16 December 2005 By The Morning News — 16 Dec 2005 New York's currently: heading for low ground to weather out the season Bush secretly authorized the NSA to eavesdrop without warrants on Americans. Big turnout for Iraqi elections, including Sunnis, with fewer insurgent attacks than normal. Anti-U.S. Iraqi Islamic Army guerillas toting rifles escorted voters to the polls; Exit poll shows close race. New York transit still running this morning; private-bus strike may begin this afternoon; citywide strike delayed at least until Tuesday. Photos from the 1980 transit strike. Confusing notes on whether or not South Korean scientist lied about his stem cells. Is love between ape and woman really bestiality? Autopsy reveals subject was still alive when autopsy began. Op: McCain's anti-torture amendment looks like a go, but that doesn't mean Bush will heed the message. Trial for Turkish novelist Pamuk suspended minutes after he arrived in court. Foreign dancers barred from Rio de Janiero's carnival parades to "maintain the high standards of Samba." Nouveau rich in China go nuts for $17 apples. 2005 temperatures confirm: the Earth is rapidly warming. Mistletoe rustling sparks kissing crisis in the U.K. Boston bids farewell to the Atlantic Monthly. Enormous Pixar exhibit consumes MoMA, including all films, though time better spent with SVA's open studios? Volunteering opportunities in the city. Places to go in New York on New Year's. Do some people actually buy their spouses a Lexus for Christmas? Yes. Private park in parking space. Ever popular: Christmas letters to Christopher Walken.
