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What happened on November 15, 2009
SPORTS
Lance Pugmire's Round-by-round : Manny Pacquiao Vs. Miguel Cotto Lance Pugmire
Yuri Foreman becomes first Israeli world champion By Kevin Baxter
As Pacquiao throws, Cotto goes with flow BILL DWYRE
New Cardinal rule: Stanford has better players than USC T.J. SIMERS
How the 2010 World Cup teams fared
PACIFIC 10 ROUNDUP : Arizona stumbles at Cal Associated Press
NFL WEEK 10 : SUNDAY NIGHT Spotlight : Powers now covers idols Sam Farmer
NO. 4 TEXAS CHRISTIAN 55, NO. 16 UTAH 28 : Texas Christian delivers emphatic message in win Associated Press
The second half Mark Heisler
Southland Roundup Associated Press
West Staff and Wire Reports
GAME OF DAY : MILWAUKEE 129, GOLDEN STATE 125 : Rookie Jennings has 55 for Bucks Associated Press
NO. 10 OHIO STATE 27, NO. 15 IOWA 24 (OT) : Buckeyes Rose Bowl-bound Associated Press
KINGS 2, TAMPA BAY 1 (SO) : Quick and Kings rebound nicely Associated Press
LAKERS FYI : Taking stock the day after Mike Bresnahan and Broderick Turner
Big Ten Conference Report Associated Press
GAME OF THE DAYPITTSBURGH 6, BOSTON 5 (OT) : Penguins end losing streak Associated Press
Who may be headed to a bowl? The surprising Owls, that's who Phil Sheridan
Results Associated Press
Big East Conference Report Associated Press
Atlantic Coast Conference Report Associated Press
Big 12 Conference Report Associated Press
UCLA 43, WASHINGTON STATE 7 : Bruins go to backup plan they seldom use : Blowout victory allows UCLA coaches to give playing time to many who normally never leave the sidelines. Chris Foster
Southeastern Conference Report Associated Press
How the top 25 fared
Up next for Lakers: Sunday vs. Houston
Up next for Clippers: Sunday at Oklahoma City
Not much changes in BCS poll By Chris Dufresne
Schumacher earns another championship By Tim Haddock
Up next for the Ducks: Monday at Pittsburgh
Wie wins first LPGA tournament Staff And Wire Reports
Patriots gamble, Colts cash in By Sam Farmer, On The NFL
Rockets still a thorn in Lakers' side By Mike Bresnahan, On The Lakers
Long Beach State beats Alaska Anchorage, 86-65
Nfl Week 10 : Sunday Night
ON SOCCER : Sometimes world soccer seems all about the kids GRAHAME L. JONES
USC REPORT / NOTES : Barkley's turnovers help turn the tide Gary Klein
DETROIT 7, DUCKS 4 : Ducks rally late, fall short against Red Wings Associated Press
Asante thankful for lower City playoffs seeding : Sixth-seeded Jordan will be at opposite side of the bracket from top-seeded Crenshaw. Ben Bolch
UCLA REPORT / NOTES : Senior fullback Moline runs with opportunity Chris Foster
Best Of The Rest Associated Press
Star Watch Mike Hiserman
TOTALLY RANDOM : Bengals pride gets student suspended Mike Penner
BACK IN SPOTLIGHT : Colts-Patriots rivalry takes on a familiar look with Manning and Brady back in fine form and the stakes high Michael Marot
Burned by a bad season : Kyle Busch was a Cup contender entering this year, but again he will fall short of a championship. Jim Peltz
SPOTLIGHT : Florida doesn't dominate but still wins Mike Hiserman
SUNDAY REPORT : Dunleavy's leverage: $$$$ MARK HEISLER
Driver hopes to put end to run of 'Mark Martin luck' Tania Ganguli
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES : La Canada clinches final playoff berth Ben Bolch
ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Carroll suffers another Stanford home invasion CHRIS DUFRESNE
NBA quotes of the week
Hight completes unlikely run to funny car championship : The last one to qualify for the Countdown, he locks up title with third-fastest run at Auto Club Raceway. Tim Haddock
Coast To Coast Mark Heisler
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER : Real Salt Lake reaches title game Associated Press
WORLD CUP : New Zealand, Nigeria, Cameroon earn berths Grahame L. Jones
ON THE NFL : NFL WEEK 10 : He was always good, no two ways about it SAM FARMER
The Day In Sports : Woods wins by two in Australia Associated Press
Kim earns record score in performance : The South Korean skater receives a 76.28 in the women's short program. Philip Hersh
NO. 25 STANFORD 55, NO. 11 USC 21 : Non-stop blight : USC and its shaky defense put stain on record book: most points by any Trojans opponent, ever Gary Klein
CLIPPERS FYI : Oh, to shape up sans shake-up Lisa Dillman
A culture crash for the Trojans BILL PLASCHKE
NEWS
Niihau's unspoiled version of paradise By Catharine Hamm
A nun's long battle in the war over abortion : Sister Donna Quinn believes in a woman's right to choose. Now, the Vatican may weigh in about her crusade. Manya A. Brachear
In vitro parents face a difficult decision : Should extra embryos go to other would-be parents -- or to the science that made their babies possible? Manya A. Brachear
TOON-OP : Seriously, folks Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist at the Lexington Herald-Leader in Kentucky. His cartoons also appear in USA Today.
