9united states
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: SHARING ELECTRICITY; PROTECTING KIRKUK - Iraq gives power rationing a try - In some areas, each home is allowed a limited number of amperes, ensuring that everyone gets a share.
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: PESSIMISM IN BAGHDAD; FACE-TO-FACE MEETING PLANNED - Iraq resigned to troop cut, envoy says - Acknowledgment by Baghdad's ambassador could affect debate in the U.S. Congress over the war's future.
- THE WORLD - Noriega to be extradited to France for prison term
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: PESSIMISM IN BAGHDAD; FACE-TO-FACE MEETING PLANNED - U.S., Iran plan Round 2 of talks on Iraq security - Iraqi leaders are eager for their two allies to patch things up. U.S. officials want an end to any proxy violence.
- THE WORLD - Bush's Mideast forum plan draws approval and shrugs
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: BLEAK FORECAST - Pullout proposal lacking a Plan B - Those who want troops out of Iraq acknowledge that sectarian violence will likely follow.
- U.S. agencies concur on terror threat - The White House and Democrats, however, are far apart on how the war in Iraq has affected Al Qaeda's reach.
- Antigang crackdowns are ineffective, report says
- MARKETS - Wall Street Roundup - Foreign investment in U.S. at new high
5iraq
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: SHARING ELECTRICITY; PROTECTING KIRKUK - Iraq gives power rationing a try - In some areas, each home is allowed a limited number of amperes, ensuring that everyone gets a share.
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: PESSIMISM IN BAGHDAD; FACE-TO-FACE MEETING PLANNED - Iraq resigned to troop cut, envoy says - Acknowledgment by Baghdad's ambassador could affect debate in the U.S. Congress over the war's future.
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: PESSIMISM IN BAGHDAD; FACE-TO-FACE MEETING PLANNED - U.S., Iran plan Round 2 of talks on Iraq security - Iraqi leaders are eager for their two allies to patch things up. U.S. officials want an end to any proxy violence.
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: BLEAK FORECAST - Pullout proposal lacking a Plan B - Those who want troops out of Iraq acknowledge that sectarian violence will likely follow.
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: CAPITOL MARATHON - In Senate, no rest for the war-weary
5southern california
- Grocery strike averted as chains, union reach accord - Workers are expected to ratify the tentative four-year agreement.
- Burglars hit area Jamba Juice stores, take more than $20,000
- Homicide rates decline in the Southland - LAPD notes a 22% drop and credits an increase in the number of officers on the streets.
- Looking for heat? Go east - A marine layer parked on the coast makes for a much cooler July than last year. Farther inland, it's summer as usual.
- HOUSING - Southland home sales tumble - Despite the 36% drop in deals, the median price rises 2.4% on strength in affluent markets. Low- cost areas fare worst.
5investigations
- Drugs found in Benoit - Pro wrestler had painkillers, steroids and anti-anxiety medicine in his system when he killed his wife and son.
- Burglars hit area Jamba Juice stores, take more than $20,000
- Man died needlessly, sister says - Family says he broke off the blade of the knife he was holding before Anaheim officers fired.
- In Brief / FOOD - SEC probes grocer over CEO postings
- COURTS - Billionaire sought secret lair for sex, drugs, complaint says - A lawyer for the Broadcom co-founder denies the allegations.
5court rulings
- THE WORLD - World in Brief / CHINA - Hong Kong rejects public sodomy ban
- Charter school lawsuits voided - Judge rejects advocates' efforts to require L.A. Unified to hand over or share school sites. He orders the dispute to arbitration.
- IN BRIEF Los Angeles County / LOS ANGELES - Judge upholds measure on council term limits
- Parents, camp operators decry negligence ruling - Many worry about higher fees and camps closing because of potential legal costs.
- MARKETS - Wall Street Roundup - Justice Department touts its record
4murders
- THE NATION - Nation in Brief / WYOMING - Sniping suspect found fatally shot
- Expert defense witness testifies results of Spector alcohol tests were unreliable
- Homicide rates decline in the Southland - LAPD notes a 22% drop and credits an increase in the number of officers on the streets.
- Men ordered to stand trial in slaying of girl, 14 - The gang members face murder and hate-crime charges in the Harbor Gateway shooting.
