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Wakarusa Festival organizers hope to keep location: By Chad Lawhorn; December 8, 2007 in print edition on 1A; Wakarusa Festival organizers want to negotiate a long-term lease with state leaders to keep the concert at Clinton State Park. The festival site has been in question after organizers last month unsuccessfully sought to move the event — which has attracted upward of 15,000 people in past years — to Jefferson County. “The lake is our No. 1 target,” said Brett Mosiman, who started the event in 2004.

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DePaul has no answer for 22-1 first half run, KU wins 84-66: By Ryan Greene; 12:24 p.m., December 8, 2007 Updated 5:04 p.m.; Sherron Collins hit his second three of the game with just under two-and-a-half minutes to go, giving him six points and pushing KU’s lead to 84-58. DePaul never had an answer for KU's 22-1 first half run, keyed by a pair of Brandon Rush threes. In the end, Sasha Kaun used a big second half - nine points early - to finish with a team-high 15. He led four Jayhawks in double figures. Brandon Rush hit a trio of three-pointers to finish with 13. Darrell Arthur also had 13, while Mario Chalmers added 12. The Jayhawks will now be off until next Saturday, when they’ll take on Ohio University in their first game in the brand new Sprint Center.

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8-year-old donates birthday gifts to Toys for Tots charity: By Erin Castaneda; December 8, 2007 in print edition on 1A; Maggie Brierly knows the meaning of sharing. On her eighth birthday Nov. 19, she invited her friends to bring gifts to donate to Toys for Tots of Douglas County instead of adding them to her piles of toys at home.

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Body found at Oliver Hall; no ‘outward signs’ of foul play: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007; A body was found in a room on the seventh floor of Oliver Hall dormitory Saturday afternoon.
Extra Minutes: Kansas 84, DePaul 66: By Ryan Greene; December 8, 2007; Tying up loose ends from KU's win Saturday over DePaul, which improved the Jayhawks to 9-0 on the season and snapped Bill Self's two-game losing skid against Jerry Wainwright.
DePaul has no answer for 22-1 first half run, KU wins 84-66: By Ryan Greene; 12:24 p.m., December 8, 2007 Updated 05:04 p.m.; Sherron Collins hit his second three of the game with just under two-and-a-half minutes to go, giving him six points and pushing KU’s lead to 84-58. DePaul never had an answer for KU's 22-1 first half run, keyed by a pair of Brandon Rush threes. In the end, Sasha Kaun used a big second half - nine points early - to finish with a team-high 15. He led four Jayhawks in double figures. Brandon Rush hit a trio of three-pointers to finish with 13. Darrell Arthur also had 13, while Mario Chalmers added 12. The Jayhawks will now be off until next Saturday, when they’ll take on Ohio University in their first game in the brand new Sprint Center.
8-year-old donates birthday gifts to Toys for Tots charity: By Erin Castaneda; December 8, 2007 in print edition on A1; Maggie Brierly knows the meaning of sharing. On her eighth birthday Nov. 19, she invited her friends to bring gifts to donate to Toys for Tots of Douglas County instead of adding them to her piles of toys at home.
State: Bar must close during appeal: Owner plans to operate as alcohol-free dance club; By Chad Lawhorn; December 8, 2007 in print edition on A1; State regulators have dealt another blow to the controversial downtown nightclub Last Call. Secretary of Revenue Joan Wagnon late Friday afternoon denied a request by Last Call owner Dennis Steffes to keep the club open while he appeals a previous state decision to yank the club’s liquor license.
Wakarusa Festival organizers hope to keep location: Lawrence police chief outlines law enforcement’s problems with event; By Chad Lawhorn; December 8, 2007 in print edition on A1; Wakarusa Festival organizers want to negotiate a long-term lease with state leaders to keep the concert at Clinton State Park. The festival site has been in question after organizers last month unsuccessfully sought to move the event — which has attracted upward of 15,000 people in past years — to Jefferson County. “The lake is our No. 1 target,” said Brett Mosiman, who started the event in 2004.
Nuclear reactor shutdown prevents some heart, cancer tests: By Malcolm Ritter - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2007 in print edition on A1; Thousands of patients are facing delays in crucial medical tests because of a shortage of a radioactive substance used in those examinations — all because of the shutdown of one nuclear reactor in Canada.
