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What happened on March 19, 2008
NEWS
OPINION
No need for secrecy
Moving a nation
Learning to spin
True intentions are murky
Rockets and peace
Failing the children
Long list of war's high costs
Get a grip on gangs
EPA standard is in public's interest
For the record
It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world By Erin Aubry Kaplan, Erin Aubry Kaplan is a contributing editor to Opinion.
Enter Mamet, stage right By Andrew Klavan, Andrew Klavan's new novel, "Empire of Lies," is due out in July.
A surge in punditry By Christopher Cerf and Victor S. Navasky, Christopher Cerf and Victor S. Navasky are the authors of "Mission Accomplished! Or How We Won the War in Iraq: The Experts Speak," from which this was adapted.
Obama's Lincoln moment By Tim Rutten
ENTERTAINMENT
Cast, crew swept up in secret life By Bruce Smith, Associated Press
Exposing classical art's true colors By Holly Myers, Special to The Times
The funny outsider By Michael Shaw, Special to The Times
Should Oscar voting be like 'Idol' voting?
How the rap war began By Chuck Philips, Times Staff Writer
Mills is lambasted by judge From the Associated Press
Busta Rhymes given probation From the Associated Press
Perahia exits concert tour By Chris Pasles
Buddha carving sets record From the Associated Press
Old Globe's No. 2 departing By Diane Haithman
Finally
Rubicon to stage festival By Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
The Rutles are together again for the first time By Randy Lewis
The 'Curious' conclusion to a piercing saga By Tim Rutten, Times Staff Writer
A watery border crossing By Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Moverman explores war's personal toll By Jay A. Fernandez, Special to The Times
Kraft's 'Encounters' with percussion art By Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Fox hangs on to the top spot From City News Service
From chaos into focus By Mikael Wood, Special to The Times
WORLD
Leadership deal wins approval From Times Wire Reports
Politicians agree to form coalition From Times Wire Reports
School hit instead of U.S. Embassy From Times Wire Reports
Swan gets over the silent type From Times Wire Reports
A no-reconciliation conference By Said Rifai and Ned Parker, Times Staff Writers
NATO secures riot scene in Kosovo From Reuters
Germany reaffirms its support for Israel By Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer
Woman nominated as speaker in Pakistan From the Associated Press
A blow against Beijing's security By Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
An era of freedoms, but not from fear By Tina Susman, Times Staff Writer
Dalai Lama says he may quit By Ching-ching Ni and Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writers
U.S. is trying new tack with Russia By Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Allstate must cut car rates in state By Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
J.D. Power reduces 2008 new-vehicle sales forecast by 5% From the Associated Press
Airwave bids total $19.6 billion From Times Wire Services
Abbott faces antitrust suit From Times Wire Services
CVS to settle Medicaid claims From Times Wire Services
FAA to check all carriers' records From Times Wire Services
Adobe profit up on Creative Suite From Times Wire Services
Wal-Mart to buy Japanese chain From Times Wire Services
Google loses Gmail bid in EU From Times Wire Services
Delta to cut 2,000 jobs as oil cost hurts By Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
U.S. producer prices rise 0.3% From Reuters
Ruling unfreezes Venezuela assets in Exxon dispute From Reuters
Facebook to give users more control of personal data By Jessica Guynn, Times Staff Writer
Fed's latest cuts spark stock rally By Peter G. Gosselin, Times Staff Writer
Ford says it will speed up the launch of new models in U.S. From Bloomberg News
Fremont General to delay payment to lenders By E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
Patient-aid group to get state grant By Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer
Hannah Montana gear has excessive lead, group says By Tiffany Hsu, Times Staff Writer
Coaxing investors to take more risk By Tom Petruno and David Colker, Times Staff Writers
Trader in Societe Generale scandal is released from jail From Reuters
Coming to terms hard at Verizon By David Lazarus
Hope replaces fear By Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
Fed rate slashing not felt at home By E. Scott Reckard and Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Warner Bros. moves to shrink New Line By Claudia Eller, Times Staff Writer
Occidental CEO earns $77.6 million in 2007 By Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
Northwest pilots say merger proposal by Delta is 'too risky' By Mary Jane Credeur, Bloomberg News
Quattrone poised for comeback By Jessica Guynn, Times Staff Writer
Cracking down on loan fraud By Marc Lifsher and Andrea Chang, Times Staff Writers
SEC probing Bear Stearns speculation From Times Wire Services
Visa's $17.9-billion IPO sets record From Times Wire Services
Yahoo makes pitch to investors By Joseph Menn and Jessica Guynn, Times Staff Writers
FOOD
For the record
For the record
California's home cooking By Charles Perry, Times staff writer
Brunch, awakened By Amy Scattergood, Times Staff Writer
The secret life of jelly beans By Charles Perry, Times Staff Writer
Where orphaned chefs go By Jenn Garbee
Juicy couture direct from the farm By Russ Parsons, Times Staff Writer
Meringue -- like a magic trick By Denise Martin and Donna Deane, Special to The Times
Taking it all in, out on the patio By S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Add flower, enchiladas bloom By Noelle Carter, Times Staff Writer
An herb garden in a glass By Patrick Comiskey, Special to The Times
N.V. Vin du Bugey-Cerdon 'La Cueille' Patrick Bottex By S. Irene Virbila
AUTOS
The homeliest number By Dan Neil
A bike with quite a past -- and a promising future By Susan Carpenter
