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What happened on June 17, 2007
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
John Tracy, 82; deaf son of actor Spencer Tracy, clinic namesake Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
Oversight led to automatic appeals in death row cases Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Man arrested in Dec. 23 shooting death of boy, 10 From Times Staff Reports
Sir Wally Herbert, 72; headed 1968-69 expedition on foot across the Arctic's surface From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A not-so-welcome mat Jessica Garrison and Ted Rohrlich, Times Staff Writers
More clicks than cliques Mitchell Landsberg, Times Staff Writer
Army Pfc. Victor M. Fontanilla, 23, Stockton; among 3 killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq Duke Helfand, Times Staff Writer
Rocky's horrible sidestep show Steve Lopez
2 teens begin serving sentences in hate crime From Times Staff Reports
Fund drive learns power of recycling Steve Harvey
Victim of 710 Freeway shooting is identified From Times Staff Reports
2 killed, 1 wounded in shooting at house From Times Staff Reports
Taking job fair to the streets Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
Other deaths
Destroyer vets meet for 'family' reunion Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Ex-student arrested in UC Riverside threats Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writer
Tourists witness a good turn for a baby tern Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
Freeway project may hit tie-ups Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
Army Sgt. Charles E. Wyckoff, 28, Chula Vista; killed by gunfire on Afghanistan patrol John L. Mitchell, Times Staff Writer
Army Cpl. Victor H. Toledo-Pulido, 22, Hanford; one of two soldiers killed in blast Matt Lait and Hector Becerra, Times Staff Writers
Author's bygone L.A. comes to life for fans on walking tour Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Army Spc. Doonewey White, 26, Milpitas; killed in Iraq bombing Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer
Family wants focus on woman's life, not death Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Why Watergate matters Elizabeth Drew, ELIZABETH DREW writes regularly for the New York Review of Books and is the former Washington correspondent for the New Yorker. She is the author of "Richard M. Nixon," a new biography of the former president.
Got a magnitude 6.5 headache? SWATI PANDEY
The grin reapers Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
The return of the recall Marc B. Haefele, MARC B. HAEFELE is a regular commentator on KPCC-FM (89.3). His work appears in the Jewish Journal, Citybeat and on CitywatchLA.com.
Lessons of another lost war
Candidate's stance earns a vote
Put migrant shoe on the other foot
A small step on guns
Correct approach to the Constitution
Diagnosing medical care
The complexities of Hillary Clinton
Labor's pensive warrior Jim Newton, JIM NEWTON is Editorial Page editor of The Times.
The shame of a whale's death
How to solve the nursing shortage
The crime pandemic Moises Naim, MOISeS NAiM is editor in chief of Foreign Policy magazine and the author of "Illicit." A longer version of this article will appear in the July/August issue of Foreign Policy (www.foreignpolicy.com).
Lights, camera, Baca! Robert Greene, ROBERT GREENE is an editorial writer for The Times.
TRAVEL
It's buy, buy Buenos Aires Andrew Bender, Special to The Times
From Tiburon's tip to an island day trip Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Passionate about their ice cream Daniel Shumski, Special to The Times
Sand and sandpipers Scott Doggett, Special to The Times
Wiki gets around, thanks to its users Vani Rangachar
A tip: Story on gratuity bugs
Don't ignore fares to big cities
Readers Recommend
Answers to FAQs about passport rules Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Splish-splash, have a bash
Trying too hard to sail to Hawaii
Take-in takeout Vani Rangachar
NEED TO KNOW | news . style . tips . trends Susan Lendroth; Jane Engle; Mary E. Forgione; Valli Herman
Hunka hunka burnin' wedding options Jen Leo, Special to The Times
Forever yours CATHARINE HAMM
Vegas in the raw Steve Friess, Special to The Times
Up in arms in Arizona
The desert, full blast Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Ready to fight to the virtual death Aaron Ruby, Special to The Times
A most unlikely Seoul sensation Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
Her secret? `It's all hair and shoes' Mark Olsen, Special to The Times
Fun as an Art Brut strength Richard Cromelin; Kevin O'Donnell; Oliver Wang; Greg Burk
They're working their way back Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
Two Kiwis in `Flight' Robert Lloyd
Reform copyright laws
Acquiring stolen work is just wrong
Steve Carell's career ark; Schroder's Ricky period Deborah Netburn
Return of the Meat Puppets
Opera guy opens his mouth, listeners open their hearts Christine N. Ziemba
Common sense, uncommon eye Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Leave childhood horror behind
Hellions of a rebellion populate `If...' Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
It's Cine City, not Sin City; it's Clint Holmes, honestly Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
Putting his skills to enhancing effect Susan King
A strange, yet bold, move August Brown, Times Staff Writer
Mystery of cake in rain is solved
There they go trashing L.A. Peter Rainer, Special to The Times
Closer than ever Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
The right man to grab the mike Cristy Lytal, Special to The Times
Graceful moves to the end Susan Reiter, Special to The Times
A `Bridge' that's worth crossing Susan King
Just a `crazy dog lady' Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
Repressing the flesh Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
Atonal salvation for a pair of movies Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Not always drawn from life Scarlet Cheng, Special to The Times
