DATE INDEX | WHAT HAPPENED ON DECEMBER 09, 2010
NEWS
ANDERSON, Madison
SUGAR, Benjamin
Some health insurers raising rates again By Victoria Colliver, Chronicle Staff Writer
Haiti engulfed in violence over election results By Jonathan M. Katz, Associated Press
GATES, John
SANCIMINO, Rose
John Lennon fans mark legacy 30 years after death By Associated Press
STEPHENSON, Harold
Storms pound upstate New York and Pennsylvania By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press
HEALY, Inez
81 inmates die in prison fire in Chile By Elissa Gootman and Pascale Bonnefoy, New York Times
HAYES, Karen Ann
China criticized over response to North Korea By Mark Mcdonald, New York Times
Weather: Bay Area to get weekend respite from rain By Henry K. Lee
Taliban video shows U.S. soldier held 18 months By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press
FORD, Richard
SCHEELE, Michael
East span of Bay Bridge to open months earlier By Michael Cabanatuan, Chronicle Staff Writer
A third in poll support tax breaks for rich By Bloomberg News
TORRES, Cecilia
SOMMERS, Francis
WikiLeaks supporters hack MasterCard, Visa sites By Jill Lawless and Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press
Drug to prevent HIV brings promise and questions By Erin Allday, Chronicle Staff Writer
Lithuania, losing tax revenue, targets smugglers By Milda Seputyte, Bloomberg News
'Don't ask, don't tell' repeal effort stalls By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press
WEINSTEIN, Gail
DZUL, George
Dream Act passes House, expected to die in Senate By Julie Hirschfeld Davis, Associated Press
YOUNG, Lois
U.N. climate conferences delegates debate who pays By Charles J. Hanley, Associated Press
Woman's ordeal for crimes she didn't commit By Framl Eltman, Associated Press
Jerry Brown opens summit on state's fiscal crisis By Joe Garofoli, Chronicle Staff Writer
Corrections
FREGOSO, Margarita Arcelia
Snow, floods hit France, Scotland, Spain By Crystal Becerril, Associated Press
Commercial rocket launch, splashdown a success By Marc Kaufman, Washington Post
Jerry Brown warns state budget deficit could grow By Wyatt Buchanan, Chronicle Sacramento Bureau
Word of the Year nominations open By Vlae Kershner, Sfgate News Director
NYC museum to start exploring scent as art form By Ula Ilnytzky, Associated Press
US, Canada are close allies. That's classified? By Matt Apuzzo, Associated Press
Laser incidents worry aviation officials By Joan Lowy, Associated Press
Likely GOP hopefuls line up against nuclear treaty By Liz Sidoti, Ap National Political Writer
Unhappy Democrats say tax bill likely to pass By Charles Babington, Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Derby' game
CA Lottery
Winning numbers drawn in 'Fantasy 5' game
SFGate: Day in Pictures By Sf Gate Staff and Wire Services
Bay Bridge east span will open earlier
Survivor of Connecticut killings talks to Winfrey
Vandalism mars Hanukkah in Ind. college town By Charles Wilson, Associated Press
Soprano Renee Fleming brings star power to Chicago
School bus involved in crash in Alhambra
Military plans to send jets to SC, NC, Calif, Ariz By Susanne M. Schafer, Associated Press
El Guapo brand walnuts recalled in SoCal
LA police want to continue red-light cameras
Newsom proposes new site for America's Cup bid
6-term Orange Cove mayor passes torch after ouster
Reporter Brenda Starr is leaving the biz
Calif. gets another $624M for high-speed trains
San Jose may halt impounds for unlicensed drivers
Amazon's UK site selling WikiLeaks cable excerpts
Engineer facing 50 years in killing of ex-wife
Facebook's Zuckerberg pledges to give away wealth
Convicted rapist pleads not guilty to new charges
California's population grows less than 1 percent
SoCal biker gang members convicted in killing
Santa Clara County marijuana dispensaries raided
3.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Humboldt County
Coast Guard drops some charges in SoCal boat crash
Comics reporter Brenda Starr leaving the biz By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press
2nd woman accuses Calif supervisor of sex assault
Benefactors rescue struggling LA charter schools
Former Dodger Garvey forming group to buy team
Man pleads not guilty in Ohio pot transport probe
Former LA school exec sentenced to probation
WWII Japanese-American draft resister dies at 94
Citi taps ex-budget director Orszag as vice chair
Man sentenced in alleged firehouse gambling ring
Calif egg producer sues, says cage rules unclear
Pistons give military free tickets to Dec. 17 game
Search fails to find aircraft in northeast Utah
Soldier from Seaside dies in Afghanistan
