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