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What happened on October 12, 2008
ENTERTAINMENT
The rip heard 'round the world Christopher Knight, Times Art Critic
Gotcha, physics genius George Johnson, George Johnson's most recent book is "The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments."
The odd career twist of a former screen heartthrob Tom Roston, Special to The Times
Swallowed, but not in one gulp David L. Ulin --, Times Staff Writer
Mashed-up 'Mindfreak' Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
Labelle was always more than a 'Lady' Ann Powers, Times Pop Music Critic
Recovering the words lost -- and himself Beau Friedlander, Beau Friedlander is the editor in chief of airamerica.com. He lives in Brooklyn.
Learning to adapt Lisa Rosen, Special to The Times
No one genre can box him in Susan Josephs, Special to The Times
For Rodney King, it's AA to VH1 Greg Braxton, Times Staff Writer
Creativity Corner
Preschool pop for adults; also, vampires
Using magic to help out a time traveler
Jokes & Riddles
A book signing for drinkers Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
Paperbacks
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
They happened to connect Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Bestsellers
Palladium thrills
Giving dignity to the help Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
Roamin' holiday Scott Timberg
Pooling their talents Elizabeth Wickham, Special to The Times
'Samantha Who?' flirts with its initial promise Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
Not wired to one role Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
Feeling young
An age-old question
After some misgivings, he got 'W.' down to a T Robert Abele, Special to The Times
Rational thoughts about art Carolyn Kellogg
Mob mentality
At least he wears a fedora Noel Murray
The long journey from dark to light Nick Owchar
To pick the brain, pick the nose first Tod Goldberg, Tod Goldberg's books include "Living Dead Girl," "Fake Liar Cheat" and "Simplify."
Jazz and L.A.'s back alleys RJ Smith, RJ Smith is the author of "The Great Black Way: L.A. in the 1940s and the Lost African-American Renaissance." He is a senior editor at Los Angeles magazine.
The virtue of greed
Even more Hitchcock Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
Audience size
WORLD
Old Iraqi hobby takes off anew Raheem Salman, Times Staff Writer
Zuma is a mystery in S. Africa Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
Mugabe reneges on deal, grabs key ministry posts Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
Panda genome is sequenced From Times Wire Reports
Missile reportedly sets record From Times Wire Reports
Power struggle intensifies From Times Wire Reports
Afghan prison plot is foiled; new interior minister named From the Associated Press
Hundreds flee Baja as Norbert barrels through From the Associated Press
Pirates hijack Greek tanker From Times Wire Reports
Smaller countries pledge support Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Market turmoil rattles Europeans Sebastian Rotella and Maria De Cristofaro, Times Staff Writers
Rubles flow at luxury shops Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
Peru gets new prime minister From the Associated Press
U.S. drops North Korea from terrorism list after new deal Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Speedometer puts Bush near Bolt levels Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Florida blows out LSU From the Associated Press
UCLA is road burned Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
They go all out in political arena too Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Offensive by any yardstick Kurt Streeter
Big 12 Report From the Associated Press
Atlantic Coast Report From the Associated Press
Kings Tonight Helene Elliott
Young Kings do their learning on the ice Helene Elliott
Whatever floats fans' boat, Neuheisel is fine with it Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Ellis suspended by Warriors From Times Wire Reports
Birdies'-eye view for Sabbatini From the Associated Press
Runs, hits and errors for USC Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Ducks Today Dan Arritt
Burton, in the pits, emerges a winner From Times Wire Reports
Galaxy Today Grahame L. Jones
Oklahoma State puts away No. 3 Missouri as Daniel falters From the Associated Press
West From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Texas shows best side to Oklahoma From the Associated Press
Big East Report From the Associated Press
Dodgers Tonight Bill Shaikin
Penske Racing looks ahead to '09 From the Associated Press
Star Watch Lonnie White
For Wizards, it's a pain to look ahead Michael Wilbon, The Washington Post
Upton pulls Tampa Bay even Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Chivas USA clinches third straight MLS playoff spot From the Associated Press
Montgomery eager to rebuild Cal Janie McCauley, AP Sports Writer
U.S. net work tunes out Cuba, 6-1 Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Chargers are at do or dive Sam Farmer
Southeastern Report From the Associated Press
Rungs to the top stay slippery Chris Dufresne
Big Ten Report From the Associated Press
Picks, no shovel for Sanchez David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Beckett's rib strain has side effects Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers should follow lead of predecessors from Lopes' era Bill Shaikin
He's no pineapple express, but he's useful Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Smarts can take you only so far Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Kasdorf keeps rolling along Austin Knoblauch and Ben Bolch, Special to The Times
Odom practices with second unit mainly Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Election buzz stirs the NFL Joseph White, AP Sports Writer
Stanford rallies to stun Arizona From the Associated Press
Text messages from press row... JERRY CROWE
Overrated underachievers? Dave Goldberg, AP Football Writer
Up against it Bill Plaschke
For Garciaparra, a starting date Bill Shaikin and Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writers
North Carolina makes strides From the Associated Press
First cuts are . . . easiest? Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
NBA to operate arenas in China Broderick Turner, Times Staff Writer
Moala has a hand (and an elbow) in Trojans' victory Gary Klein and David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Credit unions aren't immune E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
Bonds mostly in the red Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Obeying rules doesn't mean yielding rights Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Is my account safe here? E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
Housing costs outpace incomes Lauren Beale, Times Staff Writer
Early chill in the fall season Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
Ex-tenants want to be paid for shed Janet Portman,, Inman news
Coldwell Banker starts 10-day sale Diane Wedner
Gift ideas for those with deep pockets From Times Wire Services
Is it time to try bailout Plan B?