Calif denies license to porn industry clinic
Judge tentatively OKs LA teacher layoff changes
Obama told to 'move the needle' on tax policy
Amazon's UK site selling WikiLeaks excerpts By Dana Wollman, Ap Technology Writer
Ex-SoCal school head faces criminal charges
Funeral scheduled for Wash. Marine
LA Zoo can move forward with elephant exhibit
Oakland father arrested in death of son, 4 months
Judges dismiss tickets because of police no-shows
Transgender woman files privacy claim against DMV By Lisa Leff, Associated Press
Malibu gift guide recommends $1.75M African safari
Caretaker arrested after body of 83-year-old found
LA mayor blasts teachers union in speech
Abortion rights foes look to spread fetal pain law By Timberly Ross, Associated Press
Ex-accountant held for trial in executive's death
124-year-old paper bought by upstart in Kan. By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press
4 injured in Sonoma County septic system blast
USS Nimitz arrives in Bremerton for 1-year stay
Mercury to cut rates for its CA customers
Calif settles lawsuit, will enforce school fee ban
SoCal doctor to surrender license
SpaceX test rocket's payload: a wheel of cheese
Obama and family light National Christmas Tree
Father in foiled NYC subway plot to face NY judge
Wyo. officials say yes to Teton land sale to feds By Mead Gruver, Associated Press
RI cop pleads guilty in drug case, faces 10 years By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Summary Box: Americans rebuild wealth _ slowly By The Associated Press
Soldier found fatally stabbed at Fort Stewart, Ga. By Russ Bynum, Associated Press
Summary: Tax-cut deal includes energy tax breaks
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4' game
Correction: Man in River story
Calif. transgender woman files claim against DMV By Lisa Leff, Associated Press
Composer's son questioned about NYC hotel death By Colleen Long, Associated Press
Boehner promises to cut own budget by 5 percent
House approves money for nuclear loan guarantees By Frederic J. Frommer, Associated Press
Obama to Senate: Revisit the gay ban this year
Police: Man claims he's a vampire, burns V on teen
Calif. caretaker arrested for patient's death
9/11 health bill falls short in Senate test vote By Andrew Miga, Associated Press
Renewable energy grant program extension likely By Frederic J. Frommer, Associated Press
A snapshot of Americans' wealth By The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in 'Midday 3' game
Lawmakers urge renewal of renewable energy grants By Frederic J. Frommer, Associated Press
Wis., Ohio high-speed rail money goes elsewhere By Joan Lowy and Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Former Miss Arizona gets prison for kidnap plot
Federal judges overturn Ohio man's death sentence By Lisa Cornwell, Associated Press
How states fared on jobless claims, at a glance By The Associated Press
Imam behind NYC mosque plan sees hope after fury By David B. Caruso, Associated Press
Bank complaints soar even after law changes By Pallavi Gogoi, Ap Business Writer
SpaceX test rocket's payload: a wheel of cheese
US ed. chief to meet incoming NYC schools chief
2 dead in explosion at W.Va. chemical plant
Mass. court affirms 'John Doe' rape indictments By Denise Lavoie, Ap Legal Affairs Writer
2 accused of NY subway station hate attack on imam By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
Suburban NY mayor convicted of attempted assault By Jim Fitzgerald, Associated Press
Conn. driver charged in truck rampage that hurt 25
2 Colombians convicted in cocaine smuggling plot
Ohio district: Cheese for students with lunch tabs
LA County inters hundreds of unclaimed dead By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press
Survivor of Connecticut killings talks to Winfrey
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3' game
Teen charged in parents murder in southwest Fla.
Ohio toddler dies 2 weeks after septic tank fall
National kidney-swap program marks 1st success By Holly Ramer, Associated Press
US warns Ivory Coast leader of sanctions By The Associated Press
Life expectancy slips, stroke dips to No. 4 killer
AG Holder criticizes proposed Gitmo transfers ban By Pete Yost, Associated Press
Hoyer says Democrats must accept tax deal
Senator blocks Obama nominee over drilling halt By Jim Abrams, Associated Press
Jobless claims fall, near lowest level of the year By Christopher S. Rugaber, Ap Economics Writer
White House: Obama and Bill Clinton to meet Friday By Ben Feller, Ap White House Correspondent
Hiker may have fallen off icy Calif. mountain
Tax cut highlights By The Associated Press