Freezing rain, storm expected today: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B1; The National Weather Service issued a freezing rain advisory that is in effect until 6 p.m. today.
Power outage blamed on failed breaker: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B1; A failed breaker was blamed in a power outage that affected 6,600 Westar Energy customers for about three hours late Thursday night.
John Brown print goes for $97,750: By Terry Kinney - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B1; An unidentified buyer paid $97,750 for a rare daguerreotype of abolitionist John Brown on Friday, auctioneer Wes Cowan said. The buyer, one of four bidding by telephone, declined to be identified or to talk about the purchase. Cowan said only that the buyer was a major institution.
Sebelius wants U.S. troops home: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B3; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said Friday she hoped Iraqis could move quicker to resolve their differences so that U.S. troops could come home.
Gambling ‘czar’ won’t bet on court’s OK: By Scott Rothschild; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B1; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ handpicked gambling “czar” declined Friday to give odds on whether the Kansas Supreme Court will accept the new casino law. “I have no idea what the Kansas Supreme Court is going to do,” said Chief Gaming Officer Robert Krehbiel.
Simons: Hospital merger plan nears approval, but questions remain: By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B1; Within a few days or a couple of weeks, there could be an announcement of some kind of an agreement or “master affiliation” plan between Kansas University Hospital and the KU Medical Center. KUMC officials, Kansas City’s St. Luke’s Hospital officials and KU Chancellor Robert Hemenway all have said they want an agreement before the end of this month.
FSHS boys fall to T-Birds, 65-43: Shawnee Heights proves benefits of experience against young Firebirds; By Benton Smith; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C1; Just two games into its season, Free State High’s boys basketball team learned what a little experience can do for a team’s effectiveness. Unfortunately for the Firebirds, they learned that lesson the hard way at the Bonner Springs Metro Prep Classic in a 65-43 loss to a seasoned Shawnee Heights team.
Tourney trouble: Free State girls tumble in 2 OTs; By Benton Smith; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C1; Free State High’s girls basketball squad took a little while to get warmed up at the Bonner Springs Metro Prep Classic Friday night, and it came back to haunt the Firebirds in a big way. The Firebirds registered just two points in the opening eight minutes, which coach Bryan Duncan lamented after his team fell to Shawnee Heights, 55-52, in double overtime.
Runners to brave elements: By Nathan Reed; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C1; One might figure that scheduling a cross country tournament in the second week of December to be a dicey proposition. After all, Kansas weather is often uncooperative. Thursday’s snowfall proved that.
Berg led Baldwin on a magic ride: By Jesse Temple; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C6; Baldwin High football coach Mike Berg knew his team’s 4-5 record last season was an anomaly. He just had to make sure it didn’t happen again. Determined to right the ship, the 10th-year coach scrapped his old offense in favor of the single-wing formation this year. The offense is known for being run-oriented — something Berg hoped would suit Baldwin well this year while having no varsity experience at the quarterback position.
LHS girls reach final: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C5; Lawrence High advanced to the championship game of the Aquinas girls basketball tournament with a 64-60 victory over Bellevue (Neb.) West on Friday night.
Veritas splits in tourney: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C5; Taeylr Shelton hit an eight-foot baseline jumper with six seconds remaining, and Veritas Christian defeated Goessel, 37-35, on Friday night in the Bluebird Classic high school girls basketball tournament.
Seabury drops pair: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C5; Bill Gibbs scored 18 points, but Seabury Academy dropped a 49-37 high school boys basketball game Friday night to University Academy.
Haskell women’s rally falls short: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C5; Haskell nearly overcame a 22-point deficit, but fell to Newman, 69-61, on Friday in women’s college basketball.
Price named U.S. nationals aide: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C8; Kansas University baseball coach Ritch Price has been named a USA Baseball National Team assistant coach for the summer 2008 tour, USA Baseball announced Friday.
Closed-door settlement to be finalized Monday: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B4; Answers about what went on in a closed-door executive session by city commissioners will have to wait until Monday. City attorneys earlier this week agreed to turn over documents that were submitted to the Kansas attorney general for an investigation into a closed-door session regarding economic development incentives for Deciphera Pharmaceuticals.
