- IN QUOTES
- Wizards Keep Rolling
- Flurry of PR Sends Chill Through GOP Candidates
- AROUND THE NATION
- Another So-So Victory
- Woods Knows Great Endings
- Lions' First Win a Heady Experience
- Rhodes Is a Colossus as Colts End Skid
- Barrasso Is Hardly Tested by Penguins
- Right Blend for Proper Diet
- Troops Tell Rumsfeld They'd Like First Shot at Bin Laden
- Express Visa Program May Have Benefited 3 Hijackers
- Sept. 11 Tribute Is Planned at Olympics, but Not for TV
- Repeat Performance by Trade Center Daredevil
- TONIGHT
- School of Hire Learning Would Help Notre Dame
- Titans Put Packers' Playoff Plans on Hold
- Ruling Puts Patriots in Power
- Voices Would Add Depth to Solo 'Christmas Carol'
- Latino Immigrants Sending Less Money Home
- A Hangover's Severity Can Depend on Type of Drink
- I DIDN'T KNOW THAT
- Olympics Will Honor Victims of Sept. 11
- Rapid Bus Is Quick to Win Over New Riders
- Farmer Rolls With It
- Nasdaq 100 Expected to Cast Off Some Tech
- 'Right-Headed' Behavior Observed Among Crows
- 'Mighty Mouse' Gene Identified
- Osama's Gift to Moderates
- Ghost of a Tribunal Should Haunt Ashcroft
- Police to Give Passes to Skateboard Park
- FEATS OF THE WEEK
- Charity Begins at Home
- Messier a Man on a Media Mission
- Fantasies, Mysteries and Nonfiction Perk Up the Ears of Audiophiles
- Freddie Mae Gautier, 71; Community and Civil Rights Activist in Seattle
- Frightening in a Bottle
- The Stock Market Isn't a Savior for Social Security
- Humor Can Cure the Bad Date Blues
- In This Ethnically Diverse State, One's Smile Is Another's Slight
- Brand Has a Tough Day
- Chiefs Won't Be Held Up
- THE TIMES' RANKINGS
- Two holiday Treats on HBO, Fox
- Follow Your Head as Well as Heart in Charitable Giving
- Arafat Tells Militants to End Battle
- Couric Talks Are Worry to Networks
- UCLA Is Routed by Baylor
- Receptionist Objects to Holiday Greeting
- Taliban's Fall No Promise of Peace
- Hear the One About the Traveling Taliban?
- First U.S. Food Since '62 in Cuba
- 3 Marines Hurt by Explosive Device During Patrol of Kandahar Airport
- Prayers, Presents, Protection Herald the End of Ramadan
- Stefan Heym, 88; German Novelist and Political Activist
- A Salvage Job for Trojans
- Clippers Fire on All Pistons in Comeback
- Possessive Steelers Clinch the Central
- One Key Trend Still Favors Kobe
- No Quit in Kennison, but Broncos Might Disagree
- Two-Minute Drill
- Staging Her Return
- David Bowie Quits Virgin Records
- The Leech's Mechanical Cousin
- Companies Too Often Look for 'Safe' Causes
- It Could Soon Be Lights Out in Calabasas
- District Names New Assistant Superintendent
- Tonight
- Storr Has All the Answers for L.A.
- Mets Trade Shinjo, Relaford to Giants for Estes
- A 'House Full of Toys' and Music
- Copy-Protected CD to Be Released
- Kiosk at High Schoolsto Monitor Weight, Fat
- Special Audio Tests Set for New Law Officers
- Navy Ship Rescues Eight Crew Members
- Brawn in Afghanistan, Brainpower in Florida
- Firms Hit Hard as Asbestos Claims Rise
- Phony Grenade in Plane Aisle Delays Flight
- Probe Detects Varying Densities in Martian Air
- Putin Expects Voice in War's Next Step
- Turkish Leader to Open Embassy in Kabul
- O Shopping Cart, O Shopping Cart
- MacArthur Park Crime Troubles Neighbors
- Looming Health Care Storm
- Watters Comes and Goes in Win
- A 'History' Woven From Whole Cloth
- Moraes Offers Musical Magic of Brazil
- Enron CEO Lay Won't Attend Senate Hearing
- Grammys to Settle Another Complaint
- Increase Your Odds of Fighting Off the Flu Virus
- How Wheat Restores, Refuels and Saves Lives
- Corruption Probe Nets 24 in Hong Kong
- Hearst a Blur to Dolphins in 49er Shutout
- Will Anybody See 'Joe Somebody?'