4security
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: PESSIMISM IN BAGHDAD; FACE-TO-FACE MEETING PLANNED - Iraq resigned to troop cut, envoy says - Acknowledgment by Baghdad's ambassador could affect debate in the U.S. Congress over the war's future.
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: PESSIMISM IN BAGHDAD; FACE-TO-FACE MEETING PLANNED - U.S., Iran plan Round 2 of talks on Iraq security - Iraqi leaders are eager for their two allies to patch things up. U.S. officials want an end to any proxy violence.
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: SHARING ELECTRICITY; PROTECTING KIRKUK - Officials considering a trench around Kirkuk - Plan aims to keep out bombers. To the south, 28 Shiites are slain.
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: BLEAK FORECAST - Pullout proposal lacking a Plan B - Those who want troops out of Iraq acknowledge that sectarian violence will likely follow.
3los angeles dodgers (baseball team)
- Bill Plaschke - CAN'T TAKE IT, NOMAR - Garciaparra can't shake funk and his numbers have tumbled. The Dodgers can't go on like this indefinitely.
- Hard to believe, but Dodgers lose 26-hitter - Phillies roll to a 15-3 victory, tying the 49-year-old L.A. record for most hits by an opponent.
- Penny having a much cooler season
3orange county
- O.C. to license medical marijuana - In a switch from an earlier stand, the county will issue ID cards and validate prescriptions.
- Man died needlessly, sister says - Family says he broke off the blade of the knife he was holding before Anaheim officers fired.
- IN BRIEF Orange County / BUENA PARK - Man killed when car he was working on falls
3demobilization
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: PESSIMISM IN BAGHDAD; FACE-TO-FACE MEETING PLANNED - Iraq resigned to troop cut, envoy says - Acknowledgment by Baghdad's ambassador could affect debate in the U.S. Congress over the war's future.
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: BLEAK FORECAST - Pullout proposal lacking a Plan B - Those who want troops out of Iraq acknowledge that sectarian violence will likely follow.
- THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: CAPITOL MARATHON - In Senate, no rest for the war-weary
3los angeles
- Eco-frenzy or brave new steps? - A few L.A. restaurants are devoted to sustainability. But what exactly does green mean?
- Antigang crackdowns are ineffective, report says
- Decent regional economy is seen - Despite the sluggish housing market, a report predicts slow but steady growth in sectors such as tourism and trade.
3finances
- GOP plan: slash aid to schools? - Educators say they are shocked as Democrats reveal a Republican plan to cut $400 million to balance the state budget.
- Southwest Airlines offering worker buyouts to cut costs
- EARNINGS - Intel gains ground; Yahoo still limping - Each is fighting strong competition. The Web giant plans turnaround.
3suits
- QUICK TAKES - Sting and wife told to pay chef
- Charter school lawsuits voided - Judge rejects advocates' efforts to require L.A. Unified to hand over or share school sites. He orders the dispute to arbitration.
- Parents, camp operators decry negligence ruling - Many worry about higher fees and camps closing because of potential legal costs.
federal aid: County expects drop in antiterrorism money
farnsworth art museum: COLUMN ONE - Nudity, explosives and art - There's more to Andrew Wyeth than Helga. His granddaughter, who also posed, shares the family's wacky history -- and it's a real piece of work.
armed forces: THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: PESSIMISM IN BAGHDAD; FACE-TO-FACE MEETING PLANNED - Iraq resigned to troop cut, envoy says - Acknowledgment by Baghdad's ambassador could affect debate in the U.S. Congress over the war's future.
world news tonight (television program): Gibson gives ABC's spirits and ratings a boost
news corp ltd: Dow Jones board backs Murdoch bid - The family that controls the Wall Street Journal publisher still must approve the buyout.
airport security: IN BRIEF Los Angeles County / BURBANK - Bob Hope Airport terminal evacuated
agricultural research: THE NATION - Nation in Brief / WASHINGTON, D.C. - Agricultural revolutionary is honored
los angeles sparks (basketball team): Free fall continues for Sparks - L.A. can't hang on down the stretch and falls to San Antonio, 63-61. The team has lost six in a row at home and seven overall.
