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What happened on January 14, 2007
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Woman dies after being in water-drinking contest From the Associated Press
Bong Soo Han, 73; grand master of hapkido won film fans for martial arts Jocelyn Y. Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Alice Coltrane, 69; performer, composer of jazz and New Age music; spiritual leader Jon Thurber, Times Staff Writer
Dental records awaited to identify pilots in crash From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Businessman fined for campaign violation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Holiday closures
War casualties
Rally shines spotlight on racial tensions Sam Quinones, Times Staff Writer
3-vehicle freeway crash kills 1, injures 3 From a Times Staff Writer
Button up -- even colder weather today Martha Groves and Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writers
Angels, amusement parks and ... the arts? Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer
Gov. attuned to waning of party loyalty Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
Man held in shooting death at apartment From Times Staff Reports
Saving trees takes cold calculation Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Other deaths
2 men killed, 2 injured in separate shootings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Holiday closures
Traffic disaster towers over L.A. Steve Lopez
A story of long-ago failure leads to success Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
`Departed,' Scorsese win Critics' Choice awards Mark Olsen, Special to The Times
Pomona motorcyclist killed in freeway crash From Times Staff Reports
Jazz saxophonist Michael Brecker dies of leukemia
Anti-gang plan faces key hurdles Richard Winton and Megan Garvey, Times Staff Writers
Larry Stewart, 58; Secret Santa handed out $1.3 million in cash over 26 years From the Associated Press
A `literary feast' held quietly in Long Beach Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
2 arrested in molestation, porn cases From a Times Staff Writer
A school finds a singular road to academic success Howard Blume, Times Staff Writer
Knockout marketing Scott Gold, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marine Lance Cpl. Jeromy D. West, 20, Aguanga; killed by a sniper in Iraq Rebecca Trounson, Times Staff Writer
TRAVEL
Hippies, hogs and ol' haunts Dennis Sigman and Eve Conant, Special to The Times
Stretching your yen in Tokyo Andrew Bender, Special to The Times
Turkey surprise: It's a big hit with tourists Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Tours & Cruises Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
Cold-weather preparation is more than a pair of mittens Kathleen Doheny, Special to The Times
Wyoming: Perfect for families, riding
Chilean sound can be had in the U.S.
Travel Log Mary Forgione; Kathleen Doheny
Egg allergies pack same risks as nuts
Deal of the week R.J. McClure
Snow a no-show on the Continent Benoit Lebourgeois, Special to The Times
Mellow moment in Egypt
Here's to Burns and the Dude Amy Hubbard
Luggage theft may signal larger issue
Albuquerque rising Beverley Beyette, Times Staff Writer
At Jackson Hole, they need a lift Lauren M. Whaley, Special to The Times
X marks the spot on a family trek Laurie Mercer, Special to The Times
A pizza gem in Portland's pearl
As for best airline seats: Socket to us
Pinkies up: High tea at altitude Cynthia Mines, Special to The Times
Passport changes are about to land James Gilden, Special to The Times
OPINION
They twisted `The Phallus' Jeffrey Tobin, JEFFREY TOBIN is an associate professor in Occidental College's department of critical theory and social justice.
How Humphrey got to be Bogie Richard Schickel, RICHARD SCHICKEL wrote the introductory essay for "Bogie," which recently was published by St. Martin's Press. His most recent book, "Elia Kazan: A Biography," has just appeared in paperback.
The spirit of Dharmacracy 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."
Secrets set free Frank Warren, FRANK WARREN is the founder and curator of the PostSecret Project (www.Postsecret.com). His newest book is "The Secret Lives of Men and Women."
An idle threat
Word Watch SWATI PANDEY
What lies ahead for baby boomers
America's shame exposed at Gitmo
All our favorite presidents are dead David Greenberg, David Greenberg, a professor of media studies and history at Rutgers University, is the author of "Nixon's Shadow," "Calvin Coolidge" and "Presidential Doodles."
Israel and nuclear option against Iran
Definitions of whiteness amid the Delta blues GREGORY RODRIGUEZ, Gregory Rodriguez is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation. grodriguez@latimescolumnists.com
Chavez's dilemma
Arnold the utopian Bill Whalen, BILL WHALEN, former chief speechwriter for Gov. Pete Wilson, is a research fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution.
Boot's defense of mainstream media
A foundation states its case
Back to the drawing board Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
A living wage we can live with Robert Pollin, ROBERT POLLIN is a professor of economics and co-director of the Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He is the coauthor of "A Measure of Fairness: The Economics of Living Wages and Minimum Wages in the United States," forthcoming from Cornell University Press.
