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What happened on March 15, 2009
NATIONAL
Cuban Americans can go home more easily under Obama rules William E. Gibson
1st Superman comic book sells for $317,200 Associated Press
Divining bad news is no cup of tea P.J. Huffstutter
Ron Paul argues for earmarks Johanna Neuman
Eager for abortion provider's case to move forward Robin Abcarian
National Briefing / New York Times Wire Reports
National Briefing / Florida Times Wire Reports
Arlen Specter faces GOP ultimatum over union-rights bill Josh Drobnyk
2 homes burn in arson-plagued Coatesville, Pa. Associated Press
National Briefing / And Finally . . . Times Wire Reports
Obama defends U.S. economy amid Chinese worries Paul Richter
Ex-teacher who had student affair is arrested again Associated Press
Family matters in the West Wing Christi Parsons
'Downer' cows are banned from food supply Associated Press
Information technology holds promise for advancing healthcare Noam N. Levey
BUSINESS
Cobbling together shoe-repair savings Gregory Karp
As travel declines, aircraft 'boneyard' in Victorville fills up Peter Pae
Foreign drugs can be a risk or a bargain Jerry Hirsch
Microsoft did the math, added her to the board Alana Semuels
Back to nature in Pacific Palisades Dinah Eng
Consumer Briefs / Recalls Times Wire Reports
Real Estate
Letters
Letters
Consumer Briefs / Food Times Wire Reports
Home Of The Week Update Lauren Beale
Letters
Letters
Letters
FTC riffs on 'free' credit report offers Times Wire Reports
Consumer Briefs / Credit Data Times Wire Reports
Rent It Right Janet Portman, Inman News
Not all homeowners support Obama's housing bailout
Bill would limit loan, credit card rates DAVID LAZARUS
Winning the medicine game Jerry Hirsch
Homeowner should not pay for common-area repair Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian
Stimulus scams are flourishing on the Web Kathy M. Kristof
Ailing AIG stands by need for bonuses E. Scott Reckard and Jim Puzzanghera
TRAVEL
Tuscany in winter brings shivers of delight Susan Spano
Costs drop for 'repositioning' cruises Jay Jones
Winter wine tasting in Montepulciano and Montalcino in southern Tuscany Susan Spano
Las Vegas in pictures Jay Jones
Dallas' King Tut exhibit draws big crowd Lori Grossman; Hugo Martin; Mary Forgione; Susan Spano; Jen Leo
Murphys rings in St. Patrick's Day with green wine Mike Morris
A fantastic guide to Scotland
Letters
Your Scene / Editor's Choice
Letters
Lectures promote higher learning on the high seas Si Liberman
Having second thoughts about that Mexico trip CATHARINE HAMM
Letters
Readers recommend: a fantastic guide to Scotland From The Los Angeles Times
THE $6.25 DEAL: Primm, Nevada Jen Leo
Fair trade at your fingertips with TenThousandVillages.com Jen Leo
Snowshoers find their path at Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort Hugo Martin
Mountain biking on Ft. Ord Public Lands: Beware the old explosives Hugo Martin
ENTERTAINMENT
'Zumanity' and 'Le Rêve' make the most of their second chances Richard Abowitz
Biohazard expert Enrique Castañeda brings death to life Cristy Lytal
'Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned' by Wells Tower Jim Ruland, Ruland is the author of the story collection "Big Lonesome."
'Cave People,' 'Raising Dragons,' 'Mom's Best Friend,' 'By the Great Horn Spoon'
Jokes & Riddles
Feedback
For the record
Bestsellers
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Jacket Copy Carolyn Kellogg
Feedback
Feedback
For the record
Smart List Denise Martin
For the record
'Peanut Butter' Alvaro Huerta
Underrated / Overrated
Feedback
The Kids' Reading Room
Julia Roberts and a part-time idol's choices Rachel Abramowitz
'The Kindly Ones,' by Jonathan Littell Laila Lalami, Lalami's new novel, "Secret Son," will be published in April.
