- Santa Ana Is Ready to Roll on Its First Skateboard Park
- Cuban Can't Get Enough of O'Neal
- Hernandez Won't Be Missed by Galaxy
- Brouhaha Over BET Continues
- Amgen to Test Bone Treatment in Space
- Wild Goose Chase Is Just That
- City Backs a Non-Primary Secession Vote
- Paul Hume, 85; Washington Post Music Critic Drew President Truman's Wrath
- Board Asks for More Study on Santa Clarita Mine
- Family Mourns Baby Boy, Slain in Van
- Driver Pleads Guilty in Fatality
- AROUND THE MAJORS
- BOXING
- Stop, Think, but Don't Ban Cloning
- THE TIMES' RANKINGS
- HOT CORNER
- Camera With Student Images Among Items in Ehime Maru
- Parks Gets Poor Grades in Union Poll
- This Flag Idea Won't Fly
- Bryant Rules Against Zone
- Carr Named Winner of the Unitas Award
- The Other China
- JOKES & RIDDLES
- IBM to Pay for Its Sidewalk Graffiti
- Court to Decide Owner of Ball
- You Can Go Faster, if 85% of Drivers Say So
- Why Davids Win, Goliaths Lose
- Stricken Crewman Feeling Better
- Lloyd's Raises Loss Estimate for Sept. 11
- After That Big Bird, It's Time to Downsize
- Downsizing These Cars Is No Mere Toy Story
- Maserati Sees Key Niche in U.S.
- Guinness Stunts in California Take Honors for High Flying, Low Flipping
- OPENINGS
- Coming Thursday
- GM to Build Ethanol-Fueled Trucks
- <i> butterscotch</i>
- Rebels Free Hostages in Philippines
- Care Sought for Patients Mired in HMO Disputes
- Enron's Many Victims
- State Opposes Release of Rapist
- New Taxi Fleet to Take Over at John Wayne
- Excite@Home Says Its U.S. Service Could End
- Nokia Cuts Sales Forecast
- Knee Surgeries Resume After 3 Strange Deaths
- Police Look for Gang Leader in Woman's Death
- Court Is Urged to Reject PG&E; Bankruptcy Plan
- Cayman Islands Will Share Tax Information
- No Extradition Planned, White House Says
- Afghan Workers Risk Their Lives Defending Long-Empty Embassy
- Mexico to Go After Leftists' Killers
- America's Diplomats
- Flight Attendant Will Run Against Rep. Mary Bono
- Four Ranked Teams in Tournament at Glendora
- Hot Storr Will Get Next Start
- O.C. Broker Convicted of Fraud
- Japan's Debt Rating Trimmed By S
- Gunfire Erupts on Korean Border
- High Court Dumps Affirmative Action Case
- Man's Death Not Likely Tied to Anthrax Case
- Arts School Dancing on Thin Ice
- Dentist's Practice Compared to Assembly Line
- Drag Racer Hits Van, Killing 2 Men Inside
- Church Ban Dropped in Favor of Tighter Zoning
- 'Light' Cigarettes Don't Cut Health Risks, Study Says
- BAE Systems to Cut 1,700 Jobs
- L.A. Times Cookbook Hotlist
- Italian Unions to Strike to Protest Law Change
- Chip Makers' Feud Continues in Court
- When the Long Arm of the Law Waves Cash
- Riding High Into the 'Jingle Bells' Season
- Nepal's Army Launches Strikes Against Rebels
- Better Late Than Never
- Students, Staff Evacuate After UCI Lab Explosion
- Marlene Rasnick, 57; Improv Artist, Advocate of Medical Marijuana
- Arts High School's Stardust Fades
- Selig Gets Big Show of Support
- Zone Defense Gets Attention
- Card Comes Up Short
- Football Playoff Games Changed to Friday
- Questions Continue to Hound Calvin
- Incyte Sues Rival Invitrogen
- Writing Up Menus: It's a Subtle Art
- Innocuous Make List, but Notables Don't
- Timeless Lifestyle in Peril
- First Group of Sea Marshals Ready to Protect Ships in Southland Ports
- W. Glenn Campbell, 77; UC Regent, Hoover Institution Chief
- Bush Rejects Cease-Fire During Salt Lake Winter Games
- University of Texas Ends Fight to Factor Race in Admissions
- Death Penalty Will Not Be Sought in Geise Case
- Killer of 7 Tells Judge He's Cured
- MEN
- Martin Is Able to Make the Best of the Worst
- Bruins Race Past Cougars
- Mira Costa Is Atop Its Game
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- First Lady Stresses Rights in Afghanistan
- A Deadly Rite of Passage
- Dorsey Football Under Investigation
- Coughlin Sets World Record in Breaststroke
- MEN
- Councilman Drove Sans License, for 25 Years
- Sundance Announces the Finalists for Dramatic and Documentary Film Competitions
- THEATER
- Chain Store Sales Increase Slightly
- Congress Grapples With Bill to Spur the Economy
- County Quashes Plan to Ban Smoking at Home
- Unlocking the Secrets of Your Car's Past
- More Training Urged for Oversized Vehicles
- L.A. to Retain 10% Stake in Power Station
- Peeling Layers to Find Real Sapp
- TENTATIVE BOWL SCHEDULE
- Work Underway on Waterscape
- Appeal to Be Filed on Foster's Behalf
- S.F. Chronicle to Cut 220 Jobs in Ad Slump
- Kmart Posts Quarterly Loss
- Balkan Nations Accused of Harboring 2
- Palladin: Inspiration for Chefs
- Embroiled Advocate Shuffled Around EPA
- Early Vote Mandated by Peace Deal Is Postponed
- Anthrax Hoax Puts Man Back in Jail for 10 Years
- 4th Suspect in Shooting Plot at School Is Given Probation
- Red Wings Continue Their Winning Ways at Home
- League Suspends Seahawks' Springs for Steroid Violation
- What Are You Drinking?
