What happened on October 05, 2009

OPINION

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

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What happened on October 05, 2009

OPINION

Sending children to prison for life 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 GREGORY RODRIGUEZ

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

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

HEALTH

Running shoes with that barefoot feel Roy M. Wallack

Runners are baring their very soles Roy M. Wallack

Arthritis creams are probably better than goat tears Chris Woolston

Treating traumatic brain injuries Melissa Healy

A stretch to keep your hips flexible Karen Voight

Headache guru gets diagnosis right Joe Graedon; Teresa Graedon

A weighty reality check Kathy Price-Robinson

Treating brain injuries on the sports field and battlefield Melissa Healy

WORLD

8 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan Laura King

World Briefing / Iraq Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / Thailand Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / Italy Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / Japan Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / Greece Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / The Philippines Times Wire Reports

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

Nigeria's last major oil militant agrees to amnesty Reuters

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

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

ENTERTAINMENT

'One Tree Hill's' strong roots Denise Martin

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

'Inventing LA: The Chandlers & Their Times' ROBERT LLOYD, TELEVISION CRITIC

Roman Polanski, through his own lens Reed Johnson

Marianne Faithfull at Royce Hall Steve Appleford

Music Review Chris Pasles

Theater Review Charles McNulty, Theater Critic

Roman Polanski, through his own lens Reed Johnson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

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

'Sherri' on Lifetime MARY McNAMARA, TELEVISION CRITIC

Hero Complex blog earns recognition From A Times Staff Writer

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

Pride, joy and playing with Gustavo Dudamel Yvonne Villarreal

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

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

A revolution in thinking for Chinese athlete Ching-Ching Ni

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

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

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

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

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

California Briefing / Los Angeles Jack Leonard

California Briefing / South Los Angeles Corina Knoll

The arrogance may be Whitman's GEORGE SKELTON

San Pedro nuns celebrate a saint Esmeralda Bermudez

California Briefing / Highland Park Corina Knoll

Union hopes to organize Long Beach hotel workers Patrick J. McDonnell

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

Marines increase readiness with Afghanistan in mind Tony Perry

SPORTS

John Madden's hot fun Sunday SAM FARMER

Angels' Mike Scioscia going 'right' off bat against Boston Mike DiGiovanna

Kevin Ervin emerging as one of City Section's top running backs ERIC SONDHEIMER

Steelers start fast, hold on Associated Press

Chris Dufresne's Play It Forward Chris Dufresne

New York Mets defeat Houston, 4-0 Associated Press

Kings' bad loss exposes myriad problems Helene Elliott

Trainer Bob Baffert enjoying a 'Lucky streak Eric Sondheimer

Clippers lose preseason opener Associated Press

The two-minute drill Houston Mitchell

Ochoa defends her Navistar LPGA Classic title Associated Press

A four-tire decision leaves Greg Biffle deflated Jim Peltz

Trojans can rest up before facing Notre Dame Gary Klein

Field goals point to something less Chris Foster

Notre Dame benefits from, yep, luck of the Irish CHRIS DUFRESNE

Dodgers gain some momentum MARK MEDINA

Green Bay-Minnesota matchup might not come down to Brett Favre Sam Farmer

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

Combining Angels, Dodgers forces for an all-L.A. team BILL SHAIKIN

Angels' season-ending sweep injects sense of optimism MIKE DiGIOVANNA

Randy Johnson makes possible final appearance in majors Associated Press

Flo Snyder shares her Dodgers memories JERRY CROWE