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What happened on August 31, 2008
ENTERTAINMENT
L.A.'s story is complicated, but they got it Geoff Boucher; Chris Lee; Mark Olsen; Rachel Abramowitz; Scott Timberg; Patrick Day; Kenneth Turan
A long road back to being Trent Reznor Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Picking up the pieces David L. Ulin
A national treasure's sterling trajectory Reed Johnson, Times Staff Writer
Movie magic, please Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
Love letters, unimprisoned Carolyn Kellogg
Mom and Dad, he's home again Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Paperbacks
Bestsellers
Lucky us, Brian's back; buzz about 'The Fly' Denise Martin
Holocaust circle
How'd cable get so trashy?
Sleeping beauties Carmela Ciuraru
In the air
Rock 'n' roll sax: We're comfortable enough with ourselves...
Some new zip in the '90210' Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Jamie Bell stays close to roots Michael Ordona, Special to The Times
For the record
Destiny, Dreams, Faith And Fathers Steve Erickson, Special to The Times
Silly slime, talking toads, hoop dreams
On life's little journey, but with too much baggage aboard DAVID L. ULIN
More than a little bit of soul Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
Smart, dapper and nasty Noel Murray
Chris Marker's distinctive mark Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
When home has no hope Stacey D'Erasmo, Stacey D'Erasmo's third novel, "The Sky Below," will be published in January. She teaches writing at Columbia University.
A guide to a majestic cathedral Regina Marler, Regina Marler is the editor of "Queer Beats: How the Beats Turned America On to Sex."
No laughing matter
Opening a black hole on 'Atlantis' David Tischman, Special to The Times
Resolving some issues Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
The Titanic docks at Luxor Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
The hip-hop gallery Lynell George
Going behind the anger Scott Martelle, Scott Martelle is a Times staff writer and the author of "Blood Passion: The Ludlow Massacre and Class War in the American West."
TRAVEL
Hi-yo, Silver Dan Neil, Times Automotive Critic
Tim Tams by any other name
California
Think, before flying
September getaway to La Jolla Jen Leo
High-five from the Twin Cities
Meet me in St. Louis Jen Leo
Hawaii deals looking sunnier Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Sea-Doo? See-don't!
Need To Know Jane Engle; Hugo Martin; Chris Erskine; Mary Forgione
Baseball bliss in Yankee Stadium
In Sin City, the jokers are wild Jay Jones, Special to The Times
Blues' hues in the Delta Kay Mills, Special to The Times
Flier frostbite Catharine Hamm
BUSINESS
An enthusiasm for cars drives dealer to the top Ken Bensinger, Times Staff Writer
Slamming a climate think tank
State pensions drain taxpayers
A scapegoat for IndyMac's failure
Laboring harder, slipping behind DAVID LAZARUS
Employers boosting benefits that offset commuting costs Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Able to buy but not at all willing Peter Viles; Lauren Beale
Unwary iPhone users struck by 'appiphilia' Michelle Maltais, Times Staff Writer
Weekly Mortgage Rates
Aid auto biz, but dump execs
Radical move on Social Security
Landing a hot job in a cool economy Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
Orange, Ventura County sales data for July
Cottage of the canyon Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Scam Watch David Colker
Disabled tenant needs a parking space Janet Portman, Inman news
IMAGE
How To Tame 'em Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Romantic departure Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Hot and bothered Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
The big arches Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Dems' party clothes Robin Abcarian, Times Staff Writer
It's not the price, it's the miles Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Saved by the bell Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Closet Profits Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Archaeologists uncover ancient ruins in Afghanistan Matthew Pennington, Associated Press
Farmers scrap scarecrows in favor of falcons Shannon Dininny, Associated Press
Convention fodder Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
On the fringe Camilo Jose Vergara, Camilo Jose Vergara is a photographer and 2002 MacArthur Foundation fellow. http://invinciblecities.camden.rutgers.edu/intro.html
The voting rights battle is over. We all won. Abigail Thernstrom, Abigail Thernstrom is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and the vice chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
L.A. LAND L.A. story: $545K to $125K Back story... Peter Viles; Johanna Neuman; Marc Lifsher
Trading spies Jeffrey H. Smith, Jeffrey H. Smith, a Washington lawyer, is a former State Department lawyer and a former general counsel of the CIA.
To save education, innovate Cory Booker,John Doerr and Ted Mitchell, Cory Booker is the mayor of Newark, N.J. John Doerr is a partner at the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Ted Mitchell is chief executive of NewSchools Venture Fund and president of the California Board of Education.
