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What happened on December 23, 2002
BUSINESS
Average Gasoline Price Climbs 3 Cents a Gallon From Associated Press
DVD Bonanza Spins Unrest James Bates, Times Staff Writer
Investor Hopes Dim for Santa Claus Rally From Reuters
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Consumers Get an Early Christmas Present Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
Settlement Is Expected to Aid in Lawsuits by Investors E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
Strategy Shift Kept Deal From Dissolving Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
President of Watson Land Is Retiring Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
Calavo Growers See Profit Double on Higher Prices Melinda Fulmer, Times Staff Writer
Regulations Are Seen as Feeble Response to Greed David Streitfeld, Times Staff Writer
Events in the Probes of Stock Analysts Times research, Reuters
Chrysler Shaves Shipping Costs From Bloomberg News
Generic Heartburn Drug Hard for Some to Swallow Kim Dixon, Reuters
Deal Seen on Video Shoots Jeff Leeds
CMS Energy to Sell Pipeline Business From Associated Press
Gateway Seeks to Revive Sales, Reinvent Itself Terril Yue Jones, Times Staff Writer
CSC Tells Workers to Take a Vacation From Bloomberg News
HEALTH
Herbs and high blood pressure Jane E. Allen, Times Staff Writer
That gift anxiety isn't so crazy Benedict Carey and Martin Miller, Times Staff Writers
An herb to slow aging? Shari Roan
Mind over indigestion seems to work for many Dianne Partie Lange
Getting off the beaten path on the right foot Roy M. Wallack
Smallpox: The misunderstood virus Rosie Mestel, Times Staff Writer
FDA gives flu spray conditional approval Linda Marsa, Times Staff Writer
Pressing ahead to battle tumors Rosie Mestel, Times Staff Writer
Stretch away holiday stress Karen Voight, Karen Voight can be reached at kvoightla@aol.com.
Safer psoriasis drug works well in trials Linda Marsa, Times Staff Writer
Window of fertility not always gauged accurately, researcher finds Dianne Partie Lange
Back in the game Martin Miller, Times Staff Writer
A fateful step into fitness Jeannine Stein, Times Staff Writer
Newborns often do just as well going home early Jane E. Allen, Times Staff Writer
The danger of acetaminophen Dianne Partie Lange, Special to The Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Fullerton's Rowdy Frat Row Needs Taming, Officials Say Mike Anton, Times Staff Writer
Charles E. Fraser, 73; Influential Developer of Hilton Head Island From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Prison Tries to Put Cork in Inmates' Illegal Brew Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writer
State Park Rangers in Harm's Way Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer
Woman Is Slain in Car; Irvine Police Jail Driver Mai Tran, Times Staff Writer
Blake Tip Needed Endless Legwork Jean Guccione and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
GOP Hopes Less Lott Means a Lot More to California Republicans George Skelton
Epicenter of Dissent Vivian LeTran, Times Staff Writer
Armed Robber Takes Cash at Sandwich Shop From Times Staff Reports
L.A. Unified Brings Style to School Building Boom Solomon Moore, Times Staff Writer
Activists Want Councilwoman on Coast Panel David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Rainfall at Nearly 10 Inches Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writer
Median Home Price Hits High of $343,000 Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Freeway Closed 7 Hours After Man Found Dead
Contemporary Artworks Have a New Place to Hang Josef Woodard, Special to The Times
Christmastime Spirit by the Yardful Ray F. Herndon, Times Staff Writer
Did They Think Pete Wilson Was a Democrat? Patt Morrison, Times Staff Writer
Fortunate Accident Inspired Shelter Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
