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What happened on December 23, 2005
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Skid Row Drug Sting Nets 14 Richard Winton, Times Staff Writer
Heinrich Gross, 90; Doctor Implicated in Nazi Atrocities Against Children William J. Kole, Associated Press
Clinton Jencks, 87; Organizer Who Led Mineworkers Strike Later Taught at San Diego State Myrna Oliver, Times Staff Writer
City Settles Lawsuit Alleging Racism Hector Becerra, Times Staff Writer
Former Councilwoman Pleads Guilty Jill Leovy, Times Staff Writer
Man Is Stabbed to Death Outside San Clemente Bar Susana Enriquez, Times Staff Writer
Arthur J. Dommen, 71; Correspondent, Author Covered Vietnam for The Times From a Times Staff Writer
A Woman With a Lot to Lose Acts on Her Sense of Justice Dana Parsons
Officers Find 13 Illegal Immigrants in Van From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gov.'s Pick for Pollution Panel Chairman Wins Wide Support Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writer
Door Kept Open for Priest-Sex Lawsuits Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writer
Animal Rights Group Files Free-Speech Claim Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Lobbyist Didn't Disclose Ties to Firm, Probe Finds Ashley Powers, Times Staff Writer
Mexicans Head North to Snare Holiday Bargains Richard Marosi, Times Staff Writer
A Snow Job Like No Other Andrew H. Malcolm, Times Staff Writer
Holiday closures
Officer Caught Stealing Returns to Department From Times Staff and Wire Reports
In Shift, Pasadena Mall Allows Menorah Wendy Thermos, Times Staff Writer
L.A.'s Christmas Tree Doesn't Quite Measure Up Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Mariachis Take Complaint to Consul Daniel Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Belita Jepson-Turner, 82; Skater in 1936 Olympics Starred in Films Designed to Exhibit Her Skills From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Business Reassesses Stance on Governor Peter Nicholas and Dan Morain, Times Staff Writers
Officials Break Ground on Freeway Upgrade From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ties Between Gang, Fences Probed Rich Connell and Robert J. Lopez, Times Staff Writers
A Holocaust Saga, Obscure No More H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Artful Thieves Grab Picasso, Chagall Works Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer
Possible Hacking Into School Computer Probed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
2 Women Killed in Long Beach Crash From a Times staff writer
Abalone Fishery Off Southland May Reopen Kenneth R. Weiss, Times Staff Writer
Ed Dornan, 66; Former Irvine Councilman Helped Shape Open Space Preservation Plan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
BUSINESS
GE to Acquire Arden Realty for $3.2 Billion Josh Friedman, Times Staff Writer
Best Buy to Purchase L.A. Appliance Chain David Colker, Times Staff Writer
New Century to Acquire Assets of Access Lending Annette Haddad
UAW OKs Healthcare Pact at Ford From Bloomberg News
Oracle's Deal for Siebel Wins Approval of EU From Bloomberg News
General Mills Posts Small Gain in Profit From Associated Press
EU Threatens New Sanctions on Microsoft From Associated Press
Also
30-Year Mortgage Rates Slip Again From Associated Press
Briefly From Bloomberg News
Court Backs GM's Deal With Union on Medical Costs From Times Wire Services
Stocks Climb in Light Trading From Times Wire Services
Insurance Plan May Shift Auto Rates in State Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Jury Rejects Deputy's Claim Over Taser Shock From Associated Press
Religious Group Sues Google Over a Blog Using Its Name From Reuters
Personal Spending Up Moderately Last Month From Associated Press
Maytag Shareholders OK Whirlpool Deal From Bloomberg News
Poker's Hot Streak May Be Nearing End From Reuters
Barrick Gold to Buy Placer Dome From Associated Press
Albertsons Ends Buyout Talks Abigail Goldman, Times Staff Writer
Tech Firms See Photo Opportunity Terril Yue Jones, Times Staff Writer
Reliant Resolves Claims Linked to Energy Crisis From Dow Jones/Associated Press
Judge Halts Limits on Game Sales to Kids Julie Tamaki and Chris Gaither, Times Staff Writers
Clear Channel Spinoff Moving to Los Angeles From Associated Press
