Declares congressional measure for low-cost prescription drugs would neither be safe and nor cut costs. Va. President disregards Republican opposition. Officially announces total of 281,421,906 people in nation. Endeavour and crew of five end NASA's most difficult space-station construction mission to date. Two local Teamsters unions ratify contract.
Police arrest two suspects in disco blaze in Luoyang.
Woman recovering from Nov. 14 operation is happy to celebrate Christmas. In Houston operation, surgeon removed her heart, removed tumors, and replaced her heart. Heavy winds and snow whiteouts spread damage in New York City and elsewhere. Snow depths reach 20 inches.