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(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

1.	Republican pundits open fire on Sarah Palin
2.	Indiana prison escape: Officials hunting for 3 inmates
3.	Activists push ballot initiative to end state benefits for illegal immigrants and their U.S.-born children
4.	As the Hollywood machine abandons L.A., its supporting workers struggle
5.	The end of Obamania

Thursday: The day in photos

Running with the bulls in Pamplona

Remembering Michael Jackson

Military operation in Afghanistan's Helmand province

Fans mourn Michael Jackson

2008 Beijing Games Day 11

August 19, 2008

U.S. gymnast Shawn Johnson prepares for her balance beam routine as China's Li Shanshan performs during the finals at Beijing's National Indoor Stadium. Shanshan fell during her routine; Johnson nailed hers for the gold medal.