ConAgra Profit Drops 32% as Sales Decline From Bloomberg News
Google Settles With Microsoft From Associated Press
Justices Overturn Tobacco Case Fine From Associated Press
SEC Sues 2 Managers in Case of Alleged Late Trades From Bloomberg News
Knight Ridder Rebuffs Attempt by Union to Bid for Some Papers From Bloomberg News
Lucent Ordered to Pay Winstar Creditors From Associated Press
Wal-Mart Workers Win Suit Molly Selvin and Abigail Goldman, Times Staff Writers
Comcast to Offer Family Cable Package From Reuters
WORLD
Transplant Patient Gets 'Best Christmas Present': a U.S. Visa Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer
Italy May Charge U.S. Soldier Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
2 Men Sentenced to Die in Afghanistan From Associated Press
Congo, U.N. Troops Battle Militia for Control of Region From Reuters
Israelis Kill 3 Palestinian Militants in West Bank Raid Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
Iraq Trial Marked by Chaos, Drama Louise Roug, Times Staff Writer
Group Dishes Out Soup to Homeless, but Not All From Times Wire Reports
Turkish Author, Editor Are Fined From Associated Press
Chinese Former Researcher for New York Times to Face Trial From Reuters
Head of Islamic Group Calls Holocaust a Myth From Times Wire Reports
U.S. Judge Dismisses Pope From Civil Suit From Times Wire Reports
U.N. Hit by a Bolt From the Right Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
Bush Has OKd Troop Cuts in Iraq, Rumsfeld Says; Blair Visits Soldiers From Times Wire Services
Cambodia Exile Convicted in Absentia From Reuters
U.S. Halts Magazine for Arabic-Speaking Youths From Times Wire Reports
Few Question Escalating Police Violence in Crime-Scarred Rio Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Malick deftly navigates a sensual, vast 'New World' Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
L.A. Phil will record a CD Chris Pasles
Creativity Corner
Chilly, yes, but warm and friendly too AL MARTINEZ
Moss videotape is given to police From Associated Press
Cooke's bones reportedly stolen From Reuters
The conquering of 'Kong' Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
Opening presence on Christmas Day
'The Ringer' manages to keep it sweet Kevin Crust
No joke: Free food at the Laugh Factory
A 'Carol' told with an Irish lilt F. Kathleen Foley
Hope flames out for the Webers F. Kathleen Foley
Jokes & Riddles
Parents call over 'Chris' Santa slip From Associated Press
Presents from across the sea Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
'Casanova' seduces with a charming Ledger Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
A flirtatious 'Boy Friend' F. Kathleen Foley, Special to The Times
'Account of a Visit From St. Nicholas' Jennifer James, Times Staff Writer
Can Santa bring me a new FCC? Frazier Moore, Associated Press
An eye for an eye Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
A certain Seuss echoed in 'Jeuss' David C. Nichols
'The Graduate' it's not Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
The high-low trend continues on Rodeo Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
Commemoration of hope Miranda Leitsinger, Associated Press
A 'special' night for 'Munich' Elizabeth Snead, Special to The Times
Evil and its echoes Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
A fantastic voyage, with Cyclops and phantom fleets Nick Owchar, Times Staff Writer
'Cuba' opens a time capsule of film art Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
Manhattan Transfer: no wintry chill here Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Gruesome trip into the outback Kevin Crust
God's recurring role in Hollywood Joanna Connors, Religion News Service
The year in magazines: Hussein loves jokes; journalistic catfights Peter Carlson, Washington Post
'Literary prospector' finds gold in famous writers' smaller works Beth Rucker, Associated Press
Paintings that want to be good for your soul Holly Myers, Special to The Times
SPORTS
Dungy's Son Dies of Apparent Suicide Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Rocca Wins Third Slalom of Season From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Smith Weighs Pro Options Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Injury Report Discouraging Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Floyd Tries to Keep Upset in Perspective Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Hot West Virginia Wins It in a Rout From the Associated Press
