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What happened on March 17, 2008
WORLD
New danger menaces Iraqis Hassan Halawa and Borzou Daragahi, Special to The Times
A profile of Iraq's foreign insurgents Alexandra Zavis, Times Staff Writer
Unfamiliar drivers may be lost in a sea of Juarez streets Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
Socialists outpoll Sarkozy's party in municipal elections Geraldine Baum, Times Staff Writer
Cheney arrives unannounced in Iraq From the Associated Press
Pentagon chief talks tough on Russia Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writer
Missile strike in Pakistan leaves 18 dead Zulfiqar Ali and Laura King, Special to The Times
Tibetans defy crackdown Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
March for Nazi-era unit draws jeers From Times Wire Reports
Villagers free four Belgian hostages From Times Wire Reports
PRD votes for new party leader From Times Wire Reports
Victims of My Lai massacre honored From Times Wire Reports
China plays victim for its audience Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Mexico out of Olympic soccer Jaime Cardenas, Times Staff Writer
An old friend is waiting for Mayo Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Beckett throws without pain but won't make trip to Japan From the Associated Press
UCLA's path a lesson for USC Bill Plaschke
After hectic 72 hours, Dodgers return home Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Lakers feel Rockets' heat Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Friberg (65) gets first win From the Associated Press
Odom: Players didn't recognize what worked Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Watson gets the job done in a playoff at Valencia Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Houston digs deep to keep up its streak Helene Elliott
Weaver earns a close look Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Abreu's right leg is tested in return Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Woods caps amazing finish Jeremy Fowler, Orlando Sentinel
Matchup with Wisconsin is a tall order for Titans Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Morning briefing Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Rim shots Mike Hiserman
Breakdown
Rim shots Mike Hiserman and Ben Bolch
Bottom line -- Chris Dufresne Chris Dufresne
Burton steals win in Childress sweep From the Associated Press
Rim shots Mike Hiserman and Ben Bolch
Final Four Chris Dufresne
Rim shots Mike Hiserman
Bottom line -- Chris Dufresne Chris Dufresne
Southland connection
Austin power Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Underclassmen under glass Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Bottom line -- Chris Dufresne CHRIS DUFRESNE
Wisconsin sinks Illinois, 61-48 From the Associated Press
Kansas outlasts Texas in a classic From the Associated Press
Georgia wins SEC title the hard way From the Associated Press
Louisville's pick-me-up Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Results, Schedule From the Associated Press
Results, Schedule From the Associated Press
Breakdown
Breakdown
Sun Devils not wild about missing a bid Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
It's no consolation for Virginia Tech From the Associated Press
China's control issues a problem for Games Kurt Streeter
U.S. players lead Fulham Larry Stewart, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Popping in the clutch Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Bottom line -- Chris Dufresne Chris Dufresne
Marchant is willing to accept his role Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers are able to win one more for the skipper T.J. SIMERS
Breakdown
There's no time to waste for Bruins Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Final Four streakers Victoria Sun
Bruins have Devils on minds Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Roddick exits loudly, Federer wins quietly Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
The wait is over for Titans Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Walking off with glory Victoria Sun, Special to The Times
Bruins' first-round foe plays game the right way Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
HEALTH
Just as good? Melissa Healy, Times Staff Writer
FDA standards are questioned Melissa Healy, Times Staff Writer
Good for the body, good for the brain Shari Roan, Times Staff Writer
Firm up the back of the thigh for a stronger leg Karen Voight
Drug makers try to stall generics Melissa Healy, Times Staff Writer
A tough workout via Bollywood Janet Cromley, Times Staff Writer
For the record
Child's play takes effort
Big picture of flu vaccination
'Biddy' comes of a good age By Joanne Law, Special to The Times
When a patient bargains with his health Steve Dudley, Special to The Times
'Biddy' comes of a good age Joanne Law, Special to The Times
Lungs how old? Susan Brink, Times Staff Writer
Old cures were just a croc Elena Conis, Special to The Times
Keeping lost pounds off Janet Cromley, Times Staff Writer
After the switch to generics, then what? Melissa Healy, Times Staff Writer
New fitness world: techno and tailored Jeannine Stein, Times Staff Writer
