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What happened on December 23, 2003

WORLD

OPEC Bombing Convict Pardoned From Associated Press
Kabul Medical School Closed Amid Constitutional Debate Hamida Ghafour, Special to The Times
German Court Sends Singer to Prison for Neo-Nazi Lyrics Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
1 Dead After Gunfight at Demonstration From Times Wire Reports
Unions Protest Too Much Christmas Spirit From Times Wire Reports
Mexico's Fox Suffers Defeat on Tax Plan Hector Tobar, Times Staff Writer
Muslim Separatist Reported Killed From Times Wire Reports
Radicals Attack Egyptian Minister Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
Rebels End Boycott, Will Join Government From Times Wire Reports
Bombing of Convoy Kills 2 U.S. Soldiers, Iraqi Aide Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Gulf Nations Pledge to Combat Terror From Associated Press
In Pakistan, Atomic Bomb Developer Questioned Douglas Frantz, Times Staff Writer
21 Suspects Go on Trial in Serbian Prime Minister's Assassination From Associated Press
Rebels in Colombia Release 5 Hostages From Times Wire Reports
At Least 151 Killed in Mudslides, Flooding in Philippines From Associated Press
In Baghdad, Christmas Brings Jolliness, Jitters Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Queen Mary 2 Leaves Shipyard From Times Wire Reports
Observers Fault U.S. for Pursuing Mini-Nukes Douglas Frantz, Times Staff Writer
Proposal Would Bless Private Property From Times Wire Reports
Russia Deploys Nuclear Missiles From Associated Press

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Suicide Victim Had 2 Strikes Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Jenifer Estess, 40; Theater Producer Founded Group to Research Gehrig's Disease Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
Immigrant Smugglers Get 3 Years in Prison Greg Krikorian, Times Staff Writer
Fashion Island Transformer Blast Burns 1, Cuts Power David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
Les Tremayne, 90; Radio Icon's Acting Career Ran 6 Decades Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Dennis Powers, 65; Marine Biologist From a Times Staff Writer
Southland Agencies Step Up Security Deborah Schoch, Richard Marosi and Nancy Wride, Times Staff Writers
L.A. Parks Department Chief Resigns to Head Bay Area Zoo Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
Southland Agencies Step Up Security Deborah Schoch, Richard Marosi and Nancy Wride, Times Staff Writers
Budget Shortfall Will Close Courts Until Jan. 5 From Times Wire Reports
Holiday Closures
Highway Patrol Officers Replace Stolen Toys From Times Wire Reports
Residents to Decide Local Tax Measure From Times Wire Reports
Peter Carter-Ruck, 89; Was a Leading British Litigator for 25 Years From Times Wire Reports
Officials Urge Drivers to Carry Chains in Sierra From Times Wire Reports
Advance Planning Can Head Off Holiday Tragedy Caitlin Liu, Times Staff Writer
Brothers File Suit Against Ex-Priest Fred Alvarez, Times Staff Writer
State 2-Year Colleges Get New Leader Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writer
Role of Video in Rape Case Is Upheld Claire Luna, Times Staff Writer
Riverside County Man Is Killed on Ortega Highway Mai Tran, Times Staff Writer
Swapping Mall Crowds for an Open-Air Market Stanley Allison, Times Staff Writer
Bidding Still Open for Transit Center From Times Wire Reports
District to Consider More School Closures From Times Wire Reports
Car Kills 15-Year-Old in San Clemente
Fly Infests Olive Crop in 2 Counties From Times Wire Reports
University President to Leave Post in June From Times Wire Reports
Mayor Seeks to Slow Trains Through Moorpark Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Fraud Fight Found Weak Tim Reiterman, Times Staff Writer
Damage Limited Despite Temblor's Magnitude Kenneth Reich, Times Staff Writer
Feeding of Pigeons to Be Banned in City From Times Wire Reports
Patience Pays for Filipino Veterans Jia-Rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
Shopping at Wal-Mart Like Nightmarish Trip Overseas Patt Morrison
Ex-Councilman Gets Restitution Delay From a Times Staff Writer
'The Whole Second Story Just Rolled Off' John Johnson, Times Staff Writer
Special Ed Suit Is Filed in O.C. Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Key Court Victories Boost Medical Marijuana Movement Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer
Central Coast Quake Kills 2 Gary Polakovic, Daryl Kelley and Robin Fields, Times Staff Writers
Charley Cook, 107; Served Aboard Navy Cruiser in World War I From Times Wire Reports
Quake Gives Wineries a New Definition of 'Bottle Shock' James Ricci and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
CSUCI to Turn Away Many Fred Alvarez, Times Staff Writer
Helping the Other Victims of Family Violence -- Kids Jeff Gottlieb, Times Staff Writer
Indicted Donors Gave to Council Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
The River That L.A. Forgot Paul Pringle, Times Staff Writer
Suspect Arrested After 2 Deputies Are Wounded Michael Krikorian, Times Staff Writer
Fontana Man Kills 2, Then Self Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Hawthorne Airport Renovation Plans Aloft Kevin Pang, Times Staff Writer
Supreme Court Denies Defamation Lawsuit by Simpson Trial Witness Maura Dolan, Times Staff Writer
Man Accused of Threats Hangs Himself in Jail Lynne Barnes, Times Staff Writer
Man Found Guilty of Killing Ex-Girlfriend From Times Staff Reports
O. Troyanovsky, 84; U.N. Ambassador for Soviets From Associated Press

