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5-Minute Merc

		The annual holiday shipping frenzy Holiday events, dining, shopping and travel tips Climbing in and out of his FedEx truck every few minutes on one of the busiest shipping days of the year, Tim Morales never broke a sweat Tuesday delivering dozens of packages across Santa Clara. Full Story


	Drug testing ahead for athletes? Vote: Test high schoolers? The Mitchell report is sparking new debate on what California should do to deter the use of performance-enhancing drugs among high school athletes. Full Story

Breaking News
	MORE BREAKING NEWS HEADLINES Witness: Ride that severed girl's feet had no auto shut-off in case of cable break - 12/19/2007 07:05 AM PST Fire burning at White House compound - 12/19/2007 07:03 AM PST Illinois man reaches plea deal to extortion, exploitation of Milpitas teen - 12/19/2007 07:02 AM PST New storm system expected to bring more rain to South Bay - 12/19/2007 07:24 AM PST Police searching for suspects in two armed robberies in East San Jose - 12/19/2007 05:29 AM PST


	California Democrats increasingly 'undecided' Sen. Hillary Clinton's once seemingly insurmountable lead over her closest Democratic presidential rival in California has narrowed, a new Field Poll released today finds. Full Story


	New storm system expected to bring more rain to South Bay Morning commuters will likely catch a break today from the rain. But the same can't be said for the drive home tonight. Full Story

Local News


	Missing tool for homework More stories, videos and how to help The students haven't arrived yet, but Roberto Gil knows time is running short. While the kitchen crew is busy preparing snacks for four dozen kids who will be tromping through the door any minute with backpacks and pencil cases, Gil has a frustrating task. Full Story


	Los Gatos Union School District tries to win back voter confidence 49ers unveil plans for backup location while reassuring city San Jose cuts art funds from police station San Francisco Opera productions go Hollywood

Nation & World


	3 rare airliners from '50s sold PORTLAND, Maine—Three historic piston-engined airliners, among the last built before the jet engine changed commercial aviation, have been bought by a division of the German airline Lufthansa for a total of $748,000. Full Story Reports: Russian spy chief commends work Sunnis mark Eid in Iraq with optimism Sharpton seeks hate charge in W.Va. case Rights group: Pakistani elections unfair

Sports


	Purdy: Lopez story shows the game has changed Once, not so long ago, I believed coaching college basketball to be perhaps the greatest job in the world. What a beautiful gig, I thought. You go to work on a college campus every day. You have 12 or 13 players, easier to handle than a 60-man football roster. Full Story


	Sharks handed first shutout loss of season Warriors opponents target Ellis, who welcomes role Dolphins' hero enjoying moment in the limelight 49ers linebacker Willis, punter Lee on NFC's Pro Bowl team

Business


	Like skydiving, but without the sky or the diving Indoor skydiving \| iFly SF Bay The latest in extreme-sport thrills in the Bay Area: a $6.5 million vertical wind tunnel at iFly SF Bay in Union City. Full Story


	Vindu's View: Fed's lending proposals too late to save homes Palm gives grim Q3 outlook FCC allows broadcasters to also own a newspaper Google to show YouTube clips at Davos forum

Columns


	Roadshow: These are the lots that try drivers' souls Daniel: Wine technology is hardly a 'dirty secret' Purdy: Lopez story shows the game has changed Vindu's View: Fed's lending proposals too late to save homes Home Plates: Take time to stop and enjoy the coffee cake

Opinion


	Editorial: Team San Jose must be held accountable Editorial: Schwarzenegger's insurance plan: A dose of cynicism is healthy For environment, the luxury of time is becoming extinct White House downplays war's staggering cost Altamont only acceptable high-speed rail route for some environmentalists

Entertainment


	Memories of Bethlehem More Morsels: Last-minute gifts for gourmands Character actor steps into the spotlight Like skydiving, but without the sky or the diving Show Times

Life & Style


	Hot Stuff: Catering by Costco - we rate the appetizers Home Plates: Take time to stop and enjoy the coffee cake More Morsels: Last-minute gifts for gourmands Daniel: Wine technology is hardly a 'dirty secret' Book includes everything you need to know to roll out a festive holiday spread

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5 Minute Merc: Holiday shipping frenzy; Drug testing for high school athletes?