We can't surrender to the doves JONATHAN CHAIT, jchait@latimescolumnists.com
Left out in '08
Did kissing up bring us down? Corey Robin, COREY ROBIN, author of "Fear: The History of a Political Idea," teaches political science at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. A longer version of this article appears in the Jan. 4 issue of the London Review of Books.
Tarzan's children Joe Queenan, JOE QUEENAN writes frequently for Barron's, the New York Times Book Review and the Guardian.
ENTERTAINMENT
Classic comic sketches Ben Schwartz, Special to The Times
Embrace the bad to find the good By Greg Kotis, Special to The Times
Brothers are polar opposites Susan King
Hands on, hands off Robert Hilburn, Special to The Times
The fictional forecast: Chaos with a chance of war Deborah Netburn
Hey, didn't Uncle L. paint that mural? Diane Haithman
The nightmares that last beyond the wars Scarlet Cheng, Special to The Times
Fattening up the franchises John Horn
It ain't me, babe
Sobriety doesn't need to sell itself
Skeptics to meet on the Strip? Yeah, right Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
Resurrection is tough work Susan King
Cashing in or selling out? Christopher Knight, Times Staff Writer
Quite a jazzy little number Michael Ordona, Special to The Times
The fine art of making a room go boom Sheigh Crabtree, Special to The Times
A reporter finds that all signs point to danger Susan King
Jerome Robbins: A Dec. 31 Critic's Notebook about...
`City of Angels' Geoff Boucher
Murder suspect is a 'good kid'?
In the desert, awards season is heating up
Embrace the bad to find the good Greg Kotis, Special to The Times
Yellow but not mellow Michael Ordona, Special to The Times
`Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' Susan King
Her new school is a school for the blind
Taking his time on the way up Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Clash of the sequel titans Rachel Abramowitz; John Horn; Robert W. Welkos
A movable street scene Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer
From rock stage to big screen, a `lost' look Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
Blissfully overbooked Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
Acquiring with a little help from their friends Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
An epic battle is pumped up Mark Olsen, Special to The Times
Museum belongs on mayor's agenda
In this year's cast ...
Faithful to the maestro's direction Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
MAGAZINE
Wanna Learn to Dance? ELIZABETH PADGETT
Common On Looking 'Live' Elizabeth Khuri
Prosperity's Smile Qevin Oji, Qevin Oji is a contributing writer for West.
Rescue Me Dan Neil
To Avoid the Look, Say You Manage a Pet Store Max Thayer, Max Thayer was recently cast in the upcoming film "Charlie Wilson's War," starring Tom Hanks and directed by Mike Nichols
Saving Souls in Hollywood, Where It's Most Needed
Those 'Free' Freeway Days
More on Persian Palaces
91303 Jessica Gelt
A Gonzo Journalist's Legacy
Untitled (Ocotillo) (1975) Colin Westerbeck
Up in Flames Helen Storey, Helen Storey has written for Los Angeles magazine and Time Out. She is working on her first novel.
The Talented Dr. Connell
Hip-hop Elizabeth Khuri
The Education of Thom Mayne Brett Campbell, Brett Campbell writes for the Wall Street Journal, Oregon Quarterly and other publications. He lives in Portland, Ore.
Atheists in Politics and War
NATIONAL
War costs are hitting historic proportions Joel Havemann, Times Staff Writer
Fight brews over views of Texas Capitol Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
Even at 96, alleged mobster is not beyond reach of law Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Gates Foundation to keep its investment approach Charles Piller, Times Staff Writer
Pentagon disavows call for boycott From Times Wire Reports
Repaired Big Dig tunnel to reopen From Times Wire Reports
Democrats Feel Free To Defy Bush On Iraq Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writer
Icy storm to persist in central U.S. From the Associated Press
State prosecutors take control of Duke sex assault case David Zucchino, Times Staff Writer
2 coal miners die in tunnel collapse From Times Wire Reports
Sea-based missile radar leaves Hawaii From Times Wire Reports
Doomsday is nearer, group says From Times Wire Reports
Coretta Scott King is honored posthumously From the Associated Press
Pentagon conducting probes in U.S. Julian E. Barnes and Greg Miller, Times Staff Writers
In plain sight, but missing Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
The Mideast's most wanted Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer
Russia-Belarus oil feud ripples through Europe Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Peace marchers flood Madrid From Times Wire Services
Bush sees errors, stands by invasion David Savage and Solomon Moore, Times Staff Writers
Castro recovering, his son reports From Times Wire Services
Forces in western desert look toward the horizon Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
10 ex-Nazis convicted of murder From Times Wire Services
Presidents of Iran, Venezuela plan $2-billion project fund Mery Mogollon and Chris Kraul, Special to The Times
Plan would add Kurds to civil war mix Louise Roug, Times Staff Writer
Ex-captive in Colombia recalls harrowing break Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Somalia's parliament gives OK for martial law From Associated Press
On the take -- and on camera in Mexico Hector Tobar, Times Staff Writer
Prince Harry may train for Iraq duty From Times Wire Services
At least 7 missing after crater opens From Times Wire Services
NEWS
`Human Be-In' begat the '60s' Summer of Love Lisa Leff, Associated Press Writer
Doggy limits give pause to many paws Paul Foy, Associated Press
`Bare ruined choirs' all too true for Bard's English church Sue Leeman, Associated Press Writer
Soviet rocket engineer shines after his death Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Writer
Genetic test helps predict breast cancer recurrence Chris Emery, Baltimore Sun
Predator shortage sends armadillos waddling north Jim Suhr, Associated Press
In last letter, South Pole explorer faced death calmly Robert Barr, Associated Press Writer
A park grows on once-radioactive Ohio land Lisa Cornwell, Associated Press
Pleasing the palates of picky pandas Dorie Turner, Associated Press
BUSINESS
A fighter on the line Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
Are big funds nearing a limit? Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Why hesitate on electric and hybrid vehicles?