Tomko Can Feel Right at Home Now Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Patriot Gains Sam Farmer
Rivals Slowly Warm to Task Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Streaks Are Finished for Sabres and Biron From the Associated Press
Something New Is Added to Its Arsenal Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Bruins Find There's No Easy Way Out Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Pepperdine Eases to First Road Win From the Associated Press
Maggette, Ross Are Still Hurting Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Stretch Run Begins for Playoff Spots Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Washington Stuns Stanford From the Associated Press
City Weighs Its Angel Claims Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Cal Makes the Most Noise When It Counts Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
James Scores 37 in Cavaliers' Fourth Win in Row From the Associated Press
Willis Takes Over Late, Scores 31 to Lead Bruins From the Associated Press
Squad Serves Them Well David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Turf-Toe Injury Will Keep Raiders' Jordan Sidelined From the Associated Press
NBA's Odd Couple Reunited on ABC Ray Frager, Baltimore Sun
Oilers Might Have a Few Words for Avery Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Top performers
Navy Runs Past Colorado St. Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Mayo Superb but Walker Steals Show Dan Arritt; Martin Henderson; Lauren Peterson, From Times Staff Reports
Ambitious Hawkins Is Setting Lofty Goals Eric Sondheimer
Offense Bigger in Texas Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Selanne to Play for Finland in Turin Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Rutgers Extends Schiano's Contract From the Associated Press
Skater May Be on Fast Track Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Chinese Muslims in Limbo at Guantanamo From Associated Press
Bush Formally Defends Spy Program From Associated Press
Court Rejects DeLay's Push for a Swifter Trial From Times Wire Reports
Capitol Proves Deadly for Christmas Tree From Times Wire Reports
New Lead Limit Urged for Children's Candies From Times Wire Reports
Owner of Pit Bulls Is Convicted in Death From Times Wire Reports
21 Million Enrolled in Medicare Drug Plan Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Times Staff Writer
City transit workers ended the three-day strike that... Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
Court Rules Caged Children Abused From Associated Press
Nun Who Protested at Missile Silo Is Released From Associated Press
Youth Sues for Right Not to Stand, Recite Pledge South Florida Sun-Sentinel
GOP Hitting Limits of Aggressive Tactics Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writer
Virginia Governor Pardons Two Men From Associated Press
Patriot Act Extension Is Cut From 6 Months to 5 Weeks Maura Reynolds and Joel Havemann, Times Staff Writers
Couple Sought in Las Vegas Slaying From Associated Press
Augustine Volcano Has Experts Wary in Alaska From Reuters
Sept. 11 Charity Offers Gifts That Give Ryan G. Murphy, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
The digital frontier
'Intelligent design' ruling was a smart move
Ramirez should worry about Iran, not Syria
The battle over the Patriot Act
Hometown shame
The poor take another budget hit
Stop and reconsider the 'red flag day' ordinance
Some green for the Red Line
Bad Bambi
If it's a war, Christmas won Randye Hoder, RANDYE HODER is a writer in Los Angeles.
Bound together by our books Gregory Maguire, GREGORY MAGUIRE is the author of "Wicked" (Regan Books, 1995) and "Son of a Witch" (ReganBooks, 2005).
Shaking science's bedrock of truth Laurie Zoloth, LAURIE ZOLOTH is a professor of medical humanities and bioethics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and director of the Center for Bioethics, Science and Society.
SCIENCE
S. Korean's Stem Cell Data Fake, Panel Says Barbara Demick and Karen Kaplan, Times Staff Writers
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