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What happened on August 26, 2012
OPINION
Ayn Rand's 'Atlas Shrugged': What the critics had to say in 1957 By Cary Schneider and Sue Horton
Norway's sane killer Nathan Lean, Nathan Lean is editor in chief of AslanMedia.com. He is the author of "The Islamophobia Industry: How the Right Manufactures Fear of Muslims."
We're all stressed, but misunderstanding it can make it worse By Robert M. Sapolsky
Letters: Shades of gray in the abortion debate
Angling for Catholic votes
Letters: Detecting biological attacks
Letters: Concerns of Jewish voters
Letters: Social Security insecurities
It's Medicare vs. the economy Doyle McManus
Letters: Paul Ryan and Ayn Rand
Wyoming's wolf plan a threat to the species' population
Affirmative action -- not required Peter Schrag, Peter Schrag, a former editorial page editor of the Sacramento Bee, is the author of "Not Fit for Our Society: Immigration and Nativism in America."
Raising cap on payday loans would put borrowers into deeper hole
BUSINESS
Singer-actress Hilary Duff sells Toluca Lake estate for almost $5.5 million By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Nasty Gal clothing company — as red-hot as its founder's lipstick By Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times
What to know if your car could be repossessed by the lender By Scott J. Wilson, Los Angeles Times
Clothing lines embrace plus-size fashions By Shan Li, Los Angeles Times
Ad man Howie Cohen built a reputation one line at a time By Meg James, Los Angeles Times
Refinancing mortgage for shorter term can bring huge savings By Lew Sichelman
Work on new Burbank airport transportation facility begins By Roger Vincent
Anti-doping authorities don't play fair against athletes Michael Hiltzik
Is eye scan technology the future of airport security? By Hugo Martin
Home of the Week: a classic vibe in the Hollywood Hills
Home of the Week Update
People suspect business travelers are up to no good, survey says By Hugo Martin
Consumer bureau wants to open a window on home appraisals By Kenneth R. Harney
'Arab World Unbound' unveils a land of challenges, opportunities By Morgen Witzel
Apple's victory over Samsung could mean more lawsuits By Dawn C. Chmielewski and Jessica Guynn, Los Angeles Times
Pare student debt or boost savings? Can't go wrong either way Liz Weston, Money Talk
Dream Center charity to expand facility with $49.7-million grant By Roger Vincent
Landlord must allow tenant to correct defects before vacating By Martin Eichner
Scam watch: Online auctions, phony credit cards, infomercials By Stuart Pfeifer
TRAVEL
The tricky business of figuring out maximum age for car rentals
Living on island time in the San Juan Islands By Rosemary McClure
Films & programs: Paris slide show and Q&A
Web Buzz: HipGeo organizes photos into a virtual travel story
Visiting Florence, Oregon
Letters: Petaluma pleasures, pounds of flesh in London and ripped off in Spain
San Juan Island, Wash., information
Cool in many ways Unwinding in the water and forest Camille Cusumano
The best way to Rockland, Maine
ENTERTAINMENT
'2016: Obama's America' goes by the book By Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times Film Critic
Review: 'Winter Journal' by Paul Auster isn't what it could be By David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times Book Critic
The groove where jazz and dance music meet By Chris Barton, Los Angeles Times
Theater review: 'The Blue Iris' and Athol Fugard's self-judgment By Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times Theater Critic
TV animation directors step into the film world By Rebecca Keegan
Author Lois Lowry connects the pieces By David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times Book Critic
Young-adult books by Fiona Paul, Eric Greitens and others this fall
Audience growing for '2016: Obama's America' By Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times
Review: Martin Amis' biting 'Lionel Asbo' has nowhere to go By Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times
'Clifford' by the numbers
Once upon an unusual time with author Mo Willems
Network coverage of the political conventions By Scott Collins
'The Expendables 2' holds on to top spot at box office By Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times
