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What happened on November 04, 2007
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Army Staff Sgt. Joseph F. Curreri, 27, Los Angeles; drowns in the Philippines Kenneth R. Weiss, Times Staff Writer
Homeowners learn merits of fire-resistant plantings Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Malibou Lake has played its part in movie history Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
F. Gene Dixon, 84; led efforts to create dental insurance Jocelyn Y. Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Downed power lines: a fiery culprit only money can stop Joe Mozingo, Times Staff Writer
War casualties
Nature's rebound slow Janet Wilson and Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Times Staff Writers
Fire evacuation is lifted From a Times Staff Writer
Other deaths
A celebrity imitator finds real inspiration Steve Lopez
Frat-house beer is cause for alarm Steve Harvey
Paramedic, accident victim struck on freeway From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Burned bodies found at site of small brush fire From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Volunteering to have fun David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
Writers convene to finalize strike plan Alana Semuels and Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writers
More seek citizenship despite fee hike Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
Parking reversal was in the stars Tiffany Hsu, Times Staff Writer
2 killed in huge pileup in tule fog on California 99 Rong-Gong Lin II and Kenneth R. Weiss, Times Staff Writers
Bank robbery suspect was Riverside man From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailer Wal-Mart checks out Garden Grove, then checks out Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer
Probe of Perata dealings quiet, but alive Tim Reiterman, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
In India, a gift for inter-caste couples Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
From Kurdistan, hesitation Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
Rabin honored at memorial rally From Times Wire Reports
Dozens of fleeing Somalis drown From Times Wire Reports
Villagers warned to flee volcano From Times Wire Reports
Musharraf cites 'a grave threat' Reuters
Musharraf puts Pakistan under emergency rule Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Al Qaeda's No. 2 leader threatens attacks on Libya From the Associated Press
Female soldier in Iraq killed by roadside bomb Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
China urges cooperation with IAEA From Times Wire Reports
Flood victims reel in Mexico's Tabasco state Maria Antonieta Uribe and Sam Enriquez, Times Staff Writers
U.S. unlikely to halt Pakistan aid Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
U.S. prepares to resettle Bhutanese refugees From the Associated Press
BOOKS
Two true loves Richard Rayner, Richard Rayner's new book, "The Associates: Four Capitalists Who Created California," is due out in January. His column Paperback Writers appears monthly at latimes.com/books.
Return of the diva Steven Moore, Steven Moore is the author of several books, including "A Reader's Guide to William Gaddis's 'The Recognitions.' " He is writing a history of the novel.
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Bestsellers
Virtual unreality David L. Ulin
Biological clout Sara Lippincott, Sara Lippincott is an assistant editor of Book Review.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
The searchers Donna Rifkind, Donna Rifkind, a Los Angeles-based reviewer, was a finalist for this year's National Book Critics Circle's Balakian award for excellence.
To have and to withhold Brendan Halpin, Brendan Halpin is the author of several novels, including "Long Way Back" and "Dear Catastrophe Waitress."
Man of letters Matthew Price, Matthew Price is a journalist and critic in New York.
The ways of the street Susan Carpenter, Susan Carpenter writes the Throttle Jockey column for The Times.
American stalemate Art Winslow, Art Winslow, a former literary and executive editor of the Nation, writes frequently about books and culture.
Senses of place Karrie Higgins, Karrie Higgins is a writer based in Portland, Ore.
NEWS
Better than jail time? Some judges try unusual sentences Ron Word, Associated Press
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Fast-growing India can't outpace woes Laurie Goering, Chicago Tribune
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India to beef up tigers' security Gavin Rabinowitz, Associated Press
As foreclosures arrive, there goes neighborhood Adam Geller, Associated Press
One cinema sticks it out in Indian Kashmir Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press
Robin Hood's shrunken haunts look to windfall Kate Schuman, Associated Press
'Idol' a hit in Africa with charity Clare Nullis, Associated Press
U.S. helps restore key airfield in northern Iraq Lauren Frayer, Associated Press
Domestic workers labor in the shadows David Crary, Associated Press
REAL ESTATE
Attached? Certainly to his trailers
Average mortgage rates and indexes
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For fire victims, deals on rentals Joshua Sandoval
How foreclosures may strain the rental market Joshua Sandoval, Times Staff Writer
The brave new world of realty?