BUSINESS

GM Spins Off, Sells Stake in Hughes for $3.1 Billion From Bloomberg News
Global Crossing Fraud Case Can Proceed
Ford to Help Fund Visteon Retiree Benefit Costs From Bloomberg News
Oslo Court OKs Personal Copying of DVDs From Reuters
Executive's Notes Revealed in Daimler Trial From Bloomberg News
SCO Group Threatens to Sue Linux Users
Also
Newspaper Executive Declines to Talk to SEC
Franklin Suspends 3 in Probe Josh Friedman, Times Staff Writer
Gasoline Prices Rise Except on West Coast
ConAgra Profit Up 15%, Though Sales Fall 13%
Rates Decline in Treasury Bill Auction
Optimism High as Stocks Extend Year-End Rally From Times Staff and Wire Reports
China May Retry American From Associated Press
Grocers, Lockyer in Late Talks Over Mutual-Aid Probe James F. Peltz and Melinda Fulmer, Times Staff Writers
Bankruptcy Judge OKs PGE Recovery Plan
Parmalat Executives Under Investigation
High-Speed Internet Connections Rise 18%
Fannie, Freddie Barely Affect Rates, Fed Says From Associated Press
FDA Dismisses Petitions Against Breast Implants From Times Wire Services
Vivendi May Be Seeking SEC Deal From Associated Press
Canada's No. 3 Bank Settles in Enron Case From Bloomberg News
NYSE Board to Consider Suit Against Grasso Thomas S. Mulligan
Briefly From Bloomberg News
Tax Plans Target an 'Investor Class' Peter G. Gosselin, Times Staff Writer
SEC Probing Amylin for Possible Breach of Fair Disclosure Rule in Call to Investors Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer
Mattel Wins Ruling in Barbie Dispute From Bloomberg News
Hanmi Financial to Buy Pacific Union Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Issues Rules for Health Savings Accounts From Bloomberg News
Sempra and Shell to Form Venture From Bloomberg News
FBI Raids Firm for Evidence of Ponzi Scam From Associated Press
Pitney Bowes, Stamps.com End Litigation From Times Wire Services

NATIONAL

Maryland Auctions Yacht on EBay From Associated Press
Kucinich's Vibrations Feel Good to Malibu Crowd Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer
Military to Halt Anthrax Shots Esther Schrader, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Officials Face Array of Possible Plots Josh Meyer and Greg Krikorian, Times Staff Writers
Yemeni Sheik Pleads Not Guilty to Terrorism From Times Wire Reports
Most Families Seek 9/11 Aid Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
2 Run Cartel From Colombian Jail, U.S. Says From Associated Press
Illinois to Seek Drugs in Canada From Associated Press
Big SUVs May Face Fuel Standards From Associated Press
Jury Weighing Life or Death Sentence for Sniper Malvo David Lamb, Times Staff Writer
Dean, Centrist Branch Spar Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Bush Offers Prayers at Hanukkah Ceremony From Associated Press
Allegedly Drunk Pilot Released from Jail From Times Wire Reports
Powell's Cancer Didn't Spread Beyond Prostate From Times Wire Reports
Prisoners to Get Fruit, Cash for Christmas From Times Wire Reports

