Published Date: January 8, 2009
COLUMN ONE

National Mall reflects magnificence and neglect

By Faye Fiore

The sad decline of the historic promenade shows in trampled lawns and unfiltered pools. With 2 million visitors expected for the inauguration and 25 million yearly, the park service can't keep up.

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AN AMERICAN MOMENT: Road to the inauguration

At the confluence of America's troubles

By Peter H. King

Progress has bypassed Cairo, Ill., where the mighty Mississippi and Ohio rivers converge. But town leaders hope the new president can help get things flowing again.


Political wrangling bogs down economic stimulus package

By Jim Puzzanghera and Janet Hook

Economists warn that if the stimulus comes too late or loses focus, it could fall short of rescuing the nation.


Schwarzenegger proposes 5 fewer school days

By Seema Mehta

Faced with a massive budget deficit, the governor wants to stop state funding for a week of classes. Educators criticize the plan as most harmful to poor students.


Israeli media focus on Hamas rockets, keep gore to a minimum

By Ashraf Khalil and Batsheva Sobelman

Coverage is also heavy on soldiers and their families, emotional issues in a country with mandatory military service and thousands of reservists in combat.


Passengers pounce on man who made threats aboard L.A.-bound flight

By Andrew Blankstein and Nathan Olivarez-Giles

Musician Chris Llewellyn was among those who sprang into action after a man shoved a flight attendant and tried to open an exit door.


Arab media portray Palestinians as courageous victims

By Jeffrey Fleishman and Raed Rafei

They offer images of carnage and emotional narratives. Israelis, the U.S. and even Arab leaders are pilloried.


  
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