What happened on July 17, 2008

OPINION

Where does it all go? John G. Matsusaka, John G. Matsusaka is a professor of business and law at USC and the author of "For the Many or the Few: The Initiative, Public Policy, and American Democracy."
SEC muscle, finally
Hearing, yes; circus, no
Ain't no cure for the summertime news Andy Borowitz, Andy Borowitz is a comedian and the creator of the award-winning satire website, BorowitzReport.com.
Attention must be paid ROSA BROOKS
Rating the scandals PATT MORRISON
Rampart revisited
Americans need financial literacy
Add fairness to transit funds
Cover letters
Figuring out dropouts

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

SCIENCE

Low-fat diet not tops for weight loss Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer
Gene mutation increases risk of HIV infection Thomas H. Maugh II and Karen Kaplan, Times Staff Writers

WORLD

So alike and yet so different Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer
Cocaine-laden sub seized off Mexico Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer
Fingerprinting may be universal From Times Wire Reports
Nigerian killed in W. Darfur From Times Wire Reports
U.S. plan to meet with Iran heightens debate Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
Hezbollah cheers return of prisoners Raed Rafei, Special to The Times
New U.S. Afghan force plan Peter Spiegel and M. Karim Faiez, Special to The Times
A gusher of hostility Megan K. Stack and Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writers
Deaths confirmed, Israel weeps as one Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer
Iraqis want full security control Saad Fakhrildeen and Alexandra Zavis, Special to The Times

BUSINESS

ENTERTAINMENT

NATIONAL

SPORTS

Horse racing
One is enough for Chivas USA Chris Hine, Times Staff Writer
Toney gets TKO after Rahman is cut Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Second chance Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Text messages from press row ... JERRY CROWE
Rose seeks another roar Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
Lawyer: Mail slips implicate Clemens From the Associated Press
Sparks Tonight Dan Arritt
Mixed results for Mayo Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Save it for later Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Revolution wins on late penalty kick, 1-0 From Times Wire Reports
Morning briefing Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Wambach breaks leg, out of Olympics From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Posey, Hornets agree to a deal From the Associated Press
Murray to be introduced as the Kings' new coach Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
U.S. baseball team selected Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Nnamani passes volleyball tests Philip Hersh, Special to The Times
Daly ready to swing at Harmon Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
Making some noise Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Garcia is the favorite, but not by a lot Lonnie White
QB Barkley a junior high achiever Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff Writer
Prep star commits to Italian team Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer

HOME & GARDEN

What happened on July 17, 2008

OPINION

Where does it all go? John G. Matsusaka, John G. Matsusaka is a professor of business and law at USC and the author of "For the Many or the Few: The Initiative, Public Policy, and American Democracy."

Ain't no cure for the summertime news Andy Borowitz, Andy Borowitz is a comedian and the creator of the award-winning satire website, BorowitzReport.com.

Attention must be paid ROSA BROOKS

Rating the scandals PATT MORRISON

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

1 in 4 quit high school in California Mitchell Landsberg and Howard Blume, Times Staff Writers

Pastors risk careers over gay marriage Duke Helfand, Times Staff Writer

Parking rates may increase Joanna Lin, Times Staff Writer

International Harvester's CEO during bitter strike Trevor Jensen, Chicago Tribune

Action delayed on SAT subject exams Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writer

Andy Dick is arrested in drug and battery case David Kelly, Times Staff Writer

Hang glider crash causes brush fire Francisco Vara-Orta

Walk of Fame fix won't be easy stroll Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer

Family grieves as bodies retrieved Esmeralda Bermudez and Maria L. La Ganga, Times Staff Writers

Ex-agent arrested in O.C. plot Scott Glover, Times Staff Writer

Cut down on the brink of making her mark Ruben Vives, Times Staff Writer

Carona's lawyers seek diaries Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writer

Airport will go partly solar From the Associated Press

Pipe break halts VA appointments Bob Pool

Students' stories of success Howard Blume, Times Staff Writer

Reversal of exam decision is sought Carla Rivera

Conservative matriarch was co-founder of opinion journal From the Washington Post

Officers to be paid for suiting up From the Associated Press

Alleged sword killer's van found Francisco Vara-Orta

Malibu to sue coastal panel Tami Abdollah, Times Staff Writer

25 years to life in toddler's death Jack Leonard

68,000 pot plants seized in forest Steve Chawkins

Portrait of a tragedy that left 3 orphaned Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Richard Winton, Times Staff Writers

2 arrested in Long Beach arsons Joanna Lin, Times Staff Writer

All hail L.A.'s trial cab plan Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer

USC professor studied homelessness and worked to address it Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer

L.A. judges' commuting sentences Ann M. Simmons, Times Staff Writer

Virologist pioneered engineered vaccines Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer

Part of Central Valley ranked last in quality of life in U.S. Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer

Gay rights groups lose a round Maura Dolan, Times Staff Writer

Net gain for harmony John L. Mitchell, Times Staff Writer

SCIENCE

Low-fat diet not tops for weight loss Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer

Gene mutation increases risk of HIV infection Thomas H. Maugh II and Karen Kaplan, Times Staff Writers

WORLD

So alike and yet so different Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer

Cocaine-laden sub seized off Mexico Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer

Fingerprinting may be universal From Times Wire Reports

Nigerian killed in W. Darfur From Times Wire Reports

U.S. plan to meet with Iran heightens debate Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer

Hezbollah cheers return of prisoners Raed Rafei, Special to The Times

New U.S. Afghan force plan Peter Spiegel and M. Karim Faiez, Special to The Times

A gusher of hostility Megan K. Stack and Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writers

Deaths confirmed, Israel weeps as one Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer

Iraqis want full security control Saad Fakhrildeen and Alexandra Zavis, Special to The Times

BUSINESS

Proposed ban on balloons shrivels Conor L. Sanchez, Times Staff Writer

Sliding oil price helps ignite Dow Walter Hamilton and Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writers

Bargain hunt on for lost homes Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writer

Waits ease at IndyMac branches Andrea Chang, Times Staff Writer

Menthol used to lure smokers, study finds From the Associated Press

They're not sold on this mortgage rescue plan Maura Reynolds and Richard Simon, Times Staff Writers

Chinese to get Citigroup cards From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Gannett revenue declines sharply From Times Wire Services

Dell narrows gap with HP From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Hybrid solar plant OKd From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Humira boosts Abbott's results From Times Wire Services

EBay's profit up; outlook disappoints From Times Wire Services

Cleveland-Cliffs acquires Alpha From the Associated Press

Sales in China lift Yum Brands From Times Wire Services

Wells Fargo profit drops but dividend, stock rise From the Associated Press

Former Samsung chief fined but avoids prison in tax case From the Associated Press

FAA issues new fuel tank rules From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Merrill to sell Bloomberg, not BlackRock From Bloomberg News

US Airways faces fuel complaints From the Associated Press

GDP growth eases in China Don Lee, Times Staff Writer

2 airlines lose nearly $2.5 billion Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer

L.A. city attorney sues over canceled policies Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer

Pizza, laptops, cars . . . all count for inflation Utku Cakirozer, Times Staff Writer

MGM, UA shake up marketing From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Countrywide agrees to settle payment-collection claims From the Associated Press

Lionsgate to allow more clips on YouTube Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer

Writers Guild tries to get real Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer