bariatric procedures reduce deaths among obese patients by as much as 40%, two reports conclude.
By Thomas H. Maugh II
News
Comedy
Frogtown Artwalk puts spotlights on low-key enclave
By Shana Ting Lipton'Deep Water' traces a race gone wrong
By Susan KingTELL - They're just not ready for the big leagues
By Cindy BertramWith a pal like this, who needs enemies?
By Carolyn HaxFrogtown by the numbers
Indian food meant to sizzle
By S. Irene VirbilaArchitect of Register's rise resigns - Publisher N. Christian Anderson's position at the paper's parent firm is squeezed out.
By David Reyes and William Heisel, Ashley PowersFor the Record
QUICK TAKES - Tenor leaves 'Jenufa' for Met
By Chris PaslesFor the Record
QUICK TAKES - Hilton settles defamation suit
By Robert W. WelkosWEEKEND FORECAST
THURSDAY BRIEFING
Expert rejects idea of Clarkson coughing blood
By Michael MuskalWKND FEEDBACK - May got fed up with December
With voices of change
WKND FEEDBACK - The hooker was the least of it
WKND FEEDBACK - Beer is beer, so can the snobbery
pre:A hed to put you to sheep
By Angela Delli SantiThe circus gets a new bounce
QUICK TAKES - New Nokia to house American Music Awards
By Geoff BoucherQUICK TAKES - A knight on the town in Vegas
By Diane HaithmanFor love, not money
By Pauline O'ConnorFor the Record
For the Record
For the Record
QUICK TAKES - FINALLY
For the Record
This matchup is a real blowout
By Pete MetzgerWords
Museums
Events
weekend
Theater
Buttinsky mom needs a timeout
For the Record
POP
Picross is addictive
Michael Bublé boldly climbs out of the retro box
By Ann Powers'California at War' shows how World War II 'fast-forwarded' the state into the future
By Tony Perry'High School Musical 2' graduates to top spot on charts
By Todd Martens'Star Trek's' five-year mission continues
By Susan KingEl Gran Silencio makes noise at House of Blues
By Elijah WaldA lot of pies, no lopped-off hands in Actors' Gang's 'Titus the Clownicus'
By Lynne HeffleySale of 2 Little Tokyo icons raises concern
By Roger Vincent and Andrea ChangMusic
RESTAURANTS - Drive-by dining
By Dog DavisHe swears he's just a 10-year-old
Galleries
Kid Stuff
Dead Rock West serves up head-clearing helping of roots rock
To these stars, short is sweet
By Lisa RosenSergey Khachatryan, 22, captivates Hollywood Bowl crowd
By Chris PaslesDebates that say something
By Newt GingrichBUZZ CLUBS
By Heidi Siegmund CudaEverybody's working for the weekend
California | Local
Ojai residents feeling the heat from Zaca blaze - Those in the fire-prone city face natural threats but say the 'small-town feel' and strong community ties outweigh the danger.
By Catherine SaillantThe State - A taller L.A.? He's making it happen - Christopher Pak's vision for the city has been preached by others. His knowledge of the area has helped him succeed.
By K. Connie KangFaculty, students seek ouster of school principal - Teachers say Santee's leader changed courses after classes had begun. Mediator to step in.
By Joel Rubin and Howard BlumeRetired lawman guilty of murder - The ex-L.A. County sheriff's sergeant faces 25 years to life in the 1991 slaying of his estranged wife, whose body was never found.
By Ashraf KhalilPostman recovering after pit bull attack - The dog jumped a fence and bit his face as he was on his Torrance route. His condition is serious.
By Tami AbdollahDana Parsons ORANGE COUNTY - Another city pays a lot for its public dance with club owner
By Dana Parsonstst:Line 1 Line 2 Line 3
By Greg BeckmannIN BRIEF THE STATE / CORONA - Teacher is suspected of having sex with student
By From Times Staff and Wire Reportstst:Main headline
By Greg Beckmanntst:Headlline in this spot
By Greg BeckmannDriver pleads not guilty in Stanton crash
By Christine HanleyINSIDE
Obituaries - Burr Baldwin, 85; first UCLA football star to be consensus All-American
Lottery results
PASSINGS - Magdalen Nabb, 60; her series of crime novels featured Italian detective
2 planes that nearly collided at LAX were only 37 feet apart, report says
By Susannah RosenblattPASSINGS - Leslie Lukash, 86; medical examiner helped identify remains of Mengele
INSIDE
Deputy shot while serving a warrant
The State - Gov. opposes Democrats' prescription for healthcare
By Jordan RauAnaheim project may launch an uncivil war - It could be a showdown on Main Street as Disney housing dispute heads for the ballot box.
By Dave McKibbenRegional pact caps emissions - Leaders of six states and two Canadian provinces agree to cut output of greenhouse gases to 15% below 2005 levels.
By Margot RooseveltGeorge Skelton CAPITOL JOURNAL - Power plays, payback were bottom line in state budget standoff
By George SkeltonRiverside County sheriff resigns - Bob Doyle says he will take an appointment by the governor to the state parole board.
By Maeve RestonBrain expert rebuts Spector theory - Neuropathologist says Clarkson could not have breathed after she was shot, countering defense theory that she coughed blood on the producer.
By Peter Y. HongSmuggled birds go home to Mexico
Mass transit takes a hit in state budget - To balance the spending plan, lawmakers take $1.3 billion in revenues from bus and rail. Cuts could imperil an array of projects, officials say.
