- The City Hopes Its Dream Works : L.A. officials unite in offering incentives to studio
- Olympic Schedule Might Be Changed to Help Johnson
- Just Letting It alt Hang Out Pays Off for Trio : Pop music: Group's debut album is a wild and spontaneous affair; so was the recording of it.
- END OF AN ERA: DONAHUE RESIGNS : FIRST CLASS ON THIS SEATING ASSIGNMENT
- END OF AN ERA: DONAHUE RESIGNS : IT'S QUITE A COMMEN-TERRY
- The Ventura County Public Works Agency has...
- Tearful Waldholtz Says She's a Victim of Love : Politics: Utah congresswoman blames husband for financial fiasco in 4 1/2-hour press conference, her first public comments on scandal.
- For Some, Crossed Legs Are Posture-Perfect
- China Claims It Will 'Open' Dissident's Sedition Trial : Rights: It is unclear if Western media will see Wei Jingsheng face charges of trying to topple Communists.
- Donahue, UCLA Football Coach, to Quit for TV Job
- NASA Calls Off Launch
- RIGHTS WATCH : Dangerous 'Cure'
- Southeast : Action Figure Inspires These Students to Act
- Retirement Board Chief Faces Inquiry
- SIMI VALLEY : 10th Teenage Girl Accuses Man of Rape
- THOUSAND OAKS : Building, Safety Dept. Director Replaced
- MOORPARK : Traffic, Downtown Plans to Be Discussed
- Son on Trial in Slayings of 3 in Family : Courts: Prosecution says evidence against Edward Charles III is overwhelming. Defense cites lack of motive.
- Gauthier Leaves Ducks for Ottawa
- THE NHL/ HELENE ELLIOTT : Dallas' Star Might Rise Without Green
- The Great Gold Rush of '95 : Television: Everyone's rushing to cash in on 'Friends.' And Hollywood is making sure it gets a piece of the action.
- Fair-Weather Fan Designs Escape Clause
- Company Town
- 'Owner Will Carry' Financing Can Help Home Sellers, Buyers
- * Litton Systems Inc. of Woodland Hills...
- Boeing, Union Reach Tentative Agreement to End Walkout : Labor: The pact, which comes after a week of intense negotiations, goes before the rank and file on Wednesday.
- Sales Plummet for Maker of Recreational Equipment
- The Culture Club : Amid Urban Blight and Disappearing Funds, ArtPartners Creates a Neighborhood Program Where Everyone Wins--Especially Children
- Crossing Signals
- By The Numbers : Spotlight
- THE TIMES' 1995 ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM : Offense : The Second Team
- Kobe Quake Offers State Few Lessons on Bridges : Safety: Caltrans engineer tells seismic conference that spans in California are stronger than those in Japan. But he warns that structures in Midwest, East are vulnerable.
- San Fernando Valley : Liquor Permits OKd for Galleria Overhaul
- Is a Cellular Antenna at a School Safe?
- Titan Guard Will Miss Four Weeks
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Lowery Admits He Lost His Cool
- Brazil's Dream of Space Power Draws Near : Technology: Rocket launcher will give country the ability to tap into satellite market. Initial liftoff expected next year.
- * Symetrics Inc. of Newbury Park won...
- A Childhood Interest in Herbs Flourishes : Profile: Jim Long grows more than 350 varieties of the fragrant plants. After a difficult beginning, his Ozarks farm is enjoying the sweet smell of success.
- 23% of Area Employers Expect to Add Workers
- Bristol-Myers Plans Major Revamp
- Align-Rite to Expand Facilities in Burbank
- Kinko's Opens Store in Downtown Seoul
- New Office Building Almost Fully Leased
- BODY WATCH : The Mayor Just Does It : He skates. He roller-blades. He skis. Most of all, though, Richard Riordan relishes a good bike ride--not only for health's sake but also for the relaxation it provides him.
- Supreme Court Rules on 2 Free Speech Cases : Law: U.S. justices uphold public employee's right to criticize boss, but not a man's crude ridicule of co-worker.
- Andree VerhulstNewport Harbor, JuniorBasketball/GuardVerhulst, the Sailors' only...
- UNICEF Announces Anti-War Agenda : Children: On its 50th anniversary, the agency calls for a global ban on land mines. They kill or injure 60 victims every day, many of them youngsters.
- LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
- Pierce Official Proposes Purchase of Warner Ridge : Development: Acting President Mary Lee seeks $12 million to acquire the 21.5 acres next to campus.
- TIMES ORANGE COUNTY ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAMS : Recognizing a Job Well Done : Williams Continues Mater Dei Tradition of Superior Linemen
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Tickets Offered for Trip to Rose Parade
- COMMENTARY : A Golden Goose Eyes the Axe : Democracy advocates in Hong Kong want U.S. help in fending off Beijing. The Realpolitik verdict: fat chance.
- AIDS Care Receives a Grant of $12,000
- Man Dies While Stringing Lights
- Another Blow to Ailing District : Quick resignation by the convicted Rep. Tucker would ease pain in the 37th
- Judge Reverses Self, Revokes Bail for Woman Convicted of Murder
- Talking About Her Family, Our History
- U.S. Urges New Review for Long Beach Freeway Extension
- Valleywide : Teen Leaders Attend Political Boot Camp
- Property Tax Deadline Cuts Season's Cheer
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Rams' Miller Likely Out for the Season
- END OF AN ERA: DONAHUE RESIGNS : WHO'S NEXT? : Neuheisel, Tops List of Eight Candidates
- Audio Recordings Contribute to Quality Family Time
- California Amplifier Gets $7-Million Order
- Incomnet Discussing NTC Incentive Program
- Wiz Technology Earnings Increase
- Forum to Help Firms Attract Investors
- HemaCare Files Antitrust Suit Against Red Cross
- Fluor Corp. Subsidiary Signs Two Major Deals
- Elsie Hix Chamberlin; Wrote 'Strange As It Seems' Column
- World IN BRIEF : SPAIN : Car Bomb in Madrid Kills 6, Injures 15
- $20,000 in New Bills Reported Missing From Printing Bureau
- Magruder, Watergate Figure, Has Vote Restored
- By The Numbers
- IRVINE : Opposition to San Joaquin Hills Toll Road Bypass Expected at Council Meeting
- Dolphins Find Pressure Valve, 13-6 : AFC: Miami eases turmoil surrounding Shula as defense has big game in victory over Kansas City.
- Shivery Delight, O. Henry Style
- Opening Too Soon Is 'Forbidden'
- Temple Gift Shops Gear Up for Hanukkah Sales
- Gift Shop Puts Ventura Train Car on Right Track for Holidays
- FDA Urged to Back Technique to Cut Down on Breast Biopsies
- GOP Freshmen Seek to Separate Selves From Gingrich : Politics: They're launching a media drive to alter their image as the controversial speaker's foot-soldiers, while holding firm to party's agenda.
- * Special-T Fasteners of Chatsworth won a...
- FDA Drug-Approval Process Improving, GAO Study Finds
- First Storm of Season Lashes N. California
- Darren Robinson, 28; 450-Pound Rapper
- Garden Grove Settlement Restricts Police Photographing of Detainees
- Ex-Nixon Trickster Segretti Won't Seek O.C. Judgeship : Politics: The convicted Watergate figure quits campaign, citing negative publicity about his candidacy.
- Man Slain After Arguing With Dancer
- Canoga Park : Tree Sale Offers Green Alternative
- Holiday Light Show
- Hospital Director Hoping for Change on Board : Politics: Community Memorial chief is backing Roger Campbell in next year's supervisorial election.
- City Reinstates Abandoned Auto Program : Cars: Beginning Jan. 1, tow trucks can haul away vehicles after 72 hours. Complaints are abundant.
- Sherman Oaks : Homeowners Group, Police Form Panel
- Westside : Kids Have a Sand Blast--on 'Snowy' Santa Monica Slope
- Putting the Family First : Barba Clan of 9 Siblings Credits Academic Successes to Strength Drawn From Close Ties
- Strawberry Is Facing Charges of Failure to Pay Child Support
- 'Jumanji' Author Getting Aboard Hollywood Express : Movies: Chris Van Allsburg says the film version of his book is like a Christmas gift. It's just not the one he was expecting.
- U.S. Sues Maker of Kids Products : Consumers: Cosco Inc. says recalled toddler beds and guardrails were 'unquestionably safe.'
