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What happened on September 14, 2008
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
At 99, she's living life for others STEVE LOPEZ
Innovative 'Infinite Jest' author won critics' raves Claire Noland and Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writers
Bar patrons go nuts over crotchety machine Steve Harvey, Special to The Times
In South L.A., a population shift John L. Mitchell, Times Staff Writer
Two arrested in Fairfield councilman's slaying From the Associated Press
Soldier was among 3 who drowned in canal Christopher Goffard, Times Staff Writer
Freed from a chemical fix Marla Cone, Times Staff Writer
War casualties
Betting on senator as swing vote Garrett Therolf, Times Staff Writer
Diverse lives, one tragic link Jessica Garrison
Other deaths
Diverse lives, one tragic link Andrew Blankstein and Joel Rubin
Diverse lives, one tragic link Gale Holland
West Nile threat grows locally Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
Diverse lives, one tragic link Jason Felch
Diverse lives, one tragic link Susannah Rosenblatt
Chemicals get the safe treatment Marla Cone, Times Staff Writer
Diverse lives, one tragic link Kate Linthicum
Diverse lives, one tragic link Gale Holland
Diverse lives, one tragic link Anna Gorman
Tragedy felt across Simi Valley Catherine Saillant and Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writers
Diverse lives, one tragic link Joel Rubin
Heroism and reality collide Robert J. Lopez, Garrett Therolf and Scott Gold, Times Staff Writers
With more shopping and less crime, Pico Rivera has reason to celebrate Francisco Vara-Orta, Times Staff Writer
Metrolink blames engineer Esmeralda Bermudez, and Kate Linthicum and Rich Connell, Times Staff Writers
Technology exists to keep trains apart Dan Weikel and Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writers
New clinics to open at County-USC Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
Iranian warns against conflict Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
Increased use of helicopters eases hospitals' patient loads Mary Engel and Rich Connell, Times Staff Writers
In 1956, 30 died as train left the rails Kate Linthicum, Times Staff Writer
Army Sgt. James M. Treber, 24, Imperial Beach Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Peace Corps cuts jobs for volunteers Cynthia Dizikes, Times Staff Writer
BofA, Barclays gain the edge in bid for Lehman From the Associated Press
Gas prices surge -- in some places topping $5 Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
Search is on after Ike David Zucchino and P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writers
Palin steps out solo in Nevada Dan Morain and Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writers
Obama is conspicuously silent on Palin Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
Head count? Let's just say 'thousands' DON FREDERICK AND ANDREW MALCOLM
Two die after cheer team van crashes From Times Wire Reports
Hurricane Ike cuts a fickle path David Zucchino, Times Staff Writer
Veering from the truth? It works Cathleen Decker, Times Staff Writer
Tip-offs dilute surprise of ICE raids Nicole Gaouette, Times Staff Writer
Family pit bulls kill 4-month-old From Times Wire Reports
BUSINESS
How to grow a garden -- in one painful lesson David Colker, Times Staff Writer
ID theft monitoring services: Worth it? Kathy M. Kristof, Special to The Times
Hung up on phone company's fine print DAVID LAZARUS
Specialist in humanity Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer
Reader conducts bank safety check
The most costly housing markets Lauren Beale
Checking sellers' price perceptions Mary Umberger, Chicago Tribune
Weekly Mortgage Rates
Holiday fares are up 30% from 2007 From Times Wire Services
Scam Watch David Colker
Billing system is in need of rehab
When will CEO gravy train stop?