transportation routes: In Brief / AIRLINES - 5 U.S. carriers apply for new China routes
miller, sienna: Sienna Miller has a green message
product development: Chrysler scraps luxury sedan on fuel-standard concerns
california air resources board: Nichols says the governor has given her a mandate to fight for clean air
suicide bombings: THE WORLD - Suicide blasts in Pakistani capital, border area kill 20
casualties: THE WORLD - Jet skids off Brazil runway; nearly 200 feared dead
vick, michael: Vick faces several charges - Falcons quarterback is accused of violating federal laws over staging of dogfights. Indictment alleges the grisly treatment of animals.
prescriptive music (company): SMALL BUSINESS - Building ambience with the right beats - Prescriptive Music's science is finding the perfect music to set the desired tone at restaurants and hotels.
keystone automotive industries inc: Keystone agrees to be acquired by LKQ
chartered schools: Charter school lawsuits voided - Judge rejects advocates' efforts to require L.A. Unified to hand over or share school sites. He orders the dispute to arbitration.
capitalism: THE WORLD - China party accused of ideological drift
foreign relations: THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: SHARING ELECTRICITY; PROTECTING KIRKUK - Iraq gives power rationing a try - In some areas, each home is allowed a limited number of amperes, ensuring that everyone gets a share.
hilton, paris: Paris Hilton: From jailbird to songbird
merrill lynch & co inc: MARKETS - Wall Street Roundup - Merrill Lynch profit increases by 31%
politics: GOP plan: slash aid to schools? - Educators say they are shocked as Democrats reveal a Republican plan to cut $400 million to balance the state budget.
kirkuk (iraq): THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: SHARING ELECTRICITY; PROTECTING KIRKUK - Officials considering a trench around Kirkuk - Plan aims to keep out bombers. To the south, 28 Shiites are slain.
corporate restructuring: In Brief / PUBLISHING - PlanetOut to cut 15% of workforce
nudity: `The Naked Man' stirs a new law in Surf City
sex (gender): Study links girl talk to depression - Among females 8 to 15, excessively discussing problems takes a toll.
wyoming: THE NATION - Nation in Brief / WYOMING - Sniping suspect found fatally shot
television programs: Prime-Time TV Rankings - `Singing Bee' helps NBC score with youthful set
audiences: Newspaper auditor to count Web readers
voluntary severance programs: Southwest Airlines offering worker buyouts to cut costs
patients: O.C. to license medical marijuana - In a switch from an earlier stand, the county will issue ID cards and validate prescriptions.
arizona: THE NATION - Nation in Brief / ARIZONA - Businesses band to fight hiring law
medical care: THE WORLD - Libya cuts medical team's sentences - Death penalty for five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor is commuted, fueling hope they will be freed.
bionic woman (television program): Washington a `Bionic' no-show
intel corp: EARNINGS - Intel gains ground; Yahoo still limping - Each is fighting strong competition. The Web giant plans turnaround.
los angeles county grand jury: L.A. County will get 2nd criminal grand jury
conflict of interest: THE NATION - Drug czar deployed for GOP, papers show - Documents hint that an official legally barred from political activities was used to help boost vulnerable candidates.
settlements: Why abuse settlements vary among the victims
europeans: Europeans much better in team play - No golfer from the continent has won a major since Lawrie at Carnoustie in 1999.
restaurants: Eco-frenzy or brave new steps? - A few L.A. restaurants are devoted to sustainability. But what exactly does green mean?
shopping centers: IN BRIEF Los Angeles County / ALHAMBRA - Body found in rubble of strip mall hit by fire
experiments: THE NATION - Rising carbon levels feed these weeds - Dandelions and poison ivy get bigger and stronger as CO2 in the atmosphere increases, studies show.
philippe, guy: THE WORLD - World in Brief / HAITI - Rebel chief sought on drug charges
ktla (television station): QUICK TAKES - News director at KTLA will leave
writers guild of america: Producers, writers face huge chasm
investments: MARKETS - Bear Stearns: 2 funds wiped out - Mortgage-backed bonds in the portfolios have been sunk by sub-prime turmoil.
arrests: Baby is found in trash; teen is charged - The mother allegedly gave birth in a Denny's restroom in Anaheim. She's accused of felony child abuse and neglect.
sex: THE WORLD - World in Brief / CHINA - Hong Kong rejects public sodomy ban
broadcom corp: COURTS - Billionaire sought secret lair for sex, drugs, complaint says - A lawyer for the Broadcom co-founder denies the allegations.
