Newser Story Index from December, 2008

Welcome to the Newser Story Index. Here you find stories written by Newser writers and editors, assembled with supporting photos and videos from the files of the news story.

World's Oddest New Year Rituals
Rap's Roots Found in, Uh, Scotland?
Tables Turn: Madoff Gets Ripped Off
As Presidential 'Bubble' Closes, Obama Pokes Back
Detroit Ends Season Winless
A Tipple a Day Keeps Dementia at Bay: Study
Marley Fetches Weekend Win
Castro Calls for More Work, Less Welfare
Madoff May Plead Insanity
No Revival in Sight for Battered Broadway
Hardest-Working Film Actors
Gaza Strikes Push Clinton, Obama to Mend Fences
Hollywood, Lay Off the 'Burbs
For Fido, Fetch Can Be Fatal
Gazans Choked in Israeli Noose
Navy, Greenies Settle Sonar Dispute
Thanks for the Memories, Bob, 'Cuz 2008 TV Stunk
Drug Arrest Knocks Crown Off Beauty Queen
Israel Bombs Gaza Supply Tunnels
Axelrod to Warren Haters: Get Over It
US Schools Need Finance 101
'Terrified' Tom Cruise Reports Death Threats
Obama, Please Impose a Gas Tax: Friedman
Publisher Cancels 'Fake' Holocaust Memoir
Flight 93 Families Want 'Sacred Ground' Seized
Benjamin Button Writer Sues Over Madoff Losses
Are Video Games Art?
Children Killed in Afghan Suicide Bombing
Rather's Suit Likely to Embarrass Bush
From Now 'Til New Year's: Baby-Making on the Rise
Afghan Dogfighting Resurges
Gimmicky Green Authors Wouldn't Impress Thoreau
New Strikes Push Gaza Toll to 275
Israeli Assault Could Last Weeks; 230 Dead
Best Political Scoops of '08
Ferocity of Israeli Attacks Surprises West
US Phrases That Annoy Brits
'Rated R' May Be Coming to a Website Near You
Caroline: My Celebrity Will Work for NY
Obama Gets Knocked for Bad Science
Imagine That: Lennon's Back in TV Ad
RNC Chief 'Appalled' by Rival's Use of 'Magic Negro'
Struggling Ohio Gets in Line for Federal Help
Help Wanted: Must Make Coffee, Change World
Goldman Loses Top Spot in M&A Rankings
Shield Guns Down The Wire
Yes, the Lions Will Lose Again Tomorrow
Try Plastic-Free Living —for a Week
Winehouse On Again With Jailed Hubby
5 Men Who Fueled Madoff's Ponzi Scheme