- Elgar's Symphonies Are a Matter of Taste
- Identity of Bin Laden's Visitor Still a Mystery
- Biotech Giant Amgen to Buy Immunex
- Chile's Socialist Coalition Loses Edge Over Right
- Brawn in Afghanistan, Brainpower in Florida
- Tallis Scholars Perform Liturgical Pieces Reverently
- This Really Is a Body of Work Hers
- Nyman Showcase Suffers From a Lack of Editing
- Firms to Analyze REITs Based on Net Income
- Strange Smell Sickens Workers at Airport
- Pakistan's Intelligence Arm Blamed in Attack
- Rumsfeld, Touring Area, Drops In on Afghanistan
- N.Y. Firefighters End Cross-Country Bicycle Journey at Pasadena Station
- Jets' December to Remember
- 'Fingerprinting Night' Keeps Sheriff's Explorers Busy
- Kings Give Ducks the Slip
- Eagles in Driver's Seat; Redskins Stall
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra Cranks Up Holiday Schmaltz
- Seat of Liberty Rings In New Sound
- Problems Won't Vanish After Bin Laden
- 3 Marines Hurt by Explosive Device During Patrol of Kandahar Airport
- Peace on Earth
- A War President Oversteps at Home
- Miss an Hour, and You've Cut Into '24'
- Not Your Usual Holiday Message
- A More Sweeping Act to Leave No Child Behind
- Monitor / FITNESS
- Go for Debate in College Classrooms
- Ramirez Takes Sides
- Private Vehicles at LAX
- 'Star Trek' Origins and Genre Confusion
- Pasadena's Raymond: Recreating Urban Places
- Al Qaeda Routed, Militias Claim, but No Bin Laden
- 2 Early-Morning Accidents Kill 4
- A consumer's guide to the best and worst of sports media and merchandise. Ground rules: If it can be read, played, heard, observed, worn, viewed, dialed or downloaded, it's in play here.
- Response to Terror
- Frank's home fries
- Chicken in Almond Sauce (Almendrado de Pollo)
- Pumpkin Spice Cake
- Rice With Spinach (Arroz con Espinacas)
- Fruit and Ginger Slice
- BLT cocktail tomatoes with basil
- Aunt Lulu's original eggnog
- Party eggs
- Wesson Oil coffeecake
- Zucchini With Oregano and Thyme (Calabacitas)
- Fig and Mezcal Ice Cream (Helado de Higos y Mezcal)
- Anzac Biscuits
- Rosemary chips
- Gorgonzola and goat cheese spread with chives, parsley and toasted walnuts
- Shortbread
- Peel away from the Strip at sprawling new Vegas resort
- For Desert, Tucson
- Mold
- Budget for One
- A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Home Interest Rates
- Native Americana
- Congestion's Root Clause
- 2 Held in Killing of U.S. Embassy Guard
- New Software Lets Viewers Choose DVD Film's Rating
- Moore Carries Mount Union
- L.A. Swimsuit Industry Feels Economic Chill
- Viewing Boulders and Bay From a Perch on Top of Saddle Peak
- A Dark and Wayward Book
- Temple of Bafflement
- Proper Storage Cuts Clutter Problems
- Chicago Opens Police Corruption Case
- In a Region Stuck on Autocracy, Bahrain Has a Different Idea
- Odorico Liu Ho-Teh, 90; Vatican Official in China for 51 Years
- Betty Blowtorch Singer Killed in Car Crash
- A Vision Lives in Death Valley
- Don't Call This an Off-Season
- Two-Sport Athlete Keeps Elevating Goals
- Defensemen Getting to the Point
- Not Just Acting Like an Adult
- Temporary Tax Credit Is a Gift for Savers
- A Hit Man's Guilt
- Sorrow Beyond Dreams
- Scenic Maui Route Closed for Repairs on Weekdays
- Travel on the Internet
- For Your Nails Only
- Tea: It's Not Just for Drinking Anymore
- In a Season of Bargains, a Handful of Standouts
- Mold
- The Breakfast Club
- Out of the Frying Pan, Into His Diplomatic Element
- Wrong Set of Remains From Jet Crash Buried
- Silence Is Still Golden
- Marines' Mission Winding Down
- First Fault Within San Francisco Discovered
- Curbside Traffic Resumes at LAX
- Youth Hopes Hospital Project Leaves Indelible Mark
- Sanz Gives the Synth a Rest and Reconnects
- New Zealand's Flower
- The Yule Almendrado
- Un-Haughty French
- How to Prevent Mold Growth, or to Get Rid of It
- L.A. Times Cookbook Hotlist
- DISCOVERIES
- Texas Man Free With DNA Help
- Out of the Blue: Spokane Gets an Unwelcome California Jolt
- U.S. Recalls Mideast Envoy Amid Violence
- Unusual Butterfly Show Is Sending Visitors' Hearts Aflutter
- Living the 'Best' Life? It's Somewhere Between Dessert and a Decaf
- Soto an Ally in AIDS Fight
- 15 Positions Sought for Child Support Services
- Emergency Corps Is Willing, but Funding Setup Is Weak
- Does Goodwin Know Where to 'Find People to Kill People?'
