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What happened on January 13, 2008
IMAGE
Needles and shears Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Standing room only Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Sand and stars Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Paper For Plastic Erin Weinger
It's a rewrap Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Ready to move 'em Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Cool of winter Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
What Lies Beneath Erin Weinger
Audrey, unguarded Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
'The Gift' just keeps on giving Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
This time, she's carrying a torch Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Hockney touches up his classic 'Tristan' Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
A reflection of urban reality
Family itself can be an adventure Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Playhouse protege Charlotte Stoudt, Special to The Times
Racism's role in 'Wire's' ratings
'Idol' still a winner Robert Lloyd
He got a tuneup and a plot idea Susan King
Coming not so soon after all Jay A. Fernandez, Special to The Times
'American' lessons
Creativity Corner
There's cause for excitement Rebecca Ascher-Walsh, Special to The Times
Heigl's actions
On the brighter side Richard Rushfield, Times Staff Writer
Looking ahead, categorically
Looking ahead, categorically
Corey Harris is keeping in touch with his spiritual roots
Every cover tells a story Nick Owchar; David L. Ulin
Attention for works that shine Hugh Hart
Looking ahead, categorically
Looking ahead, categorically
Looking ahead, categorically
Jokes & Riddles
Surveillance, a trend to watch Hugh Hart, Special to The Times
Master classmates Mark Olsen, Special to The Times
On evil's side and in good company Geoff Boucher
A natural for the part Susan King
Looking ahead, categorically
A scientist who was a hero
Tackling comedy outside 'The Office' Susan King
Looking ahead, categorically
'The Prince and the Egg' Hava Ben-Zvi, Special to The Times
Looking for the youth vote? It's online David Sarno, Times Staff Writer
Looking ahead, categorically
A baby dragon with a resume Lynne Heffley
Looking ahead, categorically
Showing ugly truths of addiction and fame Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
Going at it whole-hog Pamela Chelin, Special to The Times
Steve Carell in control Cristy Lytal, Special to The Times
A hometown hero Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Taking hyper-real to new extremes Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
A sculptural ramble with Richard Serra Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
It doesn't add up Michael Shermer, Michael Shermer is the publisher of Skeptic magazine, a columnist for Scientific American and the author of "The Mind of the Market: Compassionate Apes, Competitive Humans, and Lessons from Evolutionary Economics."
Front man or side man? Joe Queenan, Joe Queenan is a New York-based writer.
Who's to blame for a legal tragedy?
Off the trail Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
For the record
The FEC is MIA
Paying for Bush
Goldman's fuzzy picture
Not buying the politics of business
At the end of the day
Dissecting democracy
Can the Dems cash in? Robert Kuttner, Robert Kuttner, co-editor of the American Prospect, is the author of "The Squandering of America: How the Failure of our Politics Undermines our Prosperity."
Cornered in square one Steven Weber and Bruce W. Jentleson, Steven Weber is professor of political science and director of the Institute of International Studies at UC Berkeley. Bruce W. Jentleson is professor of public policy studies and political science at Duke University.
The empty promise Timothy Noah, Timothy Noah is a senior writer at Slate.
The only constant Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein, Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein are the authors of "Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington: Understanding Political Doublespeak Through Philosophy and Jokes."
Train wreck James Moore and Tom Rubin, James Moore is chairman of the Daniel J. Epstein department of industrial and systems engineering and director of the transportation engineering program at USC. Tom Rubin is a transit consultant.
China's dark triumph Ian Buruma, Ian Buruma is a contributing editor to Opinion. He is a professor of human rights at Bard College, and his most recent book is "Murder in Amsterdam: The Killing of Theo van Gogh and the Limits of Tolerance."
