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What happened on September 30, 2007
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
DMV tests a tough new test Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
Army Sgt. Thomas P. McGee, 23, Hawthorne; killed by roadside bomb Carla Rivera, Times Staff Writer
On latimes.com
Martin Manulis, 92; first 'Playhouse 90' producer Claire Noland, Times Staff Writer
Two with Alzheimer's speak for themselves Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
Marine Lance Cpl. Rogelio A. Ramirez, 21, Pasadena; killed in an explosion Sam Quinones, Times Staff Writer
Is piercing intelligence enough to catch a thief? In this case, yes Steve Harvey
Still hoping for daughter's return Carla Hall and David Haldane, Times Staff Writers
Benefits granted to fire crews' families Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
LAUSD mulls fees for youth groups Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
Old treasures seek new owners Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Peace activist brings a message of hope Ari B. Bloomekatz, Times Staff Writer
New signs to clear up confusion at Venice canals Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Under the car, hanging on for dear life STEVE LOPEZ
Eva Crane, 95; united beekeeping enthusiasts globally Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
Other deaths
L.A.'s stained-glass blessing Paul Pringle, Times Staff Writer
Air Force Master Sgt. Patrick D. Magnani, 38, Martinez; dies of a gunshot wound Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema, 90; Dutch resistance hero in WWII From the Associated Press
Beach deal is tough to seal Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Hollywood legend comes alive again Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Jump-starting a career Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
The days of avocados Steffie Nelson, Special to The Times
A happy sort of angry Greg Braxton, Times Staff Writer
The roots of reinvention Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
The Wiki wars are under way
His long-awaited release Baz Dreisinger, Special to The Times
'Blade Runner,' Take 3 Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Loudon Wainwright III GEOFF BOUCHER
Lasting imprints of change Suzanne Muchnic
Cairo struggles to stay a city of 'action' Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Sibelius' brilliant yet interrupted career Richard S. Ginell, Special to The Times
Creativity Corner
'80s guys jam with next gen August Brown, Times Staff Writer
Will these 'Cavemen' be left standing upright? Deborah Netburn
For the record
For the record
For the record
The horrors of a TV writers strike
'Papa's Four Flats' Ruth Kelley, Special to The Times
A less than 'Fantastic' sequel surfs into homes Susan King
'Singer' ushered in a new sound Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Actors need more than 'traffic cops'
Joni, as timely as ever
'Help -- I need a break'!
Springsteen sings for the believers Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
The restless one John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Back in the game Mary McNamara
A toast to the subtle approach Patrick Pacheco, Special to The Times
The Juicification of Palace Station Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
Written in ink, but erasable Susan King
The alternatives are out there
Jokes & Riddles
'Caligula' doesn't add to its excess Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
Making art a team sport Holly Myers, Special to The Times
A night for Motown magic Jenny Sundel
'30 Rock' gets ready to roll Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
Theater must change with times
A warmer-blooded killer emerges Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
Strangeness on a train Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
The flight is delayed again -- ah, that feels good Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
Personal aides: Worth it? Julie M. Makinen, Times Staff Writer
How to find the right service for the right price Julie M. Makinen, Times Staff Writer
Scam Watch David Colker
Arbitration in credit card cases decried From Times Wire Services
High-tech ways to see fall foliage From Times Wire Services
Topps Meat pulls frozen ground beef From Times Wire Services
Rebate check is not in the mail DAVID LAZARUS
New idea for space travel? Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
Dentists smile on 3 chewing gums From Times Wire Services
NATIONAL
Study finds DDT, breast cancer link Marla Cone, Times Staff Writer
Familiar faces, but they're in a new place Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writer
Placing slavery's role in history Tina Marie Macias, Times Staff Writer
Background aside, GOP women like Giuliani Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
McCain would prefer a Christian president From the Associated Press
Bird cracks airliner windshield; 1 hurt From Times Wire Reports
Under Bush, EPA chasing fewer in court From Times Wire Reports
Democrats' well-timed remarks DON FREDERICK AND ANDREW MALCOLM
Duke president apologizes From Times Wire Reports
21.7 million pounds of hamburger recalled From the Associated Press
Ground search for Fossett is launched From Times Wire Reports
3 Republican hopefuls woo Wyoming From the Associated Press
Would-be Cruise extorter is dead From Times Wire Reports
Edwards' machine rolls across Iowa Maria L. La Ganga, Times Staff Writer
