- Iraq Backs Down, Agrees to Destroy Its Missile Plants : Weapons: The move averts a crisis that might have led to U.S. air strikes. Saddam Hussein's government, in a letter to the U.N., admits having bigger stores of arms.
- Bush May Have Gotten Nixon's Message : And a sense of bipartisanship is mobilizing behind the issue of more aid to Russia
- SAN YSIDRO : Suspects in Thefts of Elderly Arrested
- Literacy Group Certifies New Tutors
- Cemetery Slaying Victims Were in Gang, Police Say : Crime: The two men were paying respects to their slain leader when they were fatally shot in an ambush.
- Newport-Mesa Board to Meet Earlier
- Charges Against 2 Gang Members Dropped by D.A. : Accusations: Prosecutors say that a Sherman Oaks junior high girl, now 13, had fabricated at least part of her story accusing the pair of kidnaping and raping her.
- Volunteers in Berkeley Bind Tibetan Books to Preserve a Culture : Buddhism: Private publishing project is putting together for the first time the collected works of 120 masters of the Nyingma school.
- Lincoln Comes Up Short in Title Bid
- Senna Injures Leg in a Crash During Qualifying
- TENNIS / PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIPS : Chang Completes Courier's Fall
- Jockey Rides Six Longshot Winners
- Basketball No Help to CBS in Ratings Race
- Museum Sets Oscar Night for Russians : Awards: Celebrities will link via satellite with counterparts in St. Petersburg for ceremony.
- Rocker Takes On Child-Size Issues
- Makers of F-15 Pressure Congress
- Freeze-Drying Preserves Fresh Look of Foliage : Decoration: Process ensures long-lasting beauty of flower, plant and produce arrangements.
- Tax Withholding Plan May Backfire : Economy: The idea was to give taxpayers part of their refund back early. But companies say many employees want the old system back.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Bush Seeks to Focus Debate on an Embattled Congress
- $247 Million OKd to Widen Santa Ana Fwy. in Anaheim : Transportation: Massive project will mean more than 600 right-of-way acquisitions and relocation of hundreds of businesses. Work will involve the so-called 'Orange Crush' stretch.
- IRS Will Sell Property of Alamo Group in Arkansas : Taxes: Agency will try to satisfy a $7.9-million debt. A court has ruled that church was not tax-exempt.
- LA VERNE : Caltrans to Move on Plans to Extend Foothill Freeway
- County Ordered to Halt Work on Dump : Sunshine Canyon: The judge rules that the environmental report on the project above Granada Hills is faulty.
- Strapped State Parks to Cut Hundreds of Jobs, Reduce Services : Recreation: The Santa Monica Mountains District could lose one-third of its full-time staff. An anticipated $22.9-million budget shortfall is blamed.
- SIMI VALLEY : 2 Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting
- ROUNDUP
- It Didn't Just Go Overtime, but Overboard
- THE COLLEGES / MIKE HISERMAN : Value of CSUN's Hodgins Grows With His Versatility
- NHL ROUNDUP : Canucks Tie to Clinch a Tie
- 6 Lawyers Leave Thelen, Marrin
- SECURITIES
- COLUMN ONE : Another Great Leap With Mao : The late Chairman's appeal is enjoying a comeback among Chinese. The buttons, photos and songs are partly fad and symbolism, with a touch of nostalgia for old times.
- 2 Peru Sailors Killed in Guerrilla Ambush
- SAN CLEMENTE : Program to Improve City to Be Continued
- Sex and the single subway: Writer Jonathan...
- THOUSAND OAKS : Center for Victims of Floods to Close
- Pro Football
- ROUNDUP : CS Northridge Sweeps BYU in Volleyball
- Grigsby is Doing Just Great
- Boxing
- Finding Full-Ride in Soccer Is No Easy Task for Women : College athletics: Despite high interest in high school girls' soccer, it's often impossible to get Division I scholarships.
- CBS Airs NCAA Basketball Marathon
- From Doom and Gloom to Comedy
- Nominee to Head FAA Steps Aside
- OCEANSIDE : 'Yoko Ono' Bank Bandit Pleads Guilty
- Baca's Appeal of Insider Rule Fails : LAPD: Civil Service Commission says policy for selecting chief appears constitutional. Activists protest exclusion of Latino candidate.