US looks into cyber attacks on WikiLeaks foes By Pete Yost, Associated Press
Summary Box: Mortgage rates rise again By The Associated Press
Social worker: Dad blamed devil in Pa. tot's death
Report: For-profit colleges cashing in on veterans By Eric Gorski, Ap Education Writer
Way cleared for tax cut bill; energy breaks added By David Espo, Ap Special Correspondent
Study: Half of women over 40 get annual mammograms By Marilynn Marchione, Ap Medical Writer
Terrorist's life term before appeals court By Larry O'dell, Associated Press
OJ co-defendant gets bail before new Vegas trial By Cristina Silva, Associated Press
NYC auction features JFK photos By Ula Ilnytzky, Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in 'SuperLotto Plus' game
Ky.'s Bunning says goodbye to Senate
AP sources: Wis., Ohio rail money to go elsewhere By Joan Lowy and Kevin Freking, Associated Press
A look at Americans' journey to rebuild wealth By The Associated Press
IRS considers new amnesty for overseas tax cheats By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press
Bone drug Zometa flops in breast cancer study By Marilynn Marchione, Ap Medical Writer
Mass-transit tax break to shrink while fares rise By Christopher Leonard and Daniel Wagner, Ap Business Writers
2nd study traces Haitian cholera to South Asia By Jonathan M. Katz and Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press
Md. bomb plot suspect clashed with mom over views By Ben Nuckols and Alex Dominguez, Associated Press
Ohio deputy makes arrest after fall into icy pond
Cold weather and holiday lights boost natural gas By Sandy Shore, Ap Business Writer
Poll: Public blames grad rates on college students By Eric Gorski, Ap Education Writer
Probe into Texas network's blackmail claim dropped
NY jury awards $66M to injured physical therapist
Georgia pressing US for NATO membership prospectus
Report: For-profit colleges cashing in on military By Eric Gorski, Ap Education Writer
Wholesale inventories rise 1.9 percent in October By Martin Crutsinger, Ap Economics Writer
Imprisoned heir to Du Pont chemical fortune dies
AG vows accountability for WikiLeaks participants By Pete Yost, Associated Press
54 House Democrats oppose Obama tax package
Obama to attend National Christmas Tree lighting
Feds: Va Tech violated law during 2007 shootings By Dena Potter, Associated Press
3 children killed, 1 hurt in Ohio mobile home fire
Fired Afghan spy chief slams Taliban talks By Kimberly Dozier, Associated Press
Official: Composer's son questioned in tub death By Colleen Long, Associated Press
AFL-CIO opposes South Korea free trade agreement By Sam Hananel, Associated Press
Ohio couple's house robbed while woman gave birth
NH: Utility not to blame in power shutoff death By Kathy Mccormack, Associated Press
Commuter lane violator used doll in passenger seat
730 US schools trying to reinvent themselves By Donna Gordon Blankinship, Associated Press
Former Afghan spy chief slams Taliban talks By Kimberly Dozier, Associated Press
How the poll was conducted By The Associated Press
SC man takes plea deal in Zoloft defense case By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
2 accused of hate attack on imam in NYC
Mortgage rates hit 4.61 pct.; refi's could slow By Janna Herron, Ap Real Estate Writer
Americans' wealth grew 2.2 pct. last quarter By Jeannine Aversa, Ap Economics Writer
White House: Obama still trying to kick the habit By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Palin to visit Haiti for humanitarian effort By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Obama: Tax deal could yield 'millions of jobs'
Summary Box: Unemployment aid applications fall By The Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
Noel Noir, Dec. 10 By Andrea Abney
Soulive: Organ trio gets bounce from Beatles hits By Andrew Gilbert
HOROSCOPE for Thursday, 12/09/2010 By Christopher Renstrom
Holiday kitchen shocker: the chef shakeups By Paolo Lucchesi
Bay Area weekend music picks, Dec. 9-12 By Michelle Broder Van Dyke, Andrew Gilbert and Mosi Reeves
Enders
'Curious George Saves the Day' By Matt Villano
'Audience as Subject: Part I: Medium' review By Kenneth Baker, Chronicle Art Critic
Union Square, S.F. By Stephanie Wright Hession
'A Christmas Carol' review: a toast to Tiny Tim By Rachel Howard, Special To The Chronicle
'A John Waters Xmas': SF tour stop By Alexandria Regilio
Bay Area arts picks, Dec. 9
Mind your boa on the triple toe loop By Leah Garchik
'Shugendô Now': Film about a quiet peak experience By G. Allen Johnson
Bay Area arts highlights, Dec. 9-12