- THE TIMES' 1995 ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM : DEFENSE
- BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Have Your Cake--Just Don't Eat Any of It : EAT RIGHT, LIVE LONGER by Neal Barnard; Harmony Books $24, 380 pages
- Panel Targets Police Court Time : LAPD: Recommendations to reduce waiting to testify would put the equivalent of 234 more officers on the streets, mayor's task force says.
- END OF AN ERA: DONAHUE RESIGNS : BY THE NUMBERS
- * Systems Application and Technologies Inc. of...
- Rosamond Coaches Now Know Breaking Rules Is No Laughing Matter
- City Officials, Activists Urge No Repeal of Assault Gun Ban
- Buffalo Digging Out of Record Snow; Cold Spreads to East, South
- O.C. Ready to Speed Up to 65 MPH on Sunday : Transportation: Santa Ana and San Diego freeways are among major Southland routes to be changed. Some L.A. County stretches will remain at 55 mph. Truck limit is unchanged.
- O'Leary Goes in Style, You Pay : Clinton should pull the plug on energy secretary's luxurious, pricey travels
- NEXT L.A. : A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. : Touchdown, Lion Kings!
- Central Los Angeles : Inquiry Sought Into Recall Campaign
- MOVIESSettlement Confirmed: The on-again, off-again settlement between...
- It's 'Magica' : SCR's Joyous 'Posada' Seems Just the Ticket for a Brighter Holiday Season
- Packard Bell, Microsoft Introduce Fancy PC for the Consumer Market
- Single-Family Home Sales Remain Steady
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Rebounds, Cold Spell Spurs Energy Prices
- Firm's Sales Affected by Court Order : Computers: Procom Technology must stop marketing hard drives containing information copyrighted by Compaq.
- Retailers Blame Wintry Weather for Chilly Sales Results : Economy: Consumers may be holding out for last-minute deals. Season shaping up as ho-hum.
- Disney Acquires Pan Pacific Hotel in Anaheim : Real estate: The new Disneyland Pacific Hotel is bought from a Japanese firm for a reported $36 million.
- Valley Won't Escape Housing Slump This Year : Real estate: Single-family home sales fall 14% in November from '94. But condominium activity surges 40%.
- Ingram Micro Secures Delivery Deal
- * Senior Flexonics Inc. Stainless Steel Products...
- El Dorado Honoring Gary Raya
- BODY WATCH : Things to Know About Women and Heart Disease
- Chechens Mark War's Anniversary
- NEXT L.A. / A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis
- Voters to Decide Fate of Hospital Expansion : Health care: Judge rules that referendum, not supervisors, will determine if outpatient wing is added at Ventura County Medical Center.
- Granada Hills : Youth Cooks a Feast for Families at Shelter
- END OF AN ERA: DONAHUE RESIGNS : DONAHUE 101: HOW TO RUN A REVERSE
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Biology Brought Her to Anteaters
- Canada to Seek Total Ban on Tobacco Ads : Smoking: High court recently struck down previous restrictions. Tobacco council says it will resume campaigns.
- * R-Help Construction Co. of Newbury Park,...
- Huntway Partners Misses $1-Million Debt Payment
- * Rose Ward-Jeffery has been appointed vice...
- Company Town : Maverick's Konowitch Ousted
- Gov. Whitman Endorses Dole
- GOP Seeks to End Guarantee of Medicaid Coverage, Report Says
- R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : An Elegant Mercy Mission in Santa Ana
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Visitors Must Walk In to See Decorations
- Sylmar : Lawyer Admits Guilt in SBA Fraud Attempt
- UCI Medical Center Wins Grant : Science: $3.8-million federal award will enable the facility to develop a child developmental disability clinic.
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : Toll Road Solutions to Be Given
- RETAILING
- Kofax to Buy East Coast Firm's Assets
- Following in His Father's Footsteps : Jesse Jackson Jr., who's running for Congress, appears poised to launch a national political dynasty.
- 90 Counters Expected for Local Bird Tally
- Supreme Court Upholds Santa Ana Case : Ruling: Justices let stand $30,000 verdict won by city library worker. Decision affirms 1st Amendment right of public employees to speak out.
- 40 Jobs to Be Cut to Keep Current Bus Service : Budget: Move will help OCTA narrow an expected $15-million deficit when it begins shifting funds to county.
- Strawberry Is Facing Charges of Failure to Pay Child Support
- END OF AN ERA: DONAHUE RESIGNS : Westwood, 1964
- Significant Work of Cirrus Editions Spread Too Thin : Art review: The large exhibition at LACMA celebrates the workshop's venerable history and role in L.A. printmaking.