An `Idol'-like competition for classical contestants Lynne Heffley
Call it `Carmen du Soleil' Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
The artist's eye plays tricks Leah Ollman, Special to The Times
Buckets of trouble ahead, grunion Margaret Wappler
`Entourage' boys need to be growing Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
Heavy-metal Getty Lynne Heffley
AFI crowd runs some familiar lines with honoree Al Pacino JENNY SUNDEL; Rose Apodaca
NATIONAL
War-scarred contractors battle red tape T. Christian Miller, Times Staff Writer
Romney attracts all kinds of money Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Democrats call for fuel economy From Times Wire Reports
Bush warns against `tax and spend' From Times Wire Reports
Guantanamo under steady fire Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Graham praises wife at memorial From Times Wire Reports
Space station computers at 100% Reuters
Democrat in '08! But not her Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Ongoing WWII battle pits U.S. against farm families From the Associated Press
Crash kills 4 at drag-racing event From Times Wire Reports
Transgendered gain protections From Times Wire Reports
GOP candidate in Georgia squeezed from both sides Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writer
TSA, accused of mistreating a mom and child, releases video From the Associated Press
Duke case D.A. loses law license David Zucchino, Times Staff Writer
A court revival of Chicago's mob past P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
Yes, Bette Davis did sleep here Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Pick right materials for deck Kathy Price-Robinson, Special to The Times
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Patching a crack in concrete James and Morris Carey, Associated Press
It's the new normal Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Translated loan docs on horizon Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Spidey uses his senses Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Some pearls of wisdom for how to get your first apartment H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
If manager oversteps duty, board must step in Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Hot spots are all over map Darrell Satzman, Special to The Times
Vancouver envisions radicchio on its rooftops Linda Baker, Special to The Times
History of high spirits Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
Where beach house meets bunker Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
Driven to despair Judith Freeman, Judith Freeman is the author of a story collection and several novels, most recently "Red Water." Her forthcoming nonfiction book, "The Long Embrace: Raymond Chandler and the Woman He Loved," will be released in the fall.
Bestsellers
Paperbacks
This Week in Calendar
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Out of place Bill McKibben, Bill McKibben is the author of "Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future" and an organizer of this spring's Stepitup07.org demonstrations against global warming.
Time and again Stephanie Zacharek, Stephanie Zacharek is a senior writer for Salon.com.
Roots music Matthew Shaer, Matthew Shaer is an editor at the Christian Science Monitor and a regular contributor to the Boston Globe.
Apocalypto David L. Ulin
Etude of life Samantha Dunn, Samantha Dunn is the author of the novel "Failing Paris," the nonfiction books "Faith in Carlos Gomez: A Memoir of Salsa, Sex and Salvation" and "Not by Accident: Reconstructing a Careless Life," and a contributor and co-editor of "Women on the Edge: Writing From Los Angeles."
Men in tights Christine Smallwood, Christine Smallwood is assistant literary editor at the Nation and co-editor of the Crier.
NEWS
`Trophy husband' tends to the kids Barbara Rose, Chicago Tribune
Personalized care is the aim of more doctors Marcus Wohlsen, Associated Press
In Russia's small towns, shame can be a useful tactic Erika Niedowski, Baltimore Sun
A sweet deal brings India's mangoes to U.S. Laurie Goering, Chicago Tribune
Tax ruling may draw retaliation Matthew Lee, Associated Press
As a fuel-hungry globe warms, the Arctic beckons Russia Alex Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune
There are the walrus: New way to tally the population Mary Pemberton, Associated Press
Their marriage broke the law, and made history Dionne Walker, Associated Press
`Whirlpool Bend' claims granddad but not girl, 5 Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press
BUSINESS
They make money the old-fashioned way Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Bond rates rise, and the world doesn't end TOM PETRUNO
Abundance of features frustrates users James S. Granelli, Times Staff Writer
Benchmarks: How the seventysomethings live
Interest rate fears at rest? Don't get too comfortable Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Money Watch David Colker
Loan confusion borrowers' fault
Let healthcare 'shoppers' decide
Most important meal costs more From Times Wire Services
Opposition to merger foolish
Things to consider in lining up a mortgage Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Allegations don't help investors
Proven winners add value
All-in-one iPhone looks nifty, but should you put it on hold? David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Making the workplace work for women pros Rosemary Berkery, Financial Times
EBay will ban some ivory sales From Times Wire Services
Vigilance over salaried workers From Newsday
Toy trains' paint contains lead From Times Wire Services
1 million machines turned into 'bots' From Times Wire Services
Twinkies bring back banana filling From Times Wire Services
Solving the puzzle of cellphone plans James S. Granelli, Times Staff Writer
Counting calories by cellphone From the Associated Press
MAGAZINE
Dining Out
A Day In Brentwood Jessica Gelt
Cold Play Amy Scattergood, Amy Scattergood is a Times staff writer.
