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What happened on December 21, 2006
OPINION
Uncle Sam needs more
China's final cut
Debating the wisdom of talking
Myths of 'realistic' foreign policy
The Obama experience
If Washington falls, what's next?
Low and inside
More troops, more problems
Opera of the absurd By Michael Scott Moore, MICHAEL SCOTT MOORE is a Fulbright journalist in Berlin and author of a novel, "Too Much of Nothing."
Make skid row chic By Patt Morrison
Obama the anti-Bush By Michael Tomasky, MICHAEL TOMASKY is editor at large of the American Prospect.
ENTERTAINMENT
What is your favorite toy ever?
What did the teeth say during the earthquake? "Everybody...
`It's a Wonderful Elf' By Mel Gilden, Special to The Times
WORLD
Aids Ravages Rural India
Darfur attacks force evacuations From Times Wire Reports
Holocaust denier to get out of prison From Times Wire Reports
New resolution on Iran introduced From Times Wire Reports
Rival monks battle over monastery From Times Wire Reports
Archbishop denies spy allegations From Times Wire Reports
U.N. adopts ban on covert abductions From Reuters
Iraqis carry on a fierce custom By Molly Hennessy-fiske and Saad Fakhrildeen, Special to The Times
Record number of bodies turns up in Baghdad By Molly Hennessy-fiske, Times Staff Writer
In Liberia, trying to end a culture of theft By Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
Memos suggest Kurds targeted By Borzou Daragahi and Said Rifai, Times Staff Writers
Clashes raise fears of civil war in Somalia By Edmund Sanders and Abukar Albadri, Special to The Times
2 senators meet with Syrian leader From the Associated Press
Pakistani City Serves As A Refuge For The Taliban By Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Sri Lanka says rebels seized 400 youths From the Associated Press
Zawahiri assails Palestinian voting From the Associated Press
BUSINESS
Bed Bath & Beyond posts gains From Reuters
Ad giant Publicis to buy Digitas to expand online From Bloomberg News
Home loans down as refinancing plunges From Reuters
Nike profit up 8.1% on new products, tax gain From Bloomberg News
M&F Worldwide to buy check-printing company From Bloomberg News
Major record labels sue Russian website From Bloomberg News
News Corp. buys NBC's stakes in NGC Network From Bloomberg News
Also
Judge orders trustee in USA Capital case From the Associated Press
Tribune makes a pitch to 2 local magnates By James Rainey
Visto wins $7.7 million in patent-infringement case From the Associated Press
Clorox to buy some Colgate bleach units From Bloomberg News
Software firm Websense to acquire PortAuthority From Bloomberg News
CarMax's earnings nearly double; sales of luxury cars, light trucks rise From Bloomberg News
Acquisition aids CB Richard Ellis' global plans By Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
Edison seeks to call off a rate increase By Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
Pollution rules for airlines expand From the Associated Press
FCC backs telephone companies in TV fight By James S. Granelli, Times Staff Writer
FedEx profit jumps 8.5% on global demand From Bloomberg News
Money manager indicted on laundering charges From the Associated Press
A gifted existence By David Colker, Times Staff Writer
HP to buy Bitfone for e-mail software From Bloomberg News
Banks want new rules to exclude 'hybrid' loans From Bloomberg News
Juniper to post big charge for backdated options From Bloomberg News
Shares ease as weakness in FedEx grounds transports From Times Wire Services
NYSE shareholders back Euronext deal By Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
Run, Rudolph, run away from the butcher From the Associated Press
Gambling regulators clear way for Philadelphia casinos From the Associated Press
Ticketing giant buys 25% of music site From the Associated Press
Merchandise has less magic with delay of 'Tinker Bell' By Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
VaxGen loses vaccine contract From Bloomberg News
Investment fund to buy Van's Foods By Martin Zimmerman, Times Staff Writer
Asia's stocks gain after a lesson from Thailand From Bloomberg News and Reuters
IBM will end option grants to its directors From the Associated Press
HOME & GARDEN
Fantasy and reality meet By Janet Eastman
An oasis hidden in Eagle Rock By David A. Keeps
A Christmas list that counts By Chris Erskine
Wonderful life for all seasons Times Staff
The Spaces To Dream Of By Mimi Avins, Times Staff Writer
Pickfair memories By Bettijane Levine, Times Staff Writer
Creature features By David A. Keeps, Times Staff Writer
Take a walk on the wild side By Bettijane Levine, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Toyland of amazing wonders
Warrant issued for suspect in identity theft From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Defrocked priest's hearing is postponed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Council votes to join suit on lead in paint From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Council rejects contract for renewable power From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Schwarzenegger's desire for universal healthcare a natural segue By George Skelton
Fire scorches La Crescenta church From a Times Staff Writer
Bovines on the picket line
2-year-old Dutton's to close By Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
L.A. union leaders reach deal with city By Joe Mathews, Times Staff Writer
Fiery crash kills 3 teenagers By Angie Green and Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writers
Battle brewing over PUC nominee seen as industry friendly By Jordan Rau, Times Staff Writer
Haidl pleads no contest to sex charge By H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
State high court to review ban on same-sex marriage By Maura Dolan, Times Staff Writer
Councilman vows probe of LAFD reports By Robert J. Lopez, Times Staff Writer
Community mourns activist's son By Jill Leovy, Times Staff Writer
O.C. family loses its home to fire By Yvonne Villarreal, Times Staff Writer
Man arrested in slayings of two found on roadside From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Officers focus of sex attack inquiry By Andrew Blankstein and Greg Krikorian, Times Staff Writers
Charges are filed against landlord By Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writer
