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What happened on October 11, 2009
ENTERTAINMENT
Katherine Moennig on 'The L Word,' 'Three Rivers' and cousin Gwyneth Paltrow By Denise Martin
Charles Burchfield: A master of American Modernist watercolor By Christopher Knight
Las Vegas awash in ink By Richard Abowitz
'The Evolution of God' by Robert Wright and 'The Case for God' by Karen Armstrong By Jack Miles, Miles is distinguished professor of English and religious studies at UC Irvine and general editor of the forthcoming "The Norton Anthology of World Religions."
Matthew Shepard's murder, 10 years later By Barbara Isenberg
Fur flies on 'Mr. Fox' By Chris Lee
1970s blaxploitation films: a lot has changed, but much has stayed the same By Lewis Beale
A Critic's Chronicles By Robert Hilburn
1960s architecture: L.A. and the paradox of preservation By Christopher Hawthorne, ARCHITECTURE CRITIC
Maurice Sendak rewrote the rules with 'Wild Things' By Scott Timberg
Richard Dawkins evolves his arguments By Susan Salter Reynolds, Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
'Footsteps and Fog: British Film Noir' By Kenneth Turan, FILM CRITIC
'The Complete Stories of J.G. Ballard' By Ed Park, Park is a founding editor of the Believer and the author of "Personal Days: A Novel." His Astral Weeks column appears monthly at latimes.com/books.
Stephen Colbert's name game By Scott Collins
'The Book of Genesis Illustrated' by R. Crumb By David L. Ulin, Ulin is book editor of The Times.
At USC's Thornton School of Music, moving way beyond the canon By Laurie Winer
Dusan Makavejev's early Black Wave films arrive as a boxed set By Dennis Lim
'Hope for Animals in Their World' by Jane Goodall; 'Dawn Light' by Diane Ackerman By Judith Lewis, Lewis writes about energy and environmental issues. She is a contributing editor to High Country News.
Need trumps greed on new game shows By Jon Caramanica
'Bronson' shows inner chaos of violent British prisoner By Mark Olsen
'The Proposal' amusingly turns tables By Noel Murray
'Million Dollar Les Paul' by Tony Bacon By Nick Owchar
For the record
A champion and an advocate By Geoff Boucher
Jona Frank's 'Boys in Progress' at DNJ Gallery By Liesl Bradner
Creativity Corner
Jokes & Riddles
For the record
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Kids' Book Reviews
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'30 Rock'; 'New York, I Love You'; Hall & Oates; Flaming Lips; 'Black Dynamite'; 'Nip/Tuck' By Denise Martin
Bestsellers
Lala.com, zombies, cougars and 'Eastbound & Down'
'The Fifth Grade Fig Tree' By Hava Ben-zvi
'Whole Green Catalog,' 'Water' from Alphabet City, and 'Irises: Vincent van Gogh in the Garden' by Jennifer Helvey By Susan Salter Reynolds
Feedback
'Erased' by Jim Krusoe By George Ducker
BUSINESS
The founder of Vizio envisions a wide-screen, flat-panel TV in every home By David Colker
After their big ride, bond funds may have weak legs By Martin Zimmerman
How much risk can you tolerate? Allocate your assets accordingly By Steve Garmhausen
Miles Davis lived here By Dinah Eng
This open enrollment period, expect rewards and penalties By Kathy M. Kristof
Million-dollar homes in Palos Verdes Estates By Lauren Beale
3rd quarter brings a stock rally to remember By Tom Petruno
Free antibiotics are not helpful
Mutual Fund Quarterly Report
Focus on safety, not lawsuits
Refi was quicker at a small bank
Consumer Briefing / Restaurants Times Staff and Wire Reports
Consumer Briefing / Tourism Times Staff and Wire Reports
Consumer Briefing / Recalls Times Staff and Wire Reports
Weekly Mortgage Rates
Consumer Briefing / Healthcare Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rent Watch By Martin Eichner
'Death panels' already exist
WORLD
Yemen water crisis builds By Haley Sweetland Edwards
Armenia, Turkey sign accord Times Wire Services
In Hungary, far right is making gains By Megan K. Stack
2 get death sentences for post-election uprising in Iran By Jeffrey Fleishman and Ramin Mostaghim
Ireland's Green Party votes to stay in coalition government Associated Press
Polish OK of EU reform treaty leaves it to Czechs Associated Press
Madagascar political accord at risk Associated Press
Honduras further restricts freedoms of broadcasters Associated Press
U.S. military aids Philippines rescue Associated Press