- Rosamond High Coach Resigns Over Video Flap
- Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
- World IN BRIEF : FRANCE : Premier, Unions Fail to End Strike
- Ozawa Seeks to Lead Key Party in Japan : Politics: Dynamic backroom player challenges old ally for leadership of top opposition group.
- Word Likely Soon on French Pilots Missing in Bosnia
- Rights Suit Involving Police Photos Is Settled : Law enforcement: ACLU, Garden Grove department OK new policy concerning suspicion of gang activity.
- COMMENTARY : PERSPECTIVES ON POLITICS : Put Independence Back in Counsel : Who gave to GOPAC, was federal election law violated, and what did the givers get for their money?
- Road to Riches? : Ventura Boulevard Businesses Look for New Life as Camarillo Weighs Redevelopment
- OJAI : Stacy to Be Sentenced in Child Molestation
- SANTA ANA : Schools Consider Employee Drug Tests
- Education for the Disabled Faces Reform : Schools: L.A. Unified board approves a suit settlement to avert a long court fight. But how the district will achieve better integration and tracking of special students remains unknown.
- NEXT L.A. / A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. : If We Build It, Will They Come?
- Calabasas : City May Postpone Vote on Referendum
- New Immigrant Group Hopes to Ease the Way Toward Better Life
- Plunder the Mistletoe? : Scenery Stealers, Beware of Watchful Rangers
- Yes, It Was Dumb, but It Might Get Cowboys to the Super Bowl
- NBA ROUNDUP : Abdul-Rauf Leads Nuggets to Fifth Consecutive Victory
- There's No Analyzing Kings' Loss : Hockey: Coach not ready to call in psychiatrists after Flames hand team sixth road defeat in a row, 6-2.
- Hughes to Realign Several Units by End of the Year
- RETAILING
- Regulators Say Bank's Condition Has Improved
- Arafat Takes on Challenge in Wild Streets of Nablus : Mideast: PLO chief must deal with vigilantes as Israel cedes West Bank city. Wealthy backers expected to help.
- U.S. Marine Pleads for Forgiveness in Okinawa Rape Case
- BODY WATCH : Eat--Don't Fast--Before Holiday Meals
- Whitewater's Smoking Gun, or Popgun? : Hearing: D'Amato says files were removed from Foster's office after suicide. But White House says the files never even went to Washington with him.
- SIMI VALLEY : Magnet School Boosters Cheer CNBC Donation
- ANAHEIM : City Seeks to Have Motel Closed for Year
- Defendant Was Wired by FBI, Court Told : Courts: Ex-Compton Councilwoman Patricia Moore wore concealed device during corruption inquiry in Compton, prosecutor says. Same probe snared Rep. Walter R. Tucker III, convicted Friday.
- Margaret Thacher; Active With Thacher School
- It was aptly named for the Roman...
- Pringle Denies Role in Campbell Bid, Is Confident Baugh Will Retain Post
- END OF AN ERA: DONAHUE RESIGNS : JUST TO THE RIGHT OF RUSH LIMBAUGH
- END OF AN ERA: DONAHUE RESIGNS : OH, WHAT HE MEANT TO SAY WAS ONLY GOOD THING IS BEATING THEM
- Playoffs Are Looking Easy to Figure : Pro football: Wild-card spots come down to final two games of regular season.
- TV REVIEW : 'Holiday' Wrapped Up in Predictability
- 'Kringle's Window' Is Strictly Kids' Stuff
- * Mason Electric Co. of San Fernando...
- Not in Talks to Buy NBC Stake, Microsoft Says
- Fiat Chairman Agnelli to Retire, Managing Director to Take Reins
- Veteran CHP Sergeant Accused of Raping Woman Near Barstow
- Ogden Boden; Aircraft Designer, Co-Creator of F-51 Mustang
- TIMES ORANGE COUNTY ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAMS : Recognizing a Job Well Done : Griffin Back Hartley Has Flair for Playing, but He Stays Modest
- 3 House Members Announce Retirements
- Foes Take Aim at Plan to Repeal Weapons Ban : Gun control: Gingrich bid to end law blocking assault-style arms draws protest in Orange County.
