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What happened on December 23, 2006
OPINION
Rescue's rewards
The suits stop here
Caveat investor
Rating Democrat candidates
All politics is local
Court challenge to plan for schools
Writing with a broad brush
Left cold by hockey coverage
Malaria programs need support
As the solstice turns By Meghan Daum
Kids run hot/cold on global warming By Katherine Ellison, KATHERINE ELLISON is the author of "The Mommy Brain" (themommybrain.com).
Racism -- fact or faith? By Shelby Steele, SHELBY STEELE, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, is the author of "White Guilt," published earlier this year.
We can't quit on school reform By Antonio R. Villaraigosa, ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA is the mayor of Los Angeles.
ENTERTAINMENT
A sad song, but it's a holiday hit By J. Freedom Du Lac, Washington Post
The self-creation that was Mae West By Martin Rubin, Special to The Times
In chick flicks, an upside for men By Michael Sragow, Baltimore Sun
Downloads By Casey Dolan
Taste-suited gifts: Presents of mind By Randy Lewis;robert Lloyd; Agustin Gurza, Times Staff Writer
Tan Dun mixes an East-West `Emperor' By Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
It's Fania salsa remastered, with a true kick By Agustin Gurza, Times Staff Writer
Rants, raves, Futurist poems By Holly Myers, Special to The Times
Another jump in ick meter By Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Gets the picture
Why `Nine' went down for the count
Rocky is rocky
Know this too
That's a penalty?
Foreign TV stars take to British `panto' By Paul Majendie, Reuters
Clear Channel station to stay as is From the Associated Press
Models with `generous' look wanted From the Associated Press
Dozier thanks military for rescue From the Associated Press
Ratings, conflict up with O'Donnell From the Associated Press
Combs' faux pas with faux faux fur By Scott Martelle
Surfacing By Casey Dolan
No-longer-little orphaned Annies By Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
On a wing and a prayer By Stephen Cox, Special to The Times
Embracing the role of Zuzu and the lessons of the film By Michael Hill, Associated Press
WORLD
Spraying feud with Ecuador escalates From Times Wire Reports
New election to reflect old `democracy' From Times Wire Reports
Large sum gets St. Nicked From Times Wire Reports
Few harsh words in Beslan inquiry From Times Wire Reports
U.S. cancels joint military exercise From Times Wire Reports
No Fidel Castro as Cuba assembly meets From the Associated Press
Iraq violence kills 4 U.S. troops; Gates' visit ends By Solomon Moore, Times Staff Writer
N. Korea nuclear talks end with no resolution By Mitchell Landsberg, Times Staff Writer
Trainers skeptical on training By Molly Hennessy-fiske, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
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Goodyear, strikers reach tentative contract accord From the Associated Press
Abusive factory in China makes Bratz, group says From the Associated Press
EPA backs production of hydrogen-powered cars From the Associated Press
Jobless rate in L.A. County slips to 4.2% By Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer
DirecTV deal aids 2 media moguls By Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
Board election requirements tightened From Bloomberg News
New ownership turns Disney Stores around By Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
Data show strong buying From the Associated Press
Exxon Valdez judgment halved From the Associated Press
Concerns over economy weigh on Wall Street From Reuters
Mexico's soft-drink tax proposal fizzles By Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer
Witness backs up ousted publisher By Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
In India, a boom that's bursting at the seams By Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Toyota may surpass GM in 2007 From the Associated Press
Ex-WaMu worker awarded damages By Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Fire tears through film-cutting plant
A Sousa band of Indians By Mike Anton, Times Staff Writer
A time to relearn an ancient form of prayer? By K. Connie Kang, Times Staff Writer
11 taken to hospitals after Blue Line train hits firetruck By Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writer
Bratton pursues book deal on fighting crime By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
Winds cut power to 19,000 customers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MTA will offer free rides on eves of two holidays From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Area's homeless can't find shelter By Cara Mia Dimassa, Times Staff Writer
Panel to oversee police project By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
Woman survives crash and 50-foot fall
Killings of youths tied to child protection system soar in 2006 By Sharon Bernstein, Times Staff Writer
Mary Forni, 91; spotted 2 spies left by Nazi U-boat From the Associated Press
Police make arrest in hate crime slaying of 14-year-old girl By Jill Leovy, Times Staff Writer
2 men jailed in shooting that wounded girl, 9 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
OT pushes guards' pay past $100,000 By Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Delivering dual benefits By Evelyn Larrubia, Times Staff Writer
Inquiry into Inglewood claim sought By Greg Krikorian and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
Villaraigosa appeals ruling on schools By Howard Blume, Times Staff Writer
Two Long Beach officers shot By Richard Winton and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
Malibu roiled by plan for overnight camping, more trails By Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer
Chink in mayor's armor By Jim Newton, Times Staff Writer
Recycling castoffs into a vision of Christmas
O.C. November food safety violations
An `instant' dad finds that fatherhood truly is a blessing By Dana Parsons
Panel votes to censure U.S. judge By Henry Weinstein, Times Staff Writer
2nd teenager is arrested in killing of police officer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
4 relatives killed in plane crash are identified From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tainted eggs raise alarm over farm runoff By Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer
Who Needs Reindeer?
