Thunderbird Mac - command+w for close Mail & newsgroups window not working

I use almost all keyboard shortcuts. So when I need to close the email window without quitting the program, I've *always* just hit command+w. It stopped working a few days ago. it doesn't even work if I choose "close window" in the File menu. In order to close the window, I have to click the close button in the corner.
Can anyone help me figure out why this suddenly happened?
Thanks!

"I am using the standard (wired) pro keyboard that came with the iMac (G5)."
Interesting!
Your system info confirms you have the G5 iMac w/iSight. So do I & mine did not come w/the Pro Keyboard.
According to Apple's iMac G5 (iSight) - Technical Specifications site:
Hardware accessories: Apple Remote, Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse.
Now, to your problem.............
See if trashing the keyboard preference helps and/or repairing permissions.
Does the problem occur in other browsers? If so, maybe updating your OS may help. Just a thought.

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