Saddam Yells at Judge in Unruly Session
BAGHDAD, Iraq - A witness exchanged insults with Saddam's half brother, telling him "you killed a 14-year-old boy." "To hell," the half brother, Ibrahim, replied. "You and your children go to hell," the witness replied.
Tens of thousands march for full democracy in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Pressure mounted for Hong Kong and Beijing leaders to respond to calls for full democracy in this Chinese territory as tens of thousands of protesters marched Sunday, demanding the right to choose their leaders.
U.S. Unprepared for Attack, 9/11 Panel Says
WASHINGTON - The former Sept. 11 commission is giving Congress and the White House poor marks on protecting the U.S. against an inevitable terror attack because of their failure to enact several strong security measures.
Rice Says Intel Thwarted Attacks in Europe
WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice turned the tables on European critics of tough U.S. tactics in the war on terror Monday, maintaining that intelligence gathered by the CIA has saved European as well as American lives.
Iran Plans to Build Second Nuclear Plant
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran plans to construct a second nuclear power plant despite international concern over its nuclear program, state television reported on Monday.
Transplant Recipient Hid Disfigured Face
MARLY, France - The woman who received the world's first face transplant generally kept to herself and wore a surgical mask to hide her disfigured face when she walked her dog on the pathways of her housing estate, neighbors said.
French Engineer Latest Iraq Kidnap Victim
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Unidentified gunmen abducted a French engineer as he was on his way to work Monday in Baghdad, police said, the latest in a wave of recent kidnappings of Westerners. The gunmen surrounded the man in three cars as the Frenchman was getting into a car outside his home in the wealthy Mansour district of Baghdad.
Air assault kills Qaeda top plotter
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- One of al Qaeda's top five leaders, said to be responsible for planning overseas strikes, was killed by Pakistani security forces, with U.S. help, in a rocket attack near the Afghan border, American and Pakistani officials said yesterday.
China Orders 150 Airbus A320 Airliners
PARIS - China ordered 150 Airbus single-aisle A320 airliners Monday, more than twice as many plane orders as the company's U.S.-based rival Boeing Co. snagged from China last month.
Plot to Rocket Saddam Trial Uncovered
BAGHDAD, Iraq - A Sunni Arab insurgent group was plotting to attack the trial of Saddam Hussein when it resumed Monday, Iraq's national security adviser said Sunday.
Suicide Bomber Kills Five at Israeli Mall
NETANYA, Israel - A Palestinian suicide bomber blew himself up Monday among shoppers waiting to enter a mall in the northern Israeli town of Netanya, killing at least five bystanders and wounding more than 30.
NTL Plans $1.4B Offer for Virgin Mobile
LONDON - British cable operator NTL Inc. said Monday it has approached Richard Branson's Virgin Mobile Holdings PLC about buying the cell-phone company for more than 810 million pounds ($1.4 billion).
No Griping This Year: USC-Texas for Title
LOS ANGELES - A perfect championship game, a classic coaching matchup and Notre Dame. The Bowl Championship Series couldn't have asked for more — a glitzy lineup with little for critics to gripe over. Only Oregon has a case to complain, as the Pac-10 has a 10-1 team left out of the marquee bowls for a second straight season.
Insurers Praise 10 Cars for Safety
WASHINGTON - Ten 2006 passenger cars won praise from the insurance industry Sunday for offering top-of-the-line protection to passengers in front, side and rear crashes.
Family of N.H. Children Will Visit Ohio
CONCORD, N.H. - The mother of two children who were shot to death and buried by their father 2 1/2 years ago plans to visit the shallow Ohio grave where their bodies were finally found last week.
Open Season Starting on N.J. Black Bears
VERNON, N.J. - New Jersey hunters take to the woods Monday for a controversial season aimed at thinning the state's growing population of black bears, whose hungry foraging has frightened suburban residents.