- Hungary Makes Its Way West : Diplomacy: The nation opens a Southland consulate with fanfare, fire alarms and Zsa Zsa Gabor.
- Charges Won't Be Filed in Infant's Death
- Huffman Doesn't Want Battle to Become Personal : Women's athletics: Titan volleyball coach says he took school to court because he felt dropping the program was wrong. Issue has polarized the athletic department.
- Muskegon Shuts Out the Gulls
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL / STATE FINALS : Moreau Works Overtimes to Beat Bishop Montgomery
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / POSTSEASON TOURNAMENTS : WEST REGIONAL : DePaul Upset, 81-73, by New Mexico State
- Abdoh Brings His Own Brash Stylings to Verdi : Opera: Director makes his opera debut with the Long Beach 'Simon Boccanegra' in a stark, minimalist staging.
- Washington's 'Explicit Lyrics' Bill Signed
- ARTISANS: Spotlighting Makers of Handcrafted Goods : Whether She Is Creating a Victorian-Style Lampshade or Restoring an Original . . . : Artist's Heart Is in the Bright Place
- American Buys Most of FarWest Assets, Branches
- Noriega Transcripts Cite Campaign Ties : Trial: Judge and lawyers secretly discussed CIA, Medellin cartel funding in the 1984 Panamanian presidential race.
- Farewell to the Arm : Release May Have Ended the Illustrious Career of Outfielder Dwight Evans
- TODAY'S WOMEN'S GAMES : Stanford a Little Too Close for Santa Barbara
- Robinson Draws Raves Before First Game : Football: Former Ram coach will make debut today as analyst on World League telecast.
- MIDWEST REGIONAL : Kansas' Inside Job Results in Victory
- Checks Written by Jordan Questioned Again : Pro basketball: NBA says it will "look into" alleged payments to cover gambling debts.
- SOUTHEAST REGIONAL : East Tennessee State Stuns Arizona, Extends Streak to Nine
- O.C. STAGE REVIEW : Cast Has Right Spirit Here on Gillian's Island
- Getty to Sell 31 Italian Old Masters : Art: The works are being sold as part of an ongoing effort to upgrade the museum's collection.
- REAL ESTATE : Rebound in Resale Market Expected to Help New-Home Sales
- Mexico City Smog Alert Forces New Curbs on Factories, Cars
- Police Will Seek Murder Charge in Death of Thief : Crime: Detectives say a mechanic had no reason to shoot a man trying to steal his truck. He was not prosecuted for killing another burglar in December.
- Occidental Ends Lawsuits Over Cost of Buyout : Settlement: Oxy will pay $3.65 million to shareholders who objected to the price David Murdock got for his shares in 1984.
- Wet Seal Chief Quits, Citing Health Reasons : Clothing: Ken Chilvers, 45, is replaced by longtime partner in Irvine-based firm. He says there's no connection to a nearly 42% plunge in the youth-oriented company's yearly profits.
- Michael Feighan; Former Ohio Congressman
- Target: 'Hidden Hurts'
- COUNTYWIDE : 3 More Plead Guilty in Welfare Fraud
- Barkley Beats Hearns Again for WBA Title
- Mater Dei, an Underdog Today, Hopes to Play Winning Role
- Rock 'n' Droll : Universal Tour Re-Creates Monsters for the MTV Generation
- Artist Patssi Valdez Finds Answers on a Painted Canvas
- MUSIC REVIEW : Shaham's Skill Delivers Riches : Symphony: Violinist gives a brilliant performance of shallow Korngold piece.
- Officials Appeal for United Front Against Hate Crimes
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Summer Break OKd for Redevelopment
- Stately B&B; Inn Falls Victim to the Times : Hostelry: The 105-year-old Britt House has too few guests to be economically viable, innkeeper says.
- SANTA ANITA : Neither Gray Slewpy Nor A.P. Indy Is Easy to Classify, Except for Ability
- The Songs of Sondheim Star in S.D. Comic Opera's Revue
- Beth Lapides: The Joke's on Voters : Comedy: Performance artist kicks off shtick to make America's top female position elective.
