WINNERS & LOSERS

By KATHLEEN ADAMS, MELISSA AUGUST, EDWARD BARNES, LINA LOFARO, MICHAEL QUINN, JEFFERY C. RUBIN AND ALAIN L. SANDERS

[winners]

DON KING Anointed by newly released Mike Tyson as promoter of record

HENRY HYDE Republican helps bollix Gingrich-blessed term-limits amendment

M&M/MARS Candy company hits p.r. jackpot with ultra-hyped "election" of blue M&M

[losers]

WINNIE MANDELA Nelson Mandela's ex-wife is now his ex- Cabinet Minister

DAVID LETTERMAN Oscar audience un-amused by transplanted talk-show shtick

CHRYSLER CORP. Minivan door latches allegedly have habit of opening in crashes, inspiring recall