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What happened on August 15, 2008
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
TV host was behind 'Red Light, Green Light' game Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
L.A. doubles water waster fines David Zahniser, Times Staff Writer
Through drama, toll of war resonates across the ages Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Where beggars can't be sitters Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer
Different reality show, same question: Why do they do it? Why they show the world their lives Dana Parsons
Two cars crash and drivers flee Stuart Pfeifer
Would-be thief gives up after woman, 89, holds onto purse Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writer
Judge orders gov. to testify Michael Rothfeld, Times Staff Writer
42 reserve sheriffs say badges lost Christine Hanley and Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writers
Rising test scores still could fail Howard Blume and Sandra Poindexter, Times Staff Writers
Dead man in O.C. park identified as gangster H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Two cars crash and drivers flee Stuart Pfeifer
Electronics-filled big rig hijacked Tami Abdollah
Suit accuses U.S. of bias in toll road study Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer
Driver dies after truck hits divider Stuart Pfeifer
Shooting injures suspected thief From the Associated Press
A last look back at some greatest hits
Papers filed in 1981 slaying case From the Associated Press
Man convicted of murdering couple From the Associated Press
Panel ratifies Davis and Escutia fines Patrick McGreevy
Man enters plea in chase Tami Abdollah, Times Staff Writer
Little of skeleton from San Marino case was saved Richard Winton, Times Staff Writer
Release urged in transgender case From the Associated Press
Official's housing troubles continue Jeff Gottlieb, Times Staff Writer
Publisher kept Archie clean-cut but relevant Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
Rescuing pit bulls and their image John M. Glionna, Times Staff Writer
DNA is cited in theft of FBI van Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writer
Co-writer of test widely used in marriage and family counseling Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Spy service files are secret no more Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
Clinton to get moment in the convention sun Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
Gunman had just quit job Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writer
Stevens probe went too far -- says Stevens From the Associated Press
Election panel sides with McCain From the Associated Press
Military donors favoring Obama From Times Wire Reports
McCain back in Aspen, this time standing tall Seema Mehta and Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writers
Edwards ally explains payment to mistress Pete Yost and David Scott, The Associated Press
Many early clues to anthrax suspect David Willman, Times Staff Writer
D.C. rolls out plan to get a leg up on traffic Cynthia Dizikes, Times Staff Writer
Pentagon official barred at 2nd trial From Times Wire Reports
An antidote to the convention From Times Wire Reports
Traffic deaths down in 2007 From Times Wire Reports
Tapes show pilot did cite emergency From Times Wire Reports
Rebuttal issued to anti-Obama book From Times Wire Reports
'Dead zones' expanding, study says From Times Wire Reports
Televangelist's wife is cleared From Times Wire Reports
Many early clues to anthrax suspect By David Willman, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Cuban militant must stand trial in the U.S. Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Critics: All's fair in war and satire John Horn, Times Staff Writer
9/11 film doc says Clintons directed from left wing Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
It's a weak Jedi mind trick Michael Ordona, Special to The Times
Surface rawness in 'Skins' Robert Lloyd, Times Television Critic
Now and again, it'll truly 'Fly' Michael Ordona; Gary Goldstein; Kevin Thomas; Mark Olsen
A wizard who knows his stuff David Ng; David C. Nichols
Film talent grows, far from the glitz Sylvia Adcock, Special to The Times
'Mirrors' review
A change of scene, a chance to talk Nicky Loomis, Times Staff Writer
'C---brity' is a dirty word TINA DAUNT
An abundance of losers, lovable and otherwise Anne Boles Levy, Special to the Times
The reality behind dreams of glamour Holly Myers, Special to The Times
Did every vote really count? Gary Goldstein, Special to The Times
Finally
Resurrecting the Source From the Associated Press
Two musicals on Taper's '09 slate Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
McCain, this song's not for you Geoff Boucher
By the Bay, a Disney museum Mike Boehm
Stein takes Arts O.C.'s helm Mike Boehm
L.A.'s 'Exiles' revisited Kenneth Turan, Times Movie Critic
Bill Pullman / Actor Mark Sachs, Times Staff Writer
A hopeless soul and a tale of reawakening Robert Abele, Special to The Times
The joke is on you Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
Low vs. Diamond shows its intense, melodic facets Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
Comic strip will continue, start over Sherry Stern, Times Staff Writer
Betting the time is ripe Charlie Amter, Times Staff Writer
Spurned again Kenneth Turan, Times Movie Critic
No charges for Christian Bale From the Associated Press
WORLD
U.S. and Poland reach arms deal From the Associated Press
3 coalition troops die in Afghan explosion From the Associated Press
Two women held in couple's death From Times Wire Reports
African leaders to take up Zimbabwe's impasse Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
At least 20 Shiites killed by female suicide bomber Tina Susman, Times Staff Writer
Washington settles American suits against Libya From the Associated Press
Cameroon gets control of region From Times Wire Reports
Even the photo was recycled From Times Wire Reports