Rats get fat, but we may get lucky Jill U. Adams, Special to The Times
NATIONAL
The mob gets star billing in Vegas Ashley Powers, Times Staff Writer
Gun law challenge could reverberate David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Olympic is recent park storm victim From Times Wire Reports
Pioneer governor being sworn in From Times Wire Reports
Three missing after crane's fall From Times Wire Reports
Space robot passes most tests From Times Wire Reports
Backlog of data requests still bulging From Times Wire Reports
Clinton, Obama campaigns hurl new accusations From the Associated Press
How many calories are in that Big Apple? Louise Roug, Times Staff Sriter
BUSINESS
Sub-prime mortgage watchdogs kept on leash E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
'Horton' hears a massive crowd at the box office Josh Friedman, Times Staff Writer
Amid fallout, markets seek confidence lift Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
With markets on edge, Fed takes urgent action to calm investors Walter Hamilton and Peter G. Gosselin, Times Staff Writers
Air France bids for Alitalia From Bloomberg News
Port labor talks to begin today Ronald D. White, Times Staff Writer
Risk-taker submits to its rival Martin Zimmerman, Times Staff Writer
Bidding for a bargain on the foreclosure auction block Andrea Chang, Times Staff Writer
Televisa may air Telemundo shows Meg James, Times Staff Writer
Social policy on the menu Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Executive at HBO leaving her post Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Visual ventriloquist Leah Ollman, Special to The Times
What's next after Shandling shocker? Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
A rogue night Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Dancing partner will be Matlin's 'music' From the Associated Press
Military medicine earns a film salute Susan King
The beating heart of SXSW Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
L.A. students win TV awards
A vet turns to fight the past that dogs him Sarah Weinman, Special to The Times
Ooh! An 'Early Show' spark! SCOTT COLLINS
Two famous names, one resolute artist Holly Gleason, Special to The Times
The future looks a lot like local time Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer
Mozart -- to the ninth degree Richard S. Ginell, Special to The Times
Voices of praise for a Zulu warrior Celean Jacobson, Associated Press
'Dalmatians' adds a few doggie treats Jen Chaney, Washington Post
Shriver's golden goodbye Matea Gold and Evan Halper, Times Staff Writers
Watch for plot holes Charles McNulty, Times Staff Writer
Gee, if they'd only had their 'Doomsday' shots Jan Stuart, Newsday
Designer in 'the art of living' Christopher Hawthorne, Times Staff Writer
The puppets' ends affirm life's meaning Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Ozone alert
For the record
Antipathy toward Hillary
Iraq was never ours to win
Sacramento renovations
There's a privacy deficit
White suspicion, black 'luck' GREGORY RODRIGUEZ
A quick course on home schooling
Decriminalize prostitution
Lamentable life on the streets
Textbook incompetence
Thou shalt not ... forget to recycle Barry Gottlieb, Barry Gottlieb, the author of "If It's Such a Small World Then Why Have I Been Sitting on This Airplane For Twelve Hours?" writes at maddogproductions.com.
Positive negativity John G. Geer and Ken Goldstein, John G. Geer is a professor of political science at Vanderbilt University and the author of "In Defense of Negativity: Attack Ads in Presidential Campaigns." Ken Goldstein is a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the coauthor of "Campaign Advertising and American Democracy."
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Fiery death sent message Jill Leovy, Times Staff Writer
Church nominee meets members From the Associated Press
Leadership can be its own reward GEORGE SKELTON
Here are some news events coming up this week... Jack Leonard; Ruben Vives
Pillow talk goes from amendments to unmentionables AL MARTINEZ
Carona's troubles may affect civil suits Christine Hanley and Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writers
Ramping up a cause in S.F. John M. Glionna, Times Staff Writer
Woman is found dead in residence Julie Cart
Bee swarm closes Highway 99 From the Associated Press
Teen drowns in strong current Christian Berthelsen
Officers kill man wielding a knife Ruben Vives and Julie Cart
Lag widens in medical complaints Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
Officer's unit discovered enemy tunnels in Vietnam From the Washington Post
Boy, 12, is killed, man hurt in Long Beach shooting From a Times Staff Writer
Who'll reign for Hollywood? Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
Scripps chemist studied effects of sea pollution Claire Noland, Times Staff Writer
Longtime federal judge ruled on school desegregation cases From the Associated Press
Age could be key part of hit-and-run trial Victoria Kim, Times Staff Writer
No peninsula for fast motorists Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
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