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What happened on December 25, 2002
BUSINESS
Skechers to Countersue Spears on Endorsement From Bloomberg News
Judge Dismisses Amgen's Lawsuit Against Medicare Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer
A Doctor Envisions Better Eye Care for the Poor James Flanigan
Durable Goods Orders Decline Tim Ahmann, Reuters
Dow Off 45; Gold, Oil Rally Further From Times Staff and Wire Reports
S&P Lowers Charter's Credit Rating From Bloomberg News
High-Tech Displays Vying for Best Picture Jon Healey
Smoker Agrees to Accept Reduced Damage Award From Bloomberg News
Sullivan's Trial Venue Request Opposed From Bloomberg News
Closings, Filings May Be in Store Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
State Law Requiring Warning on Credit Cards Is Overturned From Bloomberg News
McDonald's Said to Be Making Recipe Changes From Dow Jones Newswire
Level 3 Gets Approval for Genuity Acquisition From Associated Press
Electronic Data Lands ABN Amro Contract From Bloomberg News
Final OK on Allergan Drug Boosts Shares Jesus Sanchez, Times Staff Writer
As Prices of Flat TVs Tumble, Thin Is In Among Consumers Jon Healey, Times Staff Writer
Entravision to Acquire 3 Stations From Rival Broadcaster Jeff Leeds, Times Staff Writer
Exec Leaving Clear Channel Entertainment Unit Jeff Leeds, Times Staff Writer
Deal Reached for Muppets Creator Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
ICN Obtains Court Order Restricting Ribapharm Ronald D. White, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Murder Case Grips Bakersfield John Johnson and Mark Arax, Times Staff Writers
Daughter of Beverly Hills Found a New Life at Tijuana Prison Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writer
Christmas Also Means Tamale Season in the Southland Jennifer Mena, Times Staff Writer
By Their Suits You Shall Know Them Joe Mathews, Times Staff Writer
City Manager Is Seeking CRA Chief Post From Times Staff Reports
GOP, Secessionists Got Shut Out Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Sandbar Traps Fishing Boats Inside Harbor From Times Wire Reports
Judge Held on Suspicion of Drunk Driving From Times Wire Reports
Holiday Closures
Parents Get Allies in Fight for Youth Club Sandra Murillo, Times Staff Writer
Holiday Closures
Burbank Manager Seeking CRA Post Karima A. Haynes, Times Staff Writer
Gabor Is Rapidly Regaining Her Health Daniel Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Oxnard Driver Held After Police Pursuit From Times Staff Reports
Art School Palette Adds Video Games David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
Christmas Is Move-In Day for a Family Many Are Glad to Help Dana Parsons
Recruit Who Died Had Meningococcal Infection From Times Wire Reports
Man Gets 6 Months for Illegal Dumping From Times Staff Reports
Explanation Sought for Suspect's Escape From Times Staff Reports
The Envelope, Please! Free Dinner (Plus Parking) Goes to Steve Lopez
Officials Join Fight for Center Sandra Murillo, Times Staff Writer
Martha Nelson, 63; Children's Therapist, Day-Care Consultant From a Times Staff Writer
Toys for Tots Mostly Rescued From Shortage David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Tree-Sitter to End His Lofty Protest Wendy Thermos, Times Staff Writer
Woman Faces Charges of Fake Nuptials Greg Krikorian, Times Staff Writer
Heavy Snow Daunts Even Hardy Town Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Zine Targets Strip Club for Cleanup Wendy Thermos, Times Staff Writer
Neighborhood Aglow With Tradition Jenifer Ragland, Times Staff Writer
3 Groups Sue Over Arrests of Arab Men David Rosenzweig, Times Staff Writer
Poison Fumes Send 10 to Hospital Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
Anaheim to Settle Profiling Lawsuit Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
New Rule Runs Pedicabs Off the Streets John Johnson, Times Staff Writer
Trucker Held in Threat on White House Michael Krikorian
Old Flame Flickers Brightest Nora Zamichow, Times Staff Writer
Charles Longenecker, 93; TV Film Pioneer, Talent Agent and Radio Producer Myrna Oliver, Times Staff Writer
Helen Grace, 88; With Husband, Built Chocolate Empire Bearing Her Name Mike Anton, Times Staff Writer
'Exhibit A for the Power of Prayer' William Lobdell, Times Staff Writer
FOOD
Straight up, with a dash of vitamin B Valli Herman-Cohen, Times Staff Writer
Fabulous as always Russ Parsons, Times Staff Writer
Duff Beer not included Donna Deane
Where East meets East: a hot fusion at your table Barbara Hansen, Times Staff Writer
