National and International News-Tuesday, Dec. 19th

IPSWICH, England (AP) - A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the killings of five prostitutes in eastern England. Police say a 48-year-old man was arrested today in Ipswich, where the women worked. A 37-year-old man who was arrested yesterday says he's innocent.

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) - Oregon Sheriff Joe Wampler says the search for two missing climbers on Mount Hood will continue as a rescue effort for now. But with more bad weather expected midweek, Wampler says their chance of survival is minimal if they didn't find shelter. One climber already has been found dead.

WHITE HOUSE (AP) - The White House says President Bush will no longer answer if asked whether the U-S is winning in Iraq. Spokesman Tony Snow calls it "playing the game." At his Senate confirmation hearing, new Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the U-S is not winning the war.

WASHINGTON (AP) - New crash test results show the downside to fuel-saving economy cars. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given poor ratings to two versions of the Hyundai Scion, the Toyota Yaris and the Kia Rio.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - If you've ever watched "Tom and Jerry" or "The Flintsones" or "Yogi Bear," then you know the names Hanna-Barbera. Cartoonist Joe Barbera has died at the age of 95. Bill Hanna died in 2001.