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What happened on December 20, 2007
SCIENCE
They're bulking up mentally Karen Kaplan and Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writers
OPINION
Curtains for the guilds Morris and Glenn C. Altschuler, By Kevin and Kevin Morris is founder and co-managing partner of an L.A. entertainment law firm. Glenn C. Altschuler is a professor of American studies at Cornell University.
Bag it
Insurers are weak link in health plan
Important message
Mukasey has Bush's back
Innocents perish
'The powers of the earth'
Too much disclosure
Talk turkey, you silly goose
Terrorism in Torrance
"These are not normal times"
The 12-foot-high, concrete 'success' in Iraq ROSA BROOKS
BUSINESS
Looking for a loophole in reform legislation Cyndia Zwahlen, Special to The Times
California sues janitorial services Molly Selvin, Times Staff Writer
Nike's profit rises on foreign sales From the Associated Press
Viewing tax filings in buying a business Karen E. Klein, Special to The Times
Investor may stir up Cheesecake Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
Europe seeks to limit car emissions From the Associated Press
Wall Street's woes invite foreign cash Martin Zimmerman, Times Staff Writer
Florida rule on Calif. citrus upheld From Times Wire Services
Writers initiate separate talks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GM said near sale of unit to Navistar From Times Wire Services
Stocks mixed in volatile session From Times Wire Services
General Mills sees net income climb From the Associated Press
Oracle's profit eases concern over industry From the Associated Press
EU acts to trim surfeit of wine From the Associated Press
Amgen sued over cancer medications From Times Wire Services
NetSuite offering gets $161.2 million From Times Wire Services
Media veteran expected to play big role at Tribune under Zell Michael A. Hiltzik and Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writers
Fed auction draws banks From Times Wire Services
Global Fund disputes Times report on Africa Charles Piller and Doug Smith, Times Staff Writers
Airlines to cap flights at JFK From Times Wire Services
Rate freeze not the key, Paulson says Tom Petruno and Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writers
D.R. Horton executives awarded bonuses despite builder's losses From the Associated Press
CA shareholders must return funds From Times Wire Services
Web firms to settle gambling allegations Joseph Menn and Jessica Guynn, Times Staff Writers
Bond insurer's rating cut From Times Wire Services
Calpine exit plan cleared From Bloomberg News
Tailgating for fun -- and profit Martin Zimmerman, Times Staff Writer
Microsoft makes deal with Viacom Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
HOME & GARDEN
Rescuing the minka Susan Essoyan, Special to The Times
Gilded glamour, all the way Craig Nakano, Times Staff Writer
A homey touch DAVID A. KEEPS, Times Staff Writer
Upstairs at Oscar's DAVID A. KEEPS, Times Staff Writer
Star of his own back lot David A. Keeps, Times Staff Writer
What's Christmas? Chris Erskine
The other housing crunch Janet Eastman, Times Staff Writer
The holidays' magic maker David A. Keeps, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
TV host followed in father Art's footsteps Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Indelible but elusive Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
Ventura County picks CEO Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
After-school center serves diverse clientele K. Connie Kang, Times Staff Writer
More rain is on the way, but then it's clear sailing Daniela Perdomo, Times Staff Writer
Nunez sweetens deal for unions Michael Rothfeld and Jordan Rau, Times Staff Writers
Ex-Navy officer to lead school district Tony Perry
Santa better book his flight early Jennifer Oldham, Times Staff Writer
Council approves wind-power deals Duke Helfand
Jet to be inspected after mishap Jennifer Oldham
District urged to reject fee plan Jason Song
Look to 'Budget Nun' for truth on health plan GEORGE SKELTON
Plucked from a wintry ordeal Eric Bailey and Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writers
Report faults probes of shootings by deputies Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writer
Bill to protect VA site is approved Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Times Staff Writer
President of Milken educational institute Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
UC to revise plan on admission rules Larry Gordon
If it's so fine, why are we so nervous? DANA PARSONS
Ling reappointed to CRA board Duke Helfand
Jordan High won't join mayor's partnership Howard Blume, Times Staff Writer
Activist worked for women's rights Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
Rally supports O.C. teacher Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer
Man recalls little about car crash that killed his mother Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Times Staff Writer
Occidental names interim president Larry Gordon
California emissions law rejected Richard Simon and Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writers
China policy on islands protested My-Thuan Tran
Jewish leader held on money laundering charges Tiffany Hsu, Times Staff Writer
Emigre hosted radio show of European polkas, waltzes Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
Council OKs raises for city workers David Zahniser and Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writers
More flee state than move in Sharon Bernstein and Paloma Esquivel, Times Staff Writers
SPORTS
Playing Take-Away Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Tonight Peter Yoon; Martin Henderson
Davenport plans a full year in '08 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
UC Santa Barbara gets ready for No. 1 Tar Heels From the Associated Press
Results, Schedule From the Associated Press
Their good start is just that, a start Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Results, Schedule From the Associated Press
Parcells, Dolphins reportedly reach deal From the Associated Press
Frahm could be third scoring option Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Possessive case is studied Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Schneider nets win for Ducks Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Kings' loss to Red Wings isn't fun Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Niedermayer enjoys being needed Helene Elliott
