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'There's nothing untouched'

By P.J. Huffstutter and David Zucchino
Texans are warned to stay away from areas hit by Ike. "It's going to take weeks" to clean up, Galveston's city manager says. Video
• Ike to hit economy, but not like Katrina
Iraq's prime minister breaking free of American sway
By Ned Parker
Nouri Maliki has consolidated power and is asserting his independence, curbing Washington's influence over Iraq's future.
• U.S. officials warn against leaving Iraq forces on their own too soon

Lehman bankruptcy puts a squeeze on businesses

By Jerry Hirsch
A plummeting stock market, a failed investment house and talk of layoffs prompt new concerns about the months ahead.
• European, Asian markets slide on Lehman, Merrill woes
•  Blog: Grim market mood could goad Fed into a rate cut today
Hero in one crash, victim in next
By Times staff writers
Gregory Lintner survived the 2005 Glendale train crash that killed 11 people. But he did not survive Friday's Chatsworth wreck.
• Metrolink spokeswoman resigns amid criticism over blaming engineer
State Senate, Assembly pass a budget; await Governor's approval
Boyfriend helped dump body but didn't commit murder, his attorney argues
Goring death of Tulare dairyman stuns agriculture students
Nicaraguan priest taking a top U.N. post
3 dead in riot at Tijuana prison
Jury rejects retaliation suit against LAPD
Husband charged in Century City murder

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Obama's echo chamber
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Tue, September 16, 2008 | 12:01:00 AM PDT
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FINANCE: MONEY & CO
Money & Company
Tracking the market and economic trends that shape your finances.
Grim market mood could goad Fed into a rate cut today
Tue, September 16, 2008 | 3:00:00 AM PDT
A week ago, it’s fair to say, Federal Reserve policymakers had absolutely no...
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TRAFFIC: BOTTLENECK
Bottleneck Blog
Navigating Southern California traffic, transit, and trends
Subway goes wrong way this morning
Mon, September 15, 2008 | 5:01:11 PM PDT
A Metro Rail Purple Line train went the wrong way this morning, ending up on...
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USC SPORTS: ALL THINGS TROJAN
All Things Trojan
Adam Rose on USC sports.
Mark Sanchez's eyeblack
Mon, September 15, 2008 | 12:06:49 PM PDT
Players write all sorts of things on their eyeblack. Reggie Bush famously wore...
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UCLA SPORTS: WHAT'S BRUIN
What's Bruin
The world of UCLA sports
Rick Neuheisel talks recruiting after a major loss
Mon, September 15, 2008 | 4:00:00 PM PDT
After getting blasted by BYU 59-0, what can coach Rick Neuheisel say to UCLA...
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PETS & ANIMALS: L.A. UNLEASHED
L.A. Unleashed
All things animal in Southern California and beyond.
Bull attack kills high school agriculture teacher
Mon, September 15, 2008 | 3:22:45 PM PDT
A high school agriculture teacher was killed by an aggressive bull Sunday...
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BOOKS: JACKET COPY
Jacket Copy
Books news and information.
Tips for writers: Go away, Internet
Mon, September 15, 2008 | 4:05:00 PM PDT
Earlier today I wondered if Philip Roth would have been so prolific if he'd come...
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HEALTH: BOOSTER SHOTS
Booster Shots
Oddities, musings and some news from the world of health.
Fat on your back? Sure, you could cut it out...
Mon, September 15, 2008 | 5:01:00 PM PDT
Buy a blouse that doesn't fit quite so snugly? Or have the flab in your upper...
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SCI-FI: HERO COMPLEX
The Hero Complex
Breaking comic book news and the offshoots they inspire - for your inner fanboy
'Lost' star Michael Emerson: What you didn't know
Mon, September 15, 2008 | 4:37:25 PM PDT
Michael Emerson, the actor who plays "Lost" bad guy Benjamin Linus, gets...
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TRAVEL: THE DAILY DEAL
L.A. Times - Daily Travel Deal Blog
Hand-picked travel deals, news, tips & advice filtered daily for restless Southern California.
Last minute: New England/Eastern Canada cruise deals for Sept. 21, 28 and Oct. 8 departures
Mon, September 15, 2008 | 3:33:00 PM PDT
Take in the fall colors of New England and Eastern Canada with a six- or 10-...
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HUMOR: FUNNY PAGES 2.0
Funny Pages 2.0
The best Internet memes, videos, web pages of the day
Microsoft: New Family
Mon, September 15, 2008 | 2:00:00 PM PDT
Bill and Jerry just want to blend in with the 'fam ever since they lost touch...
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CRIME: THE HOMICIDE REPORT
Homicide Report
The Times chronicles L.A. County homicide victims.
Pacoima homicide
Sun, September 14, 2008 | 8:04:19 PM PDT
Samuel Trujillo, 19, a young Latino, was shot and killed in the 11600 block of...
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