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What happened on July 06, 2007
OPINION
A two-edged sword - Clinton's remarks on clemency for Libby show the dilemma her candidacy faces.
Destructive construction - Diesel exhaust from heavy machinery is a lethal source of pollution. It's time to clean it up.
Cheaters who prosper - Mayors, presidents -- many have strayed. But do naughty Republicans fare better than naughty Democrats?
Holding forth on the handbag ruling
Villaraigosa's personal life
Judging the Libby case
There's more to Antioch
ROSA BROOKS - Shame on Bush -- and us - Ignoring the Constitution, lying, hypocrisy? Yes, but it didn't happen in a vacuum. By Rosa Brooks
What Bono doesn't say about Africa - Celebrities like to portray it as a basket case, but they ignore very real progress. By William Easterly, WILLIAM EASTERLY is a professor of economics at New York University, Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution and the author of "The White Man's Burden: How the West's Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good."
JOEL STEIN - Man up, you doves By Joel Stein
ENTERTAINMENT
A wild art scene now stays within the lines - The do-anything spirit that burst forth in post-Communist Berlin is being overwhelmed by market-mindedness. By Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
BOOK REVIEW - Writing is magic, but plot mysteries linger - Mr. Sebastian and the Negro Magician A Novel Daniel Wallace Doubleday: 272 pp., $21.95 By Jonathan Kirsch, Special to The Times
SUMMER CAMP CAMPAIGN - A safe place for adventure and fun By Amy Kaufman, Times Staff Writer
THEATER REVIEW - Drama in a driver's seat - `Car Plays' ingeniously puts the audience inside vehicles with the actors to watch short works performed up close. By Charlotte Stoudt, Special to The Times
CAUSE CELEBRE TINA DAUNT - Quincy Jones in tune with Clinton By Tina Daunt
FASHION - With a fresh line, Roland Mouret is idol of the hour - His first show since 2005 puts the designer back on the scene, thanks to help from a TV magnate and a marketing hook: ready-to-wear that's ready to buy online. By Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
MOVIE REVIEW - Wiesenthal legacy, beyond 'Nazi hunter' By Lael Loewenstein, Special to The Times
AROUND THE GALLERIES - The good type of `Rogue' By Leah Ollman, Special to The Times
MOVIE REVIEW - Having it all: Love, money, a creepy kid By Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
MOVIE REVIEW - Stark view of the pitfalls of progress - Documentary's unforgettable images look at how industrialization dehumanizes workers and damages the Earth. By Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Face it, he's got the look By Sheigh Crabtree, Special to The Times
Live Earth vs. dying enthusiasm By Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Is it Lucky timing? - Joseph Isgro nails the rights to mobster Luciano's gritty life story. By Chuck Philips, Times Staff Writer
MOVIES - REVIEW - Examining Japan's suicidal tendencies By Kevin Thomas, Special to The Times
If it's published - The Goldman family may have a harder time finding a publisher than it had in buying rights to O.J. Simpson's book. By Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
QUICK TAKES - Pop star's son pleads not guilty Reuters
QUICK TAKES - `Donnellys' fans: assault by saltines By Martin Miller
QUICK TAKES - Dancer faces drug charge Associated Press
QUICK TAKES - Africa welcomes detective film Associated Press
Quick Takes - Finally
QUICK TAKES - Enrique Iglesias sings in Syria Associated Press
`Sex and the City' heats up - A long-stalled movie based on the HBO series appears to be perking up again. The original cast returns. By Sheigh Crabtree, Special to The Times
THEATER BEAT - Something nifty this way comes By David C. Nichols, Daryl H. Miller, Charlotte Stoudt
MOVIE REVIEW - Boy prodigy struggles to find the child within By Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
YouTube follows the campaign trail - This presidential election, Web videos hold the potential to sway voters. By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press
WORLD
The World - Suicide bomber kills 10 police in Afghanistan From the Associated Press
The World - Internet extremist sentenced From the Associated Press
The World - World in Brief / COLOMBIA - Nationwide protests against rebels From Times Wire Reports
The World - World in Brief / IRELAND - Young sailors saved from squall From Times Wire Reports
The World - World in Brief / BELGIUM - 20 years for deaths of peacekeepers From Times Wire Reports
The World - Suspects' house in Scotland searched - Police believe they may have built the bombs used in Glasgow and London there. Attacks on Asians are reported. From the Associated Press