- DATEBOOK
- Fight on Bid to Halt Suicide Law
- Suspended Over Antiwar View, Girl Leaves School
- City Security Bill Hits $11 Million
- Far Cry From Frankenstein
- A Simple Solution for a Screwball Situation
- 2 Van Nuys Teens Receive 6 Years for Raping Girl
- Maryland Defeats Illinois
- GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL
- Intel Stands by Revenue Projection
- Now, What About Molasses?
- 8 Guerrillas, 11 Soldiers Killed in Kashmir Clash
- Introduction of New SUV Shows Volvo's Thinking Outside the Box
- Home Sales Rise Again; Market Likely to Weaken
- Congress Will Get Mail Again
- Palestinian Fusillade Kills 2 Israelis
- Cloned Embryo Use Is Defended
- Strong Northeast Winds Make a Gust Appearance
- Bid to Buy Hotel for School Site in Jeopardy
- Decision on Gravel Mine Plan Is Postponed Until '02
- Big Challenge Will Be Maintaining Interest
- A look at the Rise of Sun Records
- Movie Maker's Short Films Examine the Larger Issues
- Denso Fires 132 Calif. Workers as Firm Shifts Focus
- A Portrait in Black and White
- Gang Law Gets First Results in Pacoima
- Moorpark Hopes Project Sculpts Residents' Opinion on Public Art
- Taking Notes at Musical History Lesson
- Russia Checkmated Its New Best Friend
- Mary Coleman, 87; Michigan High Court's First Female Chief
- Allaway Insists He's Cured in Bid for Release
- No. 1 Duke Routs Iowa, 80-62
- DVDs' Hidden Treats Await Skilled Hunter
- Consumer Confidence Drops Unexpectedly
- OpenTV Gains Entry to Japanese Market
- Bag-Screening Deadline May Pass Unmet
- Still Got Turkey? Make a Potpie
- Killers Were on Mission of Truth, Prosecutor Says
- San Diego Council OKs Needle Exchange Plan
- Witnesses to Offer Contrasting Views of Caro
- Brosius Retires to Spend More Time With Family
- Celtics Burn Struggling Heat
- Medtronic Earnings Increased 13%
- BellSouth Names Forsee to Head U.S. Operations
- Senate Panel Approves 2 Bankers for Fed Posts
- 270,000 Targeted by Identity Thieves
- Cross-Dressing Doctor Guilty in Wife-Slaying
- Heavy Snowfall Blankets the Midwest
- S. Africa's Old Foes Unite in Coalition
- 11 Condors Arrive in Grand Canyon Aviary
- Anti-AIDS Drug Is Not a Right, State Argues
- Suit Over Columbine Death Is Allowed
- Utah, Las Vegas Await
- 'Potter' Witchcraft Bickering Obscures More Urgent Events
- Boeing Plane to Be Powered by Fuel Cells
- Dynegy Refigures Enron Offer
- Up From Mexico's Underground
- U.S. Praises, Criticizes Yemen on Terrorism
- Bail Set for Student Held in Terror Probe
- Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty in Death of Groom's Mother
- Anger and Fear in a Post-Sept. 11 Courtroom
- WOMEN'S ROUNDUP
- SPECIAL
- Teams Can Sign Up for Annual Softball Tourney
- Actress Gets Probation for Running Down Boy
- No Stopping Wolverines
- There's Still Time to Work Out Kinks
- Brad Pitt Is a Hit on 'Friends'
- Oil Dependence: Go for Sunlight, Reform
- Growing Greed: You Reap What You Sow
- Compulsory Treatment for Mental Health
- School Choir to Perform at Presidential Library
- Commentary
- Mixed-Use Living
- Robert Dean Stethem
- Hamas Official Killed; Boys Stumble on Death
- Salvation Army's Christian Philosophy
- American Muslims Court Identity Politics
- Is He 'the Next Tom Cruise'?