1993 Fattoria di Felsina Berardenga Vin Santo, Italy S. Irene Virbila
Why indulge? It's our pleasure David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
Campanile: It's still a love story S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Saucy little party tidbit
Champagne's little secret Rod Smith, Special to The Times
A zesty twist on Stilton Donna Deane
Nature's version of honey mustard Emily Green, Times Staff Writer
Serving up jiggers of cheer Jessica Strand
Fudge for chocolate lovers Donna Deane
Let's get real Regina Schrambling, Special to The Times
A crust that's easier than pie Cindy Dorn, Times Staff Writer
If money's no object Valli Herman-Cohen
ENTERTAINMENT
Season's greetings from the whimsy family Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
Joy pervades lyrical account of nature's seasonal passages Patricia Weitz, Times Staff Writer
Russert to pen memoir From Associated Press
More fans for French movies From Associated Press
'Pinocchio' film review to appear later
It's a season for gifts -- not diapers CHRIS ERSKINE
'Survivor' makes it an easy win for CBS From Associated Press
Prestige, perspective for Kennedy honorees Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Happy holidays from TCM Paul Brownfield
Spokane's arts district growing From Associated Press
Is Spielberg too big for small tales? Manohla Dargis, Times Staff Writer
Despite the music, 'Merry Widow' barely survives its update Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
Irish ballad is world's favorite From Reuters
Museum sits out this hand Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
This 'River' is surging forward Don Shirley, Times Staff Writer
Retrospective introduces obscure French success Johanna Kiamzon, Associated Press
A New Yorker role that's maid to order Peter Goodman, Newsday
Leaves of splendor Thomas Curwen, Times Staff Writer
Second City getting serious about diversity Bennie M. Currie, Associated Press
Our love of trees has primeval roots Thomas Curwen
Aztecs captivate London Janet Stobart, Times Staff Writer
For this role, he was willing to adapt Elaine Dutka, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Ferocious Guatemalan Prison Riot Leaves 18 Inmates Dead From Associated Press
Pope's Christmas Mass Focuses on Peace From Times Wire Reports
Hundreds of Delayed U.S. Visas to Be Issued From Times Wire Reports
Winds Drive Oil Slick Toward French Waters From Times Wire Reports
Hussein Denounces U.S. 'Lies' From Reuters
Guilty Verdict Upheld in Assisted-Suicide Case From Times Wire Reports
Cause of Crash in Iran Unclear From Associated Press
Disgraced Cadre Wants His Good Name Back Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Heavy Cargo Sailing to Gulf Esther Schrader, Times Staff Writer
In Jesus' Birthplace, Respite for a Palestinian Fugitive Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Death Toll Hits 13 in Bombing in Philippines From Associated Press
Pakistan Blocks Trio's Extradition From Associated Press
China Frees a Leading Activist Anthony Kuhn, Times Staff Writer
Many Afghans Fault U.S. for Good Times That Haven't Materialized Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Oil Strike Has Taken Its Toll, Venezuelan Says T. Christian Miller, Times Staff Writer
A Game of Risk With North Korea Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Poly, Price Could Meet Steven Herbert, Martin Henderson , Dan Arritt , Bob Rohwer, Eric Sondheimer, From Staff Reports
Corny Story: A Coaching Giant's Humble Beginning Vince Agul
Footnote in History Vince Agul, Special to The Times
Europeans Seek U.S. Help to Offset Ryder Cup Cost From Wire Reports
Chargers May Get Trigger Date Delay Tony Perry, From Staff and Wire Reports
Good News Comes in 3s Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Yankees Splurge, Obtain Contreras From Associated Press
Arena Picks 27 Players Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Package Arrives Minus Some Parts Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
Bylsma Gets Big Assist Off the Ice Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Maybe They Never Really Dug Sanders Paul Gutierrez
A Tale of Two Absent Coaches Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Health, Help Are on the Way Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
Package Arrives Minus Some Parts Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
The Times' Rankings John Ortega, Lauren Peterson , Dan Arritt, Peter Yoon
Now You Know
'I think they [the media] are putting him in a...