'Adult Swim's' Tim and Eric on the road: a photo diary ROBERT LLOYD, TELEVISION CRITIC
'Tokyo!': three directors' twisted tales Susan King
Depression movies redux Susan King
'W.C. Handy' by David Robertson Mark Rozzo, Rozzo is a critic in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mark O'Connor, genre fiddler Randy Lewis
'Spoiled: Stories,' by Caitlin Macy Susan Salter Reynolds
Karole Armitage fuses the cerebral and the sensual Susan Reiter
With Garret Dillahunt Choire Sicha
Prized Mazarin Chest on view at the Getty Suzanne Muchnic
'Twilight,' 'Bolt,' 'Elegy,' 'The Robe' Noel Murray
Robert Frank goes from ignored to a national treasure Steve Appleford, Appleford is a Los Angeles writer and photographer.
The film classics of F.W. Murnau Dennis Lim
At Art Center College of Design, sustainability meets form and function Reed Johnson
Layoffs would bring new life to 'The Office' Jon Caramanica
'Infinity in the Palm of Her Hand: A Novel' by Gioconda Belli Susan Salter Reynolds
Taylor Hackford is 'obsessed' with 'Louis & Keely' John Horn
'Pain Killers' by Jerry Stahl Tod Goldberg, Goldberg's books include "Living Dead Girl," "Fake Liar Cheat" and "Simplify."
Museum deaccessioning done right CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, ART CRITIC
Portia de Rossi on her new sitcom, marriage to Ellen and (gasp) a baby bump? Scott Collins
IMAGE
Alexander McQueen's fall 2009 show sends up fashion world BOOTH MOORE, FASHION CRITIC
Mining L.A. style for William Rast Andrew Harmon
BOXeight sets the stage for L.A. fashion event Max Padilla
The best of the Paris runway shows Booth Moore
Barbie marks 50 years at a Malibu dream house Adam Tschorn
Fashion forward at John Varvatos Stuart House benefit Adam Tschorn
Armed with art Max Padilla
L.A. designers get personal to cope with the economy Adam Tschorn
Spring makeup palette takes on a shimmery glow Melissa Magsaysay
OPINION
Zionism is the problem Ben Ehrenreich, Ben Ehrenreich is the author of the novel "The Suitors."
Is anti-Zionism hate? Judea Pearl, Judea Pearl is a professor at UCLA and the president of the Daniel Pearl Foundation.
Banking clarity
In their own backyards
Looking for a way to go in O.C.
A 'back channel' appeal to Iran DOYLE McMANUS
That's rich Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Wall St. prison?
Views of Riverside
The Obama family dog saga Judith Lewis, Judith Lewis is an environmental journalist and contributing editor to High Country News.
Mary Ridgway, queen of L.A. Eastside probation Celeste Fremon, Celeste Fremon is the author of "G-Dog and the Homeboys" and the editor of WitnessLA.com.
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Conservative talk radio on the wane in California Michael Finnegan
Mental health courts put tax dollars to good use STEVE LOPEZ
Altovise Davis dies at 65; widow of Sammy Davis Jr. Claire Noland
Judge appointments are Obama's chance to shape California courts Carol J. Williams
Supergraphic entrepreneur's tactic in L.A. infuriates foes David Zahniser
Young Salvadoran Americans embrace their roots Esmeralda Bermudez
Army Pvt. Grant Cotting, 19, Corona; soldier had a gift for friendship Catherine Ho
Marine Staff Sgt. Daniel Hansen, 24, Tracy; killed by improvised explosive Alicia Lozano
Bill Davidson dies at 86; owner of Detroit Pistons Associated Press
Group makes the prom a reality for those who might have missed out Esmeralda Bermudez
California Briefing / Pomona Jason Felch
California Briefing / Beverly Hills Ruben Vives
Military deaths
Melvin E. Wheatley dies at 93; Methodist bishop caused a stir by appointing gay pastor Elaine Woo
Senate seat contender Curren Price Jr. put in the hot seat Michael Finnegan
King plan nurtures a fragile hope Cathleen Decker
The Region Steve Chawkins
LAPD has a hard time leaving home Steve Harvey
WORLD
Pakistanis can go fly a kite today Mark Magnier
Iran signs $3.2-billion natural gas deal with China Borzou Daragahi
Drug cartels' new weaponry means war Ken Ellingwood and Tracy Wilkinson
World Briefing / Egypt Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / China Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Zimbabwe Times Wire Reports
Q&a Paul Watson
No second term for Iraqi president Reuters
U.S.-Afghan mission kills 5 Associated Press
Baghdad clothier is waiting for Iraqis to live large again Tina Susman and Caesar Ahmed
Pakistan's armed forces on alert as political crisis deepens Laura King
Madagascar opposition leader declares himself president Associated Press
World Briefing / Northern Ireland Times Wire Reports
Finance ministers promise action on global crisis but not increased spending Henry Chu
Police unearth 9 bodies in Mexico border town of Ciudad Juarez Associated Press
NEWS
Killings of prostitutes rivet Hong Kong Min Lee, Lee writes for the Associated Press.