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The World : S. American tensions grow as arms sales do : One may or may not call it an 'arms race,' but weapons spending is up, fueling mistrust among neighbors. Juan O. Tamayo
India moves to stamp out Maoist insurgency : The government launches an offensive against the Naxal rebels, who say they are fighting for farmers. Bappa Majumdar
Sharks feed closer to land than thought : Pacific white sharks spend months foraging near the California coast, surprising researchers. Juliet Eilperin
Will Palin make it a rogue GOP? : She's an establishment villain but a hero to the grass roots. Max Blumenthal, Max Blumenthal, a writing fellow at the Nation Institute and a senior writer for the Daily Beast, is the author of "Republican Gomorrah: Inside the Movement That Shattered the Party." A longer version of this article appears at tomdispatch.com.
Obama must rethink rethinking Afghanistan Doyle McManus
One murder in 6 million Efraim Zuroff, Efraim Zuroff, the Simon Wiesenthal Center's chief Nazi-hunter and director of its Israel office, is the author of "Operation Last Chance: One Man's Quest to Bring Nazi Criminals to Justice."
TOP OF THE TICKET : Sanford's wife backs his ex-ally Andrew Malcolm and Johanna Neuman
Military Deaths : ARMY PFC. JUSTIN CASILLAS, 19, DUNNIGAN : Soldier died while trying to save a wounded friend Howard Blume
BABYLON & BEYOND : From Our Blogs : Mixed bag for Mideast women Meris Lutz; David Ng; Mary MacVean; Richard Verrier
Homeless, unless you count storage space : For $179 a month, it's worth the risk, one Chicago-area family says. The son, 12, studies by candlelight. Bonnie Miller Rubin
'Sixbeaststwomonkeys' and more Sara Catania, Sara Catania is a contributing editor to Opinion.
IMAGE
THE SHOE ISSUE : SNEAKERHEADS' HOLY GRAILS : L.A. sports shoe fanatics lace up and run us through their most prized and desired editions. Adam Tschorn
THE SHOE ISSUE : Not just a sneaker : The expected reissue of the Air Jordan XI Space Jam has athletic shoe fans' tongues wagging. Adam Tschorn
SHOPPING : Online Luxury Max Padilla
THE SHOE ISSUE : A PASSION FOR PUMPS : Three designers talk about their obsession with footwear and why no heel is too high for some. Julie Neigher
THE SHOE ISSUE : EXTREMISTS ARE AFOOT : Daring footwear designs are driving sales among shoe buyers who want to make a statement. BOOTH MOORE, FASHION CRITIC
LOOKS : BEAUTY : A FEAST FOR YOUR FACE : Pumpkin and cranberry products contain enzymes and vitamins that cleanse and rejuvenate. You can even make your own. Alene Dawson
STYLE : FASHION DIARY : Vampire's mark : 'Twilight' fans can't get enough of the romantic saga. It's a good thing stores can satisfy their hunger. Melissa Magsaysay
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THE SHOE ISSUE : Turn up the volume : This season, footwear doesn't pussyfoot around. Think bold reds, impossibly tall heels and metallics. Melissa Magsaysay
TRAVEL
FORBIDDEN FRUIT: NIIHAU, HAWAII : HAWAII : Off-limits? : An enchanting visit to the 'mystery island' Catharine Hamm
In their lairs : Vampires have become a big part of the pop culture. But even before their recent surge in popularity, they had left their marks in many places. Garlic is optional. Krista Simmons
FORBIDDEN FRUIT: PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA : NORTH KOREA : Off limits? : A rare glimpse offers plenty of curious sights Dean R. Owen
HOTELS : This time around, it's a Hawaiian crown : The renovated St. Regis Princeville Resort in Kauai has dropped its European touches and gained a native look. Beverly Beyette
NEED TO KNOW / NEWS STYLE TIPS TRENDS : Traffic dangers Christopher Reynolds
If you go to North Korea
Tours & Cruises Avital Binshtock
ON THE SPOT : Drop-off turnoff CATHARINE HAMM
Readers Recommend
Greece has taken positive steps
The $79 Deal Susan Derby
NEED TO KNOW / NEWS STYLE TIPS TRENDS : A golf toy Judi Dash
NEED TO KNOW / NEWS STYLE TIPS TRENDS : Last chance to send a photo Travel staff
NEED TO KNOW / NEWS STYLE TIPS TRENDS : Protecting bags Jane Engle
Wrong direction on park amenities
Proud of the town and its culture
WEB BUZZ : Searches that let you see in triple vision Jen Leo
When traveling in Barbados, eat here
