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