Siberian tiger mauls keeper at San Francisco Zoo By Carla Hall, Times Staff Writer
Cornelius Van Dam, 89; dairy owner endured as L.A. grew By Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
Gone with the wind
NATIONAL
Kansas judge dismisses abortion charges By Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Sago Mine theory gets more support From Times Wire Reports
Parents guilty of abuse in bed-cage case From Times Wire Reports
Macy's pulls coats with wild-dog fur From Times Wire Reports
Three die in Army Black Hawk crash From Times Wire Reports
Court allows delay on Katrina housing From Times Wire Reports
Save Christmas: Send money By Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
N.Y. comptroller admits to fraud, steps down From the Associated Press
Rape charges dropped in Duke case By David Zucchino, Times Staff Writer
Laura Bush's alma mater likely to house presidential library By Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
NIH researcher is ordered to forfeit Pfizer payments By David Willman, Times Staff Writer
Romney to launch bid soon, aide says From the Associated Press
Court finds EPA's smog rules lacking From the Associated Press
Stuck in Denver airport, they can't sleep in heavenly peace By Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
Congress less than keen on Iraq `surge' By James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
Generals Say More Troops Needed In Iraq By Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writer
Review of e-voting firm is halted From the Associated Press
SCIENCE
Backpack's bungee cords take a load off of joints From Reuters
Mutations offer clues to autism From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chemical reliably spots Alzheimer's From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Human drug helps gorilla give birth From Times Staff and Wire Reports
This dinosaur was jumbo times seven From Times Staff and Wire Reports
How many dead in replay of 1918 flu? From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Meat, Milk From Cloning Called Safe By Karen Kaplan and Jia-rui Chong, Times Staff Writers
Taking malaria out of mosquito's bite By Alan Zarembo, Times Staff Writer
Discovery catches a break By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Rivera breaks left leg in winter league game By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
He's a bit out of place as All-Star By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
More work, less talk By Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Clippers feel like money-burners By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Kaman saves Christmas for children By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
O'Donnell is sidelined by foot injury By Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Calhoun hired to replace DeBerry at Air Force From the Associated Press
Draft-day dealings looking like a steal By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Bench gives Lakers their second wind By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Landis putting lab to the test By Michael A. Hiltzik
More than two sides to fight
He isn't Journalist Bill for nothing
Who could he be talking about?
That package deal has some gaps
A new goal would help the Kings
Giving Dodgers some incentive
There's a saying: 'That's hockey'
Long Beach State makes matters even worse for Loyola By Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Wolverines get through bumpy ride to the West By David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Wizards stop Suns behind Arenas' 54 From the Associated Press
Nuggets lose in Iverson's debut From the Associated Press
Troy earns first bowl victory From the Associated Press
Marlins' Willis is charged with drunk driving From Times Staff and Wire Reports
49ers' Bryant draws 4-game suspension From the Associated Press
Chicago wins behind Bondra From the Associated Press
Quotebook
San Diego streak rolls on with an 81-63 win From the Associated Press
Bruins insist on improvement By Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Bowl bid is good; next season could be better By Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Even without Wiggins, Stanford prevails, 68-59 By Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Turnovers haunt USC in loss to Kansas State By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Van Blarcom academically ineligible and out of school By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Cal draws line to win, 62-53 From Times Wire Reports
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