Volunteer fire departments struggle to recruit members Nate Jenkins and Kelley Gillenwater, Associated Press
Former Penn. lawmaker takes in sex offenders Marc Levy, Associated Press
Taiwan's olive branch could snap Peter Enav, Associated Press
Morocco uses music festivals to make a point Alfred de Montesquiou, Associated Press
Mystique surrounds slain Indian biker gang leader Sam Dolnick, Associated Press
The latest 'great game' involves Indian Ocean Gavin Rabinowitz, Associated Press
NATIONAL
Navy cancels new ships, says they are vulnerable Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writer
What if they held a convention and . . . ? Bob Drogin, Times Staff Writer
U.S. warns travelers of storm risks By the Associated Press
A city flees as Gustav nears Richard Fausset and David Zucchino, Times Staff Writers
She starts making U.S. rounds Bob Drogin, Times Staff Writer
Dust disrupts revelers at Burning Man From Times Wire Reports
Palin fever comes to town Marjorie Miller, Times Staff Writer
California delegates laud Palin Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Hurricane dampens Republican spirits P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
John McCain has known Sarah Palin since, well . . . Don Frederick and Andrew Malcolm
Fire damages Capitol building From Times Wire Reports
Immigrant raid splits Miss. town Miguel Bustillo and Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writers
The making of the candidate Kim Murphy and Robin Abcarian, Times Staff Writers
Rain does little to quench N.C. drought David Zucchino, Times Staff Writer
Shark reported in Lake Michigan From Times Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Teachers union turns up the heat on district Jason Song, Times Staff Writer
3rd union official gives up her post Paul Pringle, Times Staff Writer
A silent-movie idol's enduring appeal Larry Harnisch, Times Staff Writer
When the field is the goal Tony Barboza, Times Staff Writer
Lamborghini driver killed in fiery crash Victoria Kim
Bicyclist struck, killed by motorist Ann M. Simmons
Hang-gliding victim identified Victoria Kim
Republicans offer a budget plan Evan Halper and Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writers
49ers fan dies after run-in with horse Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writer
Remembering California's war dead
Where hope for Obama cuts both ways STEVE LOPEZ
Crews finish dig at home Richard Winton, Times Staff Writer
Military deaths
Picnickers rescued from flash flood in San Bernardino forest Victoria Kim, Times Staff Writer
Noted French mathematician and teacher Martin Weil, Washington Post
Man fatally shot in gang incident Victoria Kim
Fire burns in Sierra foothills From the Associated Press
Filmmaker documented GOP family Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
L.A.'s badge plan has lobbyists chafing David Zahniser, Times Staff Writer
Man arrested in deputy's shooting Jason Song
Donations put horse haven back in the saddle Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
Program benefits buyers, builders Tony Barboza, Times Staff Writer
Television screenwriter won Pulitzer for Broadway show Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Brightly painted home prompts debate in earth-toned La Palma Paloma Esquivel, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Hezbollah warlord was an enigma Borzou Daragahi and Sebastian Rotella, Times Staff Writers
40 Taliban fighters slain, Pakistan says From the Associated Press
Police put down workers riot From Times Wire Reports
45 injured in bomb blast in Colombo From Times Wire Reports
India flood displaces 2 million From Reuters
Probe of Afghan toll planned M. Karim Faiez and Laura King, Special to The Times
Georgians are prevented from going home, U.N. says From the Associated Press
Egypt lets hundreds enter and exit Gaza From the Associated Press
Thousands of Mexicans rally to protest rising crime wave Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
$5-billion deal signed with Libya From Times Wire Reports
Iraq shakes up talks on U.S. troop pullout Ned Parker, Times Staff Writer
Earthquake kills 22 in China Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Door shut on foreign study for Gazans Ashraf Khalil, Times Staff Writer
Colombian militias live on as gangs Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Cal shows off its new stars From the Associated Press
Big plays help Missouri win From the Associated Press
Big 12 Report From the Associated Press
AFC North Sam Farmer
Sparks prevail behind Parker Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Scott gets LSU off to a pretty fast start From the Associated Press
Confident Querrey is moving on Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
Eckstein deal still on hold Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Donovan helps Galaxy tie From the Associated Press
Atlantic Coast Report From the Associated Press
Big East Report From the Associated Press
Results From the Associated Press
Mysteries abound for new season Sam Farmer and ON THE NFL
STATS Corner
Chivas ends winless streak in extra time Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Big Ten Report From the Associated Press
Up Next David Wharton
Rodriguez's Big House of pain Chris Dufresne
Down The Line Bill Shaikin
No bumping Busch this time Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Infielders may skip trip Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Results From the Associated Press
Alabama stifles Clemson to give Saban significant win From the Associated Press
Clark leads but misses a 59 From the Associated Press
Hunter and Rodriguez help save the day again Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
The bottom half Bill Shaikin
Pedroia's four hits spark the Red Sox From the Associated Press
Southeastern Report From the Associated Press
She knows winning isn't the only thing Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Kent returns to L.A. for MRI test Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
For better or worse, cameras won't lie Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
From no-hitter to the minors Clarke Canfield, Associated Press
Werth and Howard power the Phillies From the Associated Press
Slump-busting victory stands the test of time Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Playoffs still in Packers' plans Chris Jenkins, Associated Press
Ohio State wins, but Wells is injured From the Associated Press
Bowens not exactly shy about contact Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff Writer
Bowling Green surprises Pitt, 27-17 From the Associated Press
Life without Manny in middle Bill Shaikin
Titans' Fisher mum about Young's right hand From the Associated Press
Carroll's opponents can learn from past T.J. SIMERS
at No. 16 Brigham Young 41, Northern Iowa 17: The Cougars... From the Associated Press
East Carolina's upset win is kind of Hokie From the Associated Press
Bengals release Rudi Johnson From the Associated Press
Rodriguez loses in his debut at Michigan From the Associated Press
Bol wants to build schools in Sudan Margaret Stafford, Associated Press
Johnson keeps going, and Sanchez finds him Gary Klein and David Wharton, Times Staff Writers
Drivers are looking for a shift in momentum Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
USC has no speed limit David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Valuev wins WBA title with decision over Ruiz From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Castroneves joins Dixon in front row but still trails From the Associated Press
Unsung hero Bill Plaschke
It's not a wonderful world of color in tennis Kurt Streeter
at Navy 41, Towson 13: Shun White rushed for a... From the Associated Press
Trojans are all tuned up Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Craft settles into his spot Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
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