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What happened on August 12, 2008
BUSINESS
Gangs get into identity theft Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
GE may be Games' big winner Meg James, Times Staff Writer
Critics take shots at alcohol pouches Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
Oil's slide stirs debate over cause Elizabeth Douglass and Martin Zimmerman, Times Staff Writers
Weekend box office
Small caps make big gains, extending sector's rebound Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
MannKind loss expands; sales nil From Times Wire Services
Carriers may seek OK for alliance From Times Wire Services
Valeant loses 83 cents a share From Times Wire Services
Reliance, DreamWorks are near deal From Times Wire Services
Calpine posts profit, names CEO From Times Wire Services
AMD to market new graphics card From Times Wire Services
Corn costs hurt Pacific Ethanol From Times Wire Services
Net income falls at Liberty Media From Times Wire Services
Gold leads dive in commodities Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
My 2 Cents
Lender sues Ed McMahon, saying he defaulted on loan Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writer
Countrywide faces FTC probe From Times Wire Services
Downey stops cash loss but warns on liquidity Tom Petruno and William Heisel, Times Staff Writers
Sponsors' splash diluted by rogue marketers Don Lee, Times Staff Writer
Northrop to keep spy plane order From Times Wire Services
Vineyard bank in jeopardy E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
Lawyer is sentenced for role in Milberg kickback case From Bloomberg News
SPORTS
A team player who rises to the challenge Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Reality pierces Olympic bubble BILL PLASCHKE
Galaxy parts ways with Lalas, Gullit Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Three with a splash Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Snatching victory from jaws of defeat Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers' win is a crowd pleaser Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Results From the Associated Press
Twins surprise the Yankees in 4-0 win From the Associated Press
The end justifies their means Chris Hine, Times Staff Writer
Rodgers strong in Packers' loss From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Results From the Associated Press
Top 25 countdown Chris Dufresne
Scioscia tries to guard against complacency Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Quarterbacks face rush to judgment Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Sport by sport John Cherwa, Orlando Sentinel
Unkindest cut: Dodgers turning into clippers T.J. SIMERS
Sanchez takes positive steps Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Looking for more than a 'sloppy' win Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
U.S. men's gymnasts do themselves proud HELENE ELLIOTT
A striking asset to her team Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Americans grab bronze rings Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Believe it or not, there are winners not named Michael Mike Downey, Chicago Tribune
Sizing up the top gymnastics teams
Turnaround for Knight Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Driving home points and wins K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune
Alvarez leads L.A. to RBI title Chris Hine, Times Staff Writer
Reds trade Dunn to Diamondbacks From the Associated Press
It all points to the hard work K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune
Australia leads in medals per capita Chuck Culpepper; Kevin Baxter; Randy Harvey; Helene Elliott
With Angola, the beat is familiar Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
Kershaw's starts monitored Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
A royal death sentence in Kuwait Raed Rafei, Special to The Times
Georgian emigres in L.A. see little hope for quick resolution Ann M. Simmons, Times Staff Writer
Ousted premier urges resistance From Times Wire Reports
Jordan's king breaks the Sunni Arab ice with Iraq Tina Susman, Times Staff Writer
U.S. servers for Georgia sites From the Associated Press
Negotiator in missile talks is out From Times Wire Reports
Rival camps in Bolivia both see victory in recall results Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
2 missing after vessels collide From Times Wire Reports
Teen's shooting to be probed From Times Wire Reports
Punjab lawmakers accuse Musharraf From Times Wire Reports
Broken down on the road to battle Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
Bush's weapon: Russian prestige Peter Spiegel and Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writers
Belarus court sentences U.S. lawyer to 3 years in prison From the Associated Press
Russia widens Georgia assault Megan K. Stack and Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writers
Brash Georgian president may have gambled and lost Marjorie Miller and Geraldine Baum, Times Staff Writers
Thailand's ex-leader jumps bail Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Meeting the mayor a walk in the park Ann M. Simmons, Times Staff Writer
Inmate has high-profile parole backers H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Judge served for four decades From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Shelter workers say pets will suffer if jobs are cut Carla Hall, Times Staff Writer
Gov. sues controller over wages Evan Halper and Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writers
In Mission Viejo, the medal watch begins DANA PARSONS
State Senate backs jet ban at Santa Monica Dan Weikel, Times Staff Writer
Cindy Sheehan to run against Pelosi From the Associated Press
Leader of Jewish women's group From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Boston suspect was called Chichester, officials say Richard Winton and Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Times Staff Writers
Couple gives large yacht to sailing school Susannah Rosenblatt
TSA computer stolen, returned From the Associated Press
Molina targets taggers and parents Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
Robert Hazard From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tighter policy on concealed weapons in O.C. Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writer
Probe of union's spending is sought Paul Pringle, Times Staff Writer
Library closure idea prompts outcry Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
Council names city manager Victoria Kim
Tony-winning playwright, longtime character actor Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
New charges filed against Hells Angels My-Thuan Tran, Times Staff Writer
Sticky fingers target cactuses in Palm Desert David Kelly, Times Staff Writer
More charges filed after Hells Angels bar brawl My-Thuan Tran, Times Staff Writer
FAA looks at oxygen mask concerns Dan Weikel, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Solving high crimes Donna Rifkind, Special to The Times
She swung high above it all Nicky Loomis, Times Staff Writer
Radio will get meter readings Steve Carney, Special to The Times
Five-star resorts and local surfers Katherine Tulich, Special to The Times
Her well-chosen risks Ann Powers; Natalie Nichols
Obama book will tackle issues From the Associated Press
Finally
Ozomatli gets KYSR a.m. shift Geoff Boucher
Flamenco with the stamp of passion Victoria Looseleaf, Special to The Times
A cold snap in Fox's summer PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
A novel view of Rielle Hunter From the Associated Press
3,500 photos given to LACMA Suzanne Muchnic
Museums get expanded insurance Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
Tori Spelling pulls out of new '90210' Maria Elena Fernandez
All the Rage again Ann Powers, Times Pop Music Critic
She is Woman, hear her explore Charles McNulty, Times Theater Critic
NATIONAL
Airing new views in America's cul-de-sacs Peter Wallsten, Times Staff Writer
DNA test frees Ohio man after 18 years in jail From the Associated Press
Detroit mayor again violates bond conditions, prosecutor says From the Associated Press
New space vehicle hits snag From Times Wire Reports
Accused Pakistani to see a doctor From Times Wire Reports
Judge upholds gun ban at Atlanta airport From the Associated Press
Sounds like Ridge is out of the picture Seema Mehta and Maeve Reston
Groom's theme: Too close to you From Times Wire Reports
Death penalty sought in slaying From Times Wire Reports
A new type of barnstorming Kate Linthicum
Obama's 'celebrity' counterpunch Maeve Reston
Condemning the conflict, in two tones Peter Wallsten, Times Staff Writer
Scientific review endangered Juliet Eilperin, Washington Post
'Preppie killer' will go back to jail From Times Wire Reports
Book attacking Obama makes the bestseller list Kate Linthicum
NEWS
OPINION
State races need clean money
Olympic opening a showstopper
France, dormez-vous?
For the record
Message from Moscow
Justice at Gitmo
The Russians are coming
A psychological bloc
Media's affair with Edwards
Whole Foods, gone bad Matthew DeBord, Matthew DeBord is a writer in Los Angeles.
SCIENCE
Now you see it, now you don't John Johnson Jr., Times Staff Writer
Victory dance is only human -- or is it? Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer
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