Gunmen kill 6, take hostages at Pakistan's army headquarters By Alex Rodriguez
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Israel Gelfand dies at 96; Russian mathematician By Thomas H. Maugh Ii
L.A. Opera throws open its costume warehouse By Carla Hall
California Christians worship in a big way By Duke Helfand
Flawed county system lets kids die invisibly By Kim Christensen and Garrett Therolf
Clergy abuse survivor blends divinity school with a ministry of the waves By Steve Lopez
Lazha Harris, 13 and on the run, was slain By Kim Christensen and Garrett Therolf
UCLA professor reported concerns about stabbing suspect last year By Andrew Blankstein and Larry Gordon
Mystery at sea tantalizes searchers By Bob Pool
Schwarzenegger could end part of 710 Freeway debate By Ari B. Bloomekatz
Reform of California nursing board's discipline system shows early progress By Charles Ornstein and Tracy Weber
Military deaths
Masonic Hall is a thing of fairy tales, not conspiracy theories By Steve Harvey
Polling shows little to please Republicans in 2010 By Cathleen Decker
War casualties
California lawmakers in stalemate over state water plan By Patrick Mcgreevy
IMAGE
Century Sports Club and Day Spa: a luxurious necessity By Lori Kozlowski
That French mystique By Irene Lacher
Hair in the black community: Roots of a debate By Alene Dawson
L.A. Fashion's Class of 2010 By Adam Tschorn and Melissa Magsaysay
Issues amid Paris runway spectacles By Booth Moore, FASHION CRITIC
So chic, so Fekkai By Max Padilla
Gustavo Dudamel concert electrifies high-profile audience By Ellen Olivier
NEWS
Red Guard chic Associated Press
Drug trade thrives on U.S. soil -- Puerto Rico By Mike Melia, Melia writes for the Associated Press
Murder trial begins in scuba diving death By Eric Tucker, Tucker writes for the Associated Press
Russia's one-factory towns are in trouble By Karina Ioffee, Ioffee writes for the Associated Press
For the Record
From Our Blogs By Carolyn Kellogg; Rosie Mestel; Scott T. Sterling; Austin Knoblauch
The Nation By Dan Balz, Balz writes for the Washington Post.
The varied branches of a family tree By Katherine Skiba
The World By James Anderson, Anderson writes for the Associated Press.
The World By Charles J. Hanley, Hanley writes for the Associated Press.
Alleged serial killer turns himself in By Felicia Fonseca, Fonseca writes for the Associated Press
OPINION
Self-made in China By Ian Buruma, Ian Buruma is a professor of human rights at Bard College and the author of, most recently, "The China Lover."
Healthcare has rationing in abundance By Doyle Mcmanus
Hero librarians save my babies By Amy Goldman Koss, Amy Goldman Koss is the author, most recently, of the teen novel "Side Effects."
Summa L.A. By Jim Heimann, Jim Heimann, executive editor of Taschen American, is the editor of the just-published "Los Angeles: Portrait of a City."
Letters
Letters
California reaming By Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for the Lexington Herald-Leader in Kentucky. His work is also published in USA Today.
GOP shill game
The LAUSD opens its doors
Letters
NATIONAL
Columbine killer's mother opens up in Oprah Magazine Associated Press
Obama tells gay rights group he will end 'don't ask, don't tell' By Katherine Skiba
Chicago teens' world fraught with violence By Azam Ahmed and Kristen Mack
Lawyers are divided over WhoCanISue.com By Missy Diaz
A new route beyond the Last Frontier By Kim Murphy
A new Barrel Monster stalks Raleigh By David Zucchino
Sen. John Ensign complicates Nevada campaigns By Ashley Powers
Identities of Arizona sweat lodge victims disclosed Associated Press
Congress seeks to head off Supreme Court case on detainee photos Associated Press
About Tuesday's healthcare vote, and what comes next By Kim Geiger
National Briefing Times Wire Reports
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National Briefing Times Wire Reports
National Briefing Times Wire Reports
National Briefing Times Wire Reports
The Nation
Religious groups lobby for climate By Johanna Neuman
Lincoln, through a N.Y. lens Associated Press
Cat stows away on cross-country flight By Lisa Black
Chicago biking event on a more positive path By Megan Twohey
Study finds disconnect between healthcare needs and support for reform By Kim Geiger
TRAVEL
Benito Mussolini-era landmarks in Rome By Susan Spano