Evidence in melee case withheld, defense says By Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writer
A matter of grove concern By Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer
Following the money
Oceanside officer shot dead after traffic stop From the Associated Press
Herbert B. Palmer, 91; cutting-edge L.A. art dealer By Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
Lawyer hears last refrain of `Ballad of John's file' By Dana Parsons
Pasadena names new schools chief By Carla Rivera, Times Staff Writer
Ma Ji, 72; Chinese comedian best known for satirical routines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Galen Martin, 79; had role in the desegregation of schools in Kentucky From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Daniel Pinkham, 83; Boston composer, conductor known for organ and choral music From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ex-prison chiefs tell of frustrations By Jenifer Warren, Times Staff Writer
No damage reported after small quake in Bay Area From the Associated Press
Hector J. Santa Anna, 83; B-17 pilot portrayed in play about WWII By Dennis Mclellan, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Crew boss charged in deaths of 4 firefighters during 2001 blaze By Lynn Marshall, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Clinton advisor an unsubtle Archives thief, report says From the Associated Press
3 plead guilty to 9 church arsons From Times Wire Reports
Gov. to heed ruling on gay pairs' benefits From Times Wire Reports
Fugitive who shot trooper sentenced From Times Wire Reports
2 hikers fell from unmarked trail From Times Wire Reports
3 killed in crash of armored truck From Times Wire Reports
Lewinsky earns degree in Britain From Times Wire Reports
Mother says ferret mutilated infant From Times Wire Reports
'Difficult Year' In Iraq, Bush Concedes By James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
Seattle's top story: Keeping residents safe By Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
Search for missing climbers called off By Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
Inmate freed 2 years after codefendant By Henry Weinstein, Times Staff Writer
Minimum-wage battle may be brewing By Maura Reynolds
'I am willing to follow a path to victory' From the Associated Press
Congressman warns against 'Muslims elected to office' From the Associated Press
Preaching a path of more resistance By Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Congress closes with a pork-filled flourish By Tom Hamburger and Walter F. Roche Jr., Times Staff Writers
Virginia finds DNA database of felons is far from complete From the Washington Post
Santa On Ice
Blizzard blankets high Plains By Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
SCIENCE
Does a bug in our gut make us fat? By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
He's no Angel, much to fans' sorrow By J.A. Adande
On the spot in Michigan By David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Pro Bowl talent, or just lucky? By Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Clippers run down by Ford By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Cassell returns from injury, saying the team needs him By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Ducks keep at it in win over Stars By Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
In long run, it's about journey, not destination By Helene Elliott
Behind hate ball By Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
But can he cure the Blues? By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Radmanovic has a hot hand again By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Bryant has good seat for rally By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Jazz erases 21-point deficit From the Associated Press
Blizzard postpones Suns-Nuggets game From the Associated Press
Miller and Kildow lead U.S. skiers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Owens, Hall settle issue over phone From the Associated Press
Penguins might be forced to move From the Associated Press
De La Hoya-Mayweather bout headed for Las Vegas By Lance Pugmire
No. 14 Connecticut cruises past Pepperdine, 88-66 From the Associated Press
USC no match for No. 14 Stanford By Jerry Crowe, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Olson ready to answer the call By Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Top recruits coming and going By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
`Idol' crowd can't catch rapper's `Inspiration' By Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Songs of love, lovingly sung By Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
Buzz Bands By Kevin Bronson
A walk that offers a lot of eye candy By Margaret Wappler, Times Staff Writer
Buzz Clubs By Heidi Siegmund Cuda
Art parties, resculpted By Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
With ties to Old Havana By S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Savor Cuban flavor By Leslee Komaiko
Livin' like a rock star, diaper bag in tow By Steve Baltin
Weekend Forecast
Superman or SpongeBob? By Pete Metzger, Special to The Times
Bid for Garland records is rejected From the Associated Press
So many ways to celebrate the holidays
Skate right through `Disneyland'
Gingerbread that teaches good taste By Brenda Rees
This town sure could use a little affection
No reason to be mad at Tyrese
So many roles, so little time By Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Treated like an old friend By Heidi Siegmund Cuda, Special to The Times
Otep is strong from the get-go By Greg Burk, Special to The Times
Living in limbo, keeping it real By Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
Eminem, wife divorce again From the Associated Press
Doors and Dead on Grammys' lifetime list From the Associated Press
A greener shade of 'Pale' for him From the Associated Press
Stolen painting pieced together From the Associated Press
Judith Regan, loud and clear By Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
Thank you for the receipt By Barbara E. Hernandez, Special to The Times
A rare Guitar Night that fails to click By Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Making a play for peace By Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Older, wiser and back aboard `Peace Train' By Ellen Wulfhorst, Reuters
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