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
UCLA drowning being investigated By Larry Gordon
Pot dispensaries decry crackdown By Eric Bailey
Judge rejects abortion suit From the Associated Press
Leaders support gun stamping law By Duke Helfand
NFL player held in housing scam By David Haldane
Toddler run over by pickup dies By David Haldane
Recall drive gets sufficient ballots By Patrick Mcgreevy
Lawyer to leave Carona defense By Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writer
Kitten drownings charged By David Kelly, Times Staff Writer
Scientific visionary wrote '2001: A Space Odyssey' By Dennis Mclellan, Times Staff Writer
Angles Of Attack
4 men are slain at auto yard By Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Homicide rise not race-based, LAPD says By Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Orthodox cleric helped to heal split From the Associated Press
L.A.'s new definition of a 'lobbyist' creates confusion By David Zahniser, Times Staff Writer
Zev tours growth areas in a fury By Steve Lopez
Senator fined $350,000 over finance violations By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
Director won an Oscar for 'The English Patient' By Dennis Mclellan, Times Staff Writer
Road rage is blamed as 2 are shot By H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Brand new names help to brand county as OC By Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
O.C. wants investment back By Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
A mounted request
Murder case against women outlined By Paul Pringle and Victoria Kim, Times Staff Writers
Deputy investigated Emmett Till's slaying From Times Wire Reports
Pitched in 3 All-Star games, World Series From Times Wire Reports
Alaska's first native female bush pilot From Times Wire Reports
Pellicano paid ex-officer for police data, jury told By Greg Krikorian, Times Staff Writer
Ports unveil cleanup plan By Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
2 students robbed in USC classrooms By Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
L.A. boasts its own great debaters By Jason Song, Times Staff Writer
Model's death still a mystery By Tami Abdollah and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
It's a quiet basketball madness in Fullerton By Dave Mckibben, Times Staff Writer
Flier piloted planes across the U.S., Atlantic as a girl From the Associated Press
NATIONAL
Justices OK state's open primary From Times Wire Reports
Hungry sea lions may be killed From Times Wire Reports
Affirmative action ban upheld From Times Wire Reports
Bush is fundraiser in chief By James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
Obama urges moving past 'old racial wounds' By Peter Wallsten and Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writers
Clinton documents to be released By Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer
Primary revote unlikely By Michael Finnegan and Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writers
White House ready to ease its stance on failing schools By Stephanie Banchero, Chicago Tribune
N.Y.'s new governor admits affairs By Erik German, Newsday
'They are part of America, this country that I love' From the Associated Press
Protesters turn out for war's anniversary By Tim Farnam, Newsday
Justices debate gun rights By David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Storms hammer central U.S. From the Associated Press
Pastor could be fiery, uplifting By Stuart Silverstein, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Moseley's role is key to setup of pitchers By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Union to examine Bonds case From the Associated Press
Grier gets contract extension From the Associated Press
Morning briefing By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Brand unsure of return By Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
This week in soccer By Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Quick goodbyes and away they go By Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Things get extra serious in final push for title By Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
No time to dwell on who's missing By Helene Elliott
A special time, and space By Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Baseball team could offer tips By Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Holiday, Dixon get top honors By Eric Sondheimer and Martin Henderson, From Times Staff Reports
Ayala an underdog no longer By Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
Dan Arritt's Top 25 (records through games of March 17):
Martin Henderson's Top 25 (records through games of March 17):
Sharks own road, Kings By Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Bynum could be out until playoffs By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Lakers top off with a big win By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
History's been kind to NCAA favorites By Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
at Detroit 136, Denver 120: Richard Hamilton scored 24... From the Associated Press
Celtics end Rockets' winning streak at 22 From the Associated Press
Mount St. Mary's still dancing From the Associated Press
America's Cup showdown is looming From Times Staff and Wire Reports
at Columbus 3, Calgary 0: Backup goalie Fredrik Norrena... From the Associated Press
Madness defined: Knight joins the media By Robyn Norwood
Bonding and bracket win are sure things in Vegas By T.J. Simers
Blind swimmer source of inspiration for many By Eric Sondheimer
Federer is fluent against French By Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Close Calls But No Falls By Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Love practices; Mbah a Moute doesn't By Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Play of Walker is concern to Floyd By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
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