- DANCE REVIEW : From the Funny to the Serious
- Special Counsel to Probe House Checks Scandal
- Panel to Probe Cardiff Activist's Death : Slaying: San Diego County Grand Jury will investigate the fatal shooting of Paul Reynolds by a sheriff's deputy last month.
- WEST HILLS, TARZANA : Sketch of Robbery Suspect Released
- GARDEN GROVE : 6 Arrested at Scene of Home Invasion
- Sheriff's Detective Describes Confession in Bridges' Killing
- People who participate in the growing Host...
- All-Star Soccer Matches Postponed by Rain
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : It Took Time, but Moore Developed Perspective
- Skiing
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / POSTSEASON TOURNAMENTS : NIT : Rutgers Gets Past James Madison, 73-69
- Division III Girls : Brea-Olinda vs. Healdsburg, 2:15 p.m.
- Biola Falls in NAIA Quarterfinals
- PREP ROUNDUP : Second-Ranked Irvine Dominates Woodbridge in Volleyball
- Hopping 'Two Trains' to Broadway
- Newscasts Blossom in the Wee Small Hours
- Ex-Employee of FHP Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
- REAL ESTATE
- CORPORATIONS UNDER PRESSURE : CalPERS Raps Big Business for Neglecting Shareholders : Investing: California's public employee pension fund steps up pressure for corporate reform.
- Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...
- A Way to Keep the Old Refrigerator Door Shut
- Water Bill a Hollow Victory, Officials Say : Agriculture: Compromise measure favors farmers, but leaves room for compromise on reallocation and environmental issues.
- OXNARD : Bid Accepted for Gymnasium Project
- 5 Valley Women Win 'Pioneer' Awards From L.A. City Council
- 'Nasty Boys' Suspect Held in Detroit : Crime: Youth is arrested while visiting relatives in Michigan. He is believed to be part of a Southern California bank robbery gang that has terrorized its victims.
- DEFENSE
- Emigre, 94, Tells Jurors Lincoln Deceived Her : Trial: A retired garment worker testifies that salesman for Keating's firm told her a bond was 'better than insured.' Six others also take the stand.
- DO-IT-YOURSELF : Basic Tool Kit Is Sound Investment That Can Save Time--and Money
- White House Proposes $50-Million Plan to Aid Mentally-Ill Homeless
- Politics and the Judiciary Coexist, but Often Uneasily : Judges: Fund raising and accountability to the electorate create tension. Karlin's is the most recent case.
- Rites Held for Bombing Victims as Israel Vows to Avenge Them
- ALBANIA : Country Brings Expectations, Fears to Polls : Confident opposition predicts victory but may be underestimating Socialists' grip on voters.
- Li Calls for Continued Economic Reform, Tight Political Controls : China: The premier's 'State of the Union' speech to Parliament stresses that stability and development are mutually reinforcing.
- Cesare Danova; Performed in 300 Movies
- Bush Kills Democratic Tax-Cutting Measure : Budget: Veto signals an election-year attack on Congress. President also orders federal spending freeze.
- Gunshots Miss Japan Party Leader
- Initiative Would Limit Building in Forest : Environment: Group wants a November ballot measure imposing a 40-acre minimum lot size for development in the Cleveland National Forest.
- New Law Aimed at Preventing Hardship if Prop. 13 Is Voided
- LOS ANGELES : Walters Calls for Probe of Metro Rail Safeguards
- CLIPBOARD : John Wayne Airline Performance For January, 1992 : ON-TIME PERFORMANCE RECORD *
- A Road With No Name : Addresses: Guests and home deliveries were no-shows on this anonymous Sherman Oaks street until a resident bought a sign.
- SEAL BEACH : Hands-Off Recycling Program Considered
- America's Cup
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Keough Released From Hospital
- ROUNDUP
- ROUNDUP : O'Bannon Sparks Artesia Victory in Division II
- WRESTLING
- HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW / GOLF : Long Shots of Amiable Gore Could Boost Hart's Odds
- COMMUNITY COLLEGES : Orange Coast Men Sweep for Swim Lead
- Party Animals Flocking to Ugly Kid Joe's Debut Album
- HIV Victim Triggers Suit, Protest at Clinic
- Man of His Word : L.A. Bishop's Thriving Church Focuses on Needs of Urban Dweller
- SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : County Ordered to Halt Expansion of Landfill
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : Tense-to-Taunts Is the Cure
- TODAY'S MEN'S GAMES : Knight and Brown Ready to Square Off Again
- Five Winning Tickets on Pick Nine
- Hillock Is Fired by Loyola After Two Winning Seasons
- Clippers Leave Suns Benumbed, 114-101
- TV Reviews : Oliver Stone Subject of Showtime Profile
- Hannibal's Death Is Zoo Chief's First Crisis : Reaction: Mark Goldstein gets support of Mayor Bradley and other city officials but animal rights activists are angry.