Holiday donations can help Lawrence groups: By Erin Castaneda; December 8, 2007 in print edition on A8; Whether it be time, money or supplies, Lawrence organizations have “wish lists” this holiday season. Here’s how to help:
Area Basketball Roundup: Wildcats top Bulldogs: Baldwin falls to rival Louisburg, 70-69; J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007; Trailing by 16 heading into the fourth quarter, Baldwin High’s boys basketball team rallied and took the lead with 10 seconds to play, but lost 70-69 Friday in the round-robin Louisburg tourney.
NBA Roundup: December 8, 2007 in print edition on C7; Scores around the league.
Celebrate the holidays with the civic choir: By Terry Rombeck; December 8, 2007 in print edition on D1; No matter what type of holiday music you like, there’s a decent chance you’ll hear it at tonight’s Holiday Concert by the Lawrence Civic Choir.
Faith briefs: December 8, 2007 in print edition on D8; Faith news around Lawrence.
Scouting news: December 8, 2007 in print edition on D5; Jacob Allen, the scouting executive for the Douglas County area of the Boy Scouts of America, completed the final component of basic training for professional leaders last month at the organization’s national headquarters in Irving, Texas. He was joined by 30 other scouting executives from 20 states.
Police says Hershey mints look like drugs: December 8, 2007 in print edition on A3; The Hershey Co. said Friday it is considering changes to the design of a mint that Philadelphia police say looks nearly identical to a tiny heat-sealed bag used to sell powdered street drugs.
Store goofs by selling hams as Hanukkah food: December 8, 2007 in print edition on A3; This was REALLY not kosher. A grocery store in Manhattan made a food faux pas, advertising hams as “Delicious for Chanukah.”
Lesbian couple can’t divorce in home state: December 8, 2007 in print edition on A3; A lesbian couple that married in Massachusetts cannot get divorced in their home state of Rhode Island, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
NASA delays Atlantis launch, tightens rules: December 8, 2007 in print edition on A3; NASA on Friday delayed the liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis until Sunday at the earliest and said it might tighten the launch rules, at astronauts’ request, to cope with unreliable gauges in the fuel tank.
Producers: Talks have broken down with writers: December 8, 2007; Negotiations between striking Hollywood writers and studios collapsed Friday, the culmination of a day in which the sides traded barbs and accusations.
Above-average season for hurricanes predicted: December 8, 2007 in print edition on A2; Using a simplified forecasting technique, researcher William Gray is predicting an above-average hurricane season in the Atlantic next year, with seven hurricanes, three of them major.
Man: I bit into condom in fast food sandwich: December 8, 2007 in print edition on A2; A man who says he bit into a Burger King sandwich and found an unwrapped condom inside has sued the owner of the restaurant.
Bhutto party office attacked, killing 3: December 8, 2007 in print edition on A2; Gunmen attacked a party office of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto in southwestern Pakistan today, killing three of her supporters ahead of parliamentary elections, police said.
2 suicide attackers hit security forces: By Robert H. Reid - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2007 in print edition on A7; A woman with explosives strapped to her body attacked the office of a Sunni group that had turned against al-Qaida in Iraq — one of two suicide bombings in Diyala province northeast of Baghdad that left at least 22 people dead Friday.
Pearl Harbor survivors observe anniversary of attack, dedicate USS Oklahoma memorial: By Audrey McAvoy - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2007 in print edition on A7; A few dozen graying Pearl Harbor survivors observed a moment of silence on Friday in honor of their comrades who perished in the Japanese bombing of Oahu 66 years ago.
On the record: December 8, 2007 in print edition on B2; A 26-year-old Lawrence woman reported an auto burglary and theft to Lawrence police on Friday. A BlackBerry cell phone and 56 miscellaneous items were stolen from a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier that was reported damaged.
Obama wins state’s e-mail straw poll: December 8, 2007 in print edition on B3; U.S. Sen. Barack Obama won the Kansas Democratic Party e-mail straw poll, party officials announced Friday.