Don't forget the Algonquin Hotel
Another way: Amended passport
A trip to North Korea offers curious sites By Dean R. Owen, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Blogging moms wooed by firms : Food giants provide lavish goodies. Parents provide the buzz. Is it ethical? P.J. Huffstutter and Jerry Hirsch
New $6,500 federal tax credit for 'move-up' home buyers may benefit you By Kenneth R. Harney
Green jobs sprout all over : The growth in eco-friendly products and services has spawned all kinds of careers. The trick is finding them. Tiffany Hsu
HOW I MADE IT: Kevin McCarney : A taste for Mexican food launches a fresh concept David Sarno
HOME OF THE WEEK : This post-and-beam glows : Remodel stays faithful to its architects' novel vision Darrell Satzman
RENT WATCH : Landlord isn't depositing checks Martin Eichner, Project Sentinel
Home Of The Week Update Lauren Beale
Prepaying mortgage may not make financial sense Liz Pulliam Weston, Money Talk
Weekly Mortgage Rates
The phoniest place on Earth?
Without a baby sitter, banks make a mess DAVID LAZARUS
Ex-HP chief's run for Senate
Listing details: 320 San Miguel Road, Pasadena
ASSOCIATIONS : Ignore a difficult owner? Bad idea Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian
PERSONAL FINANCE : Holiday tax planning can deliver nice gifts April 15 : Reduce what you owe the IRS by preparing for deductions, credits and write-offs before the end of the year. Kathy M. Kristof
Ideas on healthcare reform
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
L.A. THEN AND NOW : They reported traffic on the fly : Some stations still announce jams from the sky, but the job is no longer as colorful. Steve Harvey
As the LAPD evolved, so did he : The incoming chief, who lived its 'dark days,' hopes to change how every cop thinks. Joel Rubin
Malibu leader with a mission STEVE LOPEZ
Inspiring young activists : Hannah Giles, who rocked ACORN with a series of secret videos, tells college students about guerrilla warfare. Kate Linthicum
California : In L.A., which is the best way west? : As the $5-billion subway draws closer to reality, the debate over the most beneficial route intensifies. Ari B. Bloomekatz
The Region : Early Oscars are presented to 4 honorees : Awards go to Lauren Bacall, Roger Corman, cinematographer Gordon Willis and producer John Calley. Susan King
CALIFORNIA BRIEFING / SOUTHLAND : Winds to bring fire weather Rong-Gong Lin II
War casualties
Cal Poly Pomona discloses online security breach By Ann M. Simmons
California Lottery Results
California : In a field of five, two GOP rivals hold spotlight : Linda Ackerman and Chris Norby are the main contenders in Tuesday's contest to replace Mike Duvall. Jean Merl
Military Deaths
CALIFORNIA BRIEFING / PERRIS : Father is sought in family deaths Garrett Therolf
CALIFORNIA BRIEFING / SAN GABRIEL : Plane crash kills pilot Garrett Therolf
The Region : 'Twi-hards' ready for 'New Moon' premiere : Fans of the 'Twilight' saga camp out days early in Westwood. Yvonne Villarreal
The Region : THE WEEK : Splitting the state down the middle Cathleen Decker
Obituaries : ALICE S. ROSSI, 1922 - 2009 : Feminist author and scholar Elaine Woo
Eastside rail line offers free rides : Public is invited to try Gold Line route from downtown to East L.A. Baxter Holmes
Board settled Beck lawsuit : Two workers accused him of trying to cover up alleged misuse of city funds. He was cleared of wrongdoing. Jason Felch
Obituaries : MICHAEL KABOTIE, 1942 - 2009 : Innovative Hopi artist, jeweler Valerie J. Nelson
GEORGE ZORITCH, 1917 - 2009 : Ballet star danced from the heart Keith Thursby
California : Two worlds on one campus : Adversarial air remains as Pearl and Birmingham settle into the new, segregated arrangement. Mitchell Landsberg
Slain teen buried, mourned : Friends, family and dignitaries pay tribute to Melody Ross, killed in gunfire after a high school football game. Ruben Vives
Obituaries : WINTER D. HORTON JR., 1929 - 2009 : Co-founder of L.A.'s KCET Christopher Reynolds
Military Deaths : MARINE LANCE CPL. ALFONSO OCHOA JR., 20, ARMONA : Unlucky step triggers buried explosive Robert Faturechi
WORLD
CIA pays for support in Pakistan : It has spent millions funding the ISI spy agency, despite fears of corruption. But some say it is worth it. Greg Miller
