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What happened on August 26, 2007
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A teenage girl, a terrible injury and a will to recover Kurt Streeter, Times Staff Writer
Army Spc. Daniel F. Reyes, 24, San Diego; killed in attack in Iraq Maria L. La Ganga, Times Staff Writer
Marine Cpl. Sean A. Stokes, 24, Auburn; killed by improvised explosive John Spano, Times Staff Writer
Aaron Russo, 64; former Bette Midler manager became a film producer From the Associated Press
Joseph Young, 87;his murals, sculptures adorn the Southland Claire Noland, Times Staff Writer
Cellphones swamping 911 system Robert J. Lopez and Rich Connell, Times Staff Writers
She looks at things differently, that's all Steve Harvey
Raymond Barre, 83; French prime minister and economist From the Associated Press
Navy Hospitalman Daniel S. Noble, 21, Whittier; among 3 killed by bomb Doug Smith, Times Staff Writer
Activists march for deported immigrant From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Radioactive container is dislodged at LAX From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State purchases 3 mobile hospitals Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
NASA lessons get down to Earth Francisco Vara-Orta, Times Staff Writer
Man arrested in fatal shooting of two people From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cities named for missions, smoke signals, even a poet Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Army Spc. Jaime Rodriguez Jr., 19, Carpinteria; dies in roadside blast Francisco Vara-Orta, Times Staff Writer
Fears sink art project in Santa Barbara Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
A family waits and tries to hope Christopher Goffard, Times Staff Writer
Varmints? Time for Operation Just Claus Steve Lopez
Getting too close to home Steve Hymon and Martha Groves, Times Staff Writers
Peace a vocation for dean of new school Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Circus MÁximo
The Case For Revenge Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
Jokes & Riddles
A Zombie's horror flick; big doings on 'Big Love' Deborah Netburn
Creativity Corner
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Lindsay's dad likes surprises! Stephanie Lysaght
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Let's refocus on the performances
Keep it in the family Mary McNamara
Fighting his demons to a standoff Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
That was a good job description
Thrice speaks volumes August Brown;Geoff Boucher
Poetry, prose: Violence hits home Lynne Heffley
Spot-on at creating on the spot Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer
A new chapter in verse Susan Salter Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Actors gang up for benefit Jenny Sundel
From the archive to the screening Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Even making a frog song her own Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Mother Mary and L.A.'s dirty bombs Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
An adventure with a hobo and gypsies in Paris
'My Sister Is a Bookworm' Kay Haugaard, Special to The Times
A dramatic battle to bring war onto stage Sean Mitchell, Special to The Times
What the body is meant to look like
In Nureyev's time
So many ways for them to say L.A. Susan Josephs, Special to The Times
Creation, seen from all sides Cristy Lytal, Special to The Times
Interest accrues in artist's legacy Mark Kendall
Klimt's tiny flecks of truth Sharon Mizota, Special to The Times
A timeless '3:10 to Yuma' Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Filmmakers' preemptive strike Jay A. Fernandez and John Horn, Special to The Times
At the Getty institute, it's buy, borrow and think Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
Stuck in a minor key Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
BUSINESS
Feeling at home in a 'live-work' unit Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
A students' guide to research online David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Bailing out sub-prime borrowers
Press imbroglio in Santa Barbara
Will taxpayers get Wall Street bill?
Recall of imported toys by Mattel
AMA plan won't cure coverage gap DAVID LAZARUS
Scam Watch DAVID COLKER
Value and diversity may offer shelter from storm Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Dancing all the way to the bank Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writer
Right call? Prepaid plans can save cash James S. Granelli, Times Staff Writer
Vintner's talents have grown, aged Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Iran's $12-billion enforcers Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
Fewer people dying in Darfur, aid groups say Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer
Israel kills 2 infiltrators from Gaza Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer
2 blasts kill more than 40 in India Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Iraqi jurists find themselves in a hazardous occupation Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Times Staff Writer
Toll in Greece climbs as fires spread and multiply From the Associated Press
In Georgia, a Russian plane mystery deepens David Holley, Times Staff Writer
Flood death toll doubles to 600 From Times Wire Reports
Bombings, battles kill 41 From Times Wire Reports
Six arrested with 52,000 turtle eggs From Times Wire Reports
Climber trapped in New Zealand cave From the Associated Press
Indian premier raises fists Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Political splintering raises stakes for Maliki Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Making water Marc B. Haefele and Anna Sklar, Marc B. Haefele is a commentator for KPCC and writes for Citybeat, Citywatch and Nomada magazine of Buenos Aires. Anna Sklar is a former NPR reporter and former public affairs director for the city Department of Public Works. She is the author of "Black Acres," a history of the city sewer system.
'Sanctuary'and lawbreaking
Someone must defend America
Some can't see it
For the record
Paging the U.N.
Boomerang reforms John J. Pitney Jr., John J. Pitney Jr. is a professor of American politics at Claremont McKenna College.
A not-so-secret mission David Wise, David Wise writes frequently about intelligence and espionage. He is the author of "Spy: The Inside Story of How the FBI's Robert Hanssen Betrayed America."
The Broad view Jim Newton
Toy story Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
History can sing too Richard Pells, Richard Pells is a professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin. His books include "Not Like Us: How Europeans Have Loved, Hated and Transformed American Culture Since World War II." A longer version of this article appeared in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Too eager for ethanol
Be grateful for teacher interns
Misinterpreting the Mideast Moshe Ya'alon, MOSHE YA'ALON is a fellow at the Adelson Institute for Strategic Studies at the Shalem Center. He served as the 17th chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces.