The Scouting Report
Bulking Up Could Help the Pac-10 MIKE TERRY
'Prime Time' Rerun Gets Canceled Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
It's Still Yankees' World After All Ross Newhan
Team to Break Out White Uniforms Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Chow Declines Kentucky Offer Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Big Ten Wants Davis Suspended From Associated Press
This Role Fits Her to a Tee Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Run of the Chill Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
TV's 'Most Wanted' to Aid in Smart Kidnap Case From Associated Press
Australia Gives Florida Man Asylum From Associated Press
Illness, Doctor's Urgings Don't Deter Smokers From Times Wire Reports
FBI Warns of Bombs Hidden in Clothing From Times Wire Reports
Judge Hands EPA a Win in Libby Cleanup Effort From Times Wire Reports
Little Health Risk Seen From Post-9/11 Dust From Times Wire Reports
Spirit of Giving Aids City in Need Stephen Braun, Times Staff Writer
GAO Report Details Homeland Security Efforts From Associated Press
Bush Takes Time to Salute the Military for Sacrifices Edwin Chen, Times Staff Writer
Powerball Tickets Prove to Be Winning Gift Idea From Times Wire Reports
Charges Filed Against Man in Family Slaying Case From Associated Press
Pardons Help 3 Men Get Right With the World Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
INS Allows Couple to Stay While Son Treated for Leukemia From Associated Press
Only Preacher Around Makes Usual Rounds Lyndsey Layton, The Washington Post
Storm Paints a Pretty Scene That Belies Its Fierce Nature Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Even a Little Fish May Cut Stroke Risk From Associated Press
Bush Asks Congress to Raise Debt Ceiling as Spending Nears Wall Aaron Zitner, Times Staff Writer
Homeless Say Thanks With a $3,000 Gift From Associated Press
Maine Drug Discount Program Illegal, Court Rules From Associated Press
Welcome to Barbie's Dollhouse Revoked From Associated Press
3 Admit Guilt in Moon Rock Theft Plot From Associated Press
OPINION
Unwrapping Memories
Holidays Are a Nexus to the Axis Kurt Pitzer, Kurt Pitzer is a freelance journalist who covers the Mideast.
Fix the State Budget With a Gas Tax
Is Santa a Bad Seed?
Lott's Swift Ouster Puts Frist First
Court Shouldn't Revisit Decision on Scouts
To Creatures Great and Small JOHN BALZAR
Young Kids, Large Problem
Voicing Dissent
Bush's Vaccine Plan Requires Medical Help
His Conscience Is His Guide
'Dr. Laura' Revealed
Reach Out at Christmas: Cherish Family, Make Peace
A Hard Line in the Sand With N. Korea Michael O'Hanlon, Michael O'Hanlon is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
Tin Pan Alley's Gift Jody Rosen, Jody Rosen is a music critic and author of "White Christmas: The Story of an American Song" (Scribner, 2002).
AUTOS
Mazda rolls a 7 with the 6 John O'Dell, Times Staff Writer
Staying on track with belt changes Ralph Vartabedian, Times Staff Writer
Big-city ambitions for little electric cars John O'Dell, Times Staff Writer
New Cadillac designs steer clear of the retro look Rick Popely, Chicago Tribune
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