Professor Loses Weight With No-Diet Diet
SALT LAKE CITY - When Steven Hawks is tempted by ice cream bars, M&Ms and toffee-covered almonds at the grocery store, he doesn't pass them by. He fills up his shopping cart.
Gulf Coast Resurrection Rests on Who Pays
Three months after Hurricane Katrina, we know that damage is enormous. We know that it will cost billions of dollars to rebuild New Orleans and the rest of the Gulf Coast. What we don't know is where the money will come from.
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Bucs pick off Saints
St. Petersburg Times
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Ronde Barber's fourth-quarter interception, his third of the day, put the Bucs in good position for the fourth quarter of their season. Barber's interception at the goal line with 1:30 to play sealed a 10-3 win over New Orleans before a sparse crowd at LSU's Tiger Stadium.
Anchorman arrested for DUI
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CLEARWATER - WTSP Channel 10 news anchorman Reginald Roundtree spent the night in jail after being arrested for DUI and speeding on the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
Big East Move Paid Off For USF
Lakeland Ledger
TAMPA - South Florida's move to the Big East is already paying dividends for the nation's newest Division I-A football program. The Bulls (6-5) are headed to the Meineke Car Care Bowl in Charlotte, N.C.
Another kettle robbery in Pinellas
Bay News 9
St. Petersburg police say the so-called "kettle robber" has struck again. Investigators say the same man is responsible for stealing at least four Salvation Army kettle stands.
Sami Al-Arian trial: The week in review
St. Petersburg Times
Jurors left the federal courthouse Friday afternoon without verdicts. Today, jurors continue deliberating and have set a deliberation schedule through Thursday.
Brooksville teen killed while riding bike
Bay News 9
A Ford van hit 18-year-old Stephanie Arthur from behind on WPA Road, propelling her about 100 feet. She died shortly afterward at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Boater arrested after chase
St. Petersburg Times
TAMPA - A boater in an inflatable craft led Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies, a helicopter and MacDill Air Force patrol boat on a chase Saturday night.
Man Arrested On Murder Charges In 3 'Execution-Style' Deaths
Local 6
LAUDERHILL, Fla. - A man was arrested on charges that he shot and killed a woman he knew and two "random victims," police said Saturday.
8-Year-Old Girl Recovering After Falling From Carnival Ride
WFTV
MIAMI - An 8-year-old girl was recovering Sunday after slipping from her seat on a spinning carnival ride. Elianny Rodriguez remained hospitalized with head trauma, a broken arm and serious cuts and bruises.
Police: Mom Forced 10-Year-Old To Sell Drugs
Local 6
PANAMA CITY, Fla. - A Panama City woman faces drug and child neglect charges after investigators accused her of forcing her 10-year-old son to help her sell cocaine and marijuana.
Two arrested for Polk County shooting, robbery attempt
WTSP
POLK COUNTY - Authorities have arrested two brothers, believed to be connected with a series of armed robberies in Polk County. Jamail Hogan and Bryan Smith are charged with attempted first degree murder and attempted robbery with a firearm.
Explosive wake-up call
Bay News 9
NEW PORT RICHEY - An arson investigation is underway after a fire rocked a New Port Richey neighborhood Saturday morning. The blaze at an auto salvage yard on Voorhees Road ignited propane tanks, causing several explosions.
Tampa woman sues former Panthers cheerleader over assault
WTSP
TAMPA, Florida (AP) -- A Tampa woman has sued a former Carolina Panthers cheerleader for allegedly punching her at a bar. Police say 26-year-old Melissa Holden was waiting in line in the bathroom of a Tampa bar on November 6th when Victoria Renee Thomas punched her.
Site of murders of 1951 civil rights leaders excavated
Ocala Star-Banner
MIMS, Fla. - Beisler and Attorney General Charlie Crist announced Friday that investigators were excavating the site where Harry and Harriette Moore's home was blown up on Christmas night in 1951 - the final phase of an investigation relaunched a year ago.
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