By Rong-Gong Lin II and Jeffrey L. RabinIN BRIEF LOS ANGELES COUNTY / Los Angeles - 14 city pools to stay open, thanks to donor
By From Times Staff and Wire ReportsCOLUMN ONE - Fearing the Nazis again - Rachel Kane is among the aging Holocaust survivors whose postwar resilience is crumbling under the weight of long-buried memories.
By Maria L. La GangaO.C. Register's publisher to resign
By Ashley Powers and Christine HanleyManslaughter charges urged in fatal crash - A CHP probe finds that the operator of a big rig that struck a minivan, killing three children, was going too fast.
By Christine HanleyUC regent calls for operations overhaul - Board chairman aims to eliminate bureaucracy and update 'outmoded' administration.
By Richard C. PaddockObituaries - Leo Kanowitz, 81; wrote first book about gender discrimination in law
By Valerie J. NelsonJewish group recognizes Armenian genocide - The Anti-Defamation League declines to back congressional resolution doing so, however.
By Teresa WatanabeDiabetes diagnoses rise in the state - About 1.8 million adults were known to have the disease in 2005, compared with 1.5 million in 2001, a report says.
Sports
Plans for new arena in Vegas - AEG and Harrah's would partner in the 20,000-seat facility in hopes of luring an NBA or NHL franchise.
By Lisa DillmanNewswire - Davenport returns but loses in doubles
UCLA REPORT - Backup Cowan out indefinitely
By Chris FosterThis week in golf - TEEING OFF - Five things to look for on the professional golf scene:
By Thomas BonkBEHIND THE LINES - Even unsigned, Russell on board
By Bob MieszerskiGAME OF THE DAY - Indians bounce back to beat Tigers
Rangers run wild, set a record - Their 30-3 win over the Orioles is highest score in majors since 1900 and high mark for American League.
By Roch KubatkoLowe does his part for Dodgers - He has his second strong outing in a row, giving up six hits in seven innings, and L.A. scores a season high in runs in 15-3 win over Phillies.
By Kevin BaxterGAME OF THE DAY - Webb's streak ends, but Arizona wins
RESULTS
A-Rod as an Angel isn't worth the cost
By Kurt StreeterAROUND THE NFL - Culpepper to start for Raiders
DODGERS REPORT - Pitching prospect won't be called up
By Kevin BaxterRESULTS
Santana is not expecting any more minor setbacks
By Dylan HernandezUSC REPORT - Tailback depth takes a new hit
By Gary KleinThree hurry back from Europe - Beckham, Donovan and Bornstein expect to play in Galaxy-Chivas USA match tonight.
By Grahame L. JonesNo reason why fans should slam Anderson
By T.J. SIMERS30-3!
Nothing goes right for Angels - Pettitte shuts them down in Yankees' 8-2 victory, continuing a season-long trend. Shields struggles again in the eighth inning.
By Mike DiGiovannaUSC basketball starts very early in Mexico
By Ben BolchSOCCER - Beckham sets it up, but England loses
By Grahame L. JonesMakinmoves Buzz returns from layoff
By Bob MieszerskiBOB MIESZERSKI'S DEL MAR HANDICAP
My Typhoon goes for her fourth win in a row
By Bob MieszerskiTheir work with the glove is golden
By Alex Kimball and Kevin BaxterANGELS REPORT - Bruise keeps Figgins on the bench
By Mike DiGiovannaMorning Briefing - Old times' sake gets extreme
By Peter YoonU.S. beats Venezuela in a slam dunk
By Mark Heisler
Entertainment
American Music Awards move to the new Nokia Theatre
By Geoff Boucher
Opinion
Veto-proofing kids' health insurance
The deeper danger of Crandall Canyon
By Arianna HuffingtonThe misleading Vietnam analogy
Budget battle was a loser
His story won't die
By PATT MORRISONWith foes like these ...
CIA slip-ups
A guardian or a tyrant?
The Gospel and hate crimes
By Geoffrey R. StoneAT LATIMES.COM/OPINION
Inside Rove's head
Children unplugged
Murder and minorities
National
The Nation - Neighbors help one another stay afloat in flooded Ohio
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Nation in Brief / MINNESOTA - Pigeon droppings sped up bridge rust
Tillman's widow calls for true leadership
Nation in Brief / NEW YORK - GOP senators' consultant to quit
Romney will not be in line for this film
Nation in Brief / WASHINGTON, D.C. - Many holders of green cards face large fees
Nation in Brief / TEXAS - Clerk's murderer is put to death
The Nation - Giuliani: a bold flair early - As a young man in Reagan's Justice Dept., he already showed a sense of daring and a love of the limelight.
By Richard A. SerranoThe Nation - Improved safety at Virginia Tech urged - Post-massacre panels advise changes in communications, security and dealing with at-risk students.
By Johanna NeumanIn a speech to veterans, he calls Maliki a 'good guy,' a day after offering a more tepid endorsement.
By Tina Susman and James GerstenzangThe Nation - Spy chief sheds light on wiretaps - The intelligence director confirms that the FISA court ruled against Bush's surveillance program.
By Greg MillerThe Nation - Utah mine will close for good - The move may mean the trapped men will be entombed underground. Search goes on, with a sixth hole drilled today.
By Ralph Vartabedian
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