Yes, tip the hotel maid By Catharine Hamm
Mussolini's modern Rome By Susan Spano
The most and least popular national parks
Airfares, fees likely to go up next year By Jen Leo and Jane Engle
The $35 Deal By Jen Leo
Sticking close to the planning basics By Jen Leo
For The Record
For The Record
Readers Recommend
A monumental cruise of the Potomac By Martin Miller
Letters
Letters
New CityCenter is a haven for contemporary art By Jay Jones
Your Scene / Editor's Choice
Washington, D.c. By Andrew Bender
Snow coming early this year to California ski areas By Chris Erskine; Susan Spano; Leslie Anne Wiggins; Judi Dash
SPORTS
It's like older times for Brett Favre By Sam Farmer, ON THE NFL
Lakers' Jordan Farmar might become a restricted free agent By Broderick Turner
Out of their league, San Juan Capistrano JSerra has done just fine By Ben Bolch
Padilla, Ethier help sweep Dodgers into NLCS By Dylan Hernandez, ON THE DODGERS
With Joe Torre's fingers on pulse, Dodgers are all heart By T.j. Simers
Joey Logano wins Copart 300 in wild finish at Fontana By Jim Peltz
Some players cry foul against umpires at Fenway Park By Bill Shaikin, ON BASEBALL
Pepsi 500 newbie: Get your NASCAR cred here By Jim Peltz
UCLA can't keep Ducks in a row, loses second straight By Chris Foster
Sensational Saints Associated Press
Red Sox's David Ortiz took basic way out of slump By Kevin Baxter
Zenyatta is the mare with the most By Bill Dwyre
20 years later, trade still echoes Associated Press
Israel Vazquez keeps both eyes on this prize By Lance Pugmire
With Stafon Johnson injured, Allen Bradford steps into new offensive role for USC By Gary Klein
Teemu Selanne spoils Chris Pronger's first game against Ducks Associated Press
English import wins the Goodwood By Eric Sondheimer
Tim Tebow returns, cautiously, for Florida By Chris Dufresne, ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Sam Bradford strong in return from shoulder injury, leads Sooners over Baylor, 33-7 Associated Press
No ducking this reality for UCLA: It was bad By Kurt Streeter
Some NFL players wouldn't work for Rush's Rams By Mike Penner
Red Sox aren't that worried By Kevin Baxter and Mike Digiovanna
Big East: Pittsburgh comes back from 15 behind, beats Connecticut, 24-21 Associated Press
No. 9 Ohio State takes advantage of Wisconsin mistakes in 31-13 win Associated Press
Big 12: No. 2 Texas capitalizes on Colorado blunders to win, 38-14 Associated Press
Chivas USA clinches MLS playoff spot By Mark Medina
To err is human on TBS By Diane Pucin, ON SPORTS MEDIA
Up next for the Ducks: Sunday vs. New York Rangers By Mark Medina
Swarming Florida defense gives Tim Tebow plenty of help Associated Press
It's Quick and easy as Kings win third straight Associated Press
Woods, Stricker prove a perfect team staff and wire reports
Bruins stage a late rally Associated Press
Pac-10: Rodgers turns in career day to help Oregon State beat Stanford, 38-28 Associated Press
Rockies and Phillies are flaked out Associated Press
Navy routs Rice, 63-14, behind Dobbs' four rushing touchdowns
SEC: Arkansas hands No. 17 Auburn its first loss Associated Press
West: No. 10 TCU holds off Air Force, 20-17
Stinging Rebuke
Rookies look ready to tumble Associated Press
Morning Briefing Associated Press
College Football
ACC: No. 5 Virginia Tech routs Boston College, 48-14 Associated Press
No. 3 Crimson Tide wins with defense, special teams Associated Press
Now UCLA's Rick Neuheisel has a QB 'situation' to address By Chris Foster
South Africa home not just to World Cup but a troubled team By Grahame L. Jones, ON SOCCER
U.S. defeats Honduras, 3-2, clinches World Cup spot By Grahame L. Jones
Oklahoma State overcomes off-field distractions By Austin Knoblauch
It's Scott Kazmir's turn to experience Angels-Red Sox playoff rivalry By Mike Digiovanna, ON THE ANGELS
Morning Briefing By Sally Jenkins, Jenkins writes for the Washington Post.
SUNDAY NIGHT spotlight Expect Colts to air it out By Sam Farmer
Sunday Night
A force in her own right atop NHRA standings By Liz Clarke, Clarke writes for the Washington Post.
Carl Pavano is the Twins' last hope Associated Press
Andre Ethier turns it around By Dylan Hernandez
Dario Franchitti wins IndyCar series title staff and wire reports
Dodgers' Vicente Padilla goes from cast off to celebrated By Ben Bolch
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