Tonight / Poinsettia Bowl Peter Yoon
Less seems to work more for Mayo Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Tonight's Game
Morning briefing Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
No Hall passes here for Clemens, Bonds Ross Newhan, Special to The Times
UCLA meets with Golden Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Big Ten crew under cloud of suspicion Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Kansas' Mangino is coach of the year Gary Klein, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Playing take-away Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Navy coach stays the course Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Too much bowling, too many gutter balls Chris Dufresne
Simon draws 30-game ban From the Associated Press
Santa Anita races to get track ready Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Parker is spark plug for No. 1 Lady Vols Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Text messages from press row . . . JERRY CROWE
Commission fires back at USC David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Afghan death penalty raises concerns Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Al Qaeda's No. 2 taking questions From Times Wire Reports
U.N. council steps back from Kosovo Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
Olympics critic held, wife says From Times Wire Reports
Putin criticizes U.S. dominance From Times Wire Reports
Five parties form interim government From Times Wire Reports
Talk of a deal in Chad as French workers face trial From Reuters
U.S. frees Iranian detainee Alexandra Zavis, Times Staff Writer
A festive day for Iraq's Sunnis Alexandra Zavis and Said Rifai, Times Staff Writers
47 linked to ETA sentenced From the Associated Press
A landslide for S. Korea conservative Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
5 mutilated bodies turn up near Mexico City Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer
Ex-clerk charged in lottery fraud From Times Wire Reports
5 ex-Guantanamo inmates convicted From Times Wire Reports
ANC leader keeps S. Africans guessing Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
District Lounge turns an Old Towne Orange antique into a hot spot Jess Larson
70 recordings make Hall of Fame Randy Lewis
Finally
Screening Room Susan King
Wrapped up in one box Pete Metzger, Special to The Times
Melora Hardin Mark Sachs
The Glutton
Call us Rudolph BY ENID PORTUGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Short Set: Santa Visitation Hesitation
Scene Stealer Ron Magid
Embraceable Ewwwww
Her TV personas are in a faceoff Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
A Scattered Life GEOFF BOUCHER
The Reel Less Traveled KEVIN CRUST
A pregnant pause for Spears book From the Associated Press
'Romance' is Turturro's long-delayed labor of love Tom Roston, Special to The Times
Think of it as theater with nothing to lose -- and everything to gain Mindy Farabee
These fish could only be fresher if you caught them yourself Cynthia Dea
Josh Groban goes to the head of the class Todd Martens, Times Staff Writer
It'll be a fight for fifth John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Calder crosses the ages with ease Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
'Debaters' college gets $1-million gift From the Associated Press
Check it out: Just a pawn trying not to get rooked Liam Gowing
'Starting Out in the Evening' Carina Chocano
This Week: Nog Unleashed Jessica Gelt
In the hands of these masters, a new meaning to jingle bells Brenda Rees
The Enabler
In Beverly Hills, Paperfish creates a new wave of sophisticated seafood S. Irene Virbila
Underrated / Overrated
The sighs of it Cristy Lytal, Special to The Times
Who needs nice? Dan Finnerty puts the naughty in noel novelty songs August Brown
Restored frescoes see the light of day From the Associated Press
go Pauline O'Connor
Kevan Hall Vicki Jo Radovsky
Mom, why are you so nervous? Kathleen Clary Miller, Special to The Times
Kudos
Songs of cheer and jeers Paul Farhi, Washington Post
'Survivor' lunch lady to fork over From the Associated Press
ArcLight's little brother sets up shop in the Valley Lisa Rosen
His fascinating rhythms Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Info, Please
The Vatican slams 'Golden Compass' From Reuters
60 Seconds With . . . the Rev. Ethan Acres Paul Young
'Lars and the Real Girl' Kenneth Turan
Untitled PAUL YOUNG
Buzz Bands Kevin Bronson
Night Lines Charlie Amter
Matthew Barney moves from cycle of life to death Lea Lion
Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd Martin Rubin, Special to The Times
Book It Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
Store windows now part of Christmas past Marc Fisher, The Washington Post
NATIONAL
Falling polls lead Giuliani to alter plans Robin Abcarian, Times Staff Writer
Campaign ads spread tidings along with political messages Robin Abcarian, Times Staff Writer
Senate confirms Customs director From the Associated Press
Tancredo may be leaving GOP race From Times Wire Reports
Clinton toeing the line of campaign negativity Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
Closing a door to the White House Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
Former death row inmate in Ohio to go free today From the Associated Press
Congress OKs bill to stop mentally ill from buying guns From the Associated Press
Subpoena of CIA officials threatened Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
Tax relief, yes; deficit relief, no Noam N. Levey and Jonathan Peterson, Times Staff Writers
Sisters killed by gunman memorialized From Times Wire Reports
Kucinich's brother discovered dead From Times Wire Reports
In power for a year and feeling unfulfilled Richard Simon and Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writers
Energy bill is signed by Bush Richard Simon and Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writers
She only has ayes for Biden Louise Roug, Times Staff Writer
NASA sends bad news to astronaut in space station Gerry Smith and Josh Noel, Chicago Tribune
Fire breaks out in a Cheney office James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
Chemical plant blasts kill 4 From the Associated Press
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