The World - Errant Afghan slayings surge - U.S. and NATO troops killed more civilians in the last six months than did Taliban insurgents, several tallies indicate. By Laura King, Times Staff Writer
The World - Fatah on shaky ground in the West Bank By Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
The World - Guatemala killings inquiry hits snags - U.S. officials say the investigation into the slayings of three Salvadoran lawmakers has been mishandled. By Hector Tobar and Alex Renderos, Special to The Times
The World - Army officers' partnership put to the test - An Iraqi captain and a U.S. platoon leader team up against a Baghdad militia -- too effectively, for some. By Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writer
The World - 18 Iraqis killed in attack in Baghdad - Nearly 30 are injured in the car bombing that hit members of a wedding party at a photo studio. Two GIs die in assault. By Ned Parker and Saif Hameed, Times Staff Writers
The World - 31 bodies pulled from bus - Up to 60 were aboard when the mudslide hit in southeastern Mexico. Rescuers hope to finish before the next storm. By Sam Enriquez and Cecilia Sanchez, Times Staff Writers
The World - Police tighten mosque siege in Pakistan - The standoff stretches to a third day. It's unknown how many students are inside. By Mubashir Zaidi and Laura King, Special to The Times
The World - 9 die as jet skids off Mexico runway By Sam Enriquez and Carlos Martinez, Times Staff Writers
The World - N. Ireland town alarmed by teen suicides - The deaths of three high school classmates leave many in a small town speculating about an Internet suicide pact. By Alicia Lozano, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Japan clothing retailer bids $900 million for Barneys From the Associated Press
In Brief / FOOD - Triarc's CEO and president resign From Times Wire Services
In Brief / THE ECONOMY - Rates fall for 30-, 15-year mortgages From Times Wire Services
In Brief / TAXES - Congress to look into equity firms From Times Wire Services
In Brief / AEROSPACE - Boeing delivers 114 airliners From Times Wire Services
In Brief / REAL ESTATE - Office vacancies reach 6-year low From Times Wire Services
In Brief / AEROSPACE - Dubai firm buys stake in EADS From Times Wire Services
Hit by visa limits, Microsoft looks to Canada From Reuters
AEROSPACE - Boeing bets 787 has right stuff - Analysts say composite materials used to make the new plane will be revolutionary. A festive rollout is planned. By Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
Data signal strength in the economy - The U.S. service sector grows unexpectedly in June. Other reports show strong job gains and fewer layoffs. From Reuters
Markets - Bank of England raises key rate - The new benchmark of 5.75% is a six-year high. The European Central Bank may follow suit. From Bloomberg News
Eyecare rival tops bidder for Bausch By Daniel Yi, Times Staff Writer
UTILITIES - PUC division presses for cut in gas rates By Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
Union issues grocers a warning - The UFCW says it is prepared to cancel a deal preventing a strike if the major chains don't compromise in talks. By Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
ACQUISITIONS - Strong hotel sector may get more suitors - Lodging stocks rise after the Hilton deal on speculation of more private equity buyouts. By Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writer
Markerts - Higher bond yields hold back enthusiasm for stocks - Buyout news and a favorable service sector report fail to ignite a post-holiday advance. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Markets - SEC steps up its probe of New Century - The lender says the agency has elevated an informal investigation to a formal inquiry. By E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
Netflix seeks to deliver in Hollywood - The firm teams with actors on projects and buys movie rights to set itself apart from rivals. From Reuters
Private equity firm to buy Samsonite - CVC Capital Partners of London agrees to pay $1.11 billion for the luggage maker. From the Associated Press
Markets - Wall Street Roundup - UBS chief makes a sudden exit From Times Wire Services
Markets - Wall Street Roundup - Braddock to close Galena hedge fund From Times Wire Services
Markets - Wall Street Roundup - Block mortgage unit loses credit line From Times Wire Services
VIDEO GAMES - Xbox fixes to cost $1 billion - Microsoft plans to take a charge and extend warranties. The glitches could give the firm's rivals an opening. By Alex Pham, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE - Site of Hollywood gems eyed for development By Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
