Blake Defense Rests By Andrew Blankstein | 2 p.m. Actor's legal team rests in murder trial without calling him to stand.
Drenching Storms Deliver Parting Shots to Southland By Daryl Kelley, Daryl Strickland | 2:16 p.m. Heavy rains that have led to at least nine deaths and have caused millions of dollars in damage diminish, but threat of slides persists.VIDEO
Justices: No Prison Segregation By David G. Savage | 2:59 p.m. The Supreme Court puts tough restrictions on California's prison policy.
Jury Selected for Jackson Trial By Sally Connell, Michael Muskal | 2:59 p.m. Well ahead of schedule, a panel is picked for pop star's child molestation trial.
Germans' Rage Against Bush Ebbs By Jeffrey Fleishman | 5:29 p.m. Unlike two years ago, German critics are less likely to compare president to Hitler.
A two-thirds majority is needed by Allawi, who holds the post as an interim leader, or the Shiite-led coalition's choice of Deputy President Ibrahim Jafari
Next stop, pristine wilderness By Kaylene Johnson DESTINATION ALASKA: All aboard the ski train for a day in Anchorage's backcountry. The vistas are breathtaking, the bonhomie catching.