19 November 2008: Morning
By The Morning News
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The longest serving Republican in Senate history, Ted Stevens, is defeated, giving Dems a 58th seat.
Initial review of Obama's guiding light, a history book on Lincoln's "Team of Rivals": narrative, narrative, narrative.
Dowd: Though 42 may always be miffed at 44, he's finally making real concessions.
Map of cotton production--and thus, slave labor--correlates to map of Obama votes.
Review: Science, spirituality together alleviate suffering--here Buddhism is useful, especially in considering consciousness.
You're filled with a vague dread despite being in the presence of happiness. Carrie Brownstein plays Wii Music.
Arcade: Super Obama World, Robokill.
Video: Bike Hero--a real-life, cycling Guitar Hero.
A tribute to Dallas's Longhorn Ballroom, host to everyone from George Jones to the Sex Pistols.
One of the very few places in the world where the words "financial meltdown" can be used without fear of exaggeration. A few greedy financiers dismantled Iceland's economy.
Op: Beijing will be forced to break word with its people--with education rate, global image at stake, unrest may result.
Will: After being restructured through bankruptcy, the Detroit Two, or One, might flourish. Let's find out.
Photos: Big-box stores that have been recycled into museums, schools, and churches.