No, you're obligated to the bank
Salad dressing label omits eggs From Times Wire Services
Fannie, Freddie bailout reaction Peter Viles
Can the rent be raised after 5 months? Janet Portman, Inman news
In Riverside, scant relief on tax bills Peter Viles
Shedding light on Samueli plea deal
Investors may not be bailout losers
Protection sought for gift card users From Times Wire Services
Prepare for a quake? L.A.'s too busy Chip Jacobs, Special to The Times
Hollywood & divine Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
SCIENCE
Spread of deadly pneumonia is feared Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
IMAGE
Another age of innocence Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
A man for both seasons Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Such lovely chaos Adam Tschorn
Compact flash Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Harley, optional Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Don't Dawdle Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Kiss of death The Image staff
Global swarming Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Let Fall Begin Booth Moore, Times Fashion Critic
When style trumps fashion Booth Moore, Times Fashion Critic
The dark side of dressing Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Luxe life in the Valley Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Berlin landmark of WWII is in dire need of benefactors Crystal R. Reid, Associated Press
Tightwad: A name you can bank on Peter Slevin, Washington Post
For the Record
Palin, Chapter 2 Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
The endangered Endangered Species Act Andrew E. Wetzler, Andrew E. Wetzler is director of the Natural Resources Defense Council's Endangered Species Project.
Pushing the color envelope Mark Stevenson, Associated Press
Tigers and villagers on collision course Sam Dolnick, Associated Press
Intrepid, indomitable, illegal Dad Gustavo Arellano, Gustavo Arellano is a contributing editor to Opinion and author of the ¡Ask a Mexican! column in the OC Weekly. His new book, "Orange County: A Personal History," comes out Tuesday.
Willow, weep for us Joe Queenan, Joe Queenan writes frequently for Barron's, the New York Times Book Review and the Guardian.
State of siege in Bolivian province Carlos Valdez, Associated Press
Citing faith and fate, some plan to ride out Ike Allen G. Breed, Associated Press
Health hazards, real or imagined Rosie Mestel; Carla Rivera; Steve Hymon
DWI memorial a field of tears Matt Mygatt, Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
To absent men Dana Goodyear, Dana Goodyear is a staff writer at the New Yorker. She is the author of the book of poems "Honey and Junk."
Pastmodern art Liesl Bradner
The scene of the crime, 1973 style Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Ophuls' postwar return
For the record
'Falling Down' captured L.A.
Underrated
For the record
A stretch of a season Scott Collins, Times Staff Writer
Making the scene Charles McNulty, Times Theater Critic
Long shadow of the towers David L. Ulin
Feeling the heat Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Time to brush up on your plot twists Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Fall is make-a-wish time Robert Lloyd, Times Television Critic
In the name of John Lennon, leaf meets belief Liesl Bradner
Telling his side and her side Thomas Lynch, Thomas Lynch is a poet and essayist whose books include "Bodies in Motion and at Rest" and a forthcoming book of fictions from W.W. Norton.
Bestsellers
Fall's hotter than you think Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
'Fabulous' determination Ann Powers, Times Pop Music Critic
Wishing y'all g'day Mindy Farabee, Times Staff Writer
Getting around while grounded Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
Connubial flotsam and jetsam Jim Ruland, Jim Ruland is the author of the short story collection "Big Lonesome."
The lion in winter James Marcus, James Marcus is the author of "Amazonia: Five Years at the Epicenter of the Dot.Com Juggernaut" and blogs at House of Mirth (housemirth.blogspot.com).
He really does know the score
If he gets it right, you'll squirm Matthew DeBord, Special to The Times
Into the new jack swing of things
Movement can rise to the sacred as well Susan Josephs, Special to The Times
For John Hiatt, words follow Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
Not buying the filmmakers' agenda
Texting isn't the latest word Carolyn Kellogg
For this guy, every day is another stormy Monday Greg Braxton, Times Staff Writer
Transatlantic voyage Lewis Beale, Special to The Times
A bit player, but one that won't be ignored Zachary Pincus-Roth, Special to The Times
Colliding anew with the meaning of Los Angeles Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
String theorists are sent sprawling David Hay, Special to The Times
Fitting into a forlorn future Susan Carpenter, Susan Carpenter is a Times staff writer.