Greek cigar makers wrap up profits despite recession Derek Gatopoulos, Gatopoulos writes for the Associated Press.
The World Zakki Hakim, Hakim writes for the Associated Press.
For The Record
For The Record
For The Record
For The Record
From our blogs Lindsay Barnett; Deborah Bonello; Jeannine Stein
For The Record
Turning a camera on U.S. hunger Pauline Arrillaga, Arrillaga writes for the Associated Press.
Northwest Passage? Two words: Road trip Allan Dowd, Dowd writes for Reuters.
It's a wine label flap over Calistoga Steve Vogel, Vogel writes for the Associated Press.
Bartender at the real Cheers is laid off Jay Lindsay, Lindsay writes for the Associated Press.
Bollywood dance comes shimmying into the gym Kristen Wyatt, Wyatt writes for the Associated Press.
SPORTS
Police: Donte Stallworth hits, kills pedestrian with his car Wire Reports
MVP debate begins but doesn't end with LeBron James Mike Bresnahan
Sharks upend Kings in shootout Associated Press
Louisville beats Syracuse for Big East title Associated Press
How they rank Mark Heisler
Double-play partners are sticking together Jim Peltz
Nhl Associated Press
Ducks today Helene Elliott
Morning Briefing Jim Litke, Jim Litke is a national sports columnist for the Associated Press.
Leadership search Associated Press
Results Associated Press
pick and roll Chris Dufresne
Phil Mickelson's swing could come full circle Randall Mell
USC wins Pac-10 tournament, avoids livin' at-large Chris Foster
Trojans make a loud statement in earning an improbable title BILL PLASCHKE
Was it worth it? Associated Press
After infighting, NFLPA puts it to a vote Sam Farmer
Jenna Green's double-double sparks UC Santa Barbara to title Associated Press
USC beats Cal to reach Pac-10 final; UCLA falls to Stanford Gary Klein
Camby gets mixed reception Associated Press
Bud Selig says he's concerned about the economy Bill Shaikin
Dwyane Wade and the Heat outlast Jazz in triple overtime Associated Press
Westchester upsets Riverside King, 53-39 Ben Bolch
Pioneerof the Nile stays on course for Derby Eric Sondheimer
Big West Men Robyn Norwood
Boston won't give up its obsession over Manny Ramirez T.J. SIMERS
Sindelar survives challenges and finishes the day in front James Wagner
The only certainty is that NCAA selection committee will hear complaints CHRIS DUFRESNE
Roger Federer keeps them happy on a perfect day BILL DWYRE
Puerte Rico routs U.S., 11-1 Associated Press
Mexico's coaches have big resumes Kevin Baxter
Coast To Coast Mark Heisler
How basketball reached its great height Ellen Alperstein
Lane Kiffin's favorite movie? 'Say Anything' Mike Penner
Hatred isn't a two-way street in Portland MARK HEISLER
Not a banner year for Baron Davis KURT STREETER
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