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What happened on December 16, 2007
NATIONAL
To assess Romney, look beyond the bottom line Bob Drogin, Times Staff Writer
Post-Katrina cottages get a lukewarm welcome Jenny Jarvie, Times Staff Writer
Unintended victims Charles Piller and Doug Smith, Times Staff Writers
The unlikely man behind Paul's fundraising curtain Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Storms are blamed for 38 deaths From Times Wire Reports
Treating the sick without bias Charles Piller, Times Staff Writer
Sex conviction will stop music From Times Wire Reports
A snow day lets Huckabee enjoy America's pastime DON FREDERICK AND ANDREW MALCOLM
Legal fight breaks out over destroyed CIA tapes From the Associated Press
As the N.H. race tightens, Clinton goes door to door Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writer
Two key newspapers endorse McCain From the Associated Press
Letterman's company, writers are primed to talk Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
McCain wants to preclude torture From the Associated Press
After a rocky start, Obama is hitting his stride in Iowa Mark Z. Barabak, Times Staff Writer
Evacuees must submit to checks From Times Wire Reports
A look at Mormon theology and practice Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
If it's gold you want, here's how to get it Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Tyson Foods exec spreads wings in China Don Lee, Times Staff Writer
Trump's a grump about column on his 'priceless' tips DAVID LAZARUS
Don't wait until tax time to trim your 2007 bill Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Times film feature is bad for movies
L.A. is at the mercy of developers
Earth to Fed: The sky is falling!
Gold loses some luster as dollar rallies Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
No gold mine at Trump seminar
Assets don't add up to 2-home lifestyle Ann Marsh, Special to The Times
The year's top scams: news you can't trust David Colker, Times Staff Writer
IMAGE
The Woman With The Whip Steffie Nelson, Special to The Times
A Bleeping Part Of The Job
Getting Lashed Erin Weinger, Special to The Times
Click Here For Sample Sales Michelle Dalton Tyree, Special to The Times
It's The Ultimate Director's Cut Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
Frugal Fliers Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
How low will they go? Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Checks and balances Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Dandies And Eye Candy Booth Moore and Adam Tschorn
Clutch These: $50 Max Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
It's the Gospel according to kittah Charlie Amter, Times Staff Writer
A boy's life on Alcatraz
Mike Nichols' life in the trenches Glenn Kenny, Special to The Times
Meaningful art? Priceless CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT
Creativity Corner
The latest are the greatest KENNETH TURAN
Year of sequels, the slammer, strife in the afternoon Deborah Netburn
Writer's legacy strong
Mining the shadows MARY McNAMARA
For the record
You've got to tip your hat to stars like these RANDY LEWIS
Beauty's in the unexpected CARINA CHOCANO
Nothing covert here Jenny Sundel
'The Christmas Birthday' Marci Stillerman, Special to The Times
So much to enjoy ROBERT LLOYD
'Lost in Hollywood' GEOFF BOUCHER
Another Brit wave RICHARD CROMELIN
Global connections DON HECKMAN
Stages of delight CHARLES McNULTY
Bitter taste of success Mary McNamara
Solidarity is the way to team spirit Jay A. Fernandez, Special to The Times
Drawn to his vision Cristy Lytal, Special to The Times
Youth movements
Credit is overdue
Stars past, present and future DON HECKMAN
As a father, actor and director Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
In the debris field DAVID SARNO
Sins of omission
Jokes & Riddles
Artists from across the map expand musical boundaries AGUSTIN GURZA
A now-familiar mix of anxiety, hope Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
A modern, worldly twist LEWIS SEGAL
No need to ever leave your couch DENNIS LIM
Such tragedy, such triumph MARK SWED
Come to sit for a spell Suzanne Muchnic
Getty at 10: Still aloof, yet totally L.A. Christopher Hawthorne, Times Staff Writer
The music to remember ANN POWERS
Rappers hit by social conscience SOREN BAKER
Ten that dig deep KEVIN CRUST
The Best of 2007 Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
Building a measure of momentum CHRISTOPHER HAWTHORNE
SPORTS
Drug gave Santangelo a lease on baseball life T.J. SIMERS
It's only money, as Dodgers add Kuroda Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Results, Schedule From the Associated Press
Bryant's status is up in the air Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Bruins not even tested in easy win Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Cheaters forever prosper in baseball Ross Newhan, Special to The Times
Frolov's back, but Kings aren't Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
The Times' Rankings
