- Polly Rowles, 87; Actress Best Known for Hanes Commercial
- Not in Hollywood's Vocabulary: Risk-Taking
- Nigerian Town Has Flare for the Traumatic
- After the Taliban, What?
- Nameless, Stateless and Almost Hopeless
- Astronaut Taking Her Teddy Bear Into Space
- Housing Returns to Its Roots
- Kelly Has Indifferent Afternoon
- Probe Sought Into Supervisor's Anti-Airport Ties
- Out of Sight, but Never Out of Mind
- Scientists Uncovering Holes in T-Rex Armor
- Lecture Series to Examine Religions
- Auburn's Cobb Breaks Record in First Start
- Braves Losing Playoff Grip
- In Quotes
- Terrapins Perfect From the Start
- Use Pressure-Washing Equipment Carefully
- Events at a Glance
- Evacuees Miss Volcano-Adjacent Homes
- Shanghai Wrapped in Security Blanket
- The Crime Rate Rebounds
- War of Words Prefaces EPA Decision on Superfund Site
- Lyon Gets Second Win
- Sorting Out the BCS Is Now Another Fine Mess
- An Ontario Company Is Honored for Promoting Minority Homeownership
- Higher Premiums Are Likely to Slow Economy
- California Corner
- Dip Into Manhattan's Chocolate Show
- My Best Shot
- Health Officials Say Disease Not Contagious
- In Arab World, Palestinian Plight Eclipses Afghanistan
- Detectives Seek Help in Killing
- Modern Manners
- Thousands Gather for Anti-Nuclear Protests
- Airport Bombing Narrowly Foiled
- Domestic Violence Gun Use Targeted
- That Austrian Woman
- Facing Hard Truths Unflinchingly
- Profit Data Thicken Fog Over Wall Street
- Boeing Might Close Troubled 717 Program
- Bargain Hunters Pay a Price for Web Discounts
- Monsters of the Imagination
- Business Really Growing at Pumpkin Patch
- New Preschool Rich in Opportunity
- Players Second Shaq's Emotion
- Second Wind Good for Third Victory
- Trotter's Pace Too Fast for Field
- Crouch Ensures Nebraska Stands Tall
- Pickett Pulls Out Another Comeback
- Trying to Decide His Net Worth
- Colorado Dreads Texas, Benson
- In Brief
- * * * * R.L. BURNSIDE "Burnside on Burnside" <i> Fat Possum/Epitaph
- Favorite U.S. States
- Traditional IRA Might Be a Better Choice Than Annuity
- Cavernous Master Bedroom Becomes Their Suite Dream
- Los Angeles Times Bestsellers
- Airports Deactivate Thousands of Defunct Security Badges
- Puppy-Killing Suspect Waives Right to Hearing
- Budget Cuts Loom as O.C. Economy Sours
- Volunteers Roll Crimson Tide
- White Is Off to Fast Start for Oklahoma
- Riggins Is Hitting as Hard as He Ever Did
- Yankees Let Mariners Step on Their Breaks
- Trojans Lose by Decision
- MLS Cup at a Glance
- * * 1/2 INCUBUS "Morning View" Epic/Immortal
- FIRST FICTION
- Married to the Park Service--and to the Joys of Life in the Great Outdoors
- Decline in Rates Boosts Activity
- Troops, Vehicles Deploy to Georgian Border
- Slain Gun Control Advocate Is Mourned
- Detecting Hazards No Technological Slam-Dunk
- Bounty of Blood Nears Expiration
- The Enduring Glory of Red, White and Blue
- Suspect in Slaying Is Man of Mystery
- No. 18 Brigham Young Brushes Aside Air Force, 63-33
- Sorry, It's an Obsession
- Is Afghan Suffering Beside the Point?
- Light Rail Gives Us a Choice of Mobility
- Kinko's Departure
- Nonmetallic Knives
- Trade In SUVs for Fuel-Efficient Cars
- Consider the Source
- Thanks From First Lady
- Cheaper Housing Needed
- A Luxury Seldom Sampled
- HOW THE AP TOP 25 FARED
- Equal Time
- Lodging a Complaint
- The County's Response in the Wake of Tragedy
- Another Wave of Debate Over El Toro Airport
- Remote Pilot Concept May Not Fly
- Domestic Terror and the 2nd Amendment
- A Commercial Medium
- Child Welfare System Lost to the Streets
- Jury Is Still Out on OCC Professor
- Inside the Actors' Gang
- Time for a Reality Check?