Clinton ties future U.S. aid to Afghanistan accountability
The World : CHANGING CLIMATE, CHANGING LIVES : In case of environmental panic, read this : Amid dire warnings about global warming, some odd ideas are in the mix -- such as fake trees that devour CO2. Henry Chu
WORLD BRIEFING / IRAN : Police unit to monitor websites Times Wire Reports
The World : Idea takes hold for 2-step climate pact : Obama and others at Asia-Pacific forum opt to aim for a limited accord at an upcoming Danish conference. Peter Nicholas and Don Lee
Britain to investigate abuse allegations in Iraq : Officials will look into 33 complaints against military personnel. Associated Press
Forgotten Countries
Chinese students, netizens and shops welcome Obama to Shanghai By Jean Yung
Pakistan blast kills at least 10 : A police checkpoint in the northwestern city of Peshawar is hit by a suicide bomber; more than 20 are injured. Reuters
WORLD BRIEFING / ITALY : Venetians mourn a shrinking city Times Wire Reports
Obama chides China on human rights By Peter Nicholas
WORLD BRIEFING / RUSSIA : 3 men accused of cannibalism Times Wire Reports
WORLD BRIEFING / SOUTH KOREA : 10 die in fire at shooting range Times Wire Reports
Obama, sort of uncensored : China may allow a live chat with students, but many might not see it. Barbara Demick
World Briefing
FORGOTTEN COUNTRIES : The crises begin at birth : Sierra Leone's broken public health system is just one reason the destitute nation poses a threat that reaches far beyond its borders. Scott Kraft
ENTERTAINMENT
POP MUSIC : Miles Davis, the Columbia years : The label's complete album collection spans four decades of the jazz trumpeter's career, but don't look for it in stores. Chris Barton
POP MUSIC : Alt-rock for under-10s : Milkshake, the Sippy Cups and other artists are creating cool music that connects with kids -- and their parents too. Evelyn McDonnell
TAKING THE B-MOVIE TO NEW HEIGHTS : Partners in fugitive filmmaking, Nicolas Cage and Werner Herzog worked 'blissfully' on 'Bad Lieutenant.' Chris Lee
BOOK REVIEW : Reflections on being an animal David L. Ulin
Hollywood hopes for a game changer in 'Avatar' John Horn and Claudia Eller
THE SUNDAY CONVERSATION : Eternally maternal Greg Braxton
MOVIES : WORKING HOLLYWOOD : A concept illustrator with mayhem in mind : Warren Flanagan's 2-D designs for '2012' gave its cataclysmic scenes a frame of reference with which to begin. Cristy Lytal
THE PHOTO FILE : Knockout shots by two sports legends David Davis
Classical Music : L.a. Phil's Other New Kid : John Adams Prepares The First Festival Of The Dudamel Era. Diane Haithman
BOOK REVIEW : Second sex no more : When Everything Changed; The Amazing Journey of American Women From 1960 to the Present; Gail Collins; Little, Brown: 472 pp., $27.99 Dan Neil
THE MONITOR : There's no kinship here : When it comes to quirky new ensemble comedies, 'Community' can't compete with 'Modern Family.' Jon Caramanica
Finding the perfect angle on a friendship : A documentary examines the ties of cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond. Michael Goldman
INDIE FOCUS : Uniformed bearers of bad news come knocking : Director Oren Moverman hopes audiences who often resist films with military themes will give 'The Messenger' a chance. Mark Olsen
A picture perfect spot-on shot
South Africa: No happy ending yet
For the record
The Kids' Reading Room : Creativity Corner
SMART LIST : 'Sunny' capers for Christmas Denise Martin
Book Review : Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
BOOK REVIEW : lost and found / Some books are forgotten too soon by readers. Others are set aside by their authors before they ever get into a reader's hands. Such books can, however, be rediscovered -- or discovered for the first time. This week, we look at three literary reclamation projects, back in print or published anew. : A futurist's time has finally come : Memories of the Future Sigizmund Krzhizhanovsky; Translated from the Russian by Joanne Turnbull; New York Review Books Classics: 256 pp., $15.95 paper Colin Fleming
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Los Angeles Times bestsellers for Nov. 15, 2009
