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Today's Headlines | Sunday, November 30, 2008



Today's Headlines


A thoughtful, successful Omaha woman leads what seems a normal life. But long ago she forged a lasting bond in California with a man from a different universe: the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang.

In addition to taking lives, the terrorists apparently targeted the city's economy. Hindu-Muslim relations could also suffer.

Heavy spending to battle the financial crisis is unlikely to abate soon. Analysts say next year's deficit could top $1 trillion.

John J. Hunter used church credit cards for personal items, an audit finds. He denies any wrongdoing.

Some lucky students will get to go to Washington for the historic event, which is expected to draw an unprecedented number of young visitors.




California/Local


The county's chief executive is expected to announce two pilot programs next month, more than a year after deadline.

Some residents say they would welcome more upscale retailers. Others worry the character of the neighborhoods will change.

Many lawmakers are in key positions to act on environmental and other measures that could benefit the state.

The Orange County airport is undertaking a $652-million project that includes a new passenger terminal and a parking structure with at least 2,000 spaces. Not everyone, however, is on board.




Arts and Entertainment


She isn't sure how to explain her career resurgence. But being on top again? It feels great.

Forget 'Gossip Girl' and bed-hopping. The American public, as it showed by electing Obama, is ready again for TV shows that reflect real life.

He's hoping a successful movie franchise can be built.




National


The call of the wild is a stone's throw from the city grind in a historic canyon campground on the northern outskirts of L.A.

After the death of his daughter, Richard J. Durbin of Illinois is back on the Hill and preparing for the administration of his friend Obama.

With Clinton as secretary of State, retired Marine Gen. James Jones Jr. as national security advisor and Gates remaining in Defense, Obama will have a choice among often starkly differing views.




World


Their first economic slump is a shock for many young people. Their elders have seen worse.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi says India had not presented Pakistan with evidence linking the terrorists to militants on its territory.

The new posture on extradition signals President Felipe Calderon's determination to combat violent smuggling groups through closer collaboration with U.S. authorities, officials and analysts say.




Business


How to celebrate the season while being kind to the environment and your bank account.

It's one of those things so mundane and commonplace, most of us probably don't even notice when it happens, let alone get worked up over it.

Wrapping it up


The 2009 model is vastly better than anything else in its class.




Sports


The Beavers lose their annual Civil War battle to rival Oregon, probably depriving them of their first trip to the Rose Bowl in 44 years.

Trojans probably deserve better than yet another trip to Pasadena.

Teams scuffle before the game, then USC rolls to its seventh straight victory in the rivalry and learns it is back on the scent for a fourth straight Rose Bowl bid.




Features


The Juanicó region, made up mostly of family-run vineyards, is gaining ground as a popular wine tourism destination.

THROUGH JAN. 1

Still need to choose a tree? Start a family tradition and climb aboard vintage passenger cars bound for a farm packed with pines fresh for the picking.

Cut-it-yourself sites

A buttery herb crust, earthy vegetables and turkey in a velvety sauce. It's a twist on the classic and a perfect post-holiday supper.

The versatile vegetable is not just for the closing-act pie. Pumpkin comes out of its shell to richly flavor salads, stuffing and even a layer cake.

After finding the restaurant closed, the staff is told the owner 'wants to reconceive' and will give more details when he returns to the U.S.

Total time: 2 hours




Opinion


Think Goldwater is the father of conservatism? Think again.

After a stroke, he's gone but still there.

The terrorist attacks in Mumbai may be indelibly linked to the country's Muslims, despite the likelihood of outside influence.




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