- Television Veteran David Gerber Marches On With 'Lost Battalion'
- Technology - Nov. 28, 2001
- Big Error Found in Microsoft Hearing
- 2 Indonesians Seen as Key Link to Terrorists
- Seeking His Extradition, U.S. Widens Case Against Algerian Pilot Held in London
- U.S. Moves to Question Mideast Men
- Democrats Delay Senate Vote on Energy Bill
- Convenience Cup
- O.C. Man Begins Duties as Ambassador
- State Improving on Child Safety Issues, Study Finds
- City May Settle Lawsuit Over Police Shooting
- FOR THE RECORD - Nov. 28, 2001
- Sept. 11 Leaves Carpet Loomers Idle in Oaxacan Town
- La Pasta Kabocha
- U.S. Forces Find Suspected Weapons Labs
- Response to Terror
- Japan's Cabinet OKs More Spending
- Globe May Spin Off to a New Site
- Swedish TV Journalist Killed in Robbery
- Santa Margarita Still Has Its Mind on No. 1
- Bilingual Message in 'Marisol's Christmas'
- Airlines Offer Fare Deals to Push Travel
- JOKES & RIDDLES
- Gorbachev Hospitalized; Spokesman Cites Fatigue
- No Free Land for Valley City, Lawyer Says
- School Reopens After Charges of Plot
- Arrest Ends 2 1/2 Years on the Run
- Utah Doesn't Have a Shot Against No. 21 Alabama
- Big Tobacco Appeals Verdict
- Warner to Acquire Christian Label
- 100,000 Afghans May Die, UNICEF Warns
- Santa Clarita Gravel Mine Opponents to Make Last Attempt to Alter Plan
- Off-Roaders Swamp Dunes; 2 Die
- D.A. Uses Videotape of Chase, Fatal Crash in Opening Statement
- 7 Killed in Traffic Accidents During Holiday Weekend
- Man Accused of Fraud and Posing as Firefighter
- ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT REPORTS FROM THE TIMES, NEWS SERVICES AND THE NATION'S PRESS.
- Infineon Wins Ruling in Rambus Dispute
- OSI to Purchase Some Gilead Assets
- Briefly
- AstraZeneca, Merck Get Drug Extensions
- Man Died From Gunshot Wounds, Autopsy Shows
- Melanie Thornton, 34; Singer With La Bouche Pop Duo Dies in Crash
- Freeway a Mess? Stop and Take a Look at Yourself
- Peggy Dick, 78; TV Writer of Shows Such as 'Dennis the Menace'
- Heavy Odds on Vegas Bowl
- Williams Foils Ex-Teammates
- A Forceful Collision of Science, Conscience
- Sonic Automotive to Purchase 5 More Car Dealerships
- Club Sticks Together Through Thick, Thin
- International Airlines Get List Warning
- Pier 1 Imports Raises Profit Forecast Again
- Natural Gas Facilities Could Be Targeted if Bin Laden Falls, FBI Warned
- Fight for Bonds' Home Run Ball Spills Into Court
- Illegal Drug Seizures at Border Jump 16%
- Events at a Glance
- Sepulveda Basin Wetland Project Is Scaled Back
- House2Home to Honor Gift Cards
- Old Grenade Explodes, Killing 3 Children
- Chaos and Pain Overwhelm a Hospital in the Taliban's Wake
- Airman Sentenced in Hells Angels Drug Case
- Project Provides Air Time for Artists
- Camped Out to Raise Awareness
- Nobody Named Bush King Yet
- Of Oil and Hot Air
- No. 1 Connecticut Has Easy Time
- Robinson Is Not Cleared to Play for Littlerock
- Green's Songs Capture Imagination, Emotions
- The Fickle Glow of the Green Light
- Type-Tracking Internet Worm Spreading
- From Hardship, a Jewish Tradition of Humor Emerged
- 'Winter Happens' as Storm Blankets the Plains in Snow
- Nancy Reagan Postpones Signing Due to Illness
- Man Pleads Not Guilty to Selling Weapon Parts
- Airman Sentenced in Drug Case
- Buccaneers Bamboozle Warner and Rams, 24-17
- Aliso Niguel Hasn't Let Goof Main Goal
- MEN
- Sotomayor's Drug Test Results Under Review
- FDA Extends Use of Bausch & Lomb Lenses
- Spear, Leeds & Kellogg Fined $1 Million
- Westlake Plaza Complex Sold
- U.S. Experts Update Plan to Combat Smallpox
- Fighting Against the Tide
- Judge Postpones Ruling in Property Tax Case
- When We Linger, Things Turn Sour
- Rowland Heights Coach Vander Sluis Resigns
- Former Cisco Accountants Sentenced
- Intel May Slow Chip Price Cuts
- American Hostages Describe Ordeal on Video
- City of Hope Scientist Accused of Death Threats
- City of Hope Scientist Accused of Death Threats
- Defendant in Pumpkin Case Admits Perjury
- Man Missing From Mental Health Home
- Jaguars' Smith Has Positive Cocaine Test
- That's R Before V, Except After A