Kashmiri Muslims hold protests From Times Wire Reports
Black Iraqi is keeping an eye on the U.S. presidential race Raheem Salman and Tina Susman, Times Staff Writers
2 held in killing of American From Times Wire Reports
Centenarian's unlucky trip to the Games Ching-Ching Ni, Times Staff Writer
Georgian conflict could affect U.S. plans in Iraq Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writer
Gunmen kill 8 at drug rehab center From Times Wire Reports
IOC officials criticize China Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Crisis fuels U.S.-Russia animosities Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
Dancer's accident now official Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
Musharraf may resign in days to avoid trial Laura King, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
A generation hands over the keys to its vintage autos DAN NEIL
Sale of Anaheim hospital halted Kim Christensen, Times Staff Writer
Potter film pulls a vanishing act Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Former Apple exec settles to end stock-option probe Michelle Quinn, Times Staff Writer
Wal-Mart profit up 17% From the Associated Press
Yahoo names 2 Icahn allies to the board Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
Wall Street is buoyed by drop in oil prices From Times Wire Services
Euro economy shrinks 0.2%, estimates show From the Associated Press
2 big banks settle probe From the Associated Press
Full speed ahead for American Apparel Swati Pandey, Times Staff Writer
Netflix hopes to resume shipments today Alex Pham, Times Staff Writer
30-year fixed rates steady for 3rd week From Times Wire Reports
Dollar's sudden rise puts a dent in value of foreign holdings Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
2 air carriers to create alliance From Bloomberg News
Six Flags' shares jump nearly 10% From Times Wire Reports
JetBlue to add California route From Times Wire Reports
American Airlines is fined $7.1 million Rick Popely, Chicago Tribune
Lead banned in children's toys From Times Wire Reports
PG&E to tap into solar projects From the Associated Press
Rambus to cut 21% of workforce From Times Wire Reports
Plenty of 'Thunder' in forecast Josh Friedman, Times Staff Writer
Airborne settles FTC charges of false advertising From the Associated Press
Inflation rate highest since 1991 Maura Reynolds and Tiffany Hsu, Times Staff Writers
My 2 Cents
Farmers denied class-action suit From Times Wire Reports
State wipes out Medflies Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
Wireless carriers taking longer to answer customer service calls Alana Semuels, Times Staff Writer
Latino media expect political ad windfall From Bloomberg News
SPORTS
McKnight has freak injury Gary Klein and David Wharton, Times Staff Writers
Please, gods of swimming: let him be real BILL PLASCHKE
Rhode's aim is true enough for silver Melissa Isaacson, Chicago Tribune
Eight Nosy Questions Kevin Van Valkenburg, Baltimore Sun
Gold fashioned Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
A Raiders rookie who just does it Sam Farmer
It's comin' right back at ya From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Results From the Associated Press
Heintz, Laird (63) match record at Greensboro From the Associated Press
Sport by sport John Cherwa, Orlando Sentinel
Morning Briefing Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Cubs beat Braves; Kotsay hits for cycle From the Associated Press
Izturis probably headed for the DL Mike DiGiovanna
Cavic has eye on Phelps Lisa Dillman
Selig seeks 'perfect' replays From the Associated Press
Galaxy, Chivas USA tie as Arena looks on Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Hale's hardy at his position Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Pitch Meeting Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Text messages from press row ... JERRY CROWE
Dodgers, Kuroda a cut above Phillies Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Phelps makes it 6 for 6 with another world mark, this time in the 200 IM. Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
The skills and grace that come with age HELENE ELLIOTT
Cyclist carries a legacy Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Boxer continues to draw strength from his father Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Top 25 countdown Chris Dufresne
Digging deep, U.S. avoids a sand trap K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune
Patton and Gay follow Dix's lead Philip Hersh, Special to The Times
Penny goes back on the disabled list Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Cuba tries to restore its glory of the past Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Georgia tries to avoid potholes on road to top David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Madrid's 2016 effort hurt by ad Randy Harvey; Philip Hersh; Kevin Baxter
Serving up a tennis surprise in Beijing BILL DWYRE
Soccer drama set to begin in Europe Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Iraqi sprinter still running Mike Downey, Chicago Tribune
U.S. finds a defense mechanism Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
Not the only game in town STEVE SPRINGER
OPINION
Forget the 'Decider'; he's the 'Motivator' JOEL STEIN
The Mukasey test
Guilty of neglect
Is this any way to rebuild Iraq? Linda J. Bilmes and Joseph E. Stiglitz, Linda J. Bilmes, who teaches public policy at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, and Joseph E. Stiglitz, a professor of economics at Columbia University, are coauthors of "The Three Trillion Dollar War: The True Cost of the Iraq Conflict."
Oil and politics
My biodiesel Bug Judith Lewis, Judith Lewis is a freelance writer specializing in energy and the environment.
NEWS
SCIENCE
Sahara Eden is unearthed Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
HOME & GARDEN
Trump lends helping wallet to McMahon Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
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