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What happened on December 26, 2001
NEWS
Last U.S. Smallpox Outbreak Left Mental Scars on Witnesses From Associated Press
Bloody Glory in a Mask RICHARD MAROSI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Learning Link to the Space Place
Cathedral Graces the Freeway-Bound With an Inspiring Presence MARY McNAMARA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jokes & Riddles
Messages From the Past Offer a Glimpse of Electronic History MICHAEL STROH, BALTIMORE SUN
High Schools Thomas Bonk
Christmas-Shopping Quarterbacking Chris Erskine
A Better Way to Show Their Holiday Spirit
Scale-Busters of the World, Unite John Balzar
A Chilean Christmas TORI SMITH
Book Reviews By Kids
Slain Afghan Warrior Is Reborn as National Icon CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some See Nature as a War Victim ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Revelry, Reverence Will Mingle at New Year's Fetes BONNIE HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bomb Suspect's Background Remains a Mystery JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All the Readiness Money Can Buy STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trade Center Workers Break for Holiday Dinner From Times Wire Reports
For Victims' Families, Sept. 11 Took Toll on Holiday Traditions Associated Press
U.S. Asks for Marines to Aid in Al Qaeda Hunt From Times Wire Reports
A Vow to Assist Afghans in Rebuilding Country From Times Wire Reports
Few Pentagon Attack Survivors Asking for Aid FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Remembers Sept. 11, War Families in Christmas Message From Associated Press
An 'Oligarch's' U-Turn Toward Probity MAURA REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Refugees Break Into Chunnel, Halt Traffic From Times Wire Reports
Israeli Troops Arrest 18 Activists, Palestinians Say From Times Wire Reports
Alleged Haiti Coup Leader Now a Fugitive From Times Wire Reports
Year of Strife Casts Pall on Christmas From Times Wire Services
Poverty on Minds of Zambian Voters ANN M. SIMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Than 45 Die as Storms Batter Rio de Janeiro State Reuters
Comoros Voters Agree to Unite From Reuters
Sheep Producers in U.S. Feel Pinch of Global Market TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
University Revises Its Safety Record From Times Wire Reports
Houston Writer to Remain Jailed for the Holiday Season Associated Press
5 Years After JonBenet's Murder, Little Progress From Associated Press
Troops, Tensions Grow in Kashmir BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Families Denied Strangler Evidence From Associated Press
Travelers May Be Big Winners as Euro Debuts From Associated Press
Homelessness on Rise After Towers' Fall JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dozens of Fires Rage in Australia Associated Press
At Least 30 Killed After One Train Hits Another in Indonesia From Associated Press
U.S. Gives Afghan Searchers a Short List of Most Wanted DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On the Trail of a Rough Rider, With Stories Yet to Tell MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Escaped Rapist Sought in Kidnapping, Assault From Times Wire Reports
From the Gallery Comes a Kiss for American Flag From Times Wire Reports
General Praises Troops, Warns of Work Ahead TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Youthful Eye Lynell George
Hanging by a Thread at Both Sides of the Ocean EVELYN IRITANI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Force of One, Serving Many MARNELL JAMESON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Researchers Link Nerve Disease and Epstein-Barr From Associated Press
Triple Border Region May Be Ideal Hide-Out for Terrorists HECTOR TOBAR and PAULA GOBBI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Submariner Surfaces in 8th Grade From Associated Press
Searchers Find Shoe of Boy Missing 4 Days From Times Wire Reports
Tower Survivor's E-Mail Has Stirred Thousands From Associated Press
Chechen Rebel Chief Sentenced to Life Term for Deadly '96 Raid ROBYN DIXON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ability to Stop Gangs Starts at Home
FOOD
As American As Roasted Oysters CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Questing Knight of New Age Champagne ROD SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cioppino: A Fine Kettle of Fish (and Shellfish) CINDY DORN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wine of the Week
What Are You Drinking?
