Movies
The single setting of a park bench makes for a clever concept driving this minor romance, “The Park Bench,” written and directed by Ann LeSchander.
Aug. 20, 2015
World & Nation
U.N.
Sept. 7, 1987
Scarcely a convincing moment unfolds in the truly terrible “La Cucaracha,” a misguided attempt to tell the old story of the despondent gringo who goes south of the border to find himself and hits the skids before finally finding redemption.
April 23, 1999
First Lady Barbara Bush, plagued by double vision and watery, bloodshot eyes from a thyroid condition, underwent new radiation treatment today at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Jan. 3, 1990
Iraq’s foreign minister, making his first appearance Wednesday at U.N.
July 28, 1988
Television
“The View” returned for its 18th season Monday with a new set, new logo, new executive producer and mostly new panel of co-hosts -- all part of a much-hyped overhaul at the long-running ABC show.
Sept. 15, 2014
Barbara Bush underwent radioactive treatment today to destroy her thyroid gland because it is producing excess levels of hormones, a condition that has irritated her eyes and caused her to lose 18 pounds in recent months.
April 12, 1989
KCBS-TV Channel 2’s “Action News” slips in some good work from time to time, most recently some admirable scoops by its investigative “I Team,” guided by venerable Pete Noyes, and some tenacious reporting by Linda Breakstone concerning those controversial stays in Las Vegas by Los Angeles Police Chief Willie L.
May 27, 1996
The United States has told the U.N. secretary general that it will contribute $100 million to the United Nations’ regular budget, less than half its 1986 assessment, a U.S. official said.
Oct. 26, 1986
Sports
Perhaps Padre manager Dick Williams wanted to put some pressure on the younger player.
Aug. 16, 1985