- Bus Hijack Suspect Faces Theft Charges
- Church Welcomes an Atheist as Teacher
- World Title Has Southland Flavor
- It's Part of Sport
- Carl Robbins
- THE TIMES' RANKINGS
- Freshman Thompson Looks Like a Veteran
- Ruiz-Holyfield III a Draw
- Trojans Refine Focus
- It Won't Be Long Until These Guys Bolt for L.A.
- Joy Makes a Return
- Junk Fees Are What's Behind That Great 'Low Rate'
- This Week's Holidays
- A Mediterranean Treasure, at a King's Ransom
- An Inside View of London's Elite
- Suites of San Francisco
- 'The D'oh! of Homer'? An Animated Discussion
- Final Trade Center Wall Removed
- Stop the Violence; Kids Are Watching
- At Kid's Cafe Program, It Is All Comfort Food
- Mariachi Music Strikes Chord With Students Seeking Roots
- Jackson Finds Motivating Force
- Cowens Is Fired by Warriors
- Best Bets: December 16-22, 2001
- Gifts for the Cook Who Has Everything
- 'The True Revolutionary Is Guided by Strong Feelings of Love'
- Judge to Rule in Wal-Mart Case Against City of Reno
- Rumsfeld Visits Caucasus Nations
- Scientists See Health Boost From Sweat
- Damaged Lung Cancels Transplant
- Disregard for Health Is Killing Russians
- Lot Line Rules May Block Housing Plan
- If You Listen to King, You Haven't Learned
- FILMS & PROGRAMS
- A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Home Interest Rates
- Afghans Staking Hopes on Concrete Results
- U.S. to Launch Operation Dessert Storm
- 3-Minute Film Salutes American Character, Clip by Clip
- Ebola Death Toll Grows to 11, Health Agency Says
- Old Space Station Crew Heads Home
- Separatist Violence Across Kashmir Leaves 16 Dead
- Raiders Win When Flutie Flakes Out
- Enjoy Peace of Mind in Baking Season
- Mulletheads, Reunite!
- A Tale of Two Santas, and Lots of Helpers
- Social Circuits: A Musical Gala
- Jail Window Screws Modified After Escape
- Sept. 11 Payout Conundrum
- William Crawford, 86; Soviet Expert Served in 5 U.S. Envoy Posts
- Great Presidents Inspire Us
- The Dead
- Man, 4 Dogs Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver
- Welcome Mat Out for Cycling N.Y. Firefighters
- Seattle Gets Cirillo in Trade
- Barnes' World-Renowned Work Is Stroke of Genius
- SOUTHLAND
- For UCLA, It's Nearly UCI-yi-yi
- Quarterbacks Finally Get Some Protection
- Los Angeles Times Bestsellers
- Deal of the Week: European Cruises
- From Bad to Worse
- Anthrax Still in Senate Building
- Commission Criticizes Proposal to Redirect Smithsonian Projects
- Ardito Desio, 104; Led First Conquest of Second-Highest Peak
- Patriotic Theme Colors Christmas '01
- Most Feel State Is in Economic Slowdown
- 'Bedroom' Is Top Pick of L.A. Film Critics
- Residents' Hopes Ride on a Rail Underpass
- Last-Minute Victory Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive
- Gruden Back in Picture for Irish?
- 2 Young Brothers Killed in House Fire
- Second Place Makes Kwan Comfortable
- Just What NFL Needs: a W.C. on Its Fields
- Kings Do Just Enough
- Bibby Explores Lineup Options
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL WEEK IN REVIEW
- This Is Loosened Up
- Traveler's Note
- Finger-Licking Food
- Los Angeles Times Bestsellers
- Proud Flesh
- Number of Tigers Holds Steady in Reserve Census
- State Backs Off Crackdown at DMV
- P.R. Firm Upbraided by Morgan State Students
- Meditation Camp: 11 Days to an Enlightened You
- Rufus Thomas, 84; Singer Boosted Sun Records Before Elvis
- Project Is Tracking Kin of Lewis & Clark Group
- 2 Young Brothers Die in House Fire
- Elmore's 20 Points Lead USC's Rout of Nevada
- Biotech Companies Trying to Milk Cloning for Profit
- Free for the Asking: Alberta Guide
- Shedding Some Light on Home Energy Use
- A Designer with a Cushy Position
- Anthrax Vaccine May Be Offered to Wider Group
- St. Louis, Johnson Snuff Out Calgary
- Ohno Sets World Record at Speedskating Trials
- Cavaliers Can't Stop Iverson
- Playoff Possibilities