Lasting effects of technology Alan Cane, Financial Times
Not alone in experiencing changing prices at Amazon
Getting trapped in time shares Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Research follows factories to China Don Lee, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
Wild at heart Veronique de Turenne, Veronique de Turenne is the book critic for National Public Radio's "Day to Day."
Bestsellers
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds, susan.reynolds@latimes.com
Book of revelation Louisa Thomas, Louisa Thomas is on the editorial staff of the New Yorker.
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Her animal planet Regina Marler, Regina Marler is the editor of "Queer Beats: How the Beats Turned America on to Sex."
History made him do it James Marcus, James Marcus is the author of "Amazonia: Five Years at the Epicenter of the Dot.Com Juggernaut."
Marked for life Art Winslow, Art Winslow, a former literary editor and executive editor of the Nation, writes frequently about books and culture.
Don't touch that dial Matthew Shaer, Matthew Shaer is a correspondent for the Boston Globe's Arts section and an editor at Boston.com.
As you live and breathe David L. Ulin, david.ulin@latimes.com
Accompanied by strings Wendy Smith, Wendy Smith is the author of "Real Life Drama: The Group Theatre and America, 1931-1940."
REAL ESTATE
Two sides of a coin Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
Average mortgage rates and indexes
After two decades of calm living, it's condo chaos Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Two sides of a coin Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
For years, a scene stealer in the Hollywood Hills Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
His home away from `House' Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Up Next For Usc
Sea is choppy, but ship isn't sinking, Brand says Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
For a change, they can't blame him Mark Heisler
Clippers are a little too cavalier with ball in loss Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
New set of challenges for Federer From the Associated Press
There's no place like home for Titans From the Associated Press
Howell takes lead, as teen hangs tough From the Associated Press
Windy City just waiting for Da Bears to blow it J.A. ADANDE
Webber takes part in talks Steve Springer and Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writers
Up Next For Ucla
Ducks can't break down Budaj Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Clowe's two goals lead the Sharks From the Associated Press
`Core player' Visnovsky is likely to stay put Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Wade, Heat too tough for Jazz From the Associated Press
Suns beat Magic for ninth win in a row From the Associated Press
A great finish for Notional Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Seizing the moment, fulfilling a promise Bill Plaschke
The Times' Rankings
Three Points PAUL NETTER
Saints stay alive David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Bears' defense is ready From the Associated Press
Chargers not concerned with the past From the Associated Press
Today's Matchup PETER YOON
Virginia Tech surprises No. 1 North Carolina From the Associated Press
Butler a star on the rise From the Associated Press
Trojans say it's a winning atmosphere Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Webber's not exactly having a fab finish MARK HEISLER
Facing a new set of challenges From the Associated Press
McGwire proud of his career From the Associated Press
USC women suppress a late UCLA rally Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Coming (going?) Attractions MARK HEISLER
Playoff Pasted Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Today's Matchup PETER YOON
Lewis lifts Ohio State past Tennessee, 68-66 From the Associated Press
Selanne is an All-Star Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Is Beckham still hot enough to spark soccer in U.S.? Jim Litke, Associated Press
Quotebook
Miller crashes, but he wins race From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Goaltending big advantage for thriving Predators From the Associated Press
Joy at last for Afflalo this time Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Time for them to turn page Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Kings fall to a power play From the Associated Press
Patriots can relax with B&B Bob Oates, Special to The Times
Sandeno wins and lends a helping hand Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Horseshoe is on other foot Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Twin towers finding their way at Stanford From the Associated Press
MLS, Mexican league team up Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Stanford wins on Goods' basket From the Associated Press
Beckham's Real Madrid days appear over Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Latino fans meet Beckham news with mixed feelings Jim Barrero, Times Staff Writer
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