NEWS
Abstinence enshrined at 'purity balls' Dahleen Glanton, Chicago Tribune
New respect for tiger leaping ability Adam Goldman, Associated Press
A mixed blessing for Madagascar town Jonny Hogg, Associated Press
Paris under the dark shadow of the Nazis Elaine Ganley, Associated Press
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United, they compute -- and quickly, too Jeremy Manier, Chicago Tribune
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Company aims to spread well-being through well-dying Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press
Keeping kids out of detention facilities works Todd Lewan, Associated Press
Penguin choir seeks a harmonious home Stacy St. Clair, Chicago Tribune
It's solitude, but it's not loneliness Michael Virtanen, Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Mountain warfare advisor is among 6 U.S. troops killed in an ambush Tiffany Hsu, Times Staff Writer
Native Americans say Berkeley is no place for their ancestors Richard C. Paddock, Times Staff Writer
Author co-wrote Chuck Yeager's autobiography Claire Noland, Times Staff Writer
The city's diversity formed his palette Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
In a new home, but fearing for old one Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
Just another shade of Gray STEVE LOPEZ
Legislators curb their enthusiasm Nancy Vogel and Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writers
Deputies kill man in stolen squad car From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judge backs JPL workers From the Associated Press
Ride atop a truck turns this feline into a scaredy-cat STEVE HARVEY
Teen swept off Mugu Rock by wave and presumed drowned Rebecca Trounson, Times Staff Writer
Mother, 82, shoots daughter then self Jason Song
Owner locked out of historic home From the Associated Press
Man shot to death in front of a child Rebecca Trounson
Storm-ravaged wetlands restored David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Other deaths
Girl, 7, and mother are found dead Rong-Gong Lin II
Writer co-founded alternative paper Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
Medical technician dies in his sleep at base in Afghanistan Garrett Therolf, Times Staff Writer
Walls of waves tackled at Mavericks contest Tim Reiterman, Times Staff Writer
I-5 tire fire creates big black cloud Deborah Schoch
Wrong-way driver, other motorist killed in crash Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Search for ex-teacher continues Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
TRAVEL
Time to take cover Rosemary McClure;
Like your own research team Vani Rangachar
Readers Recommend
From 'friends list' to A list Kevin Capp, Special to The Times
For the record
For the record
Cozy NYC John Horn, Times Staff Writer
A pier group of their own
Paper wait Catharine Hamm
A reward -- in any language
San Simeon sounds inviting
Smaller Hotels With Presence In The Big City John Horn
All aboard for the Grand Canyon Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
A river runs through it
Will your favorite hotel get greener? James Gilden, Special to The Times
A foray into fresh Donna Wares, Special to The Times
Surf, turf and Old Man Winter Tim Hubbard, Times Staff Writer
Sweet, affordable dreams Christopher Reynolds; Jane Engle; Vani Rangachar; Susan Spano; Hugo Martin; Chris Erskine; Rosemary McClure; Mary E. Forgione; Catharine Hamm
Mile-high luxury Jane Engle; Vani Rangachar; Chris Erskine
BOOKS
Spiritual swerve Michelle Huneven, Michelle Huneven is author of the novels "Jamesland" and "Round Rock."
Bestsellers
The Bard, for kids Nick Owchar
A new wave Robert Faggen, Robert Faggen is writing a biography of Ken Kesey. He is the editor of "Selected Poems of Herman Melville" and is the Barton Evans and H. Andrea Neves professor of literature at Claremont McKenna College.
Objects of desire Louisa Thomas, Louisa Thomas has written for the Washington Post and the New York Times Book Review.
This Week in Calendar
Family curse Tayt Harlin, Tayt Harlin works for New York magazine.
Our primitive selves Jesse Cohen, Jesse Cohen is the series editor of "The Best American Science Writing."
Undead Jessica Winter, Jessica Winter writes for Time Out London, Slate.com and the Boston Globe.
Profile in courage Eloise Klein Healy, Eloise Klein Healy's most recent poetry collection is "The Islands Project: Poems for Sappho."
Bound by tragedy Laila Lalami, Laila Lalami is the author of "Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits."
