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What happened on May 24, 2009
NATIONAL
Farms downsize with miniature cows P.J. Huffstutter
Early retirement claims increase dramatically Mike Dorning
Testosterone-related treatment for autism stirs controversy Trine Tsouderos
Getting scientific about arts education Liz Bowie
High-tech ways to combat terrorism Bob Drogin
Dust storms speed snowmelt in Colorado Nicholas Riccardi
Twitter trackers follow public reaction to swine flu Rebecca Cole
Obama's NASA selection is a boost for manned spaceflight John Johnson Jr.
National Briefing / Florida TIMES WIRE REPORTS
National Briefing / Oregon TIMES WIRE REPORTS
National Briefing / Nevada TIMES WIRE REPORTS
National Briefing / New York TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Harry Reid may need all the help he can get Andrew Malcolm
Las Vegas sees chance for Obama to make amends Ashley Powers
Obama upbeat on healthcare, sees California's in a bind Mike Dorning
Clinton to lift limits on benefits for gay diplomats Associated Press
IMAGE
Vans shoes: a happily checkered past Adam Tschorn
Robin Piccone and Body Glove: When the beach arrived Caroline Ryder
Quoddy for South Willard's handmade bluchers, boots and boat shoes Max Padilla
With Grace
Neon fashions turn it up for summer Melissa Magsaysay
Vans' one wrong step Adam Tschorn
Clemente siblings: good taste times four Emili Vesilind
Bronze, coral and golden makeup perfect for a summer tan Melissa Magsaysay
ENTERTAINMENT
Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing' turns 20 Jason Matloff
Jesse James is very much alive Susan Carpenter
'Will You Take Me as I Am: Joni Mitchell's Blue Period' by Michelle Mercer Chris Daley, Daley is a Los Angeles-based writer.
The pole vaults into a new role Susan Josephs
David Benoit: All that jazz and more Scott Timberg
Michael Bay, master of the 'huge canvas' Geoff Boucher
'Burn This Book' edited by Toni Morrison Janet Kinosian, Kinosian is a freelance critic.
'The Winter Vault' by Anne Michaels Richard Eder, Eder, a former book critic of The Times, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 1987.
'Travel Tips for Aztlan' rides cutting-edge of Latin radio Reed Johnson
Kevin Bruce uncovers California's small-town murals Liesl Bradner
Reynolds Price relives the past in high spirits Susan Salter Reynolds
Kids' Book Reviews
Lionel Richie: Man of the world Choire Sicha
Jokes & Riddles
'Summer Hours'; 'Pushing Daisies'; 'Drag Me to Hell'; 'Amanda Leigh'; 'Designing Women' Denise Martin
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Book Review
At the Marche, filmmakers' diamonds in the rough KENNETH TURAN, FILM CRITIC
Phoenix is hip and not a fluke
Culture Monster David Ng
Feedback
'How to Cook a Tapir' by Joan Fry; 'Tide, Feather, Snow' by Miranda Weiss; 'Falconer on the Edge' by Rachel Dickinson. Susan Salter Reynolds
For the record
'Escape to freedom' Marcia Lynch
Creativity Corner
'New in Town'; 'Designing Women: The Complete First Season'; 'The Sky Crawlers' Noel Murray
Book Review
'If Birds Gather Your Hair for Nesting' by Anna Journey Laurel Maury
Bill Pullman, Julia Stiles discuss 'Oleanna' Patrick Pacheco
Stephen Belber: 'Is it better to write for Hollywood?' Stephen Belber
'Cuba' by Julia E. Sweig Marjorie Miller, Miller is an editorial writer at The Times.
Yojiro Takita's 'Departures' has a surprising journey Mark Olsen
'Rex' by Jose Manuel Prieto Art Winslow, Winslow is a former literary and executive editor of the Nation.
At Paris' Pompidou Center, the year of the women Suzanne Muchnic
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' meets genuine reality Jon Caramanica
WORLD
Panama could become next narco battleground Chris Kraul
Ex-president's suicide leaves S. Korea with questions about its leaders John M. Glionna
Al Qaeda recruits back in Europe, but why? Sebastian Rotella
Hillary Clinton's diplomacy raises some eyebrows Paul Richter
Pakistan troops battle for control of key city in Swat Valley Alex Rodriguez
U.S holds journalist without charges in Iraq Liz Sly
World Briefing / Serbia TIMES WIRE REPORTS
World Briefing / Sri Lanka TIMES WIRE REPORTS
World Briefing / Egypt TIMES WIRE REPORTS
World Briefing / Nepal TIMES WIRE REPORTS
2 Americans killed in Baghdad Associated Press
Distraught man on the edge is given an unhelping hand Associated Press
Egypt's Ayman Nour reports attack Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
L.A. weighs changes in billboard law David Zahniser
Member of Gambino crime family deported to Italy Victoria Kim
Business still booming for an old railway restaurant Steve Harvey
Deputies enforce foreclosure evictions Jessica Garrison
Slicing up California's budget pie Cara Mia DiMassa
By one vote, an election in lost in Rosemead Carla Hall
Army Spc. Jake Velloza, 22, Inverness; killed in attack by Iraqi soldiers Julie Cart
Army Pfc. Bryce Gautier, 22, Cypress; killed in explosion Raja Abdulrahim
Ralph D. Winter dies at 84; Christian missionary was one of America's most influential evangelicals Claire Noland
A state in search of a leader Cathleen Decker
Schwarzenegger follows Brown's route GEORGE SKELTON
A Memorial Day marathon
Obituaries / Roberto Martinez, 1937 - 2009 Anna Gorman
Military deaths
1,800 loving tributes offered for California's war dead Megan Garvey
Cactus wren gets another chance in Culver City Louis Sahagun
State policies work against good fiscal management Evan Halper
Marian Wagstaff dies at 97; teacher integrated Compton school's faculty in 1940s Elaine Woo
Hulu's No. 1 sensation basks in the camera glow STEVE LOPEZ
SPORTS
Derek Fisher finds the words and Lakers find way to win BILL PLASCHKE
Lakers' situation is not rocky now MIKE BRESNAHAN
Cathedral's Randall Carroll stays a step ahead Eric Sondheimer
Lyoto Machida defeats Rashad Evans for UFC light-heavyweight title Lance Pugmire
Galaxy gets another tie Associated Press
Up next for Sol: Sunday at FC Gold Pride Grahame L. Jones
Russell Martin not concerned by lack of power Dylan Hernandez
Yankees rally in ninth to beat Phillies, 5-4 Associated Press
Nuggets and their fans don't come through when it counts T.J. SIMERS
High-strung
Commentary Dave Hyde
Nadal, Safina set for French Open Howard Fendrich, Fendrich writes for the Associated Press.