- Man Pleads Guilty in State's First Criminal Wetlands Case
- SAN DIEGO : Arsonists Torch 2 Small Eateries
- ANAHEIM : Motel Sex Assault Prompts Warning
- GOP Candidate Herschensohn Backs Wright for State Senate
- Tiptoeing to Tip-Off : Mater Dei, Brea-Olinda Antsy Over Showdowns
- SIMI VALLEY : Suspect Is Arrested in Fatal Shooting
- Sentence in 2 Murders Is First in State : Courts: Edward Throop is ordered to serve life in prison without parole. Prop. 115 lets judges impose the penalty on minors.
- VAN NUYS : LAPD Gets Airplane Seized in Drug Bust
- Michigan State Avoids Upset : Midwest: Playmaker Montgomery gets scoring assist as Spartans rally past Southwest Missouri State, 61-54.
- NHL Players Assn. Sets March 30 Strike Date : Hockey: It says it won't play final week of regular season or playoffs without collective bargaining agreement.
- SANTA CLARITA : 3 Western Stars to Receive Honors
- Opposition to Film 'Basic Instinct' Rises : Entertainment: A coalition of women's and gay rights activists fears the movie's depiction of bisexuals and lesbians will result in increased violence against women.
- PADRE NOTEBOOK / ALAN DROOZ : Benes Gets First Spring Start
- Angel Math: Two Shortstops, One Job : Baseball: Patience runs thin on Schofield's hitting, but Rodgers has to decide if DiSarcina is ready.
- Division I Boys : Mater Dei vs. Alameda St. Joseph, 6 p.m.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Mets' Gooden Throws 49 Pitches
- MOTOR RACING / RICH ROBERTS : At 78, Nordskog Is Still Seeking the Fast Lane
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : Help Was a Mere Phone Call Away for Cremins : Georgia Tech: Coach of today's USC foe landed Jon Barry sight unseen after acting quickly on a chance encounter.
- RESTAURANTS
- Silk or Dried, the Key Is Authenticity
- Dow Gains 15 on 'Triple Witching Hour' : Market Overview
- Fountain Is Off the Wall
- Bates Used Overdrafts as Campaign Loans : House bank: Former San Diego congressman concedes that $30,300 in bad checks gave him an unfair edge in 1990 primary.
- Ventura Is Urged to Ease Water Rationing
- GARDEN GROVE : City Makes Bid to Host Transit Agency
- SANTA PAULA : Camper Shell Firm's Relocation Takes 13 Jobs to Nevada
- McNulty Leaves El Camino Real Basketball After Decade as Coach
- GOLF / SENIORS AT INDIAN WELLS : Aaron Is Ace of Field After First Round
- BOXING / EARL GUSTKEY : Meanwhile, Foreman Is Wanted Back on Ranch
- It's in the Mail : Catalogues Cull Their Lists for Narrow but Profitable Niches
- SOUTH AFRICA : Right-Wing Whites Down but Not Out in Wake of Vote
- ORANGE : Olive Residents Want Adobe Site Protected
- SAN FERNANDO : Man Is Sentenced in Killing of Guard
- Putting a Firewall Around Murals : 'Old Woman of the Freeway' gets a new lease on life
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Middle-Class Patient Load Grows at Clinic
- THOUSAND OAKS : Council Adopts New Fees for Golf Course
- VENTURA : Eroded Bike Path Closed While Repairs Are Considered
- David Lasser Still Touting Visions at 90
- SAN DIEGO : UCSD Gets OK on Patient Housing
- ENOUGH: Auxiliary Bishop Armando Ochoa has led...