Linda Himelstein: Smirnoff, rags to riches to rags By Louis Peitzman
'Things Are Expanding,' opens Dec. 10 By Mary Eisenhart
Bay Area repertory film picks, Dec. 9-12 By G. Allen Johnson
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve: views, history
Holiday tournaments: Many in Northern California By Matt Villano
Trader Vic's, Emeryville review: Good as ever By Michael Bauer
They're doing it to Santa again By Jon Carroll
11 reasons for S.F. to get jolly By Kimberly Chun
Bay Area arts news, Dec. 9
Thaiger Thai Kitchen in San Mateo By Mandy Erickson
'The Revolutionary Nutcracker Sweetie,' Dec. 11-12 By Mary Eisenhart
Asian Art Museum gets boost from street banners By Kenneth Baker
Hydro Grill in Calistoga By Carey Sweet
Movies opening Friday, Dec. 10 By Deborah G. Guadan
Mary Zimmerman's 'Arabian Nights' not for the kids By Regan Mcmahon, Special To The Chronicle
Bistro Sabor adds charisma to Napa By Carey Sweet, Special To The Chronicle
Chris Isaak's drummer, Kenney Dale Johnson By Sam Whiting, Chronicle Staff Writer
City's food history on exhibit By Janny Hu, Chronicle Staff Writer
K.Flay: Solo rap artist shows versatility By Michelle Broder Van Dyke
'New Artists, New Work': show at Hespe Gallery By Stephanie Wright Hession
Bassnectar, Dec. 11 By Kimberly Chun
Snipes will find activities, low pay in Pa. prison
Wall Street Journal Best-sellers By The Associated Press
Capsule reviews: 'The Fighter,''The Tourist' By The Associated Press
Publishers Weekly Best-sellers By The Associated Press
Shock jock Howard Stern re-ups at Sirius XM Radio By Frazier Moore, Ap Entertainment Writer
It's a baby boy for former `Ugly Betty' star
Van Dyke steps back in time for new stage show By Mike Cidoni, Ap Entertainment Writer
Injury forces Van Dyke to cancel LA production
In words, food, Maya Angelou reflects on holidays By Michele Kayal, For The Associated Press
Poetry by jailed Nobel winner coming to US in 2012
Duncan Sheik 'psyched' about `American Psycho' By Mark Kennedy, Ap Drama Writer
Top 20 Concert Tours By The Associated Press
Porn pioneer John Leslie dead at 65
Cameron Crowe, Nancy Wilson finalize divorce in LA
3 trillion pigs down, Angry Birds keeps thriving By Jake Coyle, Ap Entertainment Writer
Review: 'The Tourist' a mindlessly enjoyable trip By Christy Lemire, Ap Movie Critic
Usa Today Best-sellers By The Associated Press
Berlin gallery displays returned artworks
Uggams, 'Babyface' join Apollo Theater board
Box Office Preview: 'Narnia' should sail to No. 1 By Paul Dergarabedian, For The Associated Press
Porn pioneer John Leslie dead at 65
Mass. court to decide repayment for comedian Cook
Lawsuit: Cezanne at NYC's Met wrongly acquired
More 'Tron'? Coens reunion? Bridges is there, man By David Germain, Ap Movie Writer
'Time Stands Still' to close Jan. 30 on Broadway
Judge sends Bloom burglar to rehab for 1 year
Judge: Music website violated Beatles copyrights
Grammy nominee Miguel spills feelings on debut CD By Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press
Shock jock Howard Stern re-ups with SiriusXM Radio
To please Steve Martin, Colbert updates a portrait By Jake Coyle, Ap Entertainment Writer
Picasso auction in Paris canceled amid mystry find
Billboard: `Tik Tok' tops in 2010
iTunes releases top songs, apps, and more for 2010
Injury forces Van Dyke to cancel LA production
Soprano Renee Fleming joins Lyric Opera of Chicago By Ron Blum and Caryn Rousseau, Associated Press
Doors' Jim Morrison to get pardoned in Florida By Brendan Farrington and Suzette Laboy, Associated Press
SPORTS
49ers news, Dec. 8 By David White, Chronicle Staff Writer
New trail introduces hikers to ancient trees By Tom Stienstra
Roger Clemens' perjury trial postponed until July By Associated Press
Warriors lose game and Stephen Curry By Rusty Simmons, Chronicle Staff Writer
SF Giants would host opener if ESPN gets its way By John Shea, Chronicle Staff Writer
Cal's Teri McKeever is Olympic coach By John Crumpacker, Chronicle Staff Writer
A's aren't getting hopes up for Adrian Beltre By Susan Slusser, Chronicle Staff Writer
Crawford, Red Sox reach deal By Associated Press
This week at Golden Gate Fields By Larry Stumes, Special To The Chronicle
Sports calendar
Urban Meyer steps down as Florida football coach By Associated Press
San Diego State beats Cal 77-57 By John Crumpacker, Chronicle Staff Writer
Thorough preparation helps St. Mary's whip Denver By Steve Kroner, Chronicle Staff Writer
SFO gives skiers another way to get to Mammoth By Al Saracevic
Pro football news, Dec. 9 By Associated Press
John Henderson's memo to Jaguars: Bring it on By Vittorio Tafur, Chronicle Staff Writer