I'll take Manhattan -- and Pasadena William Fulton, William Fulton is the publisher of the California Planning & Development Report, the president of Solimar Research Group and a senior scholar at the School of Planning, Policy and Development at USC.
BOOKS
Exquisite journey Arthur Phillips, Arthur Phillips' "Prague" won the 2003 Los Angeles Times' Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction. His most recent novel is "Angelica."
Unsettling down Nick Owchar
Unequal education Erin Aubry Kaplan, Erin Aubry Kaplan is a contributing editor to The Times' Opinion page.
Life goes on Susan Carpenter
This Week in Calendar
Bestsellers
Paperbacks
Homeland security Ruth Andrew Ellenson, Ruth Andrew Ellenson received the National Jewish Book Award for her anthology "The Modern Jewish Girl's Guide to Guilt."
The big picture David L. Ulin
Mirror men Susan Salter Reynolds
Over-full Monty Steve Almond, Steve Almond is the author of the new essay collection "(Not That You Asked)."
Adrift in the shadowlands Edward Champion, Edward Champion is a Brooklyn writer and host of the literary blog Return of the Reluctant at www.edrants.com.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Fleshed out Sylvia Brownrigg, Sylvia Brownrigg's new novel, "Morality Tale," will be published next year.
REAL ESTATE
Raw-land deals not suited for babes in the woods Tom Kelly, Special to The Times
Buyers control the deal Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
For the record
Average mortgage rates and indexes
After 8 years, tenant's dog gets the boot From Project Sentinel
A view -- and price -- to take your breath away Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Rural by the Rose Bowl Sam Byker, Los Angeles Times
Their new base of operations Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
A timely checkup Frank Nelson, Special to The Times
NEWS
The happiest place on Earth? Denmark, not Disneyland Arthur Max and Toby Sterling, Associated Press
'Ghost chile' almost too much to handle Tim Sullivan, Associated Press
Meaning of life is thorny question Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Parents snagging digital identity for their offspring Anick Jesdanun, Associated Press
Correction
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For those who like it hot, really, really, hot Tim Sullivan, Associated Press
The first cell of synthetic life may be just 3 years away Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Sunday Briefing
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Wild horses, burros evade roundup -- for now Sandra Chereb, Associated Press
The oasis that Lenin built Alex Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune
Industry looking for 'humane' way to slay thousands Jeff Donn, Associated Press
Treading new waters with a dolphin's tail Phil Davis, The Associated Press
TRAVEL
It's panda-mania Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Mirror of South African life
Room to relax at a New Mexico resort Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
For the record
London bound? Stall and save Vani Rangachar
NEED TO KNOW | news . style . tips . trends Vani Rangachar; Mary E. Forgione; Jane Engle
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Business-class prices are making a descent James Gilden, Special to The Times
Appellation vacations
Vino country
Two views of Tibet trip
After Dean, some damage Diana Dawson
Readers Recommend
Steeped in the West James McCommons, Special to The Times
Ribera's new riches Corie Brown, Times Staff Writer
Heading off a beaten Strip Kevin Capp, Special to The Times
SPORTS
Carroll goes by the bookto teach football at USC Kurt Streeter
Federer looks to close Open door Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Angels again held to no gain Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Galaxy is feeling the hurt Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Davis makes amends and beats Cubs, 3-1 From the Associated Press
Results From the Associated Press
Martin to catch a little breather Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Wang pitches tired Yankees past Tigers From the Associated Press
Dodgers lose, now turn to Wells Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers play new tunes: Oldies but not so goodies T.J. SIMERS
It's all coming together for Chivas Jaime Cárdenas, Times Staff Writer
Gable is protective of running back spot Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Edwards gets second Cup win of year From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Results From the Associated Press
Price's status remains uncertain Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Quotebook
Couture retains title through experience Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Kaeding kick lifts Chargers to win From the Associated Press
Down The Line Bill Shaikin
For Team USA, what happens in Vegas better not stay there Jim Litke, Associated Press
U.S. team isn't neighborly to Canada Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
UCLA secondary has it covered Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Series brings out the kid in everyone Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Morning Briefing Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Betting investigation to take 'months,' ATP says Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Vargas-Mayorga fight at Staples is postponed Steve Springer;Larry Stewart
Stricker shoots way to the lead From the Associated Press
More than a speech Bill Dwyre
Kenyan gets point across in 1,500 meters Philip Hersch, Special to The Times
Guillen is key to Mariners' rise Bill Shaikin
The Bottom Half Peter Yoon
Gibson's impact measured by those she inspired From the Associated Press
Wambach injured in 4-0 win for U.S. Jaime Cárdenas, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
6th hole finds no livable space From the Associated Press
Florida Democrats get '08 ultimatum Bob Drogin, Times Staff Writer
Criticized official halts his donation From Times Wire Reports
It's a tricky business when you run for president, Obama Don Frederick and Andrew Malcolm
Now he'll wear an orange jumpsuit From Times Wire Reports
Passenger attempts to open jet door From Times Wire Reports
Huckabee: Fat is a threat to economy From Times Wire Reports
Storms swell rivers, threaten homes Megan Twohey and Carolyn Starks, Chicago Tribune
Rough waters for Hawaiian ferry From the Associated Press
Just getting in the ring is his ultimate fight Jenny Jarvie, Times Staff Writer
Ex-FEMA chief sticks with disaster-response industry Mark Silva, Chicago Tribune
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