Headlines of 2050

Plague of Spotted Owls Threaten Crops, Livestock
Mother Monica Dies: Revered Hero of Bangkok Slums Overcame Lurid Past With US President
Wealthy Widow Anna Nicole Smith, 83, Weds Handsome Young Actor. "This Is True Love," He Beams.
Construction Begins On Grenada War Memorial In D.C.
Cody, Cassidy Gifford Elude Authorities. Drug-Crazed Crime Spree Continues
President "Bonecrusher" Jones to Face Chief Justice "Mad Dog" Ortega In Cage Match
Pope Phil II Settles Custody Battle With Ex-Wife
Upcoming NFL Draft Likely to Focus On Mutants
Younger Generation's Music Provokes Outrage of Elders
D.C. Zoo to Receive Rare Cow
Authentic Year 2000 Chad Sells For $6.9 Million at Sotheby's
Nursing Home Lawsuit Case: Clinton Denies Candy Striper's Allegations
Court Clears AOLTimeWarnerGE-DisneyCiscoFordRJR-NabiscoExxon-Mobil of Monopoly Charges
50-Year Study: Diet and Exercise Key to Weight Loss
Baby Conceived Naturally
It Wasn't the Cigarettes - It Was the Ashtrays
Originally published December 18, 2004.