Coaches try to reassure recruits Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Turner hoping his day will come Jan. 1 Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Scouts' early reviews in on Mayo Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Walchhofer wins classic From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Results, Schedule From the Associated Press
San Francisco... 20 Cincinnati... 13 From the Associated Press
Penn State wins second NCAA title From the Associated Press
Niedermayer's return comes at a high price Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Looking Ahead
Coast To Coast Mark Heisler
Paul puts on a show against Nash, Suns From the Associated Press
Quick Snaps Sam Farmer
Quotage
Woods stretches his edge Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
The Cold War Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Country Star has bright future Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Eckstein as a lucky charm Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Patriots' loss now becomes longshot Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Roster rehab leads to Packers' turnaround From the Associated Press
Pepperdine fails to keep up with Brigham Young, 86-67 By Times Staff and Wire Reports
Seraphs come up big Austin Knoblauch, Special to The Times
They don't want to be, like, miked Mark Heisler
Frahm has that Bulldog attitude Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Blank feeling used, 'abused' From the Associated Press
At least one woman really can have it all Kurt Streeter
Seahawks' Russell may not play From the Associated Press
Namath is back at Alabama to receive long-delayed degree From the Associated Press
Playing for fun and pride Eric Sondheimer, ON HIGH SCHOOLS
Oceanside does enough, 28-14 Martin Henderson, Times Sports Writer
Pettitte admits to use of drug From the Associated Press
De La Salle on top after a rally thriller Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
TRAVEL
Liberace, spirit of Christmas past Jay Jones, Special to The Times
For kids, gefilte fish and tastes of other cultures Jerry V. Haines, Special to The Times
How secure are new 'smart' passports? Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
No guarantees with upgrades
For the record
Cocoa and presents set the holiday mood Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
For adults, three trips to browse Christopher Reynolds, Vani Rangachar, Christopher Reynolds
Marooned Catharine Hamm
Curl up with a good e-book Vani Rangachar
Island of colors in Panama
Mammoth goes upscale Jane Engle, Vani Rangachar, Hugo Martin, Chris Erskine
It's OK to leave home without it
Inns on the outs Jay Jones, Special to The Times
Hey, baby, this is Paris Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
Old-world grandeur that's just right Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
Getting a comfy nap at the airport Vani Rangachar
Moaning Cavern's fear factor Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
Northwest inspiration station Jeannine Stein, Times Staff Writer
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CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Moms think salad still delivers STEVE HARVEY
Death in a seaside paradise By Joel Sappell, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
An L.A. legend you've never seen or heard Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Reform Jews urged to make time to rest, contemplate Daniela Perdomo, Times Staff Writer
Merchandise really does fly off the shelves as a popular bookstore closes David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
Military deaths
Woman found dead after crash Rong-Gong Lin II
2 more suspects in fire surrender Howard Blume
Road opened after slides From the Associated Press
Congresswoman broke barriers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Delay in healthcare vote urged Jordan Rau, Times Staff Writer
Long Beach blaze claims third child Rong-Gong Lin II and Paloma Esquivel, Times Staff Writers
'Miracle' unites kids, toys Tony Barboza, Times Staff Writer
Man hanging Christmas lights is electrocuted From the Associated Press
Faculty split over proposal on UC eligibility Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writer
Never the last one Ari B. Bloomekatz, Times Staff Writer
A shaky start on an ambitious agenda STEVE LOPEZ
A virtual visit for Marine families Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Man gets life term in 2005 murder From the Associated Press
D.A. resigned in corruption scandal From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Boxing historian founded magazine From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tonya Harding's ex-bodyguard served time for Kerrigan attack From Times Staff and Wire Reports
An old theater is cast in a new role Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
Firing of UCSF dean a climax to years of disputes over finances Charles Ornstein, Times Staff Writer
Author wrote on history of gays in U.S. military Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
Mischief makers Nick Owchar, Nick Owchar is deputy editor of Book Review.