Bay Area teams' fatal flaws scare off top talent By Scott Ostler
College basketball news, Dec. 8 By Associated Press
Fisher's lay-in lifts Lakers over Clips By Associated Press
49ers' Alex Smith ready for his turn By David White, Chronicle Staff Writer
Sharks storm back, edge Flyers in shootout By Associated Press
SF Giants say Brandon Belt might be ready already By John Shea, Chronicle Staff Writer
Virginia Tech has a top QB as well By Tom Fitzgerald, Chronicle Staff Writer
Sports names, Dec. 9 - Luke Scott, Ben Roethlisberger By Staff and News Services
Vladimir Radmanovic: Warriors must practice better By Rusty Simmons, Chronicle Staff Writer
NHL news, Dec. 8 By Associated Press
Red Sox reach deal with Crawford for $142M, 7 yrs By Ben Walker, Ap Baseball Writer
Clifford scores, Kings hold off Flames 2-1 By Greg Beacham, Ap Sports Writer
Bills game vs. Browns blacked out in Buffalo
Cubs great Ron Santo remembered by fans By Don Babwin, Associated Press
No. 7 Texas A&M; beats Purdue 100-55 By Kristie Rieken, Ap Sports Writer
Chiefs won't say Cassel's out for Sunday By Doug Tucker, Ap Sports Writer
Outdoor hockey game should set attendance mark By Noah Trister, Ap Sports Writer
WADA files appeal in table tennis clenbuterol case
Jets coach Ryan to sit down 1-on-1 with QB Sanchez By Dennis Waszak Jr., Ap Sports Writer
Clippers dogged by injuries, inexperience By Beth Harris, Ap Sports Writer
Alec's Moon wins at Hollywood Park
Attorney: Calif teen wrestler trial delayed to Jan
McNeese State holds off Jarvis Christian 96-91
Crosby's surge reminiscent of Gretzky, Lemieux By Alan Robinson, Ap Sports Writer
Garnett's basket gives Celtics 9th straight win
Hei$man makeover time: Stressing cash over dash By Jim Litke, Ap Sports Columnist
Sauer's 1st NHL goal leads Rangers over Senators
Balco figure Stubblefield jailed for stealing mail
Padilla gets to $2M, 1-year deal with Dodgers
Rangers make offer to Lee By Stephen Hawkins, Ap Sports Writer
Newton wins Maxwell Award as nation's top player
Harrison questions if Ravens targeted him By Alan Robinson, Ap Sports Writer
Tyus leads Florida over Kent State 65-52
Indiana basketball revival under way By Michael Marot, Ap Sports Writer
With strike off, Italian soccer is on this weekend
Giants RB Bradshaw practices despite wrist injury
Eriksson fails in bid to sign Beckham
Packers' McCarthy expects Clifton to play Sunday
Rangers made offer to Lee By Stephen Hawkins, Ap Sports Writer
Pro Football Hall of Fame in Ohio ready to expand
Oklahoma tops Gardner-Webb 71-58, ends 5-game skid By Jeff Latzke, Ap Sports Writer
No. 4 Xavier stays unbeaten, beats MTSU 65-52
La Salle holds off Boston University 84-81
Manning sets mark with 13th straight 25 TD season
Jones-Drew carries Jaguars to top of AFC South By Mark Long, Ap Sports Writer
Broncos' Bailey still shutting down top receivers By Pat Graham, Ap Sports Writer
Xavier beats Butler 51-49 to extend streak By Joe Kay, Ap Sports Writer
Gates take 2nd-round lead in the Australian PGA By Dennis Passa, Ap Sports Writer
Kings assistant coach arrested on suspicion of DUI
Seeking new stadium, Vikings face uncertain future By Dave Campbell, Ap Sports Writer
3 more charged in USC-UCLA football fan brawl
With Crawford and Gonzalez, Red Sox pack punch By Ronald Blum, Ap Sports Writer
IOC president urges Mideast bid for Olympics
Temple upsets No. 9 Georgetown 68-65 By Rob Maaddi, Ap Sports Writer
PGA Tour understands that youth must be served By Doug Ferguson, Ap Golf Writer
Oklahoma State K Dan Bailey wins Lou Groza Award
Dominguez, Fuentes linked to doping investigation By Paul Logothetis, Ap Sports Writer
Patriots defense tied for AFC interceptions lead By Howard Ulman, Ap Sports Writer
Qvale helps Montana crush NAIA Great Falls 85-50
Briere scores 2 goals in Flyers' win over Leafs
Lead NFL negotiator: 18-game season key to talks By Howard Fendrich, Ap Pro Football Writer
Florida punter Chas Henry wins Ray Guy Award
Brees a worthy role model for Rams' rookie QB By R.b. Fallstrom, Ap Sports Writer
Raiders' Henderson has strong words for Jaguars
Chargers lift TV blackout vs Chiefs
Hiring Belichick disciples: Don't do it By Barry Wilner, Ap Pro Football Writer
AP Source: Obama meeting with Lakers next week By Erica Werner, Associated Press
Up and down year for TE Davis
Halak and power play lift Blues over Blue Jackets
UConn wins 87th straight, 79-47 over Marquette By Pat Eaton-robb, Associated Press
Jets defense hopes to 'make amends' for bad outing By Dennis Waszak Jr., Ap Sports Writer
Old Dominion routs Md.-Eastern Shore 81-39
Vokoun blanks Capitals for Panthers 3-0 By David Ginsburg, Ap Sports Writer