Board puts homeowner on the payroll Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Tenant's lease violations call for quick action by the manager Kevin Postema, Special to The Times
Luxury cast in stone Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Mass auction of foreclosures
Swallows flock, and families nest Irene Lechowitzky, Special to The Times
Inherit a home -- not a hassle Chip Jacobs, Special to The Times
NATIONAL
Atlanta water use is called shortsighted Jenny Jarvie, Times Staff Writer
Antioch College wins a reprieve From Times Wire Reports
Waning storm brushes area; damage slight From Times Wire Reports
Thompson advisor has a drug record From the Washington Post
He's proving his worth one weekend at a time Faye Fiore, Times Staff Writer
Ford, UAW reach tentative pact From the Associated Press
Officials ponder a black-bear season From Times Wire Reports
Purported tryst runs out of cash From Times Wire Reports
Nevada to take input on coal units From the Associated Press
Leading feminist says Clinton plays the 'victim card' Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
E. coli fear triggers big beef recall From the Associated Press
Ford, Reagan were definitely no bosom buddies DON FREDERICK AND ANDREW MALCOLM
U.S. mayors find it's not easy to be green Margot Roosevelt, Times Staff Writer
Weak case seen in failed trial of charity Greg Krikorian, Times Staff Writer
Too many catalogs? A new service allows you to opt out Stevenson Swanson, Chicago Tribune
Toxic fluid leads to shutdown of refuge From the Associated Press
From boys to Marines David Zucchino, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
What's up with docs?
Seafood study agrees with Mom
Apologist doesn't aid Nunez
Fire lines Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Examiner. His work also appears in USA Today.
The powers that could be D.J. Waldie, D.J. Waldie, a contributing editor to The Times, is the author of "Where We Are Now: Notes from Los Angeles."
L.A.'s boomerang boom Joel Kotkin, Joel Kotkin is a presidential fellow in urban futures at Chapman University and the author of "The City: A Global History."
A war on fear Mark Danner, Mark Danner, the author of "The Secret Way to War," is a professor of journalism at UC Berkeley and at Bard College.
Support for hospital
Making votes count
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A writer's view of path to peace
The limits of language Nicholas Lemann, Nicholas Lemann is dean of the Columbia University School of Journalism and a staff writer for the New Yorker.
The sun eventually sets Piers Brendon, Piers Brendon is the author of "The Decline and Fall of the British Empire," to be published in the U.S. next year by Knopf.
Great Danes Joe Queenan, Joe Queenan writes frequently for Barron's, the New York Times Book Review and the Guardian.
My degeneration James Marcus, James Marcus is the author of "Amazonia: Five Years at the Epicenter of the Dot.Com Juggernaut" and proprietor of the blog House of Mirth (housemirth.blogspot.com).
Follies of orthodoxy Orville Schell, Orville Schell, the former dean of the Graduate School of Journalism at UC Berkeley, is the director of the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations.
The danger endures Francine Prose, Francine Prose is the author of more than a dozen books of fiction, including the novel "Blue Angel," a finalist for the National Book Award.
Battling abortion isn't a holy war Garry Wills, Garry Wills is the author of numerous books, most recently "Head and Heart: American Christianities," from which this article is adapted.
Crystal ball for Catholic schools
Cuban embargo hurts freedom
IMAGE
Don't ask, do tell Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
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Hey, tiger! Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Simply raw admiration Monica Corcoran
Techno-blast Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Dressing 'Sex' again Emili Vesilind
Kidsumerism Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Execs and the city Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Destination: faux motel Elizabeth Khuri, Times Staff Writer
Epicenter of his own invention Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Light as a bubble Adam Tschorn
New Riffs On The Wayfarer Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Was this on your wish list?
Punk rock yearnings in a changing Iran Rachel Abramowitz
Sick of doing nothing John Horn, Times Staff Writer
A need to know more Charles Taylor, Special to The Times
Bringing on the jingle Susan King
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Old-school attitude Mary McNamara
Dobson's reasoning
They didn't rush back for 'Treasure' John Horn
Honestly, a breed apart Mark Salisbury, Special to The Times
Did we have to spoil 'Twin Peaks'?
