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What happened on October 16, 2008
ENTERTAINMENT
'I was a good kid' Cristy Lytal, Special to The Times
'Happy-Go-Lucky'
Irish double bill spins raw poetry Charles McNulty, Times Theater Critic
'Religulous' Carina Chocano
Comic Hughley gets a CNN show From a Times staff writer
Finally
Prop. 8 foes step up fundraising Tina Daunt
Breath of rarefied air at the Getty Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
Premiering on the (very) small screen John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Screening Room Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Scene Stealer Patrick Kevin Day
Carpenter seeks new partner From the Associated Press
Kanye's naked launch Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
Polanski's ragged edges Richard Schickel, Special to The Times
MOCA board of trustees adds 2 new members Suzanne Muchnic
National Book Awards look widely for finalists Carolyn Kellogg, Special to The Times
Spears single vaults to top spot Randy Lewis
Jackson keeps migraines at bay From the Associated Press
'Bees' ready to test boundaries of race John Horn, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Disney looks to 1920s to give new life to park Dawn C. Chmielewski and Paloma Esquivel, Times Staff Writers
Paramount to reduce films, staff Claudia Eller, Times Staff Writer
EU fines 2 U.S. banana importers From Bloomberg News
Staggering Dow falls 733 points Josh Friedman and Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writers
FCC chairman eyes unused spectrum From the Associated Press
BofA-Merrill deal cleared by regulators From Times Wire Services
Investors snatch up California IOUs Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
U.S. is probing WaMu failure From the Associated Press
American, Delta face a downdraft in profit Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
EBay swings to profit but cuts forecast Jessica Guynn, Times Staff Writer
N.Y.'s Cuomo threatens AIG on bonuses and trips Carol D. Leonnig, The Washington Post
JPMorgan, Wells beat forecasts From the Associated Press
Coca-Cola sees sales, profit rise From Times Wire Services
Politics could delay a package to aid consumer Jim Puzzanghera and Richard Simon, Times Staff Writers
Credit gridlock prompts Tesla to delay next model, cut workers Ken Bensinger, Times Staff Writer
Google G1: A real iPhone competitor David Colker and Michelle Maltais, Times Staff Writers
Worries drive up sales of safes From the Associated Press
Fed survey shows decline in economy From Bloomberg News
Failed vaccine, then bankruptcy From Times Wire Services
Leadoff batter may be Obama Meg James, Times Staff Writer
Defense industry may see leaner times Stephen Manning, The Associated Press
Realtors expect lower prices but higher sales Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Witness in Skylar Deleon trial describes slayings Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writer
Las Vegas casino operator inspired movie Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
L.A. history unfolds in map exhibit Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
Nancy Reagan breaks pelvis Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Downed power line blamed for Sesnon fire Alexandra Zavis and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
Host of 'Dotto,' one of first programs involved in TV quiz-show scandals Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
Ex-braceros get 2 months to file claims Ari B. Bloomekatz, Times Staff Writer
Heading off another bank failure Richard C. Paddock, Times Staff Writer
9 gang members arrested in sweep Steve Chawkins
O'Neal pair face drug charges Andrew Blankstein
Fire breaks out in heavy brush area Christian Berthelsen
Donor's woes add to debate over crime measure Michael Rothfeld, Times Staff Writer
Sister's role in boy's death is probed Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Gift to wife allowed in Carona trial Stuart Pfeifer
Gil Stratton services scheduled
Detention camp water order lifted Molly Hennessy-Fiske
Samurai attack nets life term From the Associated Press
Plaques listing war dead stolen Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Educators protest over veto Patrick McGreevy and Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writers
Dither, dither, dither GEORGE SKELTON
Pat-downs OKd for reggae shows From the Associated Press
Trying to reset climate clock Margot Roosevelt, Times Staff Writer
Pedestrian killed on Ventura Blvd. Jean Merl
Mayor vetoes legal aid in skid row suit Phil Willon, Times Staff Writer
Spears absent as jury selection starts Harriet Ryan, Times Staff Writer
Downtown connector for light-rail lines considered Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Missing woman's husband arrested in the Caribbean H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Retired congressman dubbed 'Mr. Health' Patricia Sullivan, Washington Post
Pair accused of cremating body Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Gibson's homer in Lasorda's words Tom Lasorda, Special to The Times
Former Charger Mims dead at 38 Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Rise of Longoria matches the Rays Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Losses mount for the Ducks Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Emotional ride thrills the Phillies Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Colletti will return as GM Bill Shaikin
Games of the week Chris Dufresne
Holiday has a title on his mind Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Jackson sets priorities in exhibitions Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Defense gets minor shake-up Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Cowboys' Romo reportedly may be able to play Sunday From Times Staff and Wire Reports
These veterans deserved a better farewell Bill Shaikin
First qualifying loss for U.S. Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
McKnight probably won't play Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
For Penn State's Paterno, it could be a glorious end Chris Dufresne and ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Checking role for Frolov? Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Rollins, Howard finally show offensive life Kevin Baxter and Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writers
Manny put Dodgers back on the map T.J. Simers
Zambezi River isn't place for a team swim Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
No one's blaming Furcal for this one Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
No Blue ribbon / Phillies win the pennant behind Hamels, as Dodgers get a poor start and worse fielding Bill Plaschke
Rookie Gordon scores 33 in victory From the Associated Press
The Times' Top 25
The Bottom 10 Steve Harvey, Special to The Times
No Blue ribbon / Phillies win the pennant behind Hamels, as Dodgers get a poor start and worse fielding Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
He wants change too David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
SCIENCE
U.S. ranking drops in global infant mortality report Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
Paralyzed limbs move when brain signals are rerouted, study shows Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer
Losing a mate leaves hole in vole Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Downs, ups are his stock in trade Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writer
Cheney gets cardiac treatment From Times Wire Reports
Marshals Service hit with bias suit From Times Wire Reports
5 voters identify high, low points Noam N. Levey, Cynthia Dizikes and Dan Morain, Times Staff Writers
From Ayers to abortion: fact-checking the debate Richard Simon and Jim Puzzanghera, Times Staff Writers
McCain doesn't seal the deal Cathleen Decker, Times Staff Writer
Identical triplets born in New York David B. Caruso, Associated Press
Protesters arrested outside debate venue From the Associated Press
Latinos may tip balance in New Mexico Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Cell coverage for Cindy McCain From Times Wire Reports
Candidates duel in caustic debate finale Mark Z. Barabak and Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writers
'Joe the Plumber' becomes a national fixture Robin Abcarian, Times Staff Writer
Comparing the candidates on the issues
Joe the Plumber was of little use Mary McNamara, Times Television Critic
Study finds contaminants in bottled water From the Associated Press
WORLD
Afghan town is targeted again From Reuters
G-8 will hold summit on global financial reforms Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Trade deals with Pakistan From Times Wire Reports
Regime threatens to cut Seoul ties From Times Wire Reports
Al Qaeda in Iraq leader slain last week, U.S. says Ned Parker and Saif Hameed, Times Staff Writers
Rabbits overrun prison island From Times Wire Reports
Iraqi has a soft spot for tradition Tina Susman and Said Rifai, Times Staff Writers
Russian suspects poisoning Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
MIAs of the GOP Rosa Brooks
Car crash
Fixing the state's government
Presidents who would be king
Matters of life and death
A debatable strategy
No sense of responsibility
Voting rights and just plain wrongs
Three no-good props Patt Morrison
Health and education
Shell shock
A political neighborhood watch Shawn Hubler, Shawn Hubler is a freelance writer.
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