Redskins' owner urges patience in trying season
Newton's dad: He will not attend Heisman ceremony By John Zenor, Ap Sports Writer
Navy seniors seek unprecedented sweep of Army By David Ginsburg, Ap Sports Writer
East is the beast, West is wretched in NFL By Arnie Stapleton, Ap Pro Football Writer
Greg Norman tournament features strong field
Jaguars granted extension to avoid blackout
Giants QB Eli Manning to make 100th straight start By Tom Canavan, Ap Sports Writer
Kings coach arrested on suspicion of DUI
Ellis leads Army past New Hampshire 71-63
Cam Newton wins Davey O'Brien Award
Tapscott, Portland State trounce George Fox 92-58
Starks could help Packers' struggling run game By Chris Jenkins, Ap Sports Writer
Stanford QB Andrew Luck excels on and off field By Josh Dubow, Ap Sports Writer
Gators, Canes searching in same coaching circles By Mark Long, Ap Sports Writer
Balco figure Stubblefield jailed for stealing mail
Nowitzki, Marion lead Mavericks past Nets
Jackson helps Pepperdine trounce Redlands 89-71
Henin-Clijsters considering 2012 Olympic doubles
Lucic scores 2 in Bruins' 5-2 win over Islanders
LSU CB Patrick Peterson wins Jim Thorpe Award
QB Vick, Eagles want equal treatment By Rob Maaddi, Ap Pro Football Writer
Wisconsin OT Gabe Carimi wins Outland Trophy
OSU wideout Justin Blackmon wins Biletnikoff Award
Vanek, Gaustad lead Sabres over Sharks, 6-3
Report: Qatar neighbors could host 2022 WCup games
Bobcats send rookie Collins to D-League
E-mail: Davis sought counseling for UNC players
Tour to promote younger generation By Doug Ferguson, Ap Golf Writer
Orioles get Hardy, Harris in trade with Twins
Clausen's rookie season contrasts with Ryan's By Mike Cranston, Ap Sports Writer
AP source: Mariners, Olivo reach agreement on deal By Tim Booth, Ap Sports Writer
Brunette scores 2 goals, Wild beat Coyotes By John Marshall, Ap Sports Writer
Auburn QB Cam Newton says he did nothing wrong By Fred Goodall, Ap Sports Writer
Sullinger's 40 lead No. 2 Buckeyes over IUPUI By Rusty Miller, Ap Sports Writer
Miller has 22 points, Blazers beat Magic 97-83 By Anne M. Peterson, Ap Sports Writer
Oregon RB LaMichael James wins Doak Walker Award
No. 19 Iowa routs 16th-ranked Iowa State 62-40 By Luke Meredith, Ap Sports Writer
Andy Roddick returning to Davis Cup in 2011
Penn St gets home cooking for NCAA regionals By Genaro C. Armas, Ap Sports Writer
Cam Newton's dad will not attend Heisman ceremony By John Zenor, Ap Sports Writer
LSU cornerback Peterson wins Bednarik Award
Ban the family? Italy considers doping punishment
BKC Redlands Pepperdine Box
NU officials deny Pelini is a candidate at Miami
Daly shoots 83 in another Coolum meltdown
BAY AREA
Larry Moore, shoe shine man, faces tough surgery By C.w. Nevius
Jane Galante, S.F. chamber music supporter, dies By Joshua Kosman, Chronicle Music Critic
5 ex-captives seek to revive torture-flights suit By Bob Egelko, Chronicle Staff Writer
iPhone app used to help revive basketball player By Stephen Ceasar, Los Angeles Times
Man on San Mateo tracks killed by train By Chronicle Staff Report
ESPN, MLB try to move SF Giants opener to AT&T; Park By John Shea, Chronicle Staff Writer
Berkeley's Iceland edges toward being sports store By Carolyn Jones, Chronicle Staff Writer
State offers $50,000 reward in San Rafael slaying By Henry K. Lee
S.F. police revive toddler found in hotel fountain By Kevin Fagan and Jessica Kwong, Chronicle Staff Writers
Warriors don't want to remember the Alamo
Kristin Reger gets Coast Guard Medal for heroism By Carl Nolte, Chronicle Staff Writer
Hopes that light show will brighten Market By Jessica Kwong, Will Kane, John Coté
San Joaquin air regulations upheld by court By Bob Egelko, Chronicle Staff Writer
Pearl Harbor survivors - chance played big role By Corina Knoll, Los Angeles Times
Man tries to open door on flight from San Jose By Henry K. Lee, Chronicle Staff Writer
John Steinbock, Catholic bishop of Fresno, dies By Mitchell Landsberg, Los Angeles Times
Court upholds longer wait between parole hearings By Bob Egelko, Chronicle Staff Writer
Architecture competition for Emeryville arts center By John King, Chronicle Urban Design Critic
John Nuzzo, a.k.a. porn star John Leslie, dies By Justin Berton, Chronicle Staff Writer
Governor names new South Bay judges By Henry K. Lee
Revised America's Cup bid leaves some hesitant By John Coté, Chronicle Staff Writer
State digest
OPINION
California dropping out on dropouts
The FBI vs. Muslims - what went wrong By M. Salahuddin Khan
Letters to the editor, Dec. 9
GOP is of 2 minds on reaching out to Latino voters By Ruben Navarrette Jr.