Anxious Democrats go their own way Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writer
Gingrich to sit out presidential race Bob Drogin, Times Staff Writer
L.A. woman dies in fall off cliff From Times Wire Reports
IMAGE
Botox Unfurrowed Stacie Stukin, Special to The Times
From show to showdown Emili Vesilind and Melissa Magsaysay
Cheap chic to couture Booth Moore
Top this Booth Moore
Sheer Ambition Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
Got Bump? Get Bag Monica Corcoran
Your Trendy Friend Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Cleopatra's moment Rose Apodaca
Jack's back Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
In O.C., a little Italy
Lela, Is That You? Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Their Secret Weapon Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
The Original Top Model Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Back On The Radar Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
The Wild Side Thomas Curwen, Times Staff Writer
Unscripted Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Gruesome lye attack leaves woman struggling to survive John Curran, Associated Press
Vermont museum honors black World War II vets Wilson Ring, Associated Press
Some dating advice for single parents Kathleen Megan, Hartford Courant
Sketches of Chicago 7 trial will go on display Azam Ahmed, Chicago Tribune
Puerto Rico is coffee-rich but worker-poor Jeannette Rivera-Lyles, Orlando Sentinel
Lost Colony enthusiasts discover few clues in a swamp Mike Baker, Associated Press
Ancient Greek jar is found off Albania's coast Llazar Semini, Associated Press
For the Record
Quest for dark matter shines bright in deep places Alicia Chang, Associated Press
Clean water law debated Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
They've waited years for cleanup in Alaska Jeannette J. Lee, Associated Press
Sawmills fall silent as lumber production drops Genaro C. Armas, Associated Press
Lost, found on the beach -- all in a day's work Abigail Tucker, Baltimore Sun
In India, some setting records for ingenuity Sam Dolnick, Associated Press
OPINION
Coming to terms Steven Pinker, Steven Pinker is a professor in the department of psychology at Harvard University and author of "The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature."
The business of war
Pay for performance
Check back in 2011 Tony Quinn, Tony Quinn is co-editor of the California Target Book, a nonpartisan analysis of legislative and congressional elections.
Immigration, coming and going
Pricing a text by its brand new cover
Dueling diagnoses Ezra Klein, Ezra Klein is a staff writer at the American Prospect. He blogs at EzraKlein.com.
Plural marriage
Classic confusion Jeff Danziger, Jeff Danziger's editorial cartoons appear in The Times and other newspapers.
Matching students to the 'right' school
The fallout from Sputnik Matthew Brzezinski, Matthew Brzezinski, a former Wall Street Journal Moscow correspondent, is the author of "Red Moon Rising: Sputnik and the Hidden Rivalries that Ignited the Space Age."
A formula to put babies at risk Wendy Orent, Wendy Orent is the author of "Plague: The Mysterious Past and Terrifying Future of the World's Most Dangerous Disease."
He's always been a tyrant James Kirchick, James Kirchick is assistant to the editor in chief of the New Republic and reported from Zimbabwe last year.
REAL ESTATE
Does Venice house fall under rent control? That depends Kevin Postema, Special to The Times
A scenic overlook once overlooked Talya Meyers, Special to The Times
Banking On The Value Of History Dinah Eng, Special to The Times
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Homeowner thought letter to board was private Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
In Southland, a Coate is a luxury Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
He waltzed right in; he bows out Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
The rigors of securing 'historic' designation Dinah Eng, Special to The Times
Workforce housing to target entry-level buyers Diane Wedner
SPORTS
The record starts here Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Veterans sit again as season comes to a close Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Several players sustain injuries David Wharton and Gary Klein, Times Staff Writers
Galaxy Today Grahame L. Jones
Defense comes alive at the right time Chris Foster and Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writers
Trojans almost beat themselves but find a way to escape with victory Bill Plaschke
Kansas State horns in on Texas From the Associated Press
Results From the Associated Press
U.S. rolling in Presidents Cup From the Associated Press
Bruins' victory is a real pick-me-up Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Down The Line Bill Shaikin
U.S. women rout Argentina, reach final Pete Thomas, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
They see no 'yield' signs Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Kings don't let Ducks up for air in London Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
Dodgers win it in 10th By Kevin Baxter,, Times Staff Writer
The unbeaten: New England Patriots
Atlantic Coast From the Associated Press
Big 12 From the Associated Press
Drew helps Red Sox slip past the Twins From the Associated Press
Clemens heads home to rehab left hamstring From the Associated Press
Hot stove league starts early for Dodgers Bill Shaikin
Best Of The Rest From the Associated Press
Keys To The Game
Notre Dame falls another notch From the Associated Press