Suburban sex club’s swinger parties draw complaints: By Paul J. Weber - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2007 in print edition on A8; The most popular address on Cedar Ridge Drive is Jim Trulock’s split-level home, which has a group sex room and attracts as many as 100 people to swinger parties featuring “Naked Twister” nights. But the festivities could soon be over. In response to neighbors’ complaints, the city has outlawed sex clubs in residential areas. Citations have been issued, and search warrants may be next.
Holiday mail deadlines near: Tonganoxie Mirror Staff Reports; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B4; Residents wanting to mail holiday items to U.S. troops overseas should do so soon. Here are recommended mailing dates for delivery by Christmas to U.S. military overseas APO/FPO addresses:
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: December 8, 2007; From the Lawrence Daily World for Dec. 8, 1907: “The first Nickel Theater was opened in Lawrence about a year ago. Since then, there have been three other Nickels opened. At present there are only three five-cent shows operating but another is supposed to open soon.
Kansas man indicted for airport burglaries: Associated Press; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B2; A federal grand jury has indicted a Hutchinson man on charges of burglarizing six airports in four states. Michael S. Wagner, 26, is charged with three counts of interstate transportation of stolen property, two counts of wire fraud and two counts of mail fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s office announced Thursday.
Fundraiser for Lawrence resident slated for today: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B2; The public is invited to a Benefit Concert for Heidi Karn Barker at 7 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church of McLouth. Karn Barker, a Lawrence resident and McLouth High School graduate, left Thursday for St. Louis, where she will have a lung transplant at Barnes Jewish Hospital.
Commodities: December 8, 2007 in print edition on B5; Futures for agricultural products rallied sharply Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery rose 30 cents, the daily market limit permitted by the exchange, to close at $9.215; March corn added 5.25 cents to $4.1725; March oats edged up 1.25 cents to $2.8025; January soybeans jumped 21 cents to $11.1975.
Jayhawks seeking squasher: By Gary Bedore; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C1; Up by 14 points with 14 minutes left, Kansas University’s basketball team looked like a sure winner against DePaul last Dec. 2 in suburban Chicago. “We had the game under control,” KU sophomore Darrell Arthur recalled. “But then we let it slip away.”
Oil futures decline: December 8, 2007 in print edition on B5; Oil futures retreated Friday, as light, sweet crude for January delivery fell $1.95 to settle at $88.28 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange after rising $2.74 on Thursday.
Markets rise for week: December 8, 2007 in print edition on B5; Wall Street paused from its big rally Friday, with stocks closing narrowly mixed after the government’s November labor report showed tepid job growth as well as a pickup in inflation.
Drivers line up after gas drops to 33 cents: December 8, 2007 in print edition on A3; Dozens of drivers made a mad rush for cheap gas after a station employee accidentally changed the price to 33 cents a gallon.
Kansas needed break: By Ryan Wood; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C1; Not that James McClinton doesn’t love football. But Kansas University’s All-Big 12 defensive tackle had some other priorities the last couple of weeks. So putting the pads away for a while wasn’t a bad thing at all.
Commentary: With Bonds in court, circus begins: By Gary Peterson - Contra Costa Times; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C2; Barry Bonds was in court Friday, and so begins a can’t-miss, rip-roaring showdown. U.S. v. Bonds ought to be quite a spectacle, too. But first comes Apologists v. Realists, to fill the empty hours between Friday’s arraignment and a) the trial of the century, or b) the plea bargain of the year.
Gundy’s contract approved: December 8, 2007 in print edition on C2; Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy had a one-year contract extension unanimously approved Friday by the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents, extending his deal through 2013.
Franchione buyout approved: December 8, 2007 in print edition on C2; Texas A&M regents approved a contract buyout Friday for former football coach Dennis Franchione worth up to $4.4 million over three years.
Pump patrol: December 8, 2007 in print edition on B1; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.76 at several locations.
Horoscopes: December 8, 2007 in print edition on D7; Follow your instincts this year and allow your personality to bloom. Others cannot help but respond. If you use your innate gifts well, you will add to your many assets, emotionally, financially and intellectually. If you are single, you draw many people and have quite your pick of suitors. If you are attached, sit on your charisma some if you don't want a jealous mate.
