9 December 2005
By The Morning News
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New York's currently: taking the Tauntauns out of storage
Attempting to land in Chicago during snowstorm, plane skids off runway and into traffic; one boy dies. (Photos from the accident.)
Strapped for money post-Katrina, Tulane University announces it will lay off 230 faculty, cut programs.
Suicide bomber on crowded Baghdad bus kills at least 30.
Probe under way on video that shows security contractors firing at Iraqi civilians, with Elvis soundtrack.
The mysterious maple syrup smell is back in Manhattan, and ad agencies want to know--wouldn't a Breakfast Sampler from iHop really hit the spot right now?
Ann Coulter visits UConn, students welcome her with a rendition of "Kyle's Mom Is a Big Fat Bitch."
In animation, there's a fine line between true-to-life humans and creepy ones. And: Meet Christopher Robin's replacement.
British government to review up to 30 terror cases to determine whether torture was used to coerce evidence.
New Mexico wants to build a spaceport that can handle departures as well.
Mp3: Dial scan of New York's FM band the night John Lennon died.
Christians want to take back Christmas, and their lawyers advise you not to remove "Silent Night" from the choir repertoire.
The men and women behind Ruby Tuesday and T.G.I. Friday's decor.
Mp3s: The Aaron Cometbus mixtape.
Videogame shows players how to achieve orgasm; and for those who can't wait, outsource your gaming.
Better than your aura: What's your iTunes signature?
With "Mississippi, Believe It!" a state battles its image.
New Yorkers keep checking their mailboxes, but still find no wine.
Documenting the garbage from undocumented immigrants. Also: The best-ever New York snow globe, or at least the most realistic.
