World & Nation
A suspected white supremacist who was caught three years ago with deadly bacteria was back in custody Thursday on charges that he and another man possessed anthrax, an even more lethal biological agent, “for use as a weapon.”
Feb. 20, 1998
Obituaries
He was also first African American to reach the rank of captain in the Coast Guard. He logged 6,000 flight hours in 18 types of aircraft during his career.
Aug. 3, 2009
Archives
Bobby Wilks dies at 78; first African American Coast Guard pilot
Entertainment & Arts
Abraham Lincoln said that “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” helped create the Civil War.
Oct. 18, 1991
California
A 39-year-old Filipino stowed away on a San Diego-based destroyer for eight days before he was discovered, the Navy announced Tuesday.
June 12, 1991
Books
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.
Sept. 11, 1994
Politics
Law: Terry P. Lewis was sorely tested by the Gore, Bush legal minds, and his ruling on the Florida recount deadline left both sides applauding.
Nov. 15, 2000
Craton Liddell, 43, the lead plaintiff in a federal lawsuit against the St.
Jan. 3, 2003
National Film Registry selects 25 films for preservation
Dec. 19, 2012
Travel & Experiences
The world knew him as Uncle Tom, the hero of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel about American slavery, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
Feb. 4, 1990