Military adviser mission reaches milestone: By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B4; Teams of military advisers will soon be heading to Afghanistan to help the nation’s security officials validate soldiers and police officers capable of standing alone. The advisers completed their training at Fort Riley on Friday and were part of a class of 500 advisers heading to Afghanistan for one-year missions.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: December 8, 2007 in print edition on B6; Traffic hazards in the Pinckney School neighborhood were a growing concern for many residents, many of whom appeared at a City Commission town hall meeting to air their grievances.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: December 8, 2007 in print edition on B6; The Lawrence Warm Hearts drive in only two days had raised $2,800 toward its goal of $25,000 to help the needy and elderly get heating during the winter period.
Giuliani assesses race, policy: By Cal Thomas; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B6; Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani was in Washington on Tuesday to raise money — and to see me. In a nondescript office building two blocks from the White House, Giuliani answered a wide range of questions on domestic and foreign policy.
Obama seeks to rise above polarization: By Ellen Goodman; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B6; I bow to no one in my distaste for food-fight politics. I don’t want to dine with absolutists and ideologues hurling red meat at each other. For that matter, I have long amused myself with visions of baby boomers carrying the same old conflicts into old age, dividing into pro- and anti-Vietnam nursing homes.
Fatherhood: Sunday’s football game in Denver reminds us of the poor sense of responsibility that curses so many athletes.; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B6; This Sunday’s Kansas City Chiefs-Denver Broncos football game in Denver will provide a sharp reminder of professional athletes who will never compete for a father-of-the-year title. Travis Henry, Broncos running back, was cleared to begin practice with his team this week after winning his appeal of a one-year suspension following a positive test for marijuana.
Charges dropped in battery case: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B3; Prosecutors have dropped charges of aggravated battery and criminal restraint against a Douglas County man accused in a May incident.
U.S. Bank expands region, names Lawrence president: By Mark Fagan; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B5; Two executives working at U.S. Bank in Lawrence are moving up the corporate ladder. Mike Orozco is now president for the bank’s newly expanded region that includes Kansas, northwest Missouri and southwest Iowa, the company announced Friday. The region includes 28 branches with total deposits of about $660 million.
Professor questions judge selection: By Stephen J. Ware; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B7; State Rep. Paul Davis, speaking for the Kansas Bar Association, says the current judicial selection process allows the Kansas Supreme Court to maintain its independence from politics (“Judicial selection process criticized,” Journal-World,” Dec. 1).
Baylor names coordinator: December 8, 2007 in print edition on C2; Penn State defensive assistant Brian Norwood will take over as defensive coordinator at Baylor, coach Art Briles announced Friday.
Bonds pleads not guilty: Slugger arraigned on perjury charges; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C2; Surrounded by lawyers while fans chanted his name, Barry Bonds left court Friday after pleading not guilty to charges he lied to federal investigators about using performance-enhancing drugs.
Donations get Guard home for Christmas: By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B1; Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of Kansans, 430 National Guard soldiers will be home for Christmas.
Drawing on God: Mothers gather to pray for children in area schools; By Terry Rombeck; December 8, 2007 in print edition on D1; Lori Lange believes there are countless reasons to pray for children. “They have their whole lives ahead of them,” Lange says. “There are lots of things that will happen, lots of decisions they’ll make. We pray that God will be with them and that our children will be believers.”
Faith Forum: What is your favorite Christmas carol and why?: December 8, 2007 in print edition on D1; People have a wide variety of favorite Christmas songs. Many like songs such as “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” “White Christmas,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Little Drummer Boy” or “Jingle Bells.” Some radio stations begin playing them well before Thanksgiving. I would rather listen when I am in the mood for Christmas.
Nothing soft about ‘Rosie’: Free State QB played tougher than name indicated; By Jesse Temple; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C6; The story goes something like this: Free State High senior quarterback Craig Rosenstengle was having a hard time dealing with the chilly weather conditions during football practice one afternoon this season. He complained about how cold it was. He was the only one wearing long sleeves.
Around and about: December 8, 2007 in print edition on D3; The family of Raymond and Marian Pentlin, Oskaloosa, is having a card shower to celebrate the couple’s 62nd wedding anniversary.
