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     CBS RUNDOWN FOR DECEMBER 25, 2009: CLICK ON GRID ELEMENTS TO SEARCH FOR MATCHING ITEMS
CBSNorthwest Airlines 253 midair bomb plot foiledPassenger failed to explode himself over DetroitJim AxelrodNew York
CBSNorthwest Airlines 253 midair bomb plot foiledPresident Obama consults with terrorism teamChip ReidWhite House
CBSWinter weatherRecord heavy snows in Oklahoma, northern TexasBarry PetersenMinneapolis
CBSAfghanistan's Taliban regime aftermath, fightingGuerrillas release videotape of GI PoW BergdahlKimberly DozierWashington DC
CBSFort Hood shooting spree: 13 soldiers killed on basePsychologist targeted, offers warzone therapyMandy ClarkAfghanistan
CBSPope Benedict XVI knocked over by Vatican worshipperTight security would jeopardize pastoral roleAllen PizzeyVatican
not available onlineCBSNorthwest Airlines 253 midair bomb plot foiledWould-be bomber investigated for ties to YemenBob OrrWashington DC

     NBC RUNDOWN FOR DECEMBER 25, 2009: CLICK ON GRID ELEMENTS TO SEARCH FOR MATCHING ITEMS
NBCNorthwest Airlines 253 midair bomb plot foiledPassenger failed to explode himself over DetroitPeter AlexanderNew York
NBCWinter weatherRecord heavy snows in Oklahoma, northern TexasJohn YangNo Dateline
NBCWinter weatherForecast for blizzard to moderate, easier travelMike SeidelMinnesota
NBCPope Benedict XVI knocked over by Vatican worshipperTight security would jeopardize pastoral roleMartin FletcherRome
NBCChristmas holiday season celebratedHomesick Marines celebrate in Helmand ProvinceJim MacedaAfghanistan
NBCAutomobile dealership sales, loans trendsDodge dealer switches to service, used carsTom BrokawCalifornia
NBCChristmas holiday season celebratedDinner for homeless veterans hosted by teenagerChris JansingHouston