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What happened on June 08, 2008
OPINION
Me without my hijab By Zainab Mineeia, Zainab Mineeia worked as a translator and reporter for The Times in Iraq in 2005 and 2006. She is now a graduate student at the Missouri School of Journalism.
What went wrong By Michael Crowley, Michael Crowley is a senior editor at the New Republic.
Obamacain
Defense and the truth
Goldberg wrong on Obama
Reef watchdogs
She set the standard
Defense and the truth Jaywalking kills
Zeroing in on Alzheimer's By Sue Halpern, Sue Halpern, a scholar in residence at Middlebury College, is the author, most recently, of "Can't Remember What I Forgot: The Good News From the Front Lines of Memory Research." Her website is: www.suehalpern.com.
Finish lines By Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Too little, too early By Anthony York, Anthony York is the editor of Capitol Weekly, a newspaper of California government and politics.
The 2nd time around By Raphael J. Sonenshein, Raphael J. Sonenshein, a political scientist at Cal State Fullerton, is the author of "Politics in Black and White: Race and Power in Los Angeles."
The Tillman offense By Dave Zirin, Dave Zirin is the author of "Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics and Promise of Sports."
ENTERTAINMENT
Don't play a dirge just yet By Utku Cakirozer, Times Staff Writer
The essential Jakob Dylan By Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer
Freed by failure By Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
'Weeds' deals with growing pains By Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
Getting things into shape By Anne-marie O'connor, Times Staff Writer
Daniel Breaker is enjoying a heck of an awkward phase By Patrick Pacheco, Special to The Times
Meet 'Zohan,' the role model By Nathaniel Popper, Special to The Times
It's deeply personal to Jaymay By Steve Appleford, Special to The Times
From a cliffhanger to a letdown By Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
Turning a has-been into a surprise hit By Patrick Pacheco, Special to The Times
No gossip here By Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
A new Jimi experience By Casey Dolan, Times Staff Writer
A little 'Knight' music By Todd Martens
Summoned to the small screen By Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
A new Dirty Harry?
The faces behind the fantasy By Lynell George, Times Staff Writer
John Adams sure was a fidgety sort By Noel Murray
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Falling fast for a cool-headed hero
Genghis Khan, Mongol of action
Giving context to Myers' promo
Lovely? Sure, but what a legacy By Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
From 'She & Him' to a thriller with Mark & M. By Denise Martin
Draw butterflies for Reading Room contest
Creativity Corner
'Liberty and Justice' By Shirley Jordan, Special to The Times
Peter Rabbit gets in trouble
A fertile moonscape for a writer's fiction By Marc Weingarten, Special to The Times
Jokes & Riddles
'California Dreamin' ' The Mamas & The Papas | 1965 By Geoff Boucher
Glitzing up a market downturn By Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
Walter Becker "Circus Money" (Mailboat) *** "THEN YOU find... By Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Arming yourself for hands-free phoning By David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Untangling health insurance troubles By Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer
College grads: Hold off on living large By Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Downturn's reluctant beneficiary By Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writer
A telecom line we've already heard By David Lazarus, CONSUMER CONFIDENTIAL
Same-sex nuptials aid economy
High pump prices have an upside
The real culprits behind the wheel
Go to the top to get results
Commutes even worse, study finds From Times Wire Services
Best Buy testing drop-off program From Times Wire Services
Xiadafil VIP Tabs could be harmful From Times Wire Services
Myth Watch By David Colker
Group urges ban on eight artificial dyes From Times Wire Services
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
U.S.-born children feel effect of raids By Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
Child actor played early George Bailey By Claire Noland, Times Staff Writer
Living large in L.A. By Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
Rub a dub dub, a suspect in a tub By Steve Harvey Only In L.a.
Eloquent sportscaster told the world of 11 Olympians' deaths By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
L.A.'s big, fun, cool and empty thing By Jennifer Oldham, Times Staff Writer
Isolated in our cars, but suffering together By Christopher Goffard:, Times Staff Writer
Bookstore hopes to help fill literary void in Brentwood By Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer
Exhibit inspires many to donate bodies By Rong-gong Lin Ii, Times Staff Writer
Big-wave surfer hurt in crash By Tami Abdollah, Times Staff Writer
Call to arms puts firefighter training on hold By Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
War casualties
Trainer worked with champion racehorses By Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Democrats in O.C. pay for lack of unity By Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Grand Ave. faces a new snag By Cara Mia Dimassa, Times Staff Writer
Bedbug case against Barona tribe lingers By Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
L.A., S.F. won't like cookie's message By Steve Harvey, Times Staff Writer
Military deaths
Traffic taking toll on mood? By Christopher Goffard, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
National parkland may revert to Sioux By Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
Opening shot in the battle over crime By Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
Five stages of grief for her dying dream By Don Frederick and Andrew Malcolm
Exiting race, Clinton firmly backs Obama By Janet Hook and Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writers
The rich know he's got their backs By Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Emergency declared in 10 counties From Times Wire Reports
Wildfire slows but may persist From Times Wire Reports
Martian dirt lands where it shouldn't From Times Wire Reports
Politician chokes; Huckabee rescues From Times Wire Reports
Yale approves expansion plan From Times Wire Reports
Refocus on combat skills, top officer says By Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writer
Tears for a candidate who 'represented me' By Noam N. Levey
Minnesota Democrats back Franken for Senate From the Associated Press
Promise of free college is breaking some hearts By Deedee Correll, Times Staff Writer
The house where a tragic memory lives By P.j. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Oil inflames U.S.-Saudi ties By Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
China silences a Tibetan folk singer By Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
New Zealand aims for greener pastures By Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
34 Cubans detained off Cancun From Times Wire Reports
Laura Bush pays visit to Kabul From Times Wire Reports
Journalist slain in port city From Times Wire Reports
Colombia says ammunition delivery to FARC thwarted By Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Maliki is visiting Iran to strengthen national relations By Ned Parker, Times Staff Writer
Flesh pedaling to make a point in Mexico City From Reuters
Musharraf resists calls to quit From the Associated Press
In India, a fight for lower status By Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Militants' rise in Pakistan points to opportunity missed By Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writer
Sudan refuses to hand over suspects in war crimes case From the Associated Press
BOOKS
Talking pretty By Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
Once upon a time By Wendy Smith, Wendy Smith is a critic and the author of "Real Life Drama: The Group Theatre and America, 1931-1940."