BALCO leaker agrees to longer prison sentence - Attorney says he will serve up to nine extra months after a judge rejects his 24-month plea deal as too lenient for steroids case disclosures. From the Associated Press
Gottfried von Bismarck, 44; a descendant of the historic German unifier From the Associated Press
Councilman pleads not guilty in real estate case From the Associated Press
Obituaries - Regine Crespin, 80; French soprano with international renown By Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
Building owner says Dutton's stays - Billionaire says he would build a retail complex that includes the Brentwood shop in lieu of luxury condos. By Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer
Jury adds to ex-firefighter's harassment award From a Times Staff Writer
Wildfires burn in Santa Barbara and San Bernardino counties - About 1,200 acres are scorched in rugged terrain north of Los Olivos, and winds fan a 400-acre blaze in the Lucerne Valley foothills. From the Associated Press
Gore glad his son is safe From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gov. urges state aid on tuition for Guard members By Nancy Vogel, Times Staff Writer
Hotel's owners dig in for labor fight - The reclusive Hsus, who operate the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, take a strong, quiet stand against union efforts to organize employees. By Joe Mathews, Times Staff Writer
The State - A Latino star shines less brightly - His career may survive, but Villaraigosa has disappointed many. By Maria L. La Ganga and Sam Quinones, Times Staff Writers
State to rescind $45 million in funding for L.A. Unified - Auditors cite incorrect claims by the district. The money, largely for remedial academic programs, will be repaid in future years. By Howard Blume, Times Staff Writer
Steve Lopez POINTS WEST - We laugh, cry, hiss at `Perils of Antonio' By Steve Lopez
Lack of blooms casts a pall over Lotus Festival - A cold winter and spring plus a lack of rain are blamed for the poor crop for Echo Park's annual celebration. By Tiffany Hsu and Tami Abdollah, Times Staff Writers
O.C. woman is missing after Internet date - The 19-year-old left two weeks ago on a motorcycle with a man she had met online. By H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Riverside teacher for deaf charged with lewd acts with 2 girls By Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writer
IN BRIEF Orange County / IRVINE - Woman dies of wounds in fight with boyfriend From Times Staff Reports
Steve Harvey ONLY IN L.A. - Got a beef with the Grim Reaper? Dispute resolution lives on By Steve Harvey
Beating suspect is sought in Oxnard By Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
She has Paris Hilton's number - A UCLA student with the heiress' old phone number gets calls for the celebutante. She doesn't mind. By Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
PASSINGS - Bill Pinkney, 81; last original member of the Drifters vocal group From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PASSINGS - Johnny Frigo, 90; bassist, violinist co-wrote jazz standard 'Detour Ahead' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PASSINGS - George Melly, 80; flashy, hard-living jazz singer, arts critic From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The State - Like a volt from the blue: A Prius can speed - Gore's alleged 100-mph jaunt alters perceptions of 'wimpy' hybrid cars. By Dan Neil, Times Staff Writer
Sanctuary status is urged for Santa Ana - Latino rights activists hope to shield families from federal sweeps. But some council members doubt the designation would achieve much. By Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
L.A. County secrecy policy is assailed - Open-government supporters decry move to keep memos on settlements confidential. By Jack Leonard, Times Staff Writer
A giant of the sea finds slimmer pickings - Gray whales are skinnier, and scientists suspect Arctic warming is the reason why By Kenneth R. Weiss, Times Staff Writer
The Nation - A new warning about syphilis - Doctors remind HIV-positive gay and bisexual men what can happen if the disease is left untreated. By Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
The State - Mayor's lover placed on leave - Telemundo is looking into whether anchor Mirthala Salinas' relationship breached journalistic ethics. By Duke Helfand and Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writers
Body is found in Long Beach Marina
Victorian home burns
Clearing out damaged trees
The heat beaters
NATIONAL
The Nation - Nation in Brief / MASSACHUSETTS - Girl's alleged biter pleads not guilty From Times Wire Reports
The Nation - Nation in Brief / COLORADO - 3 hospitalized when part of high-rise falls From Times Wire Reports
The Nation - Nation in Brief / CONNECTICUT - Third child from sinking van dies From Times Wire Reports