Keys To The Game
Gwynn and Brewers hold off Padres in 11 From the Associated Press
Arizona State shakes off bad start From the Associated Press
Big Ten From the Associated Press
Southeastern From the Associated Press
Big East From the Associated Press
Penn State can't hold on in loss to Illinois From the Associated Press
Today during Green Bay's game at Minnesota, Packers... Larry Stewart, Morning briefing and Times Staff Writer
Morning briefing Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Nashoba's Key gets the best of Citronnade Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Super saver is ticket on Kings' trip to London Helene Elliott
Trojans able to win despite themselves David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Busch just beats out Kenseth Jim Peltz, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Blanco is focus; Chivas earns tie Jaime Cárdenas, Times Staff Writer
Women's team facing turmoil Philip Hersh, Special to The Times
U.S. dismisses Solo from final Cup game Philip Hersh, Special to The Times
Florida State holds off Alabama From the Associated Press
Teams in top 25 take a beating Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
U.S. women's soccer team faces reality of living in the present Litke, By Jim and Associated Press
Georgia Tech upsets Clemson From the Associated Press
Behind the 8 ball David Wharton
USC wins on Flag Day Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Colorado spoils the march From the Associated Press
Pavlik stops Taylor in 7th Lem Satterfield, Special to The Times
Angels feel a lot of relief Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Chargers are favored but no lock Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Quick Snaps Sam Farmer
Fumbles are just a drop in bucket for Bell Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Auburn stuns Florida at finish From the Associated Press
Division series is a stretch Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Pele to be honorary captain From the Associated Press
Steelers East face Steelers West Bob Baum, Associated Press
Leiweke sees more continental drift Helene Elliott and Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
Dorrell shows some real mettle T.J. SIMERS
Play stands as called: Cal beats Oregon Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
USC loses Hackett because of broken jaw Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
Divine poetry Mark Doty, Mark Doty is the author of several books of poetry, including "School of the Arts" and the memoir "Dog Years."
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Bestsellers
This Week in Calendar
True grit Joy Nicholson, Joy Nicholson is the author of the novels "The Tribes of Palos Verdes" and "The Road to Esmeralda."
To be continuumed Sara Lippincott
Paperbacks
Tell me, tell me lies Amy Wilentz, Amy Wilentz is the author, most recently, of "I Feel Earthquakes More Often Than They Happen: Coming to California in the Age of Schwarzenegger."
Sort of black like me Erin Aubry Kaplan, Erin Aubry Kaplan is a contributing editor to The Times' Opinion page.
Selling 'Brand India' Swati Pandey, Swati Pandey is a researcher for The Times' editorial pages.
The inescapable Tara Ison, Tara Ison is the author, most recently, of "The List."
A tapestry of secrets Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
The counterlife David L. Ulin, David L. Ulin is book editor of The Times.
Fields of battle Mark Lamster, Mark Lamster is writing a book about the political career of Peter Paul Rubens.
Both sides of the street Laurel Maury, Laurel Maury is a New York-based writer and critic.
TRAVEL
For the holidays, here's a capital idea Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
For the record
For the record
Sit a spell Hugo Martín
Catching up with the candidates Christopher Reynolds
Accessible S.F. Jason La
Globe-trotting on the cheap Vani Rangachar
Bangkok, for dinner
Beat the crowd: File for a passport now Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
The Hunt For Red October Avital Binshtock, Special to The Times
Petite performers in China
Ojai art trail Vani Rangachar
Primary colors Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Horseshoes and hayrides Donna Wares, Special to The Times
Planes, trains, buses, opinions
Brat packs Catharine Hamm
A Ritz still in its awkward years Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
Readers Recommend
Mexican port of call still closed Diana Dawson
Pink and proud James Gilden
A three-ring education Lark Ellen Gould, Special to The Times
WORLD
Ukraine vote holds prospect of a replay -- but with a twist David Holley, Times Staff Writer
Afghan president offers to meet Taliban leader M. Karim Faiez and Laura King, Special to The Times
Bomb injures 12 foreign tourists From Times Wire Reports
Iran in deal to cut flow of arms Alexandra Zavis, Times Staff Writer
CIA may get 'terrorist' designation From Times Wire Reports
North Korea talks shift to energy aid From Times Wire Reports
U.N. diplomat in Myanmar to discuss protests Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Italy's wine returns to local roots Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Protest against Musharraf's bid for new term turns violent Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Zimbabwe's shattered opposition Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
SCIENCE
A mysterious adversary preys on the war's wounded Jia-Rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
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