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Chinese share brief moment in long history

By Ching-Ching Ni | 1:52 p.m.

In Beijing, people brave stifling heat as they crowd parks and other designated viewing areas to see the Games' opening ceremony. Today's photos

Cheers for Kobe Bryant and other NBA stars

North Korea, South Korea do not march together

Party crashers: China's stock markets dive as Games begin

State court reverses home-schooling ruling

By Seema Mehta | 11:57 a.m.

Parents may now legally home-school their children even if they lack a teaching credential. Discuss

Russia, Georgia edge toward war

By Megan K. Stack | 11:22 a.m

Putin vows retaliation for violence that has claimed the lives of at least 10 Russian soldiers.
Photos | Video | Discuss

John Edwards admits to affair

By Scott Martelle | 12:30 p.m.

The former senator confirms he had an extramarital relationship, but denies he fathered a child. Discuss

Dow soars 300 points as oil prices tumble

Witnesses say doomed helicopter was struggling from liftoff

Bus crash north of Dallas kills 13 | Video

Hundreds attend slain deputy's funeral in downtown L.A. | Photos | Discuss

Neanderthals, modern humans share ancestor

Human yawn contagious to dogs -- a sign of empathy

Selig questions Dodgers' Manny Ramirez trade

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What's so bad about foreign oil?

Joel Stein: How achieving "energy independence" would leave Americans worse off. Discuss

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•	Parents may home-school children without teaching credential, California court says

•	Hundreds attend slain deputy's funeral in downtown L.A.

•	Orange County cities review ban on fake grass

Sports »

•	Beijing Olympics opening ceremony blends technology and tradition

•	U.S. Olympian Lopez Lomong's great escape

•	An Olympics, at least, for the people, about the people

Business »

•	Dow soars 300 points as oil prices tumble

•	Fannie Mae loses $2.3 billion in quarter as defaults rise

•	Ex-Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozilo is under formal SEC investigation

World »

•	Russia moves closer to war with Georgia over South Ossetia

•	Protests in Beijing? No sign of any at designated parks

•	Pakistan coalition will seek to impeach President Pervez Musharraf

National »

•	The New York bodega fights for its life

•	Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick released from jail, but faces new charges

•	Yemeni gets 5 1/2 years in prison

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•	Hollywood player Bernie Brillstein dies at 77

•	Anthony J. Russo, 71; Rand staffer helped leak Pentagon Papers

•	Norman Dello Joio, 95; Pulitzer and Emmy Award-winning composer

Movies

"Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" is a refreshing look at female friends. Photos

Autos

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Home

L.A. house has a colorful, low-cost exterior, beautiful modern design inside. Photos

The Guide

French maid fantasies live on at the bizarre Tapas & Wine Bar C in Little Tokyo. More in The Guide

Travel

10 Olympic sites to revisit past glories. Beijing's 'Bird's Nest' Stadium

METROMIX.COM

Virtual barhopping: A '70s revival takes over L.A. nightlife.

Health

Smokin' athletes! Who says cigarettes and sports don't mix? Discuss

Arts & Culture

The hazy relationship between architects and smog in China.

Image

The comeback: Peg-and-roll pants and how to re-create the '80s silhouette.

Real Estate

Home of the Week: A sprawling Italian-style villa in Hermosa Beach. Photos

Odd News

Elvis' peacock jumpsuit sells for a record $300,000. Odd in photos

Photography

Staff and global photos for the week of Aug. 3 - Aug. 9. Global | Regional | Day In Photos

Food

Want to impress friends? This is a spectacular homemade dessert to bring to a dinner.

Books

China may be razing its past, but new books show that old memories won't easily fade. Sunday Books

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Ben Stiller's comedy death camp

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