Headlines from October 25, 2007

In San Bernadino, police shoot, kill a man caught lighting a brush fire--more arsonists are reported on the loose.
"Some guys are thinking that it was not a good shoot, that it was not warranted." Inside Blackwater, muffled voices are skeptical of last month's shootings.
Corruption query turns its gaze toward Kuwait and its $3 billion in military contracts.
Preparing for elections in December, Russia turns away U.N. observers.
Scientist retracts 1955 "Origin of Life" paper, deems creationists' appropriation of his arguments "hideous."
Shark fin, a delicacy in China, is running low in supply--pork fin is a fine compromise.
"This is my worst nightmare." Researchers find potential AIDS vaccine instead increases the risk of transmission.
Australian mining company discovers corporate foreplay lessons results in more satisfied spouses, employees.
"Even my sluttiest friends are having kids now, which is alarming." New Yorkers learn how babies are made.
British parents oppose government ban on child smacking.
Rare Bill Watterson art: the college years, self-portraits, album art, envelopes.
Today's long read: If Joshua Bell in a subway has nothing to do with the fate of classical music, what does?
"This is a very powerful set of measures designed to send a message to Iran." U.S. locks McLuhan in the closet, imposes sanctions against Iran.
After a four-day battle against the wildfires, winds in Southern Calif. subside, fires expected to abate.
Insurance industry shrugs off wildfire damage, estimating minimal costs--around $1 billion.
White House says it edited CD.C. director's global warming testimony after president's science adviser, others questioned its accuracy.
Related: Here's a photo of Jesus riding a dinosaur.
Researcher predicts that in the next 1,000 years humans will evolve into giants with life expectancies of 120 years.
Giuliani reminisces about all the contracts that have been put on his head--and voters do love the the Sopranos.
There's no Tex-Mex outside Texas--except maybe in Paris, except maybe not.
Video: Out-takes from The Darjeeling Limited. (No matter how you felt about the in-takes.)
New from TMN's Margaret Mason, the proprietress of Mighty Goods: Mighty Junior.
He keeps a house full of young men, including minors and/or felons. "The Worst Mayor in America."
The superest hero--but for how long? (Start at the bottom and work your way up.)
How about a vitamin that makes you live forever: Chefs submit their final meals.
"Yor: Hunter From the Future" is one of the most underrated films of the last nine thousand years.