Galloping with the unicorns
It's Simon Baker's time to take the lead and relax Greg Braxton, Times Staff Writer
Bend it like Beck Richard Cromelin, Special to The Times
A new focus for stories of immigration Reed Johnson, Times Staff Writer
'It's Always Sunny' rises; stars shine in 'Faerie' tales Denise Martin
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
'Hounddog' finds a home Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Not the same old story line Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
An orchestra by open invitation Joanna Lin, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
A different view of Iran's soldiers Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
24 bodies found in Mexico park Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Taiwan coast is lashed by typhoon From the Associated Press
1 of 3 detainees questioned, freed From Times Wire Reports
Rebels report 'very heavy' army attacks From Times Wire Reports
Benedict prays at Lourdes shrine From Times Wire Reports
Hundreds of Russian soldiers withdraw from west Georgia From the Associated Press
All 88 aboard killed in Russian airliner crash From the Associated Press
China landslide toll rises to 254 From the Associated Press
Dairy blamed for delaying warning From Times Wire Reports
Iraqis working on reality TV show abducted, slain Tina Susman and Saif Rasheed, Times Staff Writers
At least 18 killed in series of blasts in Indian capital Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Afghan provincial governor is killed M. Karim Faiez and Laura King, Special to The Times
Bolivia crisis sparks concern From the Associated Press
Laborers let kites lift their cares away Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
TRAVEL
Shades of blue in Bora-Bora
Stunning in stone Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Trip protection in tough times Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Golf and a room with a view Avital Binshtock
Frequent-flier score card Jen Leo
Say 'Geez' catharine hamm
Motown -- how sweet it is
Too much of a good thing?
Moldova, from one who knows
Charming La Veta
Need To Know Catharine Hamm; Christopher Reynolds; Jane Engle; Jen Leo
For the record
Tropic wonder Terry Gardner, Special to The Times
Sheer Frontier Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
The essence of Lourdes
Take a swing at Oregon courses Paul Lieberman, Times Staff Writer
Pick your palace -- luxury awaits Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Big 12 Report From the Associated Press
Wisconsin edges Fresno From the Associated Press
Big Brown is a close winner From Times Staff and Wire Reports
3 is enough for Auburn in win over Mississippi State From the Associated Press
STATS Corner
Galaxy's winless skid at a dozen From the Associated Press
Manny is contagious, but in a good way Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Big East Report From the Associated Press
Kings get defensive again Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Hornaday cruises to victory From the Associated Press
Kershaw isn't rocky this time Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Star Watch Lonnie White
Best Of The Rest From Times Wire Reports
Gut-check time for Bruins after sour loss Kurt Streeter
Results From the Associated Press
Southeastern Report From the Associated Press
West Roundup From Times staff and wire reports
Reds beat fading Diamondbacks, 3-2 From the Associated Press
Results From the Associated Press
Up Next Mike Hiserman
South Carolina can't spoil it for Georgia From the Associated Press
Ocho Cinco not only Bengal making changes From the Associated Press
Big Ten Report From the Associated Press
Sparks Today Dan Arritt
Atlantic Coast Report From the Associated Press
The bottom half Bill Shaikin
Notre Dame gets it done, with feeling Chris Hine, Special to The Times
Verner finds himself on different routes than Collie Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Saito is back and Jones is done Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
From opposite ends, a tale of two city teams T.J. SIMERS
Earnhardt ready for shot at the title From the Associated Press
Not a lot on the upside
Sanchez is right at home David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Down The Line Bill Shaikin
Favre forges a new identity for these Jets Sam Farmer
Carroll's best? It's this team here Bill Plaschke
Arredondo doesn't waste chance Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
In New York, he's 'Stay-Rod' Bill Shaikin
Miami beachhead Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Smoltz, Glavine come full circle with Braves Paul Newberry, Associated Press
Rookies make big NFL impact Andrew Seligman, Associated Press
Defensive player is now allowed to lend an ear Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
O'Sullivan's travels may have come to a halt Greg Beacham, Associated Press
A powerful statement by Marquez Bill Dwyre
Maualuga offers up his own Heisman candidate Gary Klein and David Wharton, Times Staff Writers
For Weis, win is an ugly blowout Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Goodbye, Columbus? Chris Dufresne
Still Swinging Will Graves, Associated Press
58! Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Texans game postponed due to storm From the Associated Press
UCLA takes a 59-0 blow Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
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