What happened on October 05, 2009

HEALTH

BUSINESS

OPINION

Sending children to prison for life By Bernard E. Harcourt, Bernard E. Harcourt, a professor of law and of political science at the University of Chicago, is the author of "Language of the Gun: Youth, Crime, and Public Policy."
What America needs is a good enemy By Gregory Rodriguez
Making an example of American Apparel
The divisive Mojave cross By Israel Drazin, Israel Drazin is a retired Army brigadier general.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor's free-speech tests By Jonathan Turley, Jonathan Turley is a law professor at George Washington University, where he teaches a course on the Supreme Court.
Limit the 'states secrets privilege'
L.A.'s reefer madness
Arguing with history?
Should Facebook face the music?
Battling over the Pax Americana
Views of the national parks

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

ENTERTAINMENT

SCIENCE

WORLD

SPORTS

NATIONAL

NEWS

What happened on October 05, 2009

HEALTH

Running shoes with that barefoot feel By Roy M. Wallack

Runners are baring their very soles By Roy M. Wallack

Treating traumatic brain injuries By Melissa Healy

A stretch to keep your hips flexible By Karen Voight

Arthritis creams are probably better than goat tears By Chris Woolston

Treating brain injuries on the sports field and battlefield By Melissa Healy

Headache guru gets diagnosis right By Joe Graedon; Teresa Graedon

A weighty reality check By Kathy Price-robinson

BUSINESS

Contest for Air Force refueling tanker contract again hits turbulence By W.j. Hennigan

Will Hulu make you pay to watch? By Dawn C. Chmielewski and Meg James

GM's Latin America unit still rides high By Chris Kraul

Opening the barn door By Roger Vincent

Coastal oil drilling backers aim to sidestep state's barrier By Marc Lifsher

'Zombieland' takes a bite out of the box office By Ben Fritz

Wasted chance at tax reform By Michael Hiltzik

Wall Street awaits earnings reports that could determine rally's direction Associated Press

OPINION

Sending children to prison for life By Bernard E. Harcourt, Bernard E. Harcourt, a professor of law and of political science at the University of Chicago, is the author of "Language of the Gun: Youth, Crime, and Public Policy."

What America needs is a good enemy By Gregory Rodriguez

The divisive Mojave cross By Israel Drazin, Israel Drazin is a retired Army brigadier general.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor's free-speech tests By Jonathan Turley, Jonathan Turley is a law professor at George Washington University, where he teaches a course on the Supreme Court.

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Orange County D.A.'s DNA database rapidly growing By Tami Abdollah

The arrogance may be Whitman's By George Skelton

Mercedes Sosa dies at 74; Argentine folk singer By Adam Bernstein, Bernstein writes for the Washington Post.

A revolution in thinking for Chinese athlete By Ching-ching Ni

Marines increase readiness with Afghanistan in mind By Tony Perry

Union hopes to organize Long Beach hotel workers By Patrick J. Mcdonnell

Alain Bernheim dies at 86; agent sued Paramount over 'Coming to America' By Corina Knoll

L.A. County expects H1N1 flu vaccine this week By Molly Hennessy-fiske

Blessing of the Waves brings religions together in Huntington Beach By Nicole Santa Cruz

Ernie 'Indian Red' Lopez dies at 64; welterweight contender played sellout crowds at the Forum By Keith Thursby

California Briefing / South Los Angeles By Corina Knoll

California Briefing / Los Angeles By Jack Leonard

California Briefing / Highland Park By Corina Knoll

Weather helping crews keep Sheep fire in check By Jack Leonard and Louis Sahagun

San Pedro nuns celebrate a saint By Esmeralda Bermudez

ENTERTAINMENT

'One Tree Hill's' strong roots By Denise Martin

'A Change in Altitude' by Anita Shreve By Diana Wagman, Wagman is the author of the novels "Skin Deep," "Spontaneous" and "Bump."

Roman Polanski, through his own lens By Reed Johnson

A post-clubbing hot spot where grease is the word, and that's a good thing. By Jessica Gelt

Hero Complex blog earns recognition From A Times Staff Writer

'Inventing LA: The Chandlers & Their Times' By Robert Lloyd, TELEVISION CRITIC

Music Review By Chris Pasles

Theater Review By Charles Mcnulty, Theater Critic

Marianne Faithfull at Royce Hall By Steve Appleford

'Sherri' on Lifetime By Mary Mcnamara, TELEVISION CRITIC

Pride, joy and playing with Gustavo Dudamel By Yvonne Villarreal

'One Tree Hill's' strong roots By Denise Martin, Staff Writer

SCIENCE

War injury leads to advances at home By Melissa Healy

WORLD

8 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan By Laura King

China's premier begins 3-day visit to North Korea By David Pierson

Indonesians shaken and struggling after devastating earthquake By Charles Mcdermid, McDermid is a special correspondent.

World Briefing / The Philippines Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / Iraq Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / Italy Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / Greece Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / Japan Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / Thailand Times Wire Reports

With Oct. 25 nuclear plant inspection, Iran backs away from confrontation, official says By Jeffrey Fleishman and Ramin Mostaghim, Mostaghim is a special correspondent.

Nigeria's last major oil militant agrees to amnesty Reuters

SPORTS

John Madden's hot fun Sunday By Sam Farmer

Kevin Ervin emerging as one of City Section's top running backs By Eric Sondheimer

Flo Snyder shares her Dodgers memories By Jerry Crowe

Jerod Turner wins Nationwide Tour event From A Times Staff Writer

A four-tire decision leaves Greg Biffle deflated By Jim Peltz

Notre Dame benefits from, yep, luck of the Irish By Chris Dufresne

Combining Angels, Dodgers forces for an all-L.A. team By Bill Shaikin

Twins rout Royals, 13-4; Tigers get 2 homers from Raburn, beat Chicago 5-3 Associated Press

Angels' season-ending sweep injects sense of optimism By Mike Digiovanna

Angels' Mike Scioscia going 'right' off bat against Boston By Mike Digiovanna

Steelers start fast, hold on Associated Press

Dodgers gain some momentum By Mark Medina