Dark satanic mall By Jane Smiley, Jane Smiley's latest novel, "Ten Days in the Hills," was recently published in paperback.
Sing me a story By Joe Henry, Joe Henry is a singer, songwriter, recording artist and Grammy-winning producer. His most recent CD, "Civilians," was released last September.
Bestsellers
Tears in their beer By Samantha Dunn, Samantha Dunn is the author of the novel "Failing Paris" and co-editor of the short-story anthology "Women on the Edge."
Blood and muffins By Sara Lippincott
Night moves By Desmond O'grady, Desmond O'Grady's books include the novel "Dinny Going Down" and a travel book about Italy's Abruzzo region, "The Sybil, the Shepherd and the Saint."
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Discoveries By Susan Salter Reynolds
A world away By Laurel Maury, Laurel Maury is a New York-based writer and critic.
REAL ESTATE
Showing their metal By Michelle Hofmann, Special to The Times
A house that's easy to fall for By Kathy Price-robinson, Special to The Times
Ready, set, retire, but where? By Dianna Sinovic, Special to The Times
The skinny on a slice of O.C. beach life By Scott Marshutz, Special to The Times
First step: Check out local building codes By Michelle Hofmann, Special to The Times
Average mortgage rates and indexes
It's OK to check a potential renter's criminal record From Project Sentinel
A design takes wings By Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
'Middle' man to cut out By Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
TRAVEL
In the wolf's den By Jarret Liotta, Special to The Times
A good writer on the roam
Labrador, on the rocks By Madeline Drexler, Special to The Times
Calendar By Amy Hubbard
The $139 Deal By Rosemary Mcclure
Getting on the Laughlin track
It's the hoisting that's tough
Need To Know By Jane Engle; Catharine Hamm; Rosemary Mcclure
Caribbean stardust By Claudia Capos, Special to The Times
Bathe in Bath
Spotlight on canyon's bear act
Lose weight! By Catharine Hamm
Lotsa lots: Tips for fliers By Vani Rangachar
Swept up in politics By Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Casa del Mar: half-a-grand grand By Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
Betting on Vegas discounts By Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
IMAGE
Carrying on -- for a week By Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Buff moves from a pro By Stacie Stukin
Eye for the exotic By Elizabeth Khuri, Times Staff Writer
In The Best Hands By Stacie Stukin, Special to The Times
A tribal wave By Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
YSL, meet PayPal By Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
The shadiest sublets By Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Flat-out Flashy By Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Of Dior and dweebs By Adam Tschorn and Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writers
SPORTS
Mora gets decision to win title From the Associated Press
Jell-O isn't jiggling, but Chick would've loved it By T.j. Simers
Results From the Associated Press
Crede plays long ball for White Sox From the Associated Press
Garland takes command By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Day off is no vacation for Kotchman By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Down The Line By Bill Shaikin
Big Brown can't deliver the goods By Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Casino Drive may run at Santa Anita By Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Pierce says he'll be ready By Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
The bottom half By Bill Shaikin
Pavlik stops Lockett in third round From the Associated Press
Bresnahan's take By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Morning briefing By Mike Hiserman, Times Staff Writer
Stanford takes care of business at Fullerton By Martin Henderson, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Series has every chance to be one for the ages By Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press
Berroa hopes to make major contribution By Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Czechs, Portugese post shutouts on first day By Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Galaxy shows its good side By Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Ochoa stumbles, Lee takes LPGA lead From the Associated Press
It's the game Bryant has been waiting for By Mark Heisler
Lava Man impresses, but Artiste Royal wins By Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Pressure Gauge By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Lakers require better execution By Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Despite loss, Lakers are a slight favorite By Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Phoenix Suns name Porter as coach From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Results From the Associated Press
Padres pull off another 2-1 win From the Associated Press
We've finally adjusted our color By Kurt Streeter
Phelps cuts workload, sends message By Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers getting hang of winning By Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
NL West back to worst status By Bill Shaikin
Walsh, May-Treanor win By Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Too bad these comments weren't banned in Boston By Bill Plaschke
Johnson wins all-around title By Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Ivanovic puts on game face By Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
Feels like home to world's best duo By Thomas Bonk
Big Brown mystery adds to Belmont misery By Bill Dwyre
Smit swims to three victories By Lucas Shaw
NEWS
At Egypt's Giza Zoo, the animals have become prey By Abeer Allam, Bloomberg News
Crystals skulls, from reel to real life By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press
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Roman parlays childhood into a livelihood By Christine Spolar, Chicago Tribune
TV show doesn't do them justice By Ron Harris, The Associated Press
Food pantries are seeing a new clientele By Evelyn Nieves, Associated Press
Grief settles in on the Great Plains By Bay Fang, Chicago Tribune
Accidental foster mother stands by her son By Ofelia Casillas, Chicago Tribune
In God We Trust, meet Trout America By Dahleen Glanton, Chicago Tribune
Aid requests surging at pet food pantries By Rodrique Ngowi, Associated Press
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