The Nation - Nation in Brief / UTAH - Polygamist trial to stay in St. George From Times Wire Reports
The Nation - New colon cancer test promising - A study finds that a blood test may work as well as the more invasive colonoscopy for initial screening. By Chris Emery, Baltimore Sun
The Nation - Edwards changes the mix on staff From the Associated Press
The Nation - Gay Lutheran pastor removed, but he isn't going From the Associated Press
The Nation - Judge keeps Ill. horse slaughter plant closed From the Associated Press
The Nation - One more Republican breaks rank - Sen. Pete V. Domenici says Bush's strategy in Iraq is not working and calls for one that will start withdrawal. By Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writer
The Nation - COLUMN ONE - Sue 'em, his daddy did say - Jack Denton's father made his name taking insurance companies to court. Now, the son is picking up the fight with post-Katrina claims. By Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writer
The Nation - Libby debate depends on what meaning of 'unpardonable' is - The Clintons' criticism of the clemency granted by President Bush is, well, awfully Rich, the White House says. By Richard B. Schmitt and James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writers
The Nation - Pulling back a curtain on age and weakness - Patients should know loss of muscle mass can be slowed, doctors say. By Diane Lade, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
The Nation - 3 shot to death at July 4 party; neighbor held From the Associated Press
The Nation - Rally backs man held in sex case From the Associated Press
SCIENCE
The Nation - New medication may benefit drug-resistant AIDS patients - It works with other drugs to lower the virus count, studies show. By Jia-rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
The Nation - Women chitchat more than men? Turns out it's a tie, study says By Amber Dance, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Results From the Associated Press
GAME OF THE DAY - Tigers rough up Sabathia in 12-3 win From the Associated Press
Angels' Escobar is the star of game - After being bypassed for Tuesday's showcase, he beats the Rangers, 5-2, for his 10th victory. By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
ANGELS REPORT - Mathis hopes for better results By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Morning Briefing - Bring your kayak and your ID By Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Jones pulls switch on Dodgers - Chipper hits two homers, one from each side of the plate, to give Braves an 8-6 victory, after an ineffective night from starters Penny and Hudson. By Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
DODGERS REPORT - Good news on Wolf, Beimel By Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Fans split on adding Bertuzzi By Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
GOLF ROUNDUP - Woods not happy after opening 73 From the Associated Press
HOLLYWOOD PARK - Anamato has a chance for rare Australian win By Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Lakers are still `we' to Bryant - He doesn't push trade demand at his youth camp, and says he apologized to Kupchak for comments about Bynum on video. By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
This week in motor sports - GEARING UP - What's new in motor sports heading into this weekend: By Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
NEWSWIRE - Free agent Hill headed to Suns By Jerry Crowe; Eric Stephens; Jaime Cardenas; Diane Pucin, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Results From the Associated Press
GAME OF THE DAY - Arroyo beats Bonds at his own game From the Associated Press
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS - Finding solitude above the city By Pete Thomas
Bill Plaschke - In these times, his calm is needed By Bill Plaschke
Leslie not in Cooper's '07 plans - Coach says Sparks star should sit out the season. A 57-56 loss to Indiana is team's fourth in a row. By Lauren Peterson, Times Staff Writer
Williams' charge not watered down - Buoyed by earlier rain delays at Wimbledon, Venus defeats Kuznetsova easily to reach semifinals. By Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
Federer discovers how tennis' other half lives - He can't complete match against Ferrero because of rain. Nadal advances with five-set win. By Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
TV-RADIO - Film details Dodgers' move to L.A. By Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
It's a perfect day for U.S. surf team at X Games - San Clemente's Ward gets the first 10 in event's five-year history and Americans beat the World team for the second day in a row. By Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
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