What happened on March 15, 2007

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

NATIONAL

OPINION

In Los Angeles, the accents say a lot By Patt Morrison
The `SpongeBob' debate
Immigration comeback
Birthright or privilege?
Pace's point of view
Rules followed at Guantanamo
Politics and U.S. attorneys
No God on his side
The immorality of `don't ask, don't tell' By Nathaniel Frank, NATHANIEL FRANK is senior research fellow at the Michael D. Palm Center at UC Santa Barbara.
God's dupes By Sam Harris, SAM HARRIS is the author of "The End of Faith: Religion, Terror and the Future of Reason" and "Letter to a Christian Nation."

WORLD

SPORTS

Mater Dei's Wear twins prepare to fill tall order By Eric Sondheimer, Eric Sondheimer can be reached at eric.sondheimer@latimes.com
Iti hopes to travel right into the NBA By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Howland was a real wild cat while playing at Weber State By Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
The educated guess is age rule benefits the NBA and colleges By J.a. Adande, J.A. Adande can be reached at j.a.adande@latimes.com. To read previous columns by Adande, go to latimes.com/adande.
Bonds draws usual fan reaction By Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Rose acknowledges betting `on my team every night' From the Associated Press
Darby enjoys 49ers' success By Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
If only the winner then faded away By Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Clippers get tough but lose By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Without ailing Cassell, closing push is missing By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Billingsley will start in bullpen By Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Ducks get the point but aren't happy By Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Regional schedules, previews By Robyn Norwood;diane Pucin;ben Bolch
Cloutier making steady progress By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Lakers don't want to hear `dirty' talk By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Love in the time of Bobby Knight By Caroline Mcnabb, Special to The Times
Matthews denies he ever used HGH By Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Pacers lose 11th in row despite return of O'Neal From the Associated Press
Stotts fired as Bucks' coach From the Associated Press
Suns shine bright in double overtime From the Associated Press
Chicago OKs Olympics guarantee From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Red Wings do a double take From the Associated Press
Pruitt brings fresh outlook By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Their loyalty to a team can be bought, if price is right By Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Teeing Off By Thomas Bonk
Murray scores big points by defeating Davydenko By Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Two games present one big problem for this dad By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Arizona guard is suspended From the Associated Press
Four on the floor By Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Collison is set to take a shot at Weber State By Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer

HOME & GARDEN

Eden, open for touring By Lili Singer, Special to The Times
Noguchi meets no-names By David A. Keeps, Times Staff Writer
Life in the iPad By Joe Robinson, Special to The Times
A charity's spring fling By Chris Erskine
Togos for tots By David A. Keeps, Times Staff Writer
Succulents hit hard by freeze too
The lowdown on flat-panels By Jordan Rane, Special to The Times
Lilies come out of the pond for spring cleaning By Robert Smaus, Special to The Times
Making blooms leap off the page
Skinny tanks can be a squeeze By Jake Townsend, Special to The Times

BUSINESS

NEWS

What happened on March 15, 2007

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

The lowdown on upbeat By Stuart Silverstein, Times Staff Writer

Downtown Drug Gang Is Toppled By Richard Winton, Times Staff Writer

Drifters sure get around By John L. Mitchell, Times Staff Writer

Lanna Saunders, 65; played Sister Marie on 'Days of Our Lives' From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Animal Services manager's goals are a handful By Tony Barboza, Times Staff Writer

Blood banks put at risk by parasite By Rong-gong Lin Ii, Times Staff Writer

Local gang member in FBI's top 10 By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer

Governor opens his Brentwood home to deep-pocket donors By Robert Salladay, Times Staff Writer

Gareth Hunt, 65; British actor was Mike Gambit on 'The New Avengers' From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Man convicted in murder-for-hire in Long Beach By John Spano, Times Staff Writer

Eustace Lycett, 91; Oscar-winning special effects expert By Dennis Mclellan, Times Staff Writer

UC, Cal State approve fee hikes By Larry Gordon and Richard C. Paddock, Times Staff Writers

Judge orders woman to pay $275,000 in art scam From Times Staff and Wire Reports

In the political murk lurk a few really foggy ideas By George Skelton, George Skelton writes Monday and Thursday. Reach him at george.skelton@latimes.com.

