Headlines from August 21, 2007

Michigan pushes presidential primary up to January 15, causing New Hampshire and Iowa to leapfrog theirs to next Tuesday.
Sex researchers draw battle lines around work of J. Michael Baily, advocate of an alternate transgender theory.
"The fact that those who do not serve in the military can become cultural heroes is worrying."
Beef noodle soup that costs 33 cents proves that, despite appearances, China still has a planned economy.
Vatican arranges for Italian overnight postal flights to deliver pilgrims during the day.
"I am imagining like Romy Schneider or Catherine Deneuve wearing some turban looks in their movies." Designer sets sights on future Turkish first lady's head scarf.
Officially available to only three percent of the population, Pakistan produces its first 20-year single-malt Scotch whiskey.
El Paso discovering what life on the edge truly means.
Researchers studying pandemics really just sitting around talking about World of Warcraft.
Not feeling so smart now, are you, quant traders?
In part five of Pasha Malla's Kashmir epic, relatives make an appearance and overcooked greens are enjoyed.
Sure, everyone loves blue, but girls still like pink.
"I was also worried it could have been a bit of fossilized poo." Archeology students discover prehistoric chewing gum.
Univ. of Utah's Marijuana Signature Project seeks stable isotopes, enlightenment, Cheetos.
Next year Congress will earmark $6.7 billion to combat global warming--some worry it may turn into "green pork."
Citing recent smoking ban, bad weather, analysts say U.K. cigarette sales fell by seven percent last month. See also: In Hindsight: Smoke Signals.
Putting the fun back into funnel cake, the ban on trans fats reaches an unlikely spot: state fairs.
Police investigate Bronx basement and find preserved skulls, sulfuric acid, and possibly a jarred human fetus.
Hurricane Dean reaches Category 5, makes landfall in a sparsely populated area on the Yucatan coast.
The pressure's off NASA, as Dean's southern route means there's no rush to land shuttle today.
Astronomers find rare neutron star near Earth--rare because it has no supernova remnants.
Space tourist spends entire vacation inside space shuttle.
Video: Drunk flight attendant arrested, crawls around holding cell.
You can sue al Qaeda (or you can try), but you can't sue Merck (or get paid).
Lawmakers consider new laws that would allow employees to sue cruel bosses; how to be an office tyrant.
How to date your globe.
Catching up with the children who were on album covers from the '90s.
The coffin was carried in to the strains of Durutti Column's "Sketch for Summer," and out again to "Bob's Yer Uncle."