Tempest in the Top 10
Cookies That Are True Red, White and Blue JENNIFER LOWE, DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
Roast Chicken Redux DIANE MORGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Escargots: They're Slow Food CINDY DORN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fit for Three Kings
The Department of Edible Weights and Standards CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Times Cookbook Hotlist
Just a Simple Salad, Please DONNA DEANE, TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR
Is This My Glass?
Dinner's at Your House From The Times Test Kitchen
Negotiating the World of Caviar JAY HARLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Minty Cooler From the Too Hot Tamales CINDY DORN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Something Americans Love From Liverpool
AUTOS
Verdict in Ford Suit Is Sweet for 'Lemon' Law Advocates JEANNE WRIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2002 Boxster S Is the Essence of Style and Substance ROBERT BEAMESDERFER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Porsche's Fast Cars, Fat Profit TERRIL YUE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Jacques Mayol, 74; Set Record in 'Free Dive' MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plane Plunges Into Ocean; Surfer Saves Crash Victim EVAN HALPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jonas Frick, 39; Filmmaker, Director of Television Ads From Times Staff and Wire Reports
1 Killed as Plane Crashes in Ocean EVAN HALPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Specialists in Surveillance Get Their Man LAURA LOH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thomas N. Riley, 87; Wrote for TV and Magazines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Finding Paths Into the Past in Mexico JENNIFER MENA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other Things Did Happen SCOTT MARTELLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Among Transfer Leaders DAVID KELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hundreds Turn Out for Turkey, Chat and Music HOLLY J. WOLCOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pair Dressed in Black Hold Up Market From Times Staff Reports
Taking the Wait Out of Vehicle Towing DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Photos Reveal Changes in Sierra BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christmas Incidents Mar Travel MATEA GOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agoura Hills Officials Say City Stymies New Business ZANTO PEABODY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Do You Hear What I Hear?: O.C. Newsmakers Petition Santa DANA PARSONS
O.C. Sheriff's Dept. Moves to Speed Up Tow Trucks DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Race Promoters Hope Beer Brews More Interest From a Times Staff Writer
Ruling That Limits Development Appealed
Golden Gate Bridge Toll May Be Raised
Heavy Snow Buoys Winter Ski Season
Wish Comes True for Widow of Sept. 11 Victim
County Online Auctions Produce Cash Windfall
8 Killed in Holiday Traffic Accidents From Times Staff Reports
Man Arrested After 45-Minute Car Chase From Times Staff Reports
At Work, L.A. Marks a Low-Key Christmas MATEA GOLD and MITCHELL LANDSBERG and CHARLES ORNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Marathon in Huntington Will Offer a Beer Chaser STANLEY ALLISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Year of the Dragon SCOTT MARTELLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Lutheran University Makes List of Best Schools for Latinos CARRI KARUHN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plans to Remodel Old Power Plant Get Boost JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candidate Now Has Audience MARGARET TALEV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arizona Visitor Is Shot in Alley From Times Staff Reports
Christmas Tree Drop-Off Sites Added STEPHANIE STASSEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many Skip School to Spend Holiday in Mexico DANIEL YI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Les Berven, 59; Tested Boeing Airliners for FAA From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ed Salem, 72; All-American for Alabama From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ENTERTAINMENT
Short Story Rarely Fills the Screen PAUL BROWNFIELD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quincy Jones Tribute Ignites 'The Kennedy Center Honors' SCOTT SANDELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coming Thursday
Nielsen Ratings Are Delayed
Sculptor's Capital Idea Throws a Curve at D.C. BLAKE GOPNIK, WASHINGTON POST
Spanish Film Really Opened Cameron Crowe's Eyes MICHAEL SRAGOW, BALTIMORE SUN
