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Best of 2008: Most-viewed stories, photos, videos

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The year's most-viewed stories, blogs, videos, photos and topics on latimes.com.
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1. Palin: wrong woman, wrong message
2. Jackson's Obama comments almost went unnoticed
3. Voters approve Proposition 8 banning same-sex marriages
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5. Times retracts Shakur story
6. McCain's broken marriage fractured other ties as well
7. 9th Circuit's chief judge posted sexually explicit matter on
his website
8. Oxnard school shooting called a hate crime
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10. Michael Phelps is not the greatest Olympic athlete in
history
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LM Pagano's house has a timeworn elegance that feels more like New Orleans than Los Angeles. Photos
He is America's premier authority on travel. Now 80, he still can't slow down.
The L.A. Police Chief's four bedroom home is on the market at $1,875,000. Photos
"Bruno" takes the lead, but "Ice Age" and "Transformers" don't fall off much. Photos
- Box office news
 


What stands out as the year's most shocking moment?

 Barack Obama becomes the first African-American president
 David Cook crowned "American Idol" over David Archuleta
 Congress approves a $700B bailout to stabilize Wall Street
 Lakers lose to Celtics in NBA Finals
 Actor Heath Ledger found dead in his New York City apartment
 Voters pass Proposition 8, banning same-sex marriage in California
 Swimmer Michael Phelps wins his 14th career Olympic gold medal
 A commuter train crash in Chatsworth kills 25 and injures 135
 
Videos
 
ICU: Los Angeles Connections
1. Nice guy I hit with my car
Hands down, the best story told. And quite possibly, the subject with the worst driving record.
2. Art curator or librarian
Greatest perceived romantic moment, often referred to as the 'serial killer' story.
3. Puppet show guy, you did me wrong
Best public venting, including the handmade puppets to reenact the moment. (Awesome!)
4. You missed another birthday
Bravest admission. I was surprised to learn how many posts were dedicated to an absent parent or child.
5. The perfect missed connection
A connection was made nine months, approximately 208 inquiries and 36 interviews later...
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