BPA ban is overdue
BUSINESS
McAfee, Symantec accused of patent infringement By Bloomberg News
Timely financing key for Crescent Heights project By Robert Selna, Chronicle Staff Writer
EA to expand its Pogo games to Apple devices By Cliff Edwards, Bloomberg News
Wealthy taxpayers benefit most from proposal By Kathleen Pender
Tech jobs rebounding, analysts say By Bloomberg Businessweek
Who's tweeting? Survey numbers break it down By Benny Evangelista and Jason W. Lloren
Most in state found to support carbon-trading plan By David R. Baker, Chronicle Staff Writer
Ship traffic for Dec. 9, 2010
Netflix expands Disney, ABC Family offerings By Sarah Rabil and Cliff Edwards, Bloomberg News
Wal-Mart ending $1 Sunday premium for new hires
Telecom firms want content providers to share costs By Matthew Campbell and Jonathan Browning, Bloomberg News
Lithium Technologies helps companies thrive online By Ryan Flinn, Bloomberg News
WikiLeaks' payment processor promises lawsuit
LG Display may appeal EU fine over LCD cartel By Kelly Olsen, Ap Business Writer
WikiLeaks' payment processor to sue card companies By Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press
Summary Box: Stocks stall on tax limbo By The Associated Press
MasterCard buys prepaid card program for $458M
China trade growth rebounds in November By Joe Mcdonald, Ap Business Writer
Wis., Ohio high-speed rail money to go elsewhere By Joan Lowy and Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Pfizer outgoing CEO getting $9.6 million in cash
Treasurys flat after two days of steep losses
Judge tentatively refuses to dismiss Toyota suits
Massey foremen given probation on Aracoma charges
A look at economic developments around the globe
Little impetus for output shift as OPEC meets By Frank Bajak, Ap Business Writer
Oil hovers above $88 ahead of OPEC meeting By Alex Kennedy, Associated Press
Team promises to complete Seattle tunnel early
Stocks edge higher as jobless claims drop By Matthew Craft, Ap Business Writer
Holiday Shopping Notebook: Hello dolly! By Rzt-ad-mal
State audit of Burlington telecom due out Thursday
Borders Group 3rd-quarter loss widens
Summary Box: Treasurys end mainly flat By The Associated Press
Madison Square Garden has deal to buy LA's Forum
DuPont holds onto 2010 forecast, issues 2011 view
Rice company expanding operations in Memphis By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press
US video game sales rise 8 percent in November
China auto sales jump 27 percent in November By Elaine Kurtenbach, Ap Business Writer
New Miramax CEO focuses on 700-film library
Bank of Korea says economic growth to slow in 2011
APNewsBreak: Oyster Creek closing Dec. 31, 2019 By Wayne Parry, Associated Press
Wyoming reaches settlement over troubled PAWS test By Bob Moen, Associated Press
Gary council votes to seek higher property taxes
Bebo founder returns to social network as adviser
Air Products bids 'final' $70 per share for Airgas
Jack Daniel's maker's profit rises 5 percent in 2Q
Ford to hire 1,800 workers at revamped Ky. plant
Investors in buying mood send gold up slightly By The Associated Press
Sunny Delight buys Texas plant, sells juice unit
Summary Box: Investors in buying mood push gold up By The Associated Press
Parmalat's Tanzi gets 18 years in bankruptcy fraud
CEO: Pratt & Whitney workers happy with contract
Liquefied natural gas station to open in Conn. By Stephen Singer, Ap Business Writer
Bona Film Group fall in initial public offering
UK's National Grid to sell New Hampshire unit
Kids go on expensive buying sprees in iPhone games By Peter Svensson, Ap Technology Writer
Icahn claims some ISS support in Lions Gate fight
Community Health offers to buy Tenet for $3B
Treasury: Financial bailout income at $35 billion By Martin Crutsinger, Ap Economics Writer
Analyst says Massey sale more likely without CEO By Tim Huber, Ap Business Writer
SEC extending 'circuit breakers' for 4 months By Marcy Gordon, Ap Business Writer
Judge tentatively denies Toyota suits' dismissal
Colo. regulators back switching coal unit to gas By Catherine Tsai, Associated Press
How the major stock indexes fared Thursday By The Associated Press
Asian shares fall amid China rate hike worries
AP Enterprise: FAA loses track of 119,000 aircraft By Chris Hawley, Associated Press
EU to decide Greek loan extension in early 2011
Report: Sinopec to buy Occidental Argentine assets
Procter & Gamble moves from soap operas to tweets By Dan Sewell, Ap Business Writer
Conagra warns on 2nd-quarter earnings
Philly company accepting donations for WikiLeaks By Joann Loviglio, Associated Press
NJ gov. unveils Barnegat Bay protection program By Wayne Parry, Associated Press
United Technologies: 2011 revenue up in segments
Census: Big Island leads state in poverty levels
3 stock funds far above their 2007 market peaks By The Associated Press
Gold prices edge up after two days of declines By Sandy Shore, Ap Business Writer
Johnson & Johnson recalls Rolaids products
Nevada casino winnings up 11 percent in October By Sandra Chereb, Associated Press
Coca-Cola names Howard Buffett to board