OPINION

SPORTS

Coyotes Discover Their Desert Oasis Helene Elliott
Graduation Rate at USC Best Among BCS Teams Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
A Gruff Coach Turns Media-Friendly David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Their Labor of Love Is Becoming Kiss of Death T.J. Simers
Ducks Get a Goal -- and a Loss Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Owens Should Heal Without Surgery From Associated Press
Miners Willing to Pay This Price Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Big Lead Is a Moot Point Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Nuggets' Quickness Sinks the Grizzlies From Associated Press
Today's Game Jay Christensen
Thomas Takes Charge of Knicks Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
A-Rod Proposal Still in Limbo From Associated Press
Irish Pick Apart USC From Times Wire Services
Brashear Charged With DUI From Associated Press
Northridge Wins From Times Wire Services
Injured Morrison May Miss 5 Games Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
The Times' Rankings HELENE ELLIOTT
Malone Hopes for Fast Return Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Suns Close In on Deal for Harvey of Magic From Associated Press
Red Wings End Blues' Streak From Associated Press
Tonight Eric Stephens
Water Polo Field Has Top Teams Lauren Peterson, From Staff Reports
Kansas Can't Contain Rivers From Associated Press
Angels Consider Platoon Bill Shaikin
The Week Ahead Chris Foster
For Now, Money Is Not an Issue Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Cal Poly Sinks Teeth Into Upset Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Garrison Selected U.S. Fed Cup Team Captain From Staff and Wire Reports
Officials, McCourt Discuss Financing Ross Newhan, Times Staff Writer
A Season Worthy of a VIP Eric Sondheimer
Knight Is Still Unbeaten Against Alford From Associated Press
Spurs Stand in Way of Break-Even Mark Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
The Week Ahead -- Mike Bresnahan
Game Of The Week HELENE ELLIOTT
Hawaii's LaBoy Won't Play in Bowl From Associated Press
The Times' Rankings John Ortega; Rafer Weigel; Elia Powers; Lauren Peterson
Golden Boot Is Won by Nedved Jim Barrero, Times Staff Writer
Tracking Isiah Thomas From Times Wire Services
Pride of the Blackhawks Helene Elliott
Five Junior College Players Sign Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Lopez and Orioles Finalize Deal From Wire Reports
Grieving Favre Reaches High Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer

SCIENCE

Exhuming Columbia, one piece at a time Robert Lee Hotz, Times Staff Writer

NEWS

Fists are up in tense war over the waves Pete Thomas
The waves are always with us Emmett Berg
Want Christmas? Seek out the Devil Jeff Salz, Special to The Times
The paradox of place versus map David Lukas
Pick your hike, pick your pace Susan Dworski
In the drink
Just Back
Those scary, funny slam-bang slopes
Ice capper
Some bighorns going blind J. Michael Kennedy
Getting ready for 'Survivor' Michael Koehn
Banana slug David Lukas
Killer among us J. Michael Kennedy, Times Staff Writer
The nasty, numbing task of fakin' it CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS
Forest Service gets message Charles Duhigg
The 'A' shot Sean Mortimer
Kick it up Julie Sheer, Times Staff Writer
Sharks versus Laker Girls PETE THOMAS
Cold Mountain, nonfiction
Birdapalooza Thomas Curwen
Must be a guy thing
Children: Stop bickering!

ENTERTAINMENT

Stripes' White charged From Associated Press
Old-school power shakes new Hall Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
A dancer's dream fulfilled Kristin Hohenadel, Special to The Times
It's a merry little housing market MARY McNAMARA
Weekend box office
Finally
Studdard settles clothing lawsuit From Associated Press
Smiley helps NPR broaden its reach David Folkenflik, Baltimore Sun
'Holiday Angels' Alex Cervantes and Esther De Michael Cervantes, Special to The Times
Act 2 opens for Stage Alliance Don Shirley, Times Staff Writer
Disputed Beatles item still for sale Randy Lewis
All these kids want for the holidays is a family Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer
A mixed year for Broadway From Associated Press
Bottom Line: No more encores Lynne Duke, Washington Post
What life was like for an artist once upon a time
Many unhappy returns in 2003 PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
Jokes & Riddles
'Navidades' showcases the changing face of folklore Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer

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