Time has come for this guy to deliver Susan King
Overcoming differences
One is still the loneliest number Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
Out of thin air Lisa Rosen, Special to The Times
Thoughts on fun, sex and feminism
THE SoCAL SONGBOOK GEOFF BOUCHER
Beatles travelogue gets an upgrade Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
Where 'Compass' is pointing
Rock star adjacent Randy Lewis
Sweet sound of tradition Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
A real-life quest finally leads to fairy-tale ending Susan King
The book club meets again Michael Ordona, Special to The Times
Scratch this off the list Jay A. Fernandez, Special to The Times
90% smart, 10% silly John Horn, Times Staff Writer
This one made the cut Adam Baer, Special to The Times
By internal compass Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
In pursuit of the 'whoa' moments Patrick Pacheco, Special to The Times
Preparing to unwrap what the holiday screen holds Deborah Netburn
Showing a lighter side Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Family angst? Now that's something she can work with Erika Milvy, Special to The Times
Probing Loch Ness to tame the monster behind the myth Michael Ordona
Keep moving forward Leah Ollman, Special to The Times
A working writer Susan Salter Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Hard Truths Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
'Beowulf' breathes fire into a new kind of dragon Sheigh Crabtree
It took 6 actors to get it right Lisa Rosen
He just has to keep the faith Michael Ordona, Special to The Times
TRAVEL
A bit of the divine in Tepoztlan Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
The call of the e-mail -- by cell Vani Rangachar
Kauai hot plots Rosemary McClure
Canyon shake-up Susan Spano
A free ticket to adventure
Nimble 'N' Wheeled Catharine Hamm
Something borrowed Hugo Martin
Next, my closets Catharine Hamm
Nice 'N' Organized Vani Rangachar
Wine country
Cool 'N' Casual Jane Engle
Roomy 'N' Durable Susan Spano
Slim 'N' Light Rosemary McClure
Fly away to fall plumage
The comeback From Times Staff Writers
Elegant inn
Outta line? CATHARINE HAMM
Morelia's study in beauty Jerry V. Haines, Special to The Times
Reason to drool Jane Engle
Time travel to the Old West
You are the celeb in a Tinseltown party Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Chefs' lofty goal: improve plane food James Gilden, Special to The Times
After-dinner nap in Zambia
180 degrees from Cancun Judith Fein, Special to The Times
SPORTS
Old school, these teams got an F Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Schneider is on again for Ducks Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Twellman lifts Revolution From the Associated Press
Harvick wins race, Edwards the title From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Times' Rankings
Job For Underdog Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Sack time for Trojans Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
NHRA heads for finish line Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Kaman sews up big effort Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Results From the Associated Press
Kings can't match Sharks' slower pace Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Goals dry up for Chivas Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Coast To Coast Mark Heisler
West From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Quotebook
Trojans get the payoff up front for a change Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Best Of The Rest From the Associated Press
Looking Ahead Mark Heisler
Big 12 From the Associated Press
Faces And Figures Mark Heisler
Atlantic Coast From the Associated Press
Bucks keep Bulls' losing streak going From the Associated Press
Raiders, Texans hope for better things From the Associated Press
Star Material
California puts end to three-game skid From the Associated Press
Big Ten From the Associated Press
Big East From the Associated Press
UCLA defense is hardly airtight David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Roundup
Tennessee is everyone's choice to repeat title From the Associated Press
Collison has a sprain; Roll, Shipp hurt too Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Trojans would ruin day for folks in old El Paso T.J. SIMERS
Oregon raises its hopes of winning out Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Thomas picks good time to excel Gary Klein and Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writers
LSU finishes strong again From the Associated Press
Colts-Patriots game fires up oddsmakers' imaginations Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
UCLA has lots to chew on now Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Lakers' fans shouldn't get too excited over Arenas trade talk Michael Wilbon, Washington Post
Quick Snaps Sam Farmer
Torre makes Gonzalez want to return Dylan Hernandez
Eight Seconds Kurt Streeter
Injured Cowan rests in hospital Chris Foster and David Wharton, Times Staff Writers
Calzaghe adds two belts to his collection Pete Thomas, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bonds thinks he's been unfairly targeted From the Associated Press
Let's all just take a deep breath Mark Heisler
Perfection eludes Boston College From the Associated Press
It's not always black & silver Greg Johnson, Times Staff Writer
Gordon, Johnson take duel to Texas Ed Hinton, Special to The Times
Sack time for Trojans Bill Dwyre
Jackson, D'Antoni exchange jabs Mike Bresnahan and Jaime Cardenas, Times Staff Writers
Marathon runner dies during Olympic trials Philip Hersh, Special to The Times
Lava Man comes up short in main event Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Southeastern From the Associated Press
Texas finds way to beat Oklahoma State again From the Associated Press
Navy sinks Notre Dame From the Associated Press
Kansas-Nebraska act is hard to top Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
GM hybrid move doesn't serve U.S.
Disconnect on insurers' approach
Scam Watch From a Times Staff Writer
More price breaks seen for holidays From Times Wire Services
Improv sets the stage for young consumers Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Trouble at the top for safety agency DAVID LAZARUS
Puzzling out plan options for Medicare Charles Ornstein, Times Staff Writer
Striptease is scammers' trick From Times Wire Services
Some drivers now pay with fingertips From Times Wire Services
Cold medicine cups mislabeled From Times Wire Services
Formative years of Net in steady hands Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
Benchmarks: Focus on the baby boomers
Seeing through clairvoyants
Happiness a luxury at the poverty level
Cleaning solution for a dirty job From Newsday
Long-term insurance: Worth its weight? Jonathan Peterson, Times Staff Writer
SCIENCE
Stitches, in time, save solar array Jia-Rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
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