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The New York Times on the Web Thursday, January 3, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------ For news updated throughout the day, visit www.nytimes.com /------------------- Sponsored Feature -------------------\ Examine the World of J. R. R. Tolkien This sponsored feature includes articles from the New York Times archives, slide shows of Tolkien's artwork, multimedia presentations from New Line Cinema, weekly trivia quizzes and more. http://www.nytimes.com/specials/advertising/movies/tolkien/index.html \---------------------------------------------------------/ QUOTE OF THE DAY ========================= "In the name of Allah, I do not have anything to plead. I enter no plea. Thank you very much." -ZACARIAS MOUSSAOUI, at a hearing on charges accusing him of being a conspirator in the Sept. 11 terrorist plot. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/national/03INQU.html?todaysheadlines NATIONAL ========================= Not Guilty Plea Is Set for Man in Terror Case Zacarias Moussaoui refused to enter a plea to an indictment that accused him of a role in the Sept. 11 attacks. His lawyer and the judge entered a plea of not guilty for him. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/national/03INQU.html?todaysheadlines ----- Hoping It's No California, Texas Deregulates Energy Texas began its own deregulation plan with officials promising that there would be no reprise of California's chaos. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/national/03DERE.html?todaysheadlines ----- Suit Against Gun Makers Gains Ground in Illinois Court Gun makers and dealers can be sued for distributing firearms in a way that makes it easy for criminals and juveniles to obtain them. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/national/03GUNS.html?todaysheadlines ----- MORE NATIONAL NEWS: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/national/index.html?todaysheadline /--------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ---------------------\ In just two hours, you can change your life forever. Curious about career options in today's fast-growing industries? 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For a full list of sessions, dates and times, click below. http://www.scps.nyu.edu/nyt043 \---------------------------------------------------------/ INTERNATIONAL ========================= A Smooth Debut Lifts Euro's Value in Money Markets Europeans in 12 nations have begun using a common currency with no significant problems, a surprising amount of enthusiasm and even a slight rise in its value. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/business/worldbusiness/03EURO.html?todaysheadlines ----- Marines Complete Sweep of Al Qaeda Compound Marines recovered only small amounts of weapons and documents belonging to Al Qaeda in a deserted terrorist training camp in southern Afghanistan. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/international/03AFGH.html?todaysheadlines ----- After Black Teenager Is Slain, Norway Peers Into a Mirror The case of Benjamin Hermansen, a 15-year-old African-Norwegian boy who was killed by neo-Nazis, has offered a disturbing challenge to Norway's vision of itself. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/international/europe/03NORW.html?todaysheadlines ----- MORE INTERNATIONAL NEWS: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/world/index.html?todaysheadline BUSINESS ========================= A Smooth Debut Lifts Euro's Value in Money Markets Europeans in 12 nations have begun using a common currency with no significant problems, a surprising amount of enthusiasm and even a slight rise in its value. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/business/worldbusiness/03EURO.html?todaysheadlines ----- Analyst Talks of Bankruptcy, and Kmart Takes a Plunge A Wall Street analyst's negative report sent the price of Kmart's shares plunging 13.2 percent, to $4.74, in heavy trading Wednesday. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/business/03PLAC.html?todaysheadlines ----- Ruling Eases Restrictions on Tax Shelters for Companies A federal appeals court has issued a ruling in a case involving Compaq Computer that tax experts say will make it much more difficult for the I.R.S. to demolish many corporate tax shelters. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/business/03IRS.html?todaysheadlines ----- MORE BUSINESS NEWS: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/business/index.html?todaysheadline TECHNOLOGY ========================= Computerized Control Is Next for Artificial Limbs New high-tech prosthetic limbs are, in effect, wearable computers. Those who wear them say that they perform impressively, but such electronic appendages don't come cheap. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/technology/circuits/03KNEE.html?todaysheadlines ----- Microsoft's Hometown Sees Cause for Optimism In Redmond, Wash., Microsoft employees said they were grateful to hold what appeared to be very steady employment. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/national/03REDM.html?todaysheadlines ----- Online Customer Service Found Lacking Internet retailers' online customer service continues to earn mediocre marks from consumers and researchers. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/technology/ebusiness/03ONLI.html?todaysheadlines ----- MORE TECHNOLOGY NEWS: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/technology/index.html?todaysheadline POLITICS ========================= Mining Company Gets Protection in Legislation Pushed by Daschle Lawmakers agreed to relieve a South Dakota company, Homestake Mining, of any legal liability for damage done in digging gold in the Black Hills. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/politics/03MINE.html?todaysheadlines ----- Senate Democrats Plan to Subpoena Enron Papers Senate Democrats plan to subpoena documents from Enron executives and to examine the company's high-level connections to the Bush administration. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/politics/03ENRO.html?todaysheadlines ----- Jewish Groups Endorse Tough Security Laws Jewish organizations have been silent on or even supportive of the Bush administration's counterterrorism legislation. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/politics/03JEWS.html?todaysheadlines ----- MORE POLITICS NEWS: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/politics/index.html?todaysheadline SPORTS ========================= Florida Rolls in Orange Bowl Despite starting without Heisman Trophy runner-up Rex Grossman, Florida shattered the Orange Bowl Classic record for total offense in a lopsided victory over Maryland. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/sports/ncaafootball/03ORAN.html?todaysheadlines ----- Two Different Approaches to One Prize The Cornhuskers plan to pressure Miami quarterback Ken Dorsey, while the Hurricanes will try to combat Nebraska's Eric Crouch with speed. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/sports/ncaafootball/03ROSE.html?todaysheadlines ----- Testaverde Tries to Clear the Air Vinny Testaverde spoke to Herman Edwards and offensive coordinator Paul Hackett to clarify controversial comments he made after Sunday's loss. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/sports/football/03JETS.html?todaysheadlines ----- MORE SPORTS NEWS: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/index.html?todaysheadline ARTS ========================= A Tempest at Shakespeare Shrine: Plan to Raze Theater Is Debated Even the most zealous partisans of the Royal Shakespeare Theater, built in 1932 as a showcase for the Art Deco style then in vogue, are well aware of its drawbacks. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/arts/theater/03ROYA.html?todaysheadlines ----- Mayor's Concern and a Departure Cloud the Lincoln Center's Project A possible hold on Lincoln Center's $1.2 billion redevelopment plan and the departure of its interim executive director dealt two heavy blows on the institution. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/arts/03LINC.html?todaysheadlines ----- Best of the Obscure Among 2001's Albums In this annual roundup, the pop and jazz critics of The New York Times choose their favorites among the underdog albums of 2001. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/arts/music/03POPL.html?todaysheadlines ----- MORE ARTS NEWS: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/arts/index.html?todaysheadline NY REGION ========================= Bloomberg Asks Officials to Plan for Budget Cuts On his first day in office, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg warned city commissioners and labor leaders about budget cuts and tough times ahead. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/nyregion/03BLOO.html?todaysheadlines ----- Mayor's Concern and a Departure Cloud the Lincoln Center's Project A possible hold on Lincoln Center's $1.2 billion redevelopment plan and the departure of its interim executive director dealt two heavy blows on the institution. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/arts/03LINC.html?todaysheadlines ----- It's All Aboard, if They'll Fit, as Sept. 11 Jolts Mass Transit The precariously balanced network of highways and rails, long overstrained before Sept. 11, is still suffering terribly. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/nyregion/03TRAN.html?todaysheadlines ----- MORE NY REGION NEWS: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/nyregion/index.html?todaysheadline OP-ED ========================= Executive Privilege Again By WILLIAM SAFIRE John Ashcroft is determined to keep the F.B.I.'s embarrassing history hushed up. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/opinion/03SAFI.html?todaysheadlines ----- Who Are You, Mr. Mayor? By BOB HERBERT I have no choice but to worry about the new mayor. He can't possibly know what he's in for. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/opinion/03HERB.html?todaysheadlines ----- One Currency, but Not One Economy By ROBERT M. DUNN JR. The problem with the European Monetary Union is that it creates a single monetary policy for a group of quite different national economies that often experience divergent business-cycle patterns. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/03/opinion/03DUNN.html?todaysheadlines ----- MORE OP-ED NEWS: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/opinion/index.html?todaysheadline CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEEDIEST CASES FUND ------------------------------------------------------------ Make an online donation this Holiday Season to The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund to help thousands of people, visit: http://www.nytimes.com/neediestcases HOW TO CHANGE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------ You received these headlines because you requested The New York Times Direct e-mail service. To cancel delivery, change delivery options, change your e-mail address or sign up for other newsletters, see http://www.nytimes.com/email. 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