- Stop Assassinations With International Laws
- Organic Farming Faces Biotech Corn Threat
- Environmental Laws a Victory for Families Too
- Hose Warning a Lifesaver
- Tip of the Week
- Huntington Beach: Clean Up Your Own Act
- Clean Up Oceans by Cleaning Up Driveways
- Apple of His Eye
- Anthrax Scare
- America's CEOs Have a Lot to Learn About Sacrifice
- Giving Credit Where Due
- Airport Guards Waste Money, Are Irrelevant
- The Other Financial Costs of Being a Teacher
- God, Atheism and the Tragedy of Sept. 11
- State Restricts Prepayment Penalties
- Cruiser Catches a Wave of Relaxation
- Here's Why Apartment Case Was Settled
- Drinking Songs Debated
- For the Record - Oct. 21, 2001
- What Are the Odds of Reviving the Passion?
- New Anthrax Threat Found at the Capitol
- China, Russia Urge Quick End to Strikes
- Scientists Hunt Genetic Print of Anthrax Spores
- Once-Insular Americans Studying Up on the World
- Taliban Placing Hopes on Age-Old Hit-and-Hide Strategy
- Street Work in L.A. Follows Odd Pattern
- Vietnam Calls O.C. Group Terrorists, Demands Halt
- In Paris, a Frightening Look at Terror's Inconspicuous Face
- Vietnam Calls O.C. Group Terrorists
- Hershiser Can Relateto Schilling's Success
- Sponge Found in Another Horse
- Men Give Patriotism a Prayer for Success
- FIRST QUARTER
- Competition Heats Up in Hawaii as Norwegian Moves a Ship In
- In Search of a Source
- Campaign Finds War and Politics Out of Sync
- Response to Terror
- More Dry Weather Expected in North
- Evangelical Group Names Interim Chief
- Auto Makers Form Network to Fight Counterfeit Parts
- Power Play Continues to Let Down Anaheim
- Genres Mix 'n' Match in 'Women Rock!'
- Events at a Glance
- Photographer Charged in Delicate Arch Fires
- Seeing Jesus From a Centuries-Old Muslim Perspective Is Fascinating
- HOW THEY MATCH UP
- White Comes On Strong for Eagles
- Chocolate,With Added Flavorings
- ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT REPORTS FROM THE TIMES, NEWS SERVICES AND THE NATION'S PRESS.
- A Shift in Thinking on LAPD Workweek
- Mistrial Declared in Racial Bias Suit
- Civic Center Security Called Too Restrictive
- 1990 Derby Champion Euthanized
- Roosevelt Builds on Adewale
- Tale of Tape: Davie Is in Serious Trouble
- Los Alamitos Holds the Card
- Northridge's Biggest Blow Is From Administration
- Edison Posts Loss; Profit at SCE Soars
- Bombing Carves a Rift Among Muslims in U.S.
- Operation Dear Abby Brought to Halt Because of Anthrax Fears
- Tourists Are Evacuated From Alcatraz Island
- BLM Reaffirms Closure of Sand Dunes to Off-Roaders
- Woman on Trial for Allegedly Neglecting 90 Rabbits
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Birmingham Players Restricted to JV Team
- U.S. Athletes Get Drug Warnings
- ROUNDUP
- Bruins Have Nothing in Mind
- Morgue Workers Guilty of Stealing From Dead
- Peace Corps Volunteers Taken Out of 4 Nations
- Explosives Found at Philadelphia Bus Station
- Otis Young, 69; First Black to Co-Star in a TV Western Series
- Chicago Airports Restrict Access
- Brains Scrambled in Test for Cow Disease in Sheep
- Taiwanese Officials Quit APEC Summit in Tiff With China
- County Planners OK Addition to Rural Youth Jail
- Park's Sunken Treasures Are Brought to the Surface
- CPI Rises 0.4%, Higher Than Expected
- Ford Ends Its Employee Computer Giveaway
- Commercials, Web Site Aim to Help Seniors Navigate Medicare
- Seals Coming Ashore Sooner Than Expected
- One Book, One City
- New Korean-English Hymnal to Be Released
- New Evidence Frees O.C. Robbery Convict
- CITY SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- HOW THEY MATCH UP
- If You're Looking for a Sure Brett, Here's One
- Cuba's Corps Values
- Shea Gets Musical With a Ghost Tale
- L.A. Loves 'Bones' Soundtrack
- Campaign Will Urge Tags for Net Content
- Planet Hollywood Files Again
- Loser Ferrer Backs Green in Mayoral Race
- For Toughest U.S. Troops, Highest-Tech Combat Gear
- D.A. Candidates Differ on Responses to Domestic Violence
- Family's Challenge Is 'a Gift'
- Suspected Robber Dies of Wounds After Pursuit
- Ancient Trade Route Inspires Ambitious Cultural Exchange
- Margin Debt Down for 4th Straight Month
- SEC Adds Spanish Section to Internet Site
- Defense Minister Admits He Knew Missile Hit Jet