Indianapolis 500 Mike Harris, Harris writes for the Associated Press.
Will Rafael Nadal leave 'em in dust again at French Open? Chuck Culpepper
Much to ponder at Coca-Cola 600 Tania Ganguli
Pittsburgh Penguins beat Carolina Hurricanes, 6-2 Associated Press
Lakers appear stuck in a game of guess-who MARK HEISLER
Tim Howard has no trouble keeping busy GRAHAME L. JONES
Dream final: Man U vs. Barcelona Robert Millward, Millward writes for the Associated Press.
Helio Castroneves leads the Indianapolis 500 pack Jim Peltz
Alfredo Griffin: Erick Aybar is pressing Ben Bolch
Milwaukee would seem to suit Jake Peavy Bill Shaikin
Carmelo Anthony is held in check Mike Bresnahan
Team can no longer afford Bobby Valentine Mike Penner
Rory Sabbatini, John Mallinger lead Byron Nelson Classic Wire Reports
Missouri beats UCLA, 2-1 Staff Reports
Emotions get the best of Denver Nuggets Broderick Turner
Frank McCourt's big plans to be tested in Monday marathon KURT STREETER
Finding diamonds in rough BILL SHAIKIN
Juan Pierre's bases-loaded walk in 10th wins it for Dodgers DYLAN HERNANDEZ
Eduardo Lillingston's goal earns Chivas USA a draw Associated Press
Whispers around the majors Phil Rogers and Phil Rogers
Mets beat Red Sox, 3-2, on ninth-inning homer Associated Press
Zenyatta transcends gender BILL DWYRE
Casey Jennings' defeat eclipsed by son's birth Pete Thomas
BUSINESS
Serenity can be found in Los Feliz Oaks Catherine Ho
When life flips the script Meg James
Weekly Mortgage Rates
Letters
April home, condo sales for L.A. County
California Executive Pay Report
ON THE MARKET: What you get for around $500,000 Lauren Beale
Letters
Management can't impose requirement on board candidates Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian
Letters
It's time for boards to limit CEOs' compensation DAVID LAZARUS
Sitting Pretty Kathy M. Kristof
SEC's Mary Schapiro discusses executive pay Kathy M. Kristof
Rent Watch Martin Eichner
Medicare benefits slated to change Janet Kidd Stewart
NEWS
Muzak isn't playing a dirge Pete Iacobelli, Iacobelli writes for the Associated Press.
Hanoi residents annoyed by public addresses Ben Stocking, Stocking writes for the Associated Press. Vu Tien Hong contributed to this report.
For The Record
For The Record
For The Record
To daughters, she's Sgt. Mom Christian Davenport, Davenport writes for the Washington Post.
Pope the latest convert to Facebook and iPhones Ariel David, David writes for the Associated Press.
The man behind those maddening numbers David Nakamura, Nakamura writes for the Washington Post.
From Our Blogs Brady MacDonald; August Brown; Shari Roan; Leslie Anne Wiggins
Hard times for high-tech Martha Mendoza, Mendoza writes for the Associated Press.
TRAVEL
It's hard be an easy rider Dan Neil
South Africa's many facets
Cruise lines taking steps to keep Somali pirates at bay Si Liberman
For the record
The $1,599 Deal
Need To Know / News Style Tips Trends Jane Engle; Valli Herman; Judi Dash, Times staff
Readers Recommend
Your Scene / Editor's Choice
Blasts from the past Judith Fein
Rental robbery? CATHARINE HAMM
Voyij.com will have you ready to pack your bags Jen Leo
The mozzarella: Oh, so delectable
A different view on Che Guevara
OPINION
Lift the LAPD consent decree
Cheney: his fans and foes
The economy from two angles
Knot Tied
Battle lines Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work is also published in USA Today.
Parks' pension
C-17 jobs unite California's left and right DOYLE McMANUS
Earl Warren, a justice with empathy Jim Newton, Jim Newton is editor of The Times' editorial pages and the author of "Justice for All: Earl Warren and the Nation He Made."
Visions of a lush, green South L.A. Toni Ann Johnson, Toni Ann Johnson is the Humanitas Prize-winning screenwriter of the films "Crown Heights" and "Ruby Bridges." She is a neighborhood council board member in Southwest Los Angeles.
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