They saw it all Lewis MacAdams, Lewis MacAdams is the author of "Birth of the Cool: Beat, Be-Bop, and the American Avant-Garde." He is at work on a biography of Jann Wenner, the founder of Rolling Stone magazine.
The mind's the limit Debby Applegate, Debby Applegate is the winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize in biography for "The Most Famous Man in America: The Biography of Henry Ward Beecher."
Bestsellers
This Week in Calendar
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Working the land Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
Hombre visible David L. Ulin
Enlightenment Meghan Daum, Meghan Daum is an opinion columnist for The Times.
Traveling pants David Futrelle, David Futrelle has written on culture and technology for Salon and other places.
Do look down Will Self, Will Self is the author of many books, including "The Book of Dave: A Novel." His latest book, with Ralph Steadman, is "Psychogeography."
OPINION
Flying lessons Barry Smolin, Barry Smolin teaches English at the Hamilton High School Humanities Magnet.
Found art Brooke Davis Anderson, Brooke Davis Anderson is curator and director of the Contemporary Center at the American Folk Art Museum in New York. In October, the museum will unveil a selection of about 30 of the later Ramirez works.
Thinking water
Throwing the book at Mukasey
Watch out, Republicans
For the record
Christmas sneer Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Making justice equal
The polarizing express Ezra Klein, Ezra Klein is a staff writer at the American Prospect. His blog can be found at EzraKlein.com.
Honey, I shrunk the president Jonathan Haidt, Jonathan Haidt is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Virginia and the author of "The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom."
A closer look at Huckabee
Ticket to ride?
Patterns of abuse Sheila McNiff, Sister Sheila McNiff is the coordinator of the Victims Assistance Ministry of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Playing politics Roy Rivenburg, Roy Rivenburg teaches journalism at Cal State Fullerton.
WORLD
Irish singer can join pop concert From Times Wire Reports
Musharraf lifts emergency rule, but restrictions stay Laura King, Times Staff Writer
$2 billion to go to update transport From Times Wire Reports
Poland sets Iraq pullout date From Reuters
Suspect in airliner bomb plot escapes in Pakistan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Vote may chart new course for S. Africa Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
Naples crime boss is captured From Times Wire Reports
Dueling rallies spotlight deep split in Bolivia Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
President's party expected to win Kyrgyzstan election From Reuters
Dual English, Japanese satellite channel planned From Times Wire Reports
Volunteer security forces targeted in Iraq Tina Susman, Times Staff Writer
Ecuador seeks a (Saudi) royal favor From Times Wire Reports
U.S. to keep most troops in Baghdad Peter Spiegel and Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writers
Saudi rape sentence ignites anger Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
After France, Kadafi arrives in Spain From the Associated Press
REAL ESTATE
Handed lemons, a town built its fortune Jane Hulse, Special to The Times
Average Mortgage Rates and Indexes
A focus on those 'who need it most' Sam Byker, Special to The Times
Program just plugs a hole in the dam Sam Byker
That techie touch Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Renters again, with an asterisk Dinah Eng, Special to The Times
I solemnly swear Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
But does he also drive a hard bargain? Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
A full pot of reserve cash would be nice but isn't mandatory Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
NEWS
Exploring the brains of teens to decide just punishment Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press
For the Record
For the Record
Pre-cram scream reduces tension Martha Irvine, Associated Press
Sunday Briefing
Amazon still standing, but not out of the woods Michael Astor, Associated Press
Blair labors in an elegant piece of Mideast history Matti Friedman, Associated Press
Australia counting whales before Japanese hunt in the Antarctic Rob Taylor, Reuters
Cities fear shortages as Andes glaciers melt Frank Bajak, Associated Press
Brief awakening provides an enduring gift Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press
Hate sites find a home on U.S. computer servers Russell Working, Chicago Tribune
Moose thrive, multiply in human-altered environment Keith Ridler, Associated Press
SCIENCE
Climate deal gives room to all at the table Alan Zarembo and Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writers
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