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What happened on August 20, 2008
NATIONAL
Obama and McCain in a statistical tie Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Bigfoot? Big foot in mouth, at least From Times Wire Reports
Medical debt balloons, study finds From Times Wire Reports
Feinstein injured, will skip Denver From Times Wire Reports
Missing hikers are found safe From Times Wire Reports
Not just whom, but where, when Mark Z. Barabak, Times Staff Writer
Receding floodwaters reveal damage in Texas From the Associated Press
Two titans of Alaska politics may be toppled Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
The storm that keeps trying to be a hurricane From the Associated Press
Speculation says Biden is the pick Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
Obama ratchets up negative advertising Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writer
The politics of patriotism Seema Mehta and Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writers
FOOD
Recipe: BLD's blueberry ricotta pancakes
For the carnivores S. Irene Virbila, Times Restaurant Critic
L.A.'s breakfast club S. Irene Virbila, Times Restaurant Critic
Top coffee tasters mind their beans and brews Joshua Lurie, Special to The Times
2006 Source Napa Gamble Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc S. Irene Virbila
Set out to explore Asia -- for breakfast C. Thi Nguyen, Special to The Times
Sweet spice of Hungarian peppers Donna Deane and Jenn Garbee, Special to The Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
At 18, is it time for a drink? Larry Gordon and Gale Holland, Times Staff Writers
Aerospace exec started acclaimed Sonoma winery Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
O.C. supes wrangle over funding Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Day laborers, O.C. sheriff settle lawsuit From the Associated Press
Judges postpone gov.'s deposition Michael Rothfeld
Fire is brought under control Francisco Vara-Orta
Sales tax hike push riles GOP Evan Halper, Times Staff Writer
County OKs law targeting taggers and their parents Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
Saxophone player in Dave Matthews Band From the Associated Press
Airport union to vote on strike Joanna Lin
Profiling policy is changed Joel Rubin
Mother charged in baby-dumping Paloma Esquivel
Bass singer for The Spinners From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fruit fly find spurs eradication effort Jean Merl
Ex-cop charged in bank robbery Molly Hennessy-Fiske
Man pleads not guilty in stabbing Paloma Esquivel
Gov. gets bills on guns, taxis Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Robber plays cop in theater holdup Paloma Esquivel, Times Staff Writer
Principals join mayor's school plan Jason Song, Times Staff Writer
O.C. gives 1,200 acres to trust backed by developer Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
National Guard suffers defeat in budget fight Nancy Vogel, Times Staff Writer
Zambian president denounced Mugabe From the Associated Press
Long Beach port's truck loans criticized Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
One cop, but a million stories STEVE LOPEZ
Federal probe focuses on Delgadillo's wife Phil Willon and David Zahniser, Times Staff Writers
Light at the tunnel's end Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Southland men held in child porn probe Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
Chasing the news all night Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Architect worked on public projects From Times Staff and Wire Reports
O.C. limits use of Tasers Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Turkey urges Sudan to resolve Darfur From the Associated Press
Iraqi employees are offered help From Times Wire Reports
32 slain in Pakistan suicide blast Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Anger focused on West Sergei Loiko, Times Staff Writer
Rocket from Gaza closes checkpoints From Times Wire Reports
Suicide bombing kills 43 in Algeria Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Rebels and troops clash From Times Wire Reports
Karzai to seek reelection From Times Wire Reports
Georgian displays his media savvy Matea Gold, Tracy Wilkinson and Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writers
Bombers challenge execution method Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
A call for sexual responsibility From Times Wire Reports
12-year term for British terrorist From Reuters
NATO terms Russia's use of force 'disproportionate' Paul Richter and Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writers
Deadly Afghan trend emerges M. Karim Faiez and Laura King, Special to The Times
5 Bolivian states strike for autonomy Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
Tibet bullied by China? Oh, contralto Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Elite Iraqi troops storm governor's office in Diyala Ned Parker and Usama Redha, Times Staff Writers
SPORTS
Gymnastics bias simple as N-B-C STEVE SPRINGER
Top 25 countdown Chris Dufresne
Dunn helps Arizona take one-game lead From the Associated Press
Chivas Usa Tonight Grahame L. Jones
Results From the Associated Press
Maddux glad to be back in a race Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers stopped by the start Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Offensive line still is taking some hits Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Taking a chance works for Horton Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