Smithfield posts profit, helped by pork business
Energy experts focus on policy, technology By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
Dell near $876 million deal for Compellent By Andrew Vanacore, Ap Business Writer
Pebble opponents object to 'legal terrorism' tag By Mary Pemberton, Associated Press
Cyprus: 2011 budget to beat deficit target
COMICS
US or EU? Who is the biggest debt deadbeat? By David Horsey
Life is Good By Sacha Eckes
(Th)ink By Keith Knight
Surveillance Caricatures By Michael Capozzola
LIVING
Rock stars: World's greatest temples in stone
Helping pets makes everyone's holiday brighter By Christie Keith, Special To Sf Gate
Best Gifts Under $25 By Colleen Moody,
Gifts for TV-Obsessed Teens By
Classic Toys for Kids By
Gifts for Pets and the People Who Love Them By
Christmas Gifts for Men By
Gifts That Give Back By Harper's Bazaar Staff,
The Best Green Toys of the Season By Dan Shapley,
Most Awesome Stocking Stuffers Ever By Kate Schweitzer,
Beauty Inventions We're Thankful For... By Colleen Moody,
The Secret to Free Holiday Gifts By Leah Ingram,
10 Absurdly Over-the-Top Gifts By Aaron Krach,
The Best Gifts for Women 2010 By Harper's Bazaar Staff,
WORLD
Chinese group awards own alternative 'peace prize' By Tini Tran, Associated Press
Report: Indian border guards killing with impunity
Piece by piece, Taiwan official cracks $ puzzle
Israel says it's urgent to resume Mideast talks
Pakistan papers sorry after running WikiLeaks hoax
Israel checking if rabbis broke law with edict
Punch up after opera costs Armenian mayor his job
Pro-govt crowd shouts down protesters in Cuba
Jewish museum in Warsaw now half-complete
Group: Near 14,000 murders in Venezuela last year By Christopher Toothaker, Associated Press
Israeli Knesset's ex-speaker Shilansky dies at 86
Former Romanian dictator and wife reburied
Jordan names first woman chief district attorney
Kayaker presumed dead after Congo crocodile attack By Jenny Gross, Associated Press
Despite arrest, Assange extradition faces hurdles By Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press
Dutch inquiry: Child abuse allegations up 100-fold
It's a hit: Afghan police nab bombers _ but on TV By Elizabeth A. Kennedy, Associated Press
NATO: Ties with Russia on track, despite WikiLeaks By Slobodan Lekic, Associated Press
US blacklists Afghan security firm tied to Karzai
US cable: Kenya risks new violence without reforms
Empty chair left for jailed Chinese Nobel laureate By Christopher Bodeen and Matti Huuhtanen, Associated Press
Spanish controllers refuse to testify about strike By Ciaran Giles, Associated Press
China surrounds home of wife of Nobel Prize winner
Police: Indonesia's top militant suspect arrested
No clear successor should Abbas leave the stage By Mohammed Daraghmeh, Associated Press
Nigeria: Armed robbers steal voting equipment
Meet Putin's new dog: Buffy
UK's Charles and Camilla attacked by protesters
Thieves steal voting equipment at Nigeria airport By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Warsaw: US to send F-16, Hercules planes to Poland
Ex-Israeli parliament speaker Shilansky dead at 86 By Daniella Cheslow, Associated Press
Pole dancing holds world championships By Eric Talmadge, Associated Press
Iran to air new footage of woman in stoning case
Forest plan hangs in balance at climate conference By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press
Greece: 1 dead, 2 hurt in train derailment
Ex-prime minister being investigated flees Croatia
Demjanjuk asks for millions in damages
German police find pot plant adorned as Xmas tree
Yemen, Iran subject of Gates' talks in UAE By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
Protests, cyber-skirmishes rage over WikiLeaks By Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press
Heavy rains flood towns in eastern Australia
Philippine leader orders 43 suspected rebels freed
Fossilized hyena dung found off Dutch coast
Italian designer Fausto Sarli dies
US urges Vietnam to improve human rights
Lebanese paper's website attacked over WikiLeaks By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press
UK police arrest suspected killer of Imran Farooq
Snow causes European travel chaos By Crystal Becerril, Associated Press
Gunmen torch stolen cars to blockade Mexican city By Gustavo Ruiz, Associated Press
Russian 'spy' challenges deportation from UK By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press
Nigeria: Police arrests 4 alleged sect members
Newborn baby girl stolen from German clinic
Czech towns deploy cardboard police in miniskirts
Palestinians reject talks without settlement halt
India complains after emissary gets pat down in US
S Sudan march marks 1 month before referendum vote By Maggie Fick, Associated Press
World stock markets higher on growth hopes By Carlo Piovano, Associated Press
Report: Famed Iranian blogger granted prison leave
Nigerian terror suspect predicts more violence
S. Sudanese march marks 1 month before referendum
Alleged boy hit man in Mexico is a US citizen
TRAVEL
European Restaurant Rules By Rick Steves
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