- Gambia President Wins Reelection
- 43% Fee Hike Proposed for University Parking
- Man Kills Wife and Himself Outside Goodwill Office in Santa Ana
- Woman on Trial Over Care of Rabbits
- Heisman Presentation To Be Held in Different Location
- The Jeers Have Become Cheers for Hopkins
- Mariners Feel Ready for Yankee Stadium
- Wrestling With the Inner 'Beast'
- American Classic Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
- Israeli Hired to Help Logan Airport Security
- Funding for Homeless Program Urged
- Fire Causes $800,000 Damage to Home Built in 1887
- Mayor Agrees to Discuss Split of L.A. Assets for a Valley City
- Timinsky Plays Timid Before Bolting to Victory
- Robitaille Is Feeling Lucky
- Guerrero and Swaydan Commit to San Diego State
- CITY SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Afghan Alliance Banking on New Airstrip
- Desert Crash Kills Pilot; Passenger Survives
- Former Teacher Accused in Sex Case Turns Self In
- Fingerprint Scanner to Check Airport Workers
- Graham Events No Longer 'Crusades'
- CITY SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- How to Find Home Security When the Blue Meanies Come
- Hart, Frome Rout Valencia
- Bondra Has Powerin Capitals' Victory
- LAUGH LINES
- Tyco to Buy Rest of TyCom Stake
- Delta Air to Halt Some Food Service
- Center-Right Coalition Replaces Labor Government in Norway
- Widow Defies Fear of Flight
- Election Panel Criticizes Mailer, but Doesn't Censure Candidate
- An Epic Examination of a Beloved Work
- Ambulance Crews Strike in Dispute Over Wages
- Like Cal, Fujita Having Off Year
- Dodgers' Rotation Could Have an Old Look to It
- SPECIALS
- Carney Burns Midnight Oil at Rocco's
- Stranded Freighter Blocks Maumee River
- Walk-Run to Benefit University Women Fund
- Action as Antidote
- Airport to Add Police, Enhance Their Training
- Intersil Earnings Down 35%; Sales Slump Cited
- Witness at Murder Trial Tells of Rabbi's Payment
- Firefighter Arrested in Fatal Shooting Is Released
- Revival Aims to Bring Black Catholics Together
- Ralph Levy, 81; Director of Early TV Comedy Shows
- The Braves Sure Invited a Lot of Empty Seats
- Rookie Still Wet Behind Earrings
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Herbert and Davies Commit to Oregon State
- Vaughn Might Face a Fine for His Red Sox Trade Talk
- Autonomous Zone Concert Postponed
- Louis-Dreyfus Looks to Lay Down New Tracks
- Top Performers
- THE TIMES' TOP 25
- Anthrax Vaccine Producer in U.S. Hit With Lawsuit
- 4 Bullet Strikes Are Found on Alaska Pipeline but No Leaks
- Neighbors Reject Proposal on Taliban
- Even Oxnard Airport Could Be a Target, Guardsmen Say
- Study Shows Low Pay Affects Child Care
- Human Helpers Give Mother Nature a Hand
- Financier in MGM Scam Gets Plea Deal
- Photos Taught a Lesson
- Stucky, Salonen: 'Lumiere' to the Max
- FCC to Appeal NextWave Case
- Music Merchants Hope Upcoming Albums Put Pop Into Sales Fizzle
- Company Fined for Defrauding FDA
- Growing Nursing Shortage Tied to Recruiting Woes, Job Demands
- Bill Would Boost Legal Standing of Prostitutes
- Free Teacher Conference Today at CSUCI
- Terrorism War Dissenter Faces Election Challenge
- THE TIMES' RANKINGS
- In water polo:Santa Ana Foothill 14, Newport...
- The Team to Beat
- AROUND THE NBA
- CBS' 'Survivor' Sinks Against NBC's Reinvigorated 'Friends'
- Wall Street Endsa Losing Weekon a Positive Note
- Sweeteners, Creamers Won't Fly on Airline
- Staging Battle Against Anthrax in Mail Rooms
- U.S. Looks to Drones for Edge on Battlefield
- Richard Scowcroft, 85; Novelist Headed Writing Program at Stanford
- Toll Road Raising Rates Again to Cut Use
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Zimbabwe Tyranny Grows
- Central LAX Parking Lots Reopen Today
- Nokia Has Smaller Drop in Profit
- Endangered Shrimp May Upset UC Campus Plans
- Wonders of Underwater Park Brought to Surface via Video
- Slaying Victim's Head Found
- Schilling Leaves Braves in Slop
- NOTES
- TODAY'S SCHEDULE
- Moorpark to Play Host to Basketball Showcase
- Fresno State Is Awakened From Its BCS Dream
- Foray Is Shift, but No D-Day
- Soldier or Statesman, Sharon at Crossroads
- Joseph Troy, 63; Lawyer Led Bid to Create Business Courts
- Police, Fire Unions Back Cardenas in Race