Tax cuts and banking behemoths
More feedback on credit cards
Accused of sounding alarm
Early chill in the fall season Josh Friedman and Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writers
Ideology takes a back seat in bank strategy Michael A. Hiltzik and Ken Bensinger, Times Staff Writers
The psychology of financial panic Kathy M. Kristof, Special to the Times
Melamine found in Blue Cat drink From Times Wire Services
Housing costs outpace incomes Foreclosures up 923% from '06 Lauren Beale, Times Staff Writer
Weekly Mortgage Rates
GM, Chrysler said to be considering partnership Ken Bensinger, Times Staff Writer
Lifting call centers' anonymity David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Guide to mutual fund categories
Relax and enjoy the view Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Gay getaways' go-to guy Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
Scam Watch David Colker
IMAGE
Change of Hart Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
L.a. Fashion Week: The Fantasy Edition Adam Tschorn; Melissa Magsaysay; Emili Vesilind
Hey, no more sticky fingers Victoria Namkung, Special to The Times
The guest list | VIPs worthy of our fantasy front row
Woolly days Max Padilla, Special to The Times
Bailouts in the 90210 Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Los Angeles is kicking it Kavita Daswani, Special to The Times
L.a. Fashion Week: The Fantasy Edition Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
A beautiful romance Booth Moore, Times Fashion Critic
The look of a prez? Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
U-2 pilot took first photos of Cuban missile sites in 1962 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Apparent suicide ends 27-year saga Martha Groves, Andrew Blankstein and Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writers
War casualties
L.A.'s fiscal forecast looks dismal Phil Willon, Times Staff Writer
Holiday closures
Holiday closures
Man steps into traffic, is killed Esmeralda Bermudez
Santa Ana winds boost wildfire risk Dan Weikel
Fire forces 100 evacuations From Times staff and wire reports
Bucking 90210 image Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
Military deaths
Retirees do less relaxing these days STEVE LOPEZ
A memorial to a fallen daughter of El Monte Yvonne Villarreal, Times Staff Writer
Griffith's land gift just keeps on giving Joanna Lin, Times Staff Writer
Caring, friendly, kind Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
Pioneer Pinot Noir vintner in Oregon Claire Noland, Times Staff Writer
Man arrested in motel slaying Esmeralda Bermudez
Furious flutter over project Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
Races draw national attention Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Just when did humans get to N. America? Jeff Barnard, Associated Press
Simpson files motion seeking new trial Ken Ritter, Associated Press
For the Record
For the Record
For the Record
Robber uses synagogue van for getaway Jacqueline L. Salmon, Washington Post
Supreme Court refuses to overturn mistaken sentence Garry Mitchell, Associated Press
Across West, 'off-road rage' is increasing Karl Vick, Washington Post
Mother-daughter team helps Kenya village build a future Barbara Borst, Associated Press
Rx costs worry young adults more Susan Brink; Colin Ryan; Lance Pugmire
NATIONAL
For lawyer, trial was tribulation Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writer
If only partisans would let foresight prevail JAMES RAINEY
Philly Democrats get several visits Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Obama camp keeps eye on ball DON FREDERICK AND ANDREW MALCOLM
2,500 flee chemical leak near Pittsburgh From The Associated Press
GOP camp sees Iowa as still in play Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writer
Palin's husband made presence known Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
Her lawyers say report attempts to 'smear' Palin Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
A crossing guard for deer and elk DeeDee Correll, Special to The Times
Obama rides a wave of bad news Peter Wallsten, David Zucchino and Bob Drogin, Times Staff Writers
GOP ticket tries new tactics Robin Abcarian and Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writers
TRAVEL
Inn in the forest
A bit of Jersey, by way of Vegas Catharine Hamm
For the record
For the record
Worth its weight in gold
Laptop users -- get a grip Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Sin City gets creepy? Bet on it Jay Jones, Special to The Times
Novel lodges for leaf peepers Dan Blackburn, Special to The Times
Tip of the helmet
Caution on Mexico visits Ken Ellingwood;, Associated Press; and Reuters
Model (T)owns Jay Jones, Special to The Times
Butler at 3 a.m.? At your service Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
Need To Know Catharine Hamm; Chris Erskine; Hugo Martin
Shipwreck never again
Botswana, bathed in fading light
Taking the greener path Jen Leo
Italy's Edens Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Views from abroad Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
On matters of faith
Defending a veto
Modern-day Eichmanns
Endowments 101 Charles E. Grassley, Charles E. Grassley, U.S. senator from Iowa, is ranking member of the Senate Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over tax policy.
Much ado about Maher's movie
Measure by measure Robert Greene
The shadow of Gitmo
The last record store Mimi Pond
Undecided, and unimportant Ezra Klein, Ezra Klein is an associate editor at the American Prospect. He blogs at EzraKlein.com.
Endowments 101 Anthony W. Marx, Anthony W. Marx is the president of Amherst College.
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