Bottled Water? No Thanks.
Why Create Watery Wonders in a Desert Landscape?
A Nation Wallows Dan Neil
More on Our Native Trees
Beware of the No-Mommies Rule and Other Free Advice Dani Shear, Dani Shear is currently writing a pilot for Fox 21 and a three-act play about a parenting class.
Fresh S. IRENE VIRBILA, S. Irene Virbila is The Los Angeles Times restaurant critic.
Jell-O as Art Martin J. Smith, Martin J. Smith is senior editor of the magazine.
Mellow Yellow David Lansing, Freelance writer David Lansing covers wine and spirits for The Times.
WORLD
U.S. forces launch a major offensive Alexandra Zavis and Tina Susman, Times Staff Writers
North Korea invites U.N. nuclear inspectors as funds are transferred From Times Wire Services
Fatah tries to reinforce its hold on the West Bank Maher Abukhater and Ken Ellingwood, Special to The Times
5 men arrested in alleged coup plot From Times Wire Reports
Government, rebels reach cease-fire From Times Wire Reports
Surge of optimism recedes Tina Susman, Times Staff Writer
A birthday bash fit for a queen From Times Wire Reports
Dwarf carves a niche in spotlight Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
More than 35 feared dead in Kabul bus bombing From the Associated Press
Startling turn in sensational murder case Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
Story behind Pearl death still a mystery Laura King, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Brawl mars San Diego's 1-0 win over Zambrano, Cubs From the Associated Press
Donovan's goal sparks U.S. to victory Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Too little, too late for Fullerton Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Roddick reaches London final From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dodgers, Angels play on despite latest Bryant buzz T.J. SIMERS
Don't sell Stern short Mark Heisler
Chivas USA produces another stellar effort Ken Fowler, Times Staff Writer
Now You Know
Lynx halt Sparks' win streak From the Associated Press
Furyk unlikely to back down Chris Dufresne and Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writers
Busch win a first for Leicht From Times Wire Reports
Weaver not angry about removal Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Freddy's Ready From the Associated Press
The Bottom Half Peter Yoon
This gain comes with some definite pain Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Sanchez, Mexico still a bit unsettled Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Taylor puts together a season for the ages Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
Galaxy Today KEN FOWLER
Down The Line Bill Shaikin
Sun Devils rally and beat UC Irvine Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Steffen leads sweep in 50 Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
It's clear that Schmidt is still not up to speed Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Quotebook
Waltrip has had rough first half From the Associated Press
Flashy Bull continues strong run Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Avengers Today Steve Galluzzo
Earnhardt feeling relief after big decision to switch teams Mike Harris, Associated Press
The Times' rankings
Woods wants it badly Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Game still hasn't worn out genes Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Softball
The Times' rankings
Results From the Associated Press
Winning can pay the mortgage Bill Shaikin
Times changing at Wimbledon From the Associated Press
Landis was warned that he would never win his case Michael A. Hiltzik, Times Staff Writer
Moustakas powers his way to the top Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Wambach leads U.S. women past China From the Associated Press
Hamilton continues meteoric series rise Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Robinson still loves game at 70 From the Associated Press
Mavericks' Miracle Man From the Associated Press
How can you not root for a guy named Bubba? Bill Plaschke
Baseball
IMAGE
Old Cashmere, Fresh Petals Amy Scattergood, Times Staff Writer
Does Size Really Matter? Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
With A Wink And A Slash Rose Apodaca
This Year's Mini-moguls Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
You Call This Work? Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Just Don't Call Me `Baby' Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Under The Big Black Sun Rose Apodaca
Reiss' Tasty Pieces Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Cartoon's Network Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Jeans with a mortgage
Cheap, But Not So Chic Melissa Magsaysay
Geek Gods Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Stiletto city
Retro Specs Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Solar Attack Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
Her Secret Stash Elizabeth Khuri, Times Staff Writer
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