- First in Series of Storms Springs Into San Diego County
- NBA ROUNDUP : Celtics Outlast Pistons in Overtime, 104-99
- Master's Posts Semifinal Win
- EAST REGIONAL : Moten Leads Syracuse Over Princeton, 51-43
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Bargains': Split Personality
- TV Reviews : 'Seeds of Hope' Looks at Troubled Teens
- Wrassling Over the Plane Truth
- Mixed Signals on Libyan Suspects
- Memorial Services Planned for CSUF Chief of Police
- Suit Filed Over Doctor's Refusal to Treat Man With HIV
- LA HABRA : Leaders Get Advice on Gang Prevention
- LONG BEACH : Students, Parents Accuse Teachers of Racial Taunts
- MOORPARK : Workers Get $1,000 to Buy American
- TUSTIN : A Perfect Day for a Volkslauf
- U.S. to Play Spain in Water Polo Match in Corona del Mar
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Couples Finishes Fast for Three-Shot Lead After 36 Holes
- Lakers Lose Worthy for Season, Get Win
- Tough Challenge for Tagliabue
- Athletes Should Not Promote Stereotypes
- Freedom of Choice
- Readers Would Gladly Take Their Chances With These Contracts
- Buying Local
- A View From the Schools
- Athletes Should Not Promote Stereotypes
- Don't Rebuild RV Resort
- Bad Checks in Congress
- Campaign to Retire Camel's 'Old Joe'
- Readers Would Gladly Take Their Chances With These Contracts
- Vitale Gets Word From Other 'Deadbeats'
- PEN's Resolution on Mexico
- Lessons in Independence Get a Boost in Pacific Beach : Lifestyles: A new residential complex gives developmentally disabled people a chance to learn to live on their own--and gives neighbors the opportunity to help the residents integrate into the community.
- Campaign to Retire Camel's 'Old Joe'
- Playing by Herself Seems Like a Bad Bet
- Walking a Mile in His Big Shoes
- Campaign to Retire Camel's 'Old Joe'
- Harrick Should Have Given Martin His Day
- PEN's Resolution on Mexico
- PEN's Resolution on Mexico
- British Health Gets the Nod
- Misses Point on Recycling
- Magic Is a Big Part of the MVP Story
- Now Here's a Fan Who's <i> Really </i> Sensitive
- Seniors and NBC
- Dangers of Condom Ban
- Taxing Tangle of Red Tape
- Self-Righteous Medved
- The Real Source
- Puppet Theater's Shaky Future
- Bounced Checks
- Readers Would Gladly Take Their Chances With These Contracts
- A View From the Schools
- Critic Missed the Point
- Vitale Gets Word From Other 'Deadbeats'
- Vitale Gets Word From Other 'Deadbeats'
- A Royally Fun 'Princess'
- Character Building Not Done on the Field
- Athletes Should Not Promote Stereotypes
- Readers Would Gladly Take Their Chances With These Contracts
- In Defense of Mormons
- Obituaries - March 21, 1992
- Names in the News - March 21, 1992
- Names in the News - March 21, 1992
- Names in the News - March 21, 1992
- Winds, Torrential Rain Blast Homes, Motorists : Weather: Small tornado rips El Sereno district as a strong storm soaks Southern California. More showers are expected next week.
- Opposition to Film 'Basic Instinct' Rises : Entertainment: A coalition of women's and gay rights activists fears the movie's depiction of bisexuals and lesbians will result in increased violence against women.
- L.A. Zoo Elephant Dies During Transfer Attempt : Wildlife: Death of African bull Hannibal fuels controversy over plan to ship him to Mexican facility.
- NO WALLFLOWER: Former California Gov. Edmund G....
- OTHER SIDE: Coach John Robinson is used...
- 1 Killed, 3 Others Hurt in Crash on Rain-Slicked Coast Highway : Accident: Man loses control of his truck while driving on wet metal sheets covering construction trenches.
- 100 Vehicles Pile Up in Dense Fog; 1 Killed, 46 Hurt : Accident: Cloud bank reduces visibility to less than 50 feet in Cajon Pass. Wreckage is scattered over more than a mile on Interstate 15.