Lions boys clip Sabres: By Jesse Temple; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C5; There are two benefits to playing the early afternoon game at any basketball tournament. One, it provides players with much-needed extra rest. The other? A chance to scout the next day’s opponent in person.
Club news: December 8, 2007 in print edition on D3; The Betty Washington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Nov. 17 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. The vice regent read the president general’s message. A Constitution minute and the National Defense report were read. Officer and committee reports were given.
FCE news: December 8, 2007 in print edition on D5; The India Family and Community Education unit will meet at noon Thursday at the home of Frances Mercer for lunch and a Christmas gift exchange.
Weather postpones chess tournament: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B3; Today’s freezing rain advisory has forced sponsors to postpone a Lawrence chess tournament expected to attract 265 students.
Edwardsville woman dies in accident: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B3; An Edwardsville woman, 45, died after her car collided head-on with a semitrailer Thursday on Interstate 35, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol report.
Rush: ‘It was all my fault’: Guard takes blame for arrest; Collins likely out; By Gary Bedore; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C4; Brandon Rush, who stood before a judge Thursday afternoon in Lawrence Municipal Court, faced the media 21 hours later in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas University’s junior guard blamed only himself for his arrest on two outstanding warrants stemming from his failure to appear in court on traffic violations.
Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook: By Ryan Wood; December 8, 2007 in print edition on C8; Here’s a fun game: How much incentive money would KU coach Mark Mangino have earned under his old contract?
Surveillance images, suicide note released: By Anna Jo Bratton - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2007 in print edition on A3; Chilling surveillance images released Friday show a shaggy-haired, bespectacled Robert Hawkins taking aim at holiday shoppers, and his hand-scrawled suicide note offers compassion for his friends and only contempt for his victims.
State Department inspector general resigns: Howard Krongard is accused of impeding Blackwater investigation; By Anne Gearan - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2007 in print edition on A3; The State Department’s embattled inspector general, accused of impeding a Justice Department investigation of Blackwater Worldwide, announced his resignation Friday, saying a poisonous political atmosphere in Washington deters people from careers in public service.
Angry lawmakers want answers for destroyed interrogation tapes: By Pamela Hess - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2007 in print edition on A2; Angry congressional Democrats demanded Friday that the Justice Department investigate why the CIA destroyed videotapes of the interrogation of two terrorism suspects.
Researchers: Dieting improves breast cancer survival odds: By Marilynn Marchione - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2007 in print edition on A2; Breast cancer patients might have a powerful incentive to avoid gaining weight: better odds of surviving the disease. New research suggests that for every 11 pounds a woman gains after being diagnosed with breast cancer, the chances of it proving fatal go up 14 percent.
China blames wealthy nations’ lavish lifestyle for global warming problem: By Michael Casey - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2007 in print edition on A7; China insisted Friday the U.S. and other wealthy nations should bear the burden of curbing global warming, saying the problem was created by their lavish way of life. It rejected mandatory emission cuts for its own developing industries.
Gates: Coordination key to counter threat: By Lolita C. Baldor - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2007 in print edition on A7; Defense Secretary Robert Gates planned to tell Gulf countries today they must work together to help the U.S. counter Iranian threats, including Tehran’s ballistic missiles and meddling in Iraq.
People in the news: December 8, 2007 in print edition on D7; • Trump’s hedge at golf club in gets heave-ho • Farmers want Jolie’s help for refugees • Madonna sues board of luxury co-op building • Elton John gets rare bird-feather cloak award • Will Smith’s not a ‘Legend’ yet in China
Cheney in KC: Iran a ‘concern’: By William Douglas - McClatchy Newspapers; December 8, 2007 in print edition on B8; Despite the apparent halt of Iran’s nuclear weapons program four years ago, Vice President Dick Cheney said Friday that Iran remained a “concern” to the United States because it continued to enrich uranium and was still on Washington’s list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Stay warm with sappy romances: December 8, 2007 in print edition on D7; Jami Gertz stars in “Lost Holiday: The Jim and Suzanne Shemwell Story” (8 p.m., today, Lifetime) as the uptight Suzanne Shemwell, who appears to have Christmas and its attendant pageants, meals and decorating down to a tightly controlled flow chart.

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