Cinecon film festival unearths some old treasures By Susan King, Los Angeles Times
Monday's Talk Shows: Bradley Cooper; Newt Gingrich; Jake Gyllenhaal Matthew Cooper
'Merits of Mischief Book One': Review by Rachel Renee Russell
Tweener book sequels: A wimpy kid returns, along with other book characters By Susan Carpenter, Los Angeles Times
MTV reality star Lauren Conrad to add beauty guide to her list of book-writing credits
'My Monster Burrufu' is a self-publishing success story
Is CNN looking for its own game change? By Scott Collins, Los Angeles Times
Teen readers move upward and onward
Emma Thompson makes the hop from screen to page
Children's literature trivia: Did you know? By Susan Carpenter
'Big Nate' app lets kids channel the sixth-grade hero
Opera review: 'The Face' raises pertinent questions By Richard S. Ginell
Anti-Obama documentary does surprisingly well on slow weekend By Amy Kaufman
Young adult books: The sequels and prequels
New 'tweener' books by Stefan Bachmann, Jasper Fforde and Emily Fairlie are among the new titles
Children's literature is a fast-growing genre thanks to 'Potter' & Co. By Susan Carpenter, Los Angeles Times
Scholastic's 'Infinity Ring' a multimedia ride through history By Susan Carpenter, Los Angeles Times
Monday's TV Highlights: 'Perception' on TNT By Ed Stockly
Children's sports books: Many of the most notable sports titles this fall are from bestselling authors and star athletes
Erin Hunter goes from cats to dogs in 'Survivors' By Susan Carpenter, Los Angeles Times
New tweener graphic novels by Doug TenNapel, Raina Telgemeier and Royden Lepp are hitting the shelves.
IMAGE
Celebrities party for a good cause By Ellen Olivier
Paul Ryan taken to task for fashion choices By Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times
Patek Philippe has the luxury of time By Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times
Offbeat suits them Shannon Cosgrove
Politicians' styles often a matter of debate By Susan Denley, Los Angeles Times
Fashion's Night Out set for Sept. 6 By Nika Soon-Shiong, Los Angeles Times
Hot tickets: L.A. charity events By Ellen Olivier, Los Angeles Times
Stylish backpacks make a return By Nora Zelevansky, Los Angeles Times
SPORTS
Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez says he was unfairly branded in Boston By Dylan Hernandez
An extraordinary day in Dodgers history: A recap By Jim Peltz
Vin Scully cites revived team, 'love affair' with game for return By Jim Peltz
Angels falter in late innings, lose at Detroit, 5-3 By Lance Pugmire
It's stranding room only as Dodgers lose to Marlins By Jim Peltz
Maicer Izturis takes it one at-bat at a time with Angels By Lance Pugmire
The Times' college football countdown: No. 3 Oregon Chris Dufresne
Top teams still in contention at Manhattan Beach Open By Baxter Holmes
With these new Dodgers, it's all about gushing and goose bumps T.J. Simers
Terrell Owens on Twitter: I'm no longer a Seahawk By Dan Loumena
Detroit home runs, Max Scherzer beat the Angels, Ervin Santana By Lance Pugmire
Bruins quarterback Brett Hundley could wing it in first start By Chris Foster
Dodgers fatten the roster but it's still slim pickings for fans T.J. Simers
Tennis players could face hard times as U.S. Open starts Monday By Diane Pucin
USC football team wants to finish what, and where, it started By Gary Klein
Southern California Fan Code of Conduct
Lance Armstrong decides to skip marathon By Dan Loumena
Marlins use four home runs to defeat Dodgers, 6-2 By Jim Peltz
Adrian Gonzalez makes great first impression By Dylan Hernandez
Lydia Ko wins LPGA event at 15, eclipsing Lexi Thompson's record By Dan Loumena
UCLA aims for top 25 as it works to reestablish football program By Chris Foster
Roger Clemens looks good with Skeeters ... next stop an MLB team? By Chuck Schilken
Adrian Gonzalez and Josh Beckett introduce themselves to L.A. By Dylan Hernandez
UCLA's trip to China requires some adjustments on basketball court as well By David Wharton
L.A. sports teams to announce code of conduct for fans By Helene Elliott
Russell Wilson named Seahawks' starting quarterback By Michael Robinson
Champions repeat beach volleyball titles at Manhattan Beach Open By Baxter Holmes