West Coast, Left Coast info
KIDS' BOOK REVIEWS : SpongeBob's class project
THE KIDS' READING ROOM : 'A Good Night Yarn' Janie Emaus
Los Angeles Times bestsellers for Nov. 15, 2009
BOOK REVIEW : BESTSELLERS : LOS ANGELES TIMES Nov. 15, 2009
Underrated / Overrated
BOOK REVIEW : Tracing a father's life . . . and his death : Evening's Empire; The Story of My Father's Murder; Zachary Lazar; Little, Brown: 228 pp., $24.99 Joan Wickersham
Off the Shelf: When April got her gun By April Smith
HOME THEATER : NEW THIS WEEK : Spock and Kirk, back on board Noel Murray
French star wins world junior By Jack Peters
BOOK REVIEW : lost and found / Some books are forgotten too soon by readers. Others are set aside by their authors before they ever get into a reader's hands. Such books can, however, be rediscovered -- or discovered for the first time. This week, we look at three literary reclamation projects, back in print or published anew. : A curiosity for devotees of Nabokov : The Original of Laura (Dying Is Fun); Vladimir Nabokov; Edited by Dmitri Nabokov; Alfred A. Knopf: 280 pp., $35 James Marcus
BOOK REVIEW : BESTSELLERS / PAPERBACKS : LOS ANGELES TIMES Nov. 15, 2009
Some are family; others are food
He can see beyond the limits
CULTURE MONSTER : A haunting animal kingdom Suzanne Muchnic
HOME THEATER : A SECOND LOOK : 'The Exiles' is an excavation : Almost lost itself, the 1961 film digs into a civic and cinematic past worth preserving and treasuring. Sam Adams
THE BIZ : Tom Sherak wants the Oscars to be fun : The academy's new president hopes his populist instincts will help the show appeal to star and fan alike. Rachel Abramowitz
CLASSICAL MUSIC : History in the playing : Violinist Gil Shaham, slated to perform at Disney Hall this week, is drawn to works written in the 1930s. David Mermelstein
All-ages music
Time to stop the idolization?
BOOK REVIEW : Musings of an open, lively mind : Changing My Mind; Occasional Essays Zadie Smith; The Penguin Press: 306 pp., $26.95 Ella Taylor
TELEVISION : Look at me! I'm a talk show host! : The television landscape is replete with the wreckages of celebs' failed gabfests, yet it hasn't slowed the rush of stars seeking their own shot. Greg Braxton
BOOK REVIEW / THE WRITER'S LIFE : lost and found / Some books are forgotten too soon by readers. Others are set aside by their authors before they ever get into a reader's hands. Such books can, however, be rediscovered -- or discovered for the first time. This week, we look at three literary reclamation projects, back in print or published anew. : The reemergence of a heroic drifter Sam Adams
THEATER : Now starring: Shakespeare : As playwright Bill Cain ponders the present day, he hears history call to him. The result: 'Equivocation,' featuring a certain writer. Reed Johnson
ART : Banality, in black and white : Exploring the rise of photography's New Topographics movement, whatever it may mean. Leah Ollman
Paperback Writers: Greek myth is hip, so is Richard Milward's new novel By Richard Rayner
The Kids' Reading Room : Jokes & Riddles
NATIONAL
The Nation : HOMETOWN U.S.A.: Plains, Ga. : Carter's national historic gas station? Richard Fausset
TOP OF THE TICKET : Sanford's wife backs his ex-ally Andrew Malcolm and Johanna Neuman
Guantanamo on hold over detainee plans Julian E. Barnes
Must like outdoors, dogs and red tape Mcclatchy Newspapers
TSA follows every move : Covert officers at 161 U.S. airports are trained to pick out suspicious behaviors amid a sea of travelers. Ken Kaye
Medicare cuts may burden doctors Washington Post
U.S. may regulate subways : Citing safety concerns, the Transportation Dept. will propose assuming oversight of municipal systems. Washington Post
The Nation : A risky mix or safe to drink? : The FDA asks 27 makers of alcohol- caffeine beverages to prove their safety. Andrew Zajac and Mary MacVean
OPINION
Life on death row
Common sense and oysters
Investigate ACORN
Taxing issues
Not sold on F-16 diplomacy
Karzai the U.S. pupil
A cushy life on death row; George Skelton's take on taxation; investigating ACORN
Are CalPERS' hands clean? : The pension fund sustained huge losses as the market sank. Was it all just bad investment choices?
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