27 October 2004

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Israel parliament approves Sharon's plan to pull out of Gaza, though nearly half of his own party voted against it, and some now demand a national referendum.

John Peel, a legend in radio broadcasting, a patron to independent music, dies. From Beatles expert to pirate radio to the BBC. An archive of songs he played on his show. Details on every Peel Session since 1992. Johnny Marr, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, others on Peel's influence, friendship. MP3: Peel's favorite song, The Undertones' "Teenage Kicks."

The New York City subway turns 100. Related: New York Mayor McClellan on piloting the first train in 1904: "Whooowee!" And: A beautiful interactive feature from the Times.

One third of Afghanistan's economy is rooted in opium, and it just produced its largest crop in history. But can a narco-democracy exist?

Never, never, never count anyone out, unless you have seen the body with a stake through the heart. Don Rumsfeld is a perfect example. And more tips on how to survive a power surge in post-election Washington.

New Journal analysis shows Bush and Kerry in electoral-vote deadlock. So: What happens if there's a tie next week?

Chief Justice Rehnquist hospitalized for thyroid cancer. Should he retire, whoever wins the presidential election will pick the next leader of the Court.

Iraq PM Allawi blames massacre of 49 Iraqi National Guard recruits on negligence of occupation forces.

British bobby on holiday tackles stabber in Diamond District.

South Korea and China criticize U.S. for stalled nuclear negotiations with North Korea.

"If I'm a proponent of life, I have to think about the consequences of not providing prescription drugs to seniors or sending young men off to war." Conservative Christians rethink Bush.

78 people arrested at Thai protests die in overcrowded military trucks.

From "hip" to "chav" and every word in between: Buzzwords from the last 100 years.

The periodic table of comic books. What, no Kryptonite?