- Fierce Winds, Rain Hammer the Southland
- Ex-Soviet States at Odds; Group's Future in Doubt
- Koon Quizzed on Accuracy of Report on King Beating
- German Terrorist Probed in Embassy Bombing : Argentina: Police investigate a report that a Red Army Faction explosives expert may have entered the country.
- STAR HOOFERS: It's the swallows that bring...
- Man Says Arrest Is City's Retaliation for Lawsuit : Courts: Jailed trespassing suspect who is homeless will miss civil trial against Santa Ana. He can't post bail for two outstanding warrants.
- BANKING & FINANCE - March 21, 1992
- Commercial Real Estate : FOCUS: 17 CORPORATE PLAZA
- FAST FORWARD : Arizona's Political Travails, the Sequel
- Farmers Win Vote on State Water Supplies
- Anti-Apartheid Vote Inspires Optimism : South Africa: Blacks are pleased and surprised at whites' support for reform. But the nation has a long way to go.
- Angeles Forest: 100 Years and Feeling It
- CITY ELECTIONS / CARSON : Challengers Hope to Have Field Day Against Sidetracked Incumbents
- Trauma Care Starts Again at Palomar : Medicine: Three-month shutdown of North County's only center for trauma patients ends after the hospital and surgeons reach a pay accord.
- COUNTYWIDE : Sanitation District, Company Settle Suit
- Man Making AIDS Threat Holds Up Hawthorne Store
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titan Wrestler Wins Twice in NCAA Meet
- Palisades KOs Harvard in 5 in Volleyball
- Soccer Seniors to Play All-Star Matches Today
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Pirates Release Pitcher Landrum
- Sprinter McRae Barred From Meet for Harassment
- Pro Football
- TV REVIEW : A Bare-Bones Treatment of 'The Magic of Bing Crosby'
- Tustin Restaurant Wants Just the Fax
- NATION IN BRIEF : OKLAHOMA : Oral Roberts to Sell City of Faith Center
- BOOK REVIEW : A Spoof Goes Poof as a <i> Roman a Clef</i> : THE FIRST WIVES CLUB <i> by Olivia Goldsmith</i> ; Poseidon $22; 480 pages
- The Golden Years : Mining's in His Blood, but It Hasn't Claimed His Soul
- Tsongas Lost His Aura: A Tale of Riches to Rags : Democrats: He won New Hampshire by being above politics. Then he changed strategies and belied his image.
- Clinton's Last Hurdle Gone, Experts Say : Campaign: Tsongas' exit leaves no serious threat to Arkansas governor's nomination. But Brown could prove to be a divisive factor.
- Jury's Out in Indigent's Suit Against Santa Ana
- Honig Hails High School as Reform Model : Education: Pasadena program mixes academics with career skills. It embodies many of strategies urged by state curriculum task force.
- COUNTYWIDE : DNA Tests Identify Man as Molester
- 2 Admit Killing Elderly Pair, Records Show
- Case Goes to Jury in Slaying of Girl, 9 : Trial: The defense for Maria del Rosio Alfaro rests without calling witnesses. Her attorney argues that the fatal wounds were delivered by an accomplice.
- FANTASY 5 RESULTS: March 19
- "Dobie Gillis," it ain't: The Commencement Day...
- Howling Mad : Fears About Coyotes Prompt Ban on Feeding Wild Animals
- Gender Equity: The True Sportsmanship : Cal State Fullerton is barred from dropping women's intercollegiate volleyball
- TENNIS PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIPS : 'Hometown' Crowd Helps Sabatini Defeat Graf
- Music Reviews : Koopman Brings Baroque to LACO
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Buddy' Rocks--but Hardly Rolls
- Mackintosh's 'Moby Dick' Harpooned : Stage: Critics skewer mega-producer's show, the only original musical scheduled to open in the city's theater district this year. But it receives a standing ovation from the audience.
- Merchandise Trade Deficit Falls Slightly : * Economy: It dipped to $5.77 billion in January, despite a drop in U.S. exports. Earlier this month, jobless claims also fell, by 27,000.
- New Students at Chapman Face 15% Tuition Hike
- NASA in Final Stages for Atlantis Countdown
- Brown Says Tsongas' Exit Gives Voters Clear Choice : Campaign: He calls his confrontation with Clinton a 'battle for the soul of the Democratic Party.'