William Farrell, 81; Marine Combat Pilot in Three Wars From Times Wire Reports
Red Tape Hampered Probe of Doctor Lee Romney, Times Staff Writer
Wayne Owens, 65; Utah Congressman Pushed Mideast Peace From Times Wire Reports
Batten Down the Hatches: It's the Rose Parade Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writer
Wheeler North, 80; Helped Save Kelp Beds Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
Teen Tutors Connect With Seniors Karima A. Haynes, Times Staff Writer
No Holiday From Homework Sandra Murillo, Times Staff Writer
Immigration Attorney for 7 Detainees Lashes Out at INS Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Don Turano, 72; Sculptor of Reagan From the Washington Post
Tony Barr, 81; TV Executive Founded Actors Workshop From Times Wire Reports
Nature Walks Planned for Young Children From Times Staff Reports
SPORTS
Mills Suspended for Three Games From Associated Press
Bearish Attitude Doesn't Hold Water at St. John's Chris Dufresne
Toluca Title Courtesy of Cardozo Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
The Wrong Message for Black Male Athletes David Wharton and Mike Terry, Times Staff Writers
Sweet Spot Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Oracle Reaches Final From Wire Reports
Last Practice at Home Sinks in With Seniors Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
On-Track Business Falls Off Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
Rookie May Be Sent to Minors Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Defense Continues to Play Offensively Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Players Don't Have Unlimited License Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Oregon Capitalizes to Beat Minnesota From Associated Press
Emotional Win for Holliday From Associated Press
Backups Answer the Call From Associated Press
A Systematic Solution Is on Jackson Agenda Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Now You Know
Duck Victory Is Home-Grown Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
O'Neill Pulls Through for Hurricanes From Associated Press
Dockett Is Suspended for the Sugar Bowl From Associated Press
At Least One Rave Review for T.O.'s Show Paul Gutierrez
Kings Make Quick Exit at Chicago Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Toomer Is Key to Big Victory From Associated Press
Good Time for a Little R&R Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
Falcons Can't Take Giant Step to Playoffs From Associated Press
Abbreviated Break for Sagging Bruins Steve Henson
The Times' Rankings Lauren Peterson
Business as Usual for the Browns From Associated Press
Hasselbeck Stays Sharp From Associated Press
Pennington Again Comes Through From Associated Press
Hutchinson Is Out With Ankle Sprain Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Redskins Win on the Run From Associated Press
Two-minute Drill Houston Mitchell
'I'm hitting the ball harder than before, but I'm...
Lakers Look Anything but Fit for Kings Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Ain't It the Truth: Saints Fall From Associated Press
Phaler Looks to Bulk Up Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Raiders Could Be Ready for Prime Time SAM FARMER, From Staff and Wire Reports
Schottenheimer Has the Blues in Kansas City J.A. Adande
Panthers Are Untaunted at Home From Associated Press
Titans Clinch Division Title From Associated Press
Pepperdine Loses McGowan for Season Mike Bresnahan, From Staff and Wire Reports
The Raider Way Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
The Times' Rankings BEN BOLCH
Expectations Pay Off for Determined Exon Lauren Peterson, Times Staff Writer
The Buck Stops With NBA for This Unsafe Bus Stop Diane Pucin
Playoff Picture Still Out of Focus MIKE PENNER
ENTERTAINMENT
You dirty Rats! (Unions, however, love their vermin) GERALDINE BAUM
Karaoke lawsuits pending Geoff Boucher
What was your best present?
