Headlines @ Closin’ Time

* Rudy rips Ward Churchill: Ex-NYC mayor says 9-11 prof should not be allowed to teach /Rocky Mountain News — You go, Rudy.

* Female boxer dies after match: Preliminary cause of death blunt force trauma to the head /Associated Press — Unfortunately, life sometimes immitates art.

* Officials urge renewal of Patriot Act: Gonzales: ‘It’s important that these authorities remain available’ /Associated Press — I can almost hear Congressman Butch Otter squawking already.

* Bush says no to Carter request: Former president will not be part of official funeral delegation /Associated Press — Mebbe Dubya wanted only former presidents who aren’t embarrassments.

* Frist: Courts acted fairly in Terri case: Comments differ sharply from House counterpart, Rep. Tom DeLay /Reuters — This one’s for Dang, Sue and the other commenters on the other side of the argument.