15 December 2008: Morning By The Morning News — 15 Dec 2008 Reporting from the Congo continues to be a war correspondents' Everest, painting the craft as a noble, mythical undertaking. Found yourself hugging a Rembrandt as SWAT burst in next door? You're probably an art-crime agent. The country will be ruled by his slash-and-burn ideology for a long time to come. Bush's last-minute regulations may repay his benefactors. During Kabul speech, Iraqi journalist throws his shoes at Bush. "Why does Saddam Hussein sound like my old grocer in Jerusalem?" This may be Hollywood's Arab moment, and Israelis are getting all the parts. Video: Just Like the Movies splices footage to create a movie that feels like Sept. 11. "I could probably live here for $100 a month. There's a lot of gourmet shops here that throw out great food." Reasons to love New York in 2008. Video from Charlie White's new film, OMG BFF LOL: Mall, Bathroom, Bedroom. More from White in TMN Galleries: "Monsters." The Guardian tracks down the real people who inspired famous pop songs. "I don't see the kids or Diane as often as I should." From 2002, Paul Ford finds the fake people who didn't really inspire famous pop songs. With gifts worse than coal: the Bad Gift Emporium. Video: Warm holiday greetings.