This guy smelled a possible payday Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
U.S. rolls past South Korea K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune
Galaxy trades Ruiz and is expected to sign Lewis Grahame L. Jones; Ben Bolch; David Wharton, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Angels again are done in by base relief in loss to Rays Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Donovan to fulfill national service Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Ardoin gives up No. 36 Dylan Hernandez
Results From the Associated Press
Japan pushes hard, but U.S. reaches gold-medal game Melissa Isaacson, Chicago Tribune
Beamon's greatness endures for decades Gary Hall Jr.; Helene Elliott
Big expectations Philip Hersh, Special to The Times
A 49ers resurgence? That's Martz madness Sam Farmer
Practicing on replica track pays off big for four American riders Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Harper follows in golden footsteps of Joyner-Kersee HELENE ELLIOTT
U.S. beats Taiwan, 4-2, and clinches spot in medal round Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Dalhausser and Rogers to play for gold medal K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune
U.S. will face smart Aussie basketball team Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
U.S. beats the clock Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
U.S. team is ready, willing, but will it be able to win? Bill Plaschke, Times Staff Writer
Divided, American boxers fall Kevin Baxter and Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writers
Sport by sport John Cherwa, Orlando Sentinel
Maddon gets, and stays, mad Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Running back Gable is injured in practice Gary Klein and David Wharton, Times Staff Writers
Kent tries to remove foot from his cheek T.J. SIMERS
Beijing 2008 Randy Harvey
Umpires have issues with replay setup From the Associated Press
Johnson finally mines her gold Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
The Kobe dynasty MARK HEISLER
Lomong through the eyes of his parents BILL DWYRE
From humble beginnings, an American dream Bill Plaschke
NEWS
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Is the FBI investigating Delgadillo? TIM RUTTEN
How to twist Russia's arm: Let it join NATO Andrew Meier, Andrew Meier is a former Moscow correspondent for Time magazine and the author of the new book, "The Lost Spy: An American in Stalin's Secret Service."
OPINION
ENTERTAINMENT
Gary Glitter has been released From the Associated Press
Applegate is now healthy, laughing From the Associated Press
Prominent artists, city divided by an alley Elina Shatkin, Times Staff Writer
Lawyer is found guilty in art case From the Associated Press
Waltzing around the piracy issue DAVID SARNO
Stars line up for Toronto film fest From the Associated Press
TiVo relay team nears the finish line Phil Goldberg, Times Staff Writer
LACMA adds Kienholz but not the furor Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
Drummed out Sam Adams, Special to The Times
Out of a walker and onto a horse Nicky Loomis, Times Staff Writer
Pop's top sirens sing for charity From the Associated Press
Being seen and heard Christy Grosz, Special to The Times
'Gemini' pioneers, comic strip-style Robert Lloyd, Times Television Critic
NBC takes the gold medal From City News Service
Sticking up for L.A. Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Prefab drama not in plans Robert Lloyd, Times Television Critic
A festival for Oscar hopefuls works the docs Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Outside but looking in on roads once traveled Tim Rutten, Times Staff Writer
Shriver calls out for some partying unity TINA DAUNT
BUSINESS
FTC restricts prerecorded sales calls From Bloomberg News
Asset purge no tonic for Merrill Walter Hamilton
MGM seeking financing From Times Wire Services
Fears bloom of new crisis in financials Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Staples gives grim full-year outlook From Times Wire Services
Home Depot's profit declines 24% From Times Wire Services
Chevron revives oil project off Canada's East Coast From Bloomberg News
Francis seeks to undo settlement From Times Wire Services
Target suffers from lower sales From Times Wire Services
Murdoch's pay drops 14% in fiscal '08 From Bloomberg News
HP profit rises 14% on computer sales Michelle Quinn, Times Staff Writer
State's home sales rise 12% From the Associated Press
ICM to settle age bias suit Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
ABC names creative exec From Times Wire Services
Inflation rise puts Fed on the spot Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Google to invest in geothermal From Times Wire Services
O.C. man ordered to pay $22 million Kim Christensen, Times Staff Writer
Heelys rejects Skechers bid From Times Wire Services
CBS hires reality show executive From Times Wire Services
Saks posts loss, issues grim report From Times Wire Services
Purchase plan may shut doors William Heisel, Times Staff Writer
Auto wheel maker to close plant, cut 29% of workforce From Bloomberg News
Given a sporting chance Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
Stocks tumble, oil rises Madlen Read, The Associated Press
Venezuela takes over Mexican firm's plants Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer
On Rodeo Drive, doing just fine DAVID LAZARUS
SCIENCE
Blood is made in lab from stem cells Karen Kaplan, Times Staff Writer
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