Peter Hamill, 80; director of report linking smoking, cancer From the Baltimore Sun

Farrell W. Jones, 84; racehorse trainer won many titles at California tracks By Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer

Patient loses appeal on medical marijuana By Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer

News-Press faces additional charges over reporter firings By Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer

Woman's body found with 'suspicious' injury From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Maha Ghosananda, 81; Cambodian Buddhist leader, Nobel nominee From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Autopsy shows baby on sidewalk was stillborn From Times Staff and Wire Reports

No quick, cheap fix for state's schools By Joel Rubin and Howard Blume, Times Staff Writers

Judge rules in favor of pot activist By Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer

Natalie Bodanya, 98; operatic soprano also performed popular music, taught By Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer

Gang shootout causes crash that kills woman By Valerie Reitman, Times Staff Writer

U.S. arrests man who is wanted in Bangladesh From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Delshad closer to being mayor of Beverly Hills By Tami Abdollah, Times Staff Writer

Suspect's dog is cooling its paws By J. Michael Kennedy, Times Staff Writer

Blaze a possible diversion to free pit bull By Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writer

NATIONAL

As a child, Obama crossed a cultural divide in Indonesia By Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer

TMZ gossip hounds want the D.C. dish By Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer

Legislator yanks execution artwork in Texas Capitol By Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer

9/11 Planner Confesses To Many Plots By Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writer

Aide called prosecutor `real problem' By Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer

PETA calls for monks' repentance By Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer

House votes to kill Bush secrecy order From Times Wire Reports

Fitzgerald says he has little for probe From Times Wire Reports

File this online ad under `arrest wanted' From Newsday

Clinton shoots for top of firefighters' ladder By James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer

Gonzales gets rare rebuke from Bush By Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer

Iraqi forces backslide on lead role By Julian E. Barnes and Alexandra Zavis, Times Staff Writers

Florida girl's killer receives death penalty From the Associated Press

Seattle freeway ideas still alive despite vote From the Associated Press

Man shot dead by NYC police after killing 2 officers, bartender From the Associated Press

Trust of U.S. Arabs is sought By Adam Schreck, Times Staff Writer

Their Antiwar Cries Are No Longer In The Wilderness By Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writer

Partisan battle in Senate again stalls debate on war By Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writer

Judge pins Cole bombing on Sudan From Times Wire Reports

Plan to cut hospital funds draws uproar By Nicole Gaouette, Times Staff Writer

Superior says he asked why Iraqis had not been killed By David Zucchino, Times Staff Writer

Sabotage blamed in porn switcheroo From Times Wire Reports

Elevator blast may be murder-suicide From Times Wire Reports

Sleeping pill labels to get new warnings From Times Wire Reports

OPINION

In Los Angeles, the accents say a lot By Patt Morrison

The immorality of `don't ask, don't tell' By Nathaniel Frank, NATHANIEL FRANK is senior research fellow at the Michael D. Palm Center at UC Santa Barbara.

God's dupes By Sam Harris, SAM HARRIS is the author of "The End of Faith: Religion, Terror and the Future of Reason" and "Letter to a Christian Nation."

WORLD

Is sumo more act than action? By Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer

Bush promises immigration compromise By Sam Enriquez and Patrick J. Mcdonnell, Times Staff Writers

Chiquita to pay fine for deals with militants By Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writer

8 Buddhists die in attack by militants From Times Wire Reports

Suicide attack leaves 4 dead and 35 hurt From Times Wire Reports

Savior of Jewish children honored From Times Wire Reports

New sanctions on Iran expected From Times Wire Reports

U.S. backs release of N. Korea funds By Bob Drogin and Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writers

Deal reached on Palestinian government By Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer

Hussein's sons, grandson reburied From a Times Staff Writer

Canadian philosopher wins $1.5-million Templeton Prize By K. Connie Kang, Times Staff Writer

Suspect missing in journalist's death From Times Wire Reports

Blair wins vote on subs By Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer

Censure dismays priest's supporters By Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer

SPORTS

Mater Dei's Wear twins prepare to fill tall order By Eric Sondheimer, Eric Sondheimer can be reached at eric.sondheimer@latimes.com

Iti hopes to travel right into the NBA By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer

Howland was a real wild cat while playing at Weber State By Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer

The educated guess is age rule benefits the NBA and colleges By J.a. Adande, J.A. Adande can be reached at j.a.adande@latimes.com. To read previous columns by Adande, go to latimes.com/adande.