Jockey Eswan Flores pulled from mounts in Del Mar by racing board [Updated] By Eric Sondheimer
Cubs pitcher Chris Volstad ends 24-game winless streak By Michael Robinson
NEWS
This week's Culinary SOS: Cafe Roka's vegetable lasagna By Noelle Carter
Jeb Bush to GOP: Time to change the tone on immigration By Mark Z. Barabak
As Isaac looms, Gov. Scott says decisions on events rest with GOP By Michael A. Memoli
'Newt U' headed to Tampa for Republican National Convention By Seema Mehta
GOP convention on track for Tuesday as nation's eyes turn to Isaac By Paul West
For the record
Ron Paul rally robust and revved-up (as per usual) By Lisa Mascaro
Tropical Storm Isaac was long overdue, one forecaster warned By James Rainey
GOP convention moving forward with three-day schedule By Michael A. Memoli
As Isaac lurks, California GOP delegates aren't worried By Seema Mehta
Forecast for Tampa, Fla.: Rain, wind and no Lynyrd Skynyrd By Mitchell Landsberg
Author events this week: Take a ride with Jon Riddle and Sarah Amelar By Liesl Bradner
Tampa: Safest place in the world right now (weather not included) By Robin Abcarian
Isaac messes up plans for GOP delegates in Tampa By Michael Finnegan
The (current) official lineup of the GOP convention By Robin Abcarian and Michael A. Memoli
Dust-up in Tampa as ex-GOP governor backs Obama By Michael Finnegan
Isaac cools warm reception for top Republican donors By Melanie Mason
Indonesia: Round-trip LAX to Jakarta for $946 on China Airlines
Gingrich: Obama condones 'killing of unborn children' By James Rainey and Mitchell Landsberg
Romney defends self, party on rape, abortion and women's healthcare By Maeve Reston
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Muslim American summer camp blends faith and fun By Aida Ahmad, Los Angeles Times
James Fogle dies at 75; 'Drugstore Cowboy' author, career criminal By Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times
Army Capt. Scott Pace of Brawley dies in Afghanistan By Jeff Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times
Critic's Notebook: Neil Armstrong, Will Robinson and me By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
Some in south Mar Vista bristle at idea of annexation to Culver City By Matt Stevens, Los Angeles Times
NASA jets scan L.A. for scenic routes for Endeavour By Rebecca Trounson, Los Angeles Times
Hundreds of small earthquakes shake Imperial County By Kate Mather, David Zahniser and Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles to try out 'parklets' at four locations By Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times
Army specialist Moises Gonzalez dies in vehicle accident By Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times
Reaction to the death of astronaut Neil Armstrong
Costa Mesa mayor pro tem accuses unions of being behind 911 call By Lauren Williams and Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles colleges resume $6-billion campus building projects By Carla Rivera, Los Angeles Times
O.C. priest to spend a year in jail for molesting boy in 1990s By Rick Rojas, Los Angeles Times
PASSINGS: Tissa David
A resident of L.A.'s skid row finds comic relief By Weston Phippen, Los Angeles Times
South L.A. health clinic draws hundreds By Anna Gorman, Los Angeles Times
SCIENCE
Pediatricians' group shifts in favor of circumcision By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times
WORLD
Iran uses Non-Aligned Movement summit to criticize U.S., West By Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times
Venezuela Amuay refinery blast kills at least 39 By Chris Kraul and Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times
NATIONAL
Shell seeks more time to drill exploratory well in Chukchi Sea By Kim Murphy
Image gap Maeve Reston
Wind, rain and Republicans descend on Tampa By Mark Z. Barabak and Michael A. Memoli, Los Angeles Times
Tropical Storm Isaac lashes South Florida, heads for Gulf Coast By Paloma Esquivel
Tropical Storm Isaac hits southern Florida; Gulf Coast gets ready By Paloma Esquivel, This post has been corrected, as indicated below.
Gulf Coast prepares for Isaac; thousands told to evacuate By Paloma Esquivel
Armstrong: a never-read eulogy recalls danger of his feat By Laura J. Nelson
HEALTH
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