21 December 2001
By The Morning News
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Argentine President de la Rua resigns; violence and looting ongoing; 21 protesters dead since Wednesday.
Powell says, once again, Iraq is not the issue; now points finger at Somalia.
Hamas orders end to suicide bombings, no word from other groups.
Arafat faces public revolt as citizens align him with Israel and U.S. interests.
Senate buries stimulus bills, pointing fingers on way out.
During national recession, Senate enjoys $5,000 pay raise during holidays.
Unless New York works harder, Chicago set to overtake Gotham as murder capital.
Bush blocks United mechanics from striking, giving airline 60 days to reach accord.
As others attack America, America goes to the movies: Hollywood celebrates virtues--promiscuity, consumption, navel gazing--now widely embraced.
True is True and Neumu host an auction of prints for charity.
Holidays inspire reflection on artificial tokens.
Holiday parties require good etiquette, and its enforcement.
Merry Christmas, from your friends at The Morning News.
Note: We are off for the holidays and will return in the new year. See you then.