When death walks by AL MARTINEZ
A point-blank look at luck Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
'Learning About Nature: Winter in the Woods' Christopher Nyerges, Special to The Times
At Wiltern, video saves a radio star Steve Baltin, Special to The Times
Respite in a time of revelry Caryle Murphy, Washington Post
Disney follows a formula, supersizes 'The Lion King' Susan King
Obsession's outcome: A film examining the nature of chance Sorina Diaconescu, Special to The Times
Was Couric's coup scored at a cost? David Bauder, Associated Press
Jokes & Riddles
Pasadena show has 'Peanuts' flavoring Don Heckman, Special To The Times
From the off-kilter, the sublime Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
A stocking stuffed with R&B treats Natalie Nichols, Special to the Times
Twisted tales of the wrapping-impaired Kevin Cowherd, Baltimore Sun
On the trail of the three wise men Josh Friedman, Times Staff Writer
The power option John Horn, Times Staff Writer
New 'Rings' towers over the competition Lorenza Munoz, Times Staff Writer
To dream the improbable dream, and make it soar Merle Rubin, Special to The Times
Santa's in the hot seat, squirming away Hilary E. MacGregor, Times Staff Writer
CNN gears up the giddy machine for 'Person of the Year' showcase HOWARD ROSENBERG
A star is born in boxers Michael Quintanilla, Times Staff Writer
Ikea puts a paper chase in motion Janet Eastman, Times Staff Writer
A queen who shaped era and image Patricia Ward Biederman, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Baltimore Bans BB Guns for Minors From Baltimore Sun
Nerve Gas Might Have Long-Term Effects From Associated Press
Community Aids Shelter After Theft of Gifts From Times Wire Reports
Christmas Gift Will Protect Views of Smokies From Associated Press
GOP Senators Seek to Stay Course on Race Issues David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Evidence Points to Teen as Sniper, Report Says From Times Wire Reports
Pitching U.S. to Others a Tough Sell Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer
Advisors Put Under a Microscope Aaron Zitner, Times Staff Writer
Bush and Civil Rights: Words Matter, but Actions Talk Ronald Brownstein
Bush Feeling 'Fine' After Smallpox Vaccination From Times Wire Reports
A Powerball Win Would Be a Dandy Gift From Associated Press
'Biggest Little City' Strives for Rebirth Tom Gorman, Times Staff Writer
Fearing a Field of Genes Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Lugar Now the Man in the Middle Sonni Efron and Janet Hook, Times Staff Writers
Bodies of Mother, Her 3 Children Found in Forest From Times Wire Reports
3 Whistle-Blowers Get Time Magazine Honors From Associated Press
WORLD
Two Turks Imprisoned in Migrants' Drowning From Times Wire Reports
President Faces Runoff Against Former Premier From Times Wire Reports
ETA Suspect Escapes Two Days After Arrest From Times Wire Reports
Chavez Vows to Fire Striking Oil Managers From Times Wire Reports
Baghdad Fights Back With Words From Reuters
Mandela's Holiday Party Is Mobbed From Reuters
U.S. Troops Mourn French Reporter From Associated Press
Turnout Invalidates Montenegro Vote From Associated Press
Thousands Rally for Hong Kong Law From Reuters
Rain-Induced Mudslides Kill 13 in Town Near Rio From Times Wire Reports
Taiwan Airlines to Fly to Mainland China Tyler Marshall, Times Staff Writer
French Army Says It's Set to Stay for Years From Times Wire Reports
Palestinians Indefinitely Postpone Vote Laura King, Times Staff Writer
North Korea Ratchets Up Its Nuclear Efforts Barbara Demick, Alissa J. Rubin and Jube Shiver Jr., Times Staff Writers
Afghanistan's Neighbors Vow Not to Interfere in Its Affairs Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Town Sees a Ray of Hope in the Loss of Priest T. Christian Miller, Times Staff Writer
Djiboutians See No Payoff for U.S. Presence Mark Fineman, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
A Report From the Front Lines George Tenet
Chartering New Course for Schools Richard Lee Colvin
Acts of Desperation Fawaz A. Gerges
Fixing Failed Families: Job for Heroes or Fools?
Bury the Hatchet
A Formula to Reduce Number of Gas Guzzlers
Keep Cameras Out of the Jury Room
New Technologies to Aid Police Pursuits
L.A. Police Permit Fees
A Rescue Mission for Harrier Aircraft
Meds as Stocking Stuffers? Frederick R. Lynch
U.S. Postal Service Is Not Very Neighborly
INS Finally Beginning to Enforce Immigration Laws
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