- Fire Zone Plan Goes to Supervisors Today
- THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : Yes, It Was Dumb, but It Might Get Cowboys to the Super Bowl
- END OF AN ERA: DONAHUE RESIGNS : All-Time Winningest Coaches
- END OF AN ERA: DONAHUE RESIGNS : Donahue Calls Screen Play : College football: After 20 years as UCLA's head football coach, he resigns to become an analyst for CBS.
- END OF AN ERA: DONAHUE RESIGNS : WONDER WHY THEY NEVER TRIED MILK
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Terry Ellis Supplies the Heat at 'Holiday Cooldown'
- Ducks' Gauthier Goes to Ottawa as GM
- Weekend Box Office : Disney Films Dominating the Chart
- State GOP to Hold Early Presidential Straw Poll : Politics: The intent is to give California more clout in 1996 primary season. But the timing of the event will put candidates on the spot.
- Preacher, Wife Cleared in Child Sex-Ring Case
- Disappearance of Russian Plane Still Unsolved
- Slain Model Was Sexually Assaulted, Coroner Says : Crime: Linda Sobek died of asphyxiation, an autopsy finds. She had a blood-alcohol level of 0.13%.
- GOP Freshmen in House Betting on Right Turn
- MEINERS OAKS : Deputies Investigate Man's Fatal Shooting
- Segretti Drops Out of Judicial Race, Cites Watergate
- SIMI VALLEY : Citizens Named to Gang Task Force
- Boyer Expected to Be Named New Mayor of Santa Clarita
- Panorama City : Calls Prompt MTA to Maintain Bus Service
- Panels Find Need for Classes on Resolving Conflict
- LA HABRA : Anderson Targets Parks, La Habra Blvd.
- Montgomery's Lawyer Says Rights Were Violated : Courts: Officials jeopardized the possibility of a fair trial by making grand jury documents public, says defender in conflict-of-interest case.
- OXNARD : Library Offers to Waive Late Fees
- South Bay : 40 Firefighters Sent to Refinery Gas Leak
- BREA : Dunlap Takes Gavel; Perry Gets Praise
- Erik Menendez Describes 7 Days Leading to Killings of Parents
- Robber's Bullet Ends Dream of New Life
- BUENA PARK : School Athletics Leaves Sidelines
- Olympic Schedule Might Be Changed to Help Johnson
- DANCE REVIEW : Pasadena 'Nutcracker' Offers Many Pluses
- END OF AN ERA: DONAHUE RESIGNS : DONAHUE ETC.
- 'Amahl' Brevity Proves Blessing
- ACT Networks Buys Montreal Company
- Amwest Insurance Group to Buy Condo Services Inc.
- Blue Christmas : Mexico's Dark Economic Skies Cast a Cloud Over Shoppers
- Knapp's Sentence Thrown Out by Appeals Court : Crime: But 1993 conviction of financier and two others for fraudulently obtaining $15-million loan is upheld.
- * Orlosky Inc. of Jamul won a...
- Reich Calls for Rule Change to Safeguard 401(k) Savings : Pensions: The proposal would decrease tampering with contributions by requiring firms to remit them more quickly.
- * Wiggins Lift Co. of Oxnard won...
- INTERNATIONAL
- Western's Howell Lauds His Players : Coach of the year: He credits team for undefeated regular season and reaching the Southern Section semifinals.
- With Every Entourage, a Kid or Two
- BODY WATCH : Sharing Isn't Always the Best Policy
- U.S. Tries to Revive Israel-Syria Talks
- And on that note . . .Even...
- School Board Elects Bates as President
- END OF AN ERA: DONAHUE RESIGNS : COACHING IS A RACKET, TOO
- END OF AN ERA: DONAHUE RESIGNS : It's Time to Call for Help
- Weigel on European History
- Balkans
- Internet Ban
- Legal Services for the Poor
- Panel Targets Police Time Spent Waiting in Court : LAPD: Reforms would put the equivalent of 234 officers on the streets, mayor's task force says.
- School Bus Accident
- Indian Summit
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 12, 1995
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- Notes on a Scorecard - Dec. 12, 1995
- Obituaries - Dec. 12, 1995
- Obituaries - Dec. 12, 1995
- Trash Truck Repair System Is Criticized : City Hall: After the fatal accident involving a school bus, two council members suggest maintenance be moved from General Services to Bureau of Sanitation. Meanwhile, 100 garbage vehicles remain idled.