Big-Screen Palaces Make Movies Shine With Magic MICHAEL WILMINGTON, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Royal Ballet 'Nutcracker' Oversteps Itself LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE CRITIC
'Monster's Ball' Follows a Riveting Dance With Demons KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
East Coast State of Mind Rules TV News ELIZABETH JENSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Adapting to Hollywood LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Murder Mystery That Tells Much About Stations in Life KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Initiation Into Complex Culture HOLLY MYERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
HEALTH: GAO Concerned Over University Research
Briefly
Currency Carries Big Hopes DAVID McHUGH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hayes Entering '02 Cautiously From Reuters and Times Staff Reports
Cost Cutting Boosts Generic Drugs JED SELTZER, REUTERS
No Miracles for L.A.'s Economy JAMES FLANIGAN
Investors Have Time to Make Moves TOM PETRUNO and KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
What Is Next for Argentine Economy? From Associated Press
Labels Singing the Blues Over Expensive Failures JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RUSSIA: Moscow Says Growth Could Fall Below 5%
ASIA: Japan Officials Resign Over 'Mad Cow'
Thailand Cuts Key Interest Rate
Deepening Slide for Yen Spurs Worries From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executives Invest Less in Their Own Companies From Bloomberg News and Times Staff Reports
Biotech Industry Gaining Maturity TONI CLARKE, REUTERS
New Audience Measurement Device Tested DOUG YOUNG, REUTERS
Avoid Tax Hit From Company Options LIZ PULLIAM WESTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood Tax Epic Ending Quietly JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ice Cream Maker Stirs Up Plan to Fatten Sales CYNDIA ZWAHLEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AIRLINES: United Airlines Loses Gender Bias Suit
HFormer Broker Fined $429 Million by NYSE
Euro to Ease Travel Hassles DAVID E. KALISH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPORTS
A Ute Hostile for Trojans
A Ute Hostile for Trojans DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Big Shoes Finally Get Filled TIM BROWN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Las Vegas Bowl Report David Wharton
Martin Dies of Cancer From Associated Press
His Run to Cy Young Award Was Unearned Shav Glick
How Did He Know What They Needed? It's a Gift Thomas Bonk
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. Larry Stewart
Knicks End Streak With Defense From Associated Press
Iverson, Brown Steve Springer
O'Neal Out for at Least Five Games Tim Brown
The Times' Rankings ROBYN NORWOOD
It's Time to Enter Conference Room Robyn Norwood
Numbers Tell a Sad Story DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Penn State Players Carry Blue Associated Press
Gailey, Georgia Tech Talking From Associated Press
Cornhuskers Know Cuisine Gary Klein
This Dennis Proved a Menace BEN BOLCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Poly's Justice Steps Forward Ben Bolch
Booker Caps Remarkable Season, Career Lauren Peterson
The Times' Rankings
Eagle Offense Leaves Its Defense Dangling Associated Press
Players Haven't Lost Optimism Chris Foster
Schedule Doesn't Make It Easier Jerry Crowe and \f7
It's Not Pocket Change to Amerman BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Usc Bowl History
Lacy Directs Santa Monica's Turnaround Peter Yoon
OPINION
Give Special Ed a Road Map to Success CHESTER E. FINN Jr.;ANDREW J. ROTHERHAM, Chester E. Finn Jr., an assistant secretary of education in the Reagan administration, is senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and president of the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation. Andrew J. Rotherham, a former education advisor to President Clinton, is director of education policy at the Progressive Policy Institute.
Hope for Ravaged Sri Lanka
The 'Air Safety Is No. 2' City
Rule of Thumbprint
Animal Animus
Class Size: Significant or 'a Minor Factor'?
Social Security Plans: Taking Stock
Hearn Takes Us Into the Game
Hunting Bin Laden: Let History Be Your Guide
An Unequal Calculus of Cash and Grief
Competition Is the Best Way to Regulate Microsoft PETER N. GOLDER; GERARD J. TELLIS, Peter N. Golder, a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business, and Gerard J. Tellis, a professor at University of Southern California{rsquo}s Marshall School of Business, are the authors of the recently released "Will and Vision: How Latecomers Grow to Dominate Markets" (McGraw Hill).
Make the Lottery Honest
The Iraqi Military's Achilles' Heel Is Saddam Hussein JAMES ZUMWALT, James Zumwalt is a retired Marine lieutenant colonel who served in the Vietnam and Persian Gulf wars.
21st Century Slavery
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