Headlines from February 20, 2007

Supreme Court rejects $79.5 million claim brought against Philip Morris by smoker's widow.
Bomb onboard tanker truck releases deadly chlorine gas in town north of Baghdad, killing 5 and poisoning 148.
XM and Sirius satellite radio seek merger, argue it isn't a monopoly when the competition is free.
Update: Joyce Hatto piano mystery deepens as more of her recordings revealed plagiarized and more of her supporters dead.
Youngest premature baby to survive, born after 21 weeks, to soon go home; related, when it's appropriate to lie about your child's age.
One man's collection of celebrities signing his name.
Sen. Biden: Can you explain why glow sticks should be considered drug paraphernalia? Handy stumpers for '08 presidential candidates.
Citizens of Helotes, TX more annoyed by than concerned about mulch pile that has been burning for months.
Nervous fliers, invisible cameras are watching you sweat; unwed Malaysian, spies are watching you candoodle.
Giving robots feelings makes them more efficient at tasks, hopefully not including taking over world.
Today's long read: History of gays' influence in politics not a lengthy one, but wealthy strategists are making up for lost time.
Scotland to stop hedgehog euthanasia in favor of deportation; St. Tiggywinkles always happy to help Britain's favorite wild animal.
Hamas hopes to restore cash flow without recognizing Israel.
Appeals court says Nigerian leader can't fire his vice-president just because he joined the opposition party.
Tomorrow is Mugabe's birthday; perhaps he no longer feels like a 28-year-old?
Rising unrest in Guinea approaches societal-reset button.
Nicole Pasulka interviews Dwayne Moser in today's gallery, a showcase of fine-art-ed celebrity incidents.
Merely 163 places we'd rather be right now.
This Thursday night, "Talking with Your Mouth Full," a new foodie reading sponsored by Leite's Culinaria.
Tell us what's up: (718) 371-1016.
Audio responses from readers when they disagree with the San Francisco Chronicle.
Everyone who makes snow wants a larger hill. Snow guns popular with suburban fathers.
Microbial life responds to events and emotions.
University of Illinois ends its tradition of racist/noble dancing.
Odds already placed on this year's ToB nominees. Note: TMN has no association with this, though we love that they put up the numbers every year.
Milkshakes can now cost eight bucks.
Video: Todd Haynes's astounding Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story, now available online.