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
REAL ESTATE
Valentino slept here Josef Molnar, Special to The Times
They might throw in a ThighMaster Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Before you buy that Costa Rica condo ... Patrick S. Duffy, Special to The Times
Average Mortgage Rates and Indexes
For the record
For the record
Old California charm Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Late to the party Darrell Satzman, Special to The Times
Fireplace leak can be tricky repair James Carey and Morris Carey, Associated Press
Beachy redo is a family affair Kathy Price-Robinson, Special to The Times
BUSINESS
Uncork wine shipping limit
It really is a two-way street Molly Selvin, Times Staff Writer
Scam Watch
Agency placing staff at busy ports From Times Wire Services
WellPoint patients can give critiques From Times Wire Services
Bad AT&T news portends recession
Bill Gates should give, not work
See a counselor on career change
Column on Prop. 13 splits readers
Countrywide's tidal wave
Ad buyers hooked on 'Idol' too Meg James and Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writers
Screening the eye candy David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Regulating HMOs is a bruising job Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer
Avoidable accidents can be costly lessons Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
For CEOs, failure can be lucrative DAVID LAZARUS
Making dream job a reality is no easy task Molly Selvin, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
That's no cricket, that's a six-legged crooner Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
Iran urges a shift in U.N. oversight From the Associated Press
More security sought to host U.S. base From Times Wire Reports
Snowy weather kills more than 50 From Times Wire Reports
Pakistan deported U.S. journalist, group says Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Kosovo Serbs return to uncertainty Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Search suspended for missing miners From Times Wire Reports
S. Africa police chief accused of corruption From the Associated Press
Taiwan's opposition wins big Mark Magnier and Tsai Ting-I, Special to The Times
Cut down along an invisible line Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
Iraq troop drawdown is on track, Bush says James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
Iraq votes to lift ban on former Baathists Ned Parker, Times Staff Writer
Troops uncover insurgent base, tunnels From a Times staff writer
Nationalists seize Corsica parliament From Times Wire Reports
NATIONAL
Fluffy the python will stay at zoo From Times Wire Reports
Clinton swings through Nevada Phil Willon, Times Staff Writer
Marine's family calls action slow From Times Wire Reports
Ouch -- Kerry's Obama endorsement a major diss DON FREDERICK AND ANDREW MALCOLM
Administration backs gun limits David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Why this downturn may be no run-of-the-mill recession Peter G. Gosselin, Times Staff Writer
Atty. gen. wades into Episcopal tiff From Times Wire Reports
Warming of winters is quantified From Times Wire Reports
Unions bitterly divided in race Tom Hamburger and Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writers
Giuliani puts most of his eggs in the Florida basket Louise Roug, Times Staff Writer
Denny's fans hunger for a historic grand slam Tomas Alex Tizon, Times Staff Writer
GOP campaigns do some belt-tightening Janet Hook, Times Staff Writer
Obama gains endorsement of Nebraska's Sen. Nelson From the Associated Press
Drought is a hard time for horses Jenny Jarvie, Times Staff Writer
Inmate claims escape too easy DeeDee Correll, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
It's crunch time against Sharks, Stars Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Dallas' Ellis is comeback player of year From the Associated Press
Trojans don't hit bottom Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Bruins play it close and widen the gap in Pac-10 Robyn Norwood
Clippers fall at the buzzer Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Kentucky deals first loss to No. 13 Vanderbilt From the Associated Press
Da Bears earned a bad rap Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Bettors say Cowboys have a Giant problem Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Choi shoots a 66 to extend his lead at Honolulu From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Results, Schedule From the Associated Press
Young players help in back-to-backs Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Results, Schedule From the Associated Press
Diaz makes sure to check the paperwork Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Afternoon D party for UCLA Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Gauchos roll past Titans, 87-72 From Times Wire Reports
Back on floor, and through the roof Mark Heisler
LaBarbera saves the Kings Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Cal gets past Oregon State From the Associated Press
Coast To Coast Mark Heisler
A story with some legs Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Cowboys quarterback better not stumble against the Giants Jim Litke, Associated Press
Davydenko gambling investigation hangs over tennis as season begins Howard Fendrich, Associated Press
Packers find way to plow through David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Don't cheat yourself out of watching history Bill Plaschke
Air Commander wins at 52-1 Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Brady almost perfect too Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
The Second Half Mark Heisler
Today's Matchups PETER YOON
Postpartum Impression Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Club America outlasts Cruz Azul Jaime Cardenas, Times Staff Writer
Wizards' Hopla shoots, teaches From the Associated Press
Will Federer have the stomach for a title run? Lisa Dillman
This comeback had a rather humble beginning KURT STREETER
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