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What happened on December 31, 2008
SCIENCE
Last moments aboard the Columbia Thomas H. Maugh II
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Court says 3-strikes sentence is cruel Carol J. Williams
Spending to fight California wildfires surpasses $1 billion Bettina Boxall
Diver faked death, police say Susannah Rosenblatt
From slim to none? Experts see dim future for this Malibu beach Kenneth R. Weiss
State sues over changes in species act Julie Cart
Scandals scar triumphs for head of SEIU Paul Pringle
Attack's grisly details emerge Hector Becerra and Tami Abdollah
A signpost of the past is closing Catherine Ho
Groundwork laid in 2008 for major transit changes in the Southland Steve Hymon
Chiang remains in Texas hospital Associated Press
Snowpack deeper than last year's Associated Press
Locomotive catches fire Susannah Rosenblatt
Group criticizes state's wish list for transportation projects Patrick McGreevy
Exec helped merge Knight Ridder in '74 Times Wire Reports
Holiday closures
Lawmakers would top list of California IOUs Evan Halper
Jury recommends death for rapist Associated Press
Oldest living holder of the Victoria Cross Times Wire Reports
Gaza strikes trigger L.A. protests Raja Abdulrahim
Marine general was a war hero Tony Perry
Designer was known for '60s unisex fashions Times Wire Reports
Guide to the 120th Tournament of Roses
Man arrested in probe of 5 O.C. fires Susannah Rosenblatt
Little Leagues Face Fund Losses Alexandra Zavis and Kate Linthicum
Lawyer in '70s palimony lawsuit Elaine Woo
SPORTS
The MVP of video Mike Bresnahan and Broderick Turner
He's good for a laugh Mark Wogenrich
Chargers' Turner has vindication at stake SAM FARMER
Start of Pac-10 generates a buzz David Wharton
Results Associated Press
WBA orders a panel to review Holyfield bout Staff and Wire Reports
Martz is let go by the 49ers Associated Press
Masoli sparks Oregon, 42-31 Associated Press
Floyd might use small lineup more Chris Foster
Ducks tonight Chris Foster
Clippers fade at the finish Lisa Dillman
Ready! Or Not? Bill Plaschke
Three from Ducks rank in voting Helene Elliott
Dunleavy, Brand on better terms Lisa Dillman
It's a Rocky Mountain low for Shanahan Sam Farmer
He was red-faced after three seconds Mike Penner
Rockets bring back Mutombo, 42 Associated Press
Ramirez's agent contacts Dodgers Bill Shaikin
Williams will return in 2009 Gary Klein
Walker gets his own team Chris Foster
Kings trade goalie for pick Helene Elliott
His star-studded background takes back seat on sidelines T.J. SIMERS
Adding on to family name Corina Knoll
FOOD
Recipe: Champagne punch
Infused with sophistication Linda Burum
Recipe: Mother's Ruin punch
2006 Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Vieilles Vignes' S. Irene Virbila
The Life Of The Party Betty Hallock
Brownies, halibut, romesco sauce: our Top 10 recipes The Food Staff
Magic in these meals S. IRENE VIRBILA, RESTAURANT CRITIC
Recipe: Whiskey Barrel punch
WORLD
A low point for Hamas and Egypt Ashraf Khalil
Obama-inspired hope goes only so far in Kenya Edmund Sanders
Acquittal in death of rights activist TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Banker named prime minister TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Dairy executives go on trial TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Iranian activist's private office raided Ramin Mostaghim and TIM RUTTEN
Pakistan shuts down a key U.S. supply line ASSOCIATED PRESS
Foes of Bangladeshi victor call vote 'farcical' Mark Magnier and Nurul Alam
Ailing former Yukos exec freed TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Israel pounds targets but hints at cease-fire Richard Boudreaux
Behind closed doors, U.S. seeks an exit Paul Richter
Beach, BBQ and the Koran Jeffrey Fleishman
Russian leader lengthens term Megan K. Stack
In a Lebanon camp, Palestinian viewpoints on conflict diverge Borzou Daragahi
ENTERTAINMENT
'70s disaster films: angst of an era Susan King
For cable news, a dramatic turn Matea Gold
They dance and they undress, but they also keep it PG-13 fun Jeff Baenen, Baenen writes for the Associated Press.
Chan's among filmmakers new to a mainland group ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dismay and apologies over fabricated Holocaust tale Associated Press
National Film Registry adds 'Terminator,' 24 other titles Associated Press
Forward-thinking August Brown
Finally
Miami bashes going unsold ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oscar shouldn't shun pop movies PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
Gelbart is doing just fine, thanks Mike Boehm
DMX reaches a plea deal ASSOCIATED PRESS
The ghosts of 'Carol's' past Diane Haithman
As usual, Clark is ready to rock ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cowardice's consequences BETSY SHARKEY, FILM CRITIC
Making the perfect game Pete Metzger
Brothers in conflict Kenneth Turan FILM CRITIC
An expert guided tour of history's birthplace Tim Rutten
CBS takes a small pot for a 13-week streak CITY NEWS SERVICE
BUSINESS
TV viewers in middle as titans clash Meg James
IOUs pave the streets William Heisel
Spinners step up moves in a sign of the times Alana Semuels
Retail sales fall is worst in six years BLOOMBERG NEWS
SEC rejects accounting rules shift ASSOCIATED PRESS
Challenges to federal contracts up 17% in 2008 ASSOCIATED PRESS
Faction May Seek Shake-up At Sag Richard Verrier
FCC member to step down TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Credit rating cut on state bonds TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Boeing, Lockheed to compete again TIMES WIRE REPORTS
RV shipments fall 72% in November TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Fed picks firms for debt buys TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Appeals may delay claim payments in pet food case ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stocks advance as GMAC gets financing ASSOCIATED PRESS
Prices of L.A.-area homes drop further David Pierson
Loan offers may set GM wheels in motion Martin Zimmerman
Fans of Bratz are given a glimmer of hope David Colker
A Wii bright spot in slow season Ylan Q. Mui, Mui writes for the Washington Post.
Dropping the (crystal) ball: This crisis duped them all Tom Petruno
No-porn proviso is cut from free broadband plan BLOOMBERG NEWS
Confidence index is at an all-time low ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ex-Peregrine exec gets two years TIMES WIRE REPORTS
New rumors on Jobs' health hurt Apple shares Tom Petruno
NATIONAL
Advisors cite Katrina's toll on Bush James Oliphant
Obama's stimulus plan to go on tour Peter Nicholas
Senators call appointment unwelcome Ray Long and Rick Pearson
Woman sues over McCain article TIMES STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS
Mistrust bedevils war on cartels Josh Meyer
Jena teen shoots himself TIMES STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS
2 die in shooting at ski resort TIMES STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS
Atheists sue over inaugural plans TIMES STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS
Indictment in Hudson slayings TIMES STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS
OPINION
Distasteful, but legal
Eisenhower took the wrong route
Protection is part of pet ownership
Routine dishonesty
Can we change Cuba?
Rocky patch for Eartha Kitt
In search of a holiday Pico Iyer, Pico Iyer is the author, most recently, of "The Open Road: The Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama." His previous book, "Sun After Dark," describes New Year's Day around the globe.
Simple rules
'Magic Negro' mistake TIM RUTTEN
Long live the second Rose Parade Joe Mathews, Joe Mathews, a contributing writer for Opinion, is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
Pain, litigation and childbirth
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