- First Storm of Season Lashes N. California
- REAL ESTATE: The local real estate market...
- FIRST AT MAIN: The last time Disneyland...
- Down to the Wire on Telecom Reform : News analysis: Lawmakers have resolved some issues, but media concentration remains a thorny problem.
- COLUMN ONE : Generation X Pays Its Way in Plastic : Young adults are burdened by record debt fueled by student loans and credit cards. Some experts also blame attitudes shaped by a culture of borrowing.
- Murder Charged in Shooting of Alleged Thief : Arraignment: Apartment manager pleads not guilty in the killing of a man who, police say, was trying to steal a car.
- Mfume Pledges to Revitalize NAACP : Rights: He plans to increase blacks' political clout, boost their educational excellence and narrow the economic gap between them and whites.
- COLUMN ONE : Gen-X Pays Its Way in Plastic : Young adults are burdened by record debt fueled by student loans and easy access to credit cards. Some experts also blame attitudes shaped by a culture of borrowing.
- New Forecast Dims Budget Deal Hopes : Government: Congressional Budget Office projects an additional $135-billion reduction in the deficit. But the figures only underscore gap between GOP and Clinton.
- Juror on Tucker Case Describes Inner Turmoil : Courts: Panel's only African American says that after verdicts, she was overcome by empathy for the defendant's family. She is angry at him for his wrongdoing.
- Colleges : Campus scene : COSTA MESA : 2 Colleges Name Interim Presidents
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 12, 1995
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 12, 1995
- For the Record - Dec. 12, 1995
- SOUTHLAND
- French Premier Will Talk With Unions : Europe: Juppe's change of heart is a retreat for his conservative government. The 17-day transit strike is due to continue today.
- Gore Says O'Leary's Travels Created Thousands of Jobs
- O.C. Riders Help Metrolink Top Growth Charts
- VENTURA COUNTY : Residents Challenge Park District in Property Dispute : Simi Valley: Owners of 71 homes say boundary lines encroach on their land.
- To Marooned Seamen, It's a Bad Dream : Hawaii: Two dozen Ukrainians are on a disabled ship with reeking fish meal. After nearly three months, they still await help.
- New Forecast May Aid Budget Talks : Government: Congressional Budget Office reportedly to include extra $100 billion. GOP's Kasich sees hope for cooperation as next spending plan deadline approaches.
- COMMITMENTS : A Brief Affair : Greta Garbo and fellow actor Gilbert Roland apparently had a steamy liaison going in the '40s. The proof? He had a pair of her silk skivvies and several letters; now they're on the auction block.
- Snags Abound in Plan to Preserve Santa Clara River
- Taking a Closer Look at the Causes of Crime : Law enforcement: Armed with a grant, Westminster police are studying rising delinquency among young Southeast Asians.
- U.S. Team Slips Past Australia
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Detroit Surprises Michigan State
- PRO FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT : SNOWSTORM PUTS THEM OVER A BARREL
- USC Uses Defense on UNLV : College basketball: Trojans take a stand, grab rebounds for 82-72 victory.
- L'Oreal to Buy Maybelline for $660 Million : Cosmetics: The French company, already the industry's largest, would get a much bigger share of the U.S. market.
- Our Colleague Is All Work--How Can We Get Her to Play?
- Peres Calls for Unity at Rabin Memorial Rally
- This Paradise Won't Be Paved
- L.A. Courts Staggering Under '3-Strikes' Load : With costs and pressure skyrocketing, the county needs aid
- Ducks' Thrill Ride Is Hard to Stomach
- In Battle of Blunders, Patriots Clip Jets, 31-28 : AFC: New England takes advantage of fumble on kickoff return and scores winning touchdown to keep its slim playoff hopes alive.
- Frustrations Rise as Clippers Fall : Pro basketball: Williams fouls out for second consecutive game and team loses eighth in a row, 111-104, to Pacers.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : 'Unwrapped' Benefit Has Its Ups, Downs
- MUSIC REVIEWS : Bucolic Strauss, Problematic Mahler From Philharmonic
- For Specialized Headhunter, Job Is a Trade-Off : Careers: Tony Mecca finds currency traders for commissions he plans to use someday in charity work.
- JAPAN
- Dole's Rivals Seek to Exploit Bosnia Stance
- AUSTRALIA