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