19 November 2007: Morning
By The Morning News
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U.S. officials say attacks in Iraq have dropped by 55 percent since the troop surge--though recent bombings are a reminder it's far too soon to bask in the success.
Something is wrong with rural Virginia, American healthcare--or both. (Photos from Remote Area Medical's hospital camp)
Joseph Heller wanted to call it Catch-18, but Leon Uris beat him to the number.
"Because we have no other skills, we just scraped this together." The Upright Citizens Brigade theater gets the cast of SNL for a very live Saturday Night.
A TV program set during the end of Franco's reign lifts the lid on Spain's closeted past.
John Updike on some crazy dinosaurs, including one named after Mark Knopfler.
Research hints that as our brains age, our view of love softens, and we become more accepting of contradictions.
Scientists say cannabis, which has been found to block brain cancers, may halt aggressive breast cancer as well.
It's the new Real Doll: a German swan and her paddleboat boyfriend.
In England, cardboard cop cutout meant to deter shoplifters is stolen.
Cardboard cutout Advent calendars get an upgrade.
"These hogs have got my number. It's like they're tracking me." In Texas, boar killers fight feral swine, though may not be hunting with a full clip.
Something new to try for Thanksgiving: candied bacon.
For those about to travel, we offer solace: Holiday Travel Hell; Where I'm Coming From