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• At Bali Climate Talks, Signs of Compromise
  The United Nations conference looked to be heading for a landmark agreement on a deadline for negotiations to reduce the world’s greenhouse gases, officials said.
• Ethiopians Said to Push Civilians Into War Against Rebels
  The Ethiopian government, a top U.S. ally, is forcing teachers, doctors and aid workers to fight, according to Western officials, refugees and defectors.
• Player Cooperated, and His Name Was Left Out of Report
  One unidentified active baseball player who cooperated with George J. Mitchell was able to keep his name out of the report.
• In China, Farming Fish in Toxic Waters
  China is the biggest producer and exporter of seafood in the world, but contaminated water has created serious food safety and environmental problems.
• Attorney General Rejects Demand for Information
  Lawmakers had demanded information about an inquiry into the destruction of C.I.A. interrogation videotapes.
• New York Panel Urges Big Changes at Colleges
  A proposal would allow public colleges and universities to raise tuition without the State Legislature’s approval.
• Consumer Prices Rise 0.8% in November
  The pick-up in prices will complicate efforts by the Fed as it tries to stave off a slowdown in economic growth.
• Senate Passes $696 Billion Defense Policy Bill
  The Senate passed a defense policy bill that would offer more help to troops returning from combat and set conditions on contractors and pricey weapons programs.
• The Caucus Blog: Giuliani Plans to Lay Out His Vision
  After a rocky month, Rudolph W. Giuliani is planning to give an address in Tampa tomorrow where he will lay out his vision of a Giuliani presidency.
• City Room: Hey, Taxi! Do You Take Credit Cards?
  New rules require New York City's yellow taxicabs to accept credit cards from passengers, but some drivers are balking, because of concern over processing fees and the prospect of smaller tips.
• Bits: Why Amazon Should Buy eBay
  Now that Amazon’s market value is nearly the same as eBay’s, it could buy the online auction site. That could help improve Amazon’s finances and eBay’s customer satisfaction.
• Huckabee Used Group to Supplement His Income
  While he was lieutenant governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee formed a nonprofit organization that raised money for him to travel the country promoting conservative politics.