U.S. Rings in 2006 With Parties, Fireworks
LAS VEGAS - Fireworks rained over the Las Vegas Strip as hundreds of thousands of revelers rang in 2006 with quickie weddings, parties at posh nightclubs and what organizers hoped was the world's largest simultaneous toast — 14,000 Chardonnay-filled plastic glasses raised just before midnight.
German paper: U.S. planning strike on Iran
The United States government reportedly began coordinating with NATO its plans for a possible military attack against Iran.
The German newspaper Der Tagesspiegel collected various reports from the German media indicating that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are examining the prospects of such a strike.
Insurgents Explode 12 Car Bombs in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Twelve car bombs exploded around Iraq on Sunday, including eight in Baghdad that detonated within a three-hour window, as insurgents continued their attacks in the new year. The bombs injured at least 20 people but killed no one, police said.
Government Prepares for Next Big Disaster
WASHINGTON - Before the next big hurricane's winds howl ashore, Homeland Security officials want an emergency communications network operating, emergency medical facilities treating patients, and teams dispatched to search for victims at the likely ground zero.
Second Storm Slated to Hit Northern Calif.
GUERNEVILLE, Calif. - Northern California residents braced for a second storm to hit the region Sunday, a day after the first sent rivers spilling into cities and mud sliding into homes and on highways.
Roberts Wants Raises for Federal Judges
WASHINGTON - In his first year-end assessment of the federal judiciary, Chief Justice John Roberts urged Congress to increase judicial pay to help keep good judges on the bench and to recruit new ones.
Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Debuts
WASHINGTON - Medicare's prescription drug coverage rolls out Sunday, a benefit being hailed as the most significant advance in the program's 40-year history. Most senior citizens should see their medicine become more affordable because of the new coverage. Still, not everyone will save, and Medicare's 42 million beneficiaries have been patient, if not hesitant, about enrolling in a private plan.
Dick Clark Returns to TV to Mark New Year
NEW YORK - There was more to celebrate than the ball dropping in Times Square for Dick Clark — the personality who's been ringing in the New Year for decades made his first television appearance since a stroke in late 2004.
Big Easy Sends Off 2005 in Style
NEW ORLEANS - Ringing out one of the worst years in its colorful history, New Orleans put on a rollicking New Year's Eve of memorials and merrymaking, from a traditional jazz funeral procession in honor of hurricane victims to an after-dark party.
Survey Tracks 2005's Most Annoying Phrases
DETROIT - No up-or-down vote necessary: Everyone from persons of interest to first-time callers will agree that 2005 offered more than its share of irritating words and phrases.
'Old School' Actor Cranshaw Dies at 86
LOS ANGELES - Patrick Cranshaw, who achieved cult-like status as fraternity brother "Blue" in the 2003 comedy "Old School," has died. He was 86.
U.S. Skeleton Coach Placed on Leave
With less than a week until the U.S. skeleton team begins its final preparations for the Turin Olympics, its coach was placed on administrative leave Saturday amid allegations he sexually harassed at least two female sliders.
Iraqi 'Baby Noor' Arrives in Ga. for Care
ATLANTA - An Iraqi infant with severe birth defects arrived in Atlanta Saturday for medical treatment that was offered after U.S. soldiers discovered her during a raid on a home.
Rapper Trice Shot While Driving in Detroit
DETROIT - Obie Trice, a protege of Eminem, was shot early Saturday while driving on a city highway, police said.
Spicy Blogger Leaves Attorney's Office
NEWARK, N.J. - A young federal prosecutor who was revealed as the author of a spicy blog about the judiciary is leaving the inner circle. David Lat, who had been the anonymous writer of "Underneath Their Robes," left his job as an assistant U.S. attorney in Newark.
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Happy New Year!
'Sushi' as portrayed by female impersonator Gary Marion, talks to a sea of revelers late December 31, 2005, before being lowered to Duval Street in Key West, Florida, to celebrate the dawn of 2006. The red woman's shoe drop was conceived by the owners of the Bourbon Street Pub in Key West and was a whimsical answer to the New Year's ball drop in New York City's Times Square. (REUTERS photo)
Fun and frolic on First Night
St. Petersburg Times
ST. PETERSBURG - The scientist was explaining the chemical reaction inside the cup but Damien Nowak, 6, was mesmerized by the dark blue gel forming before his eyes. Finally, with a rapid volley of giggles, he snapped out of his daze.
Domestic Turns Deadly: three shot, two dead
WTSP
TAMPA - Neighbors were evacuated when a man inside his home began firing shots inside the home and outside at police. Three people have been shot. The suspect is dead, a second person is dead, a third is wounded, and the neighborhood is roped off.
Giants win clinches playoff berth for Bucs
St. Petersburg Times
When the Giants clinched the NFC East title Saturday night with a 30-21 victory against the Raiders, the Bucs clinched a playoff berth. Even if Tampa Bay loses today to New Orleans, it is assured at least a wild card.
In their 100th game and first bowl game, South Florida gets shut out
Lakeland Ledger
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -The South Florida football team knew it was going to make history Saturday. After all, in the 100th game in the history of the program, it was going to play in its first bowl game -- the Meineke Car Care Bowl.
Mysterious death in Clearwater
Bay News 9
CLEARWATER - Thomas Gregor, 34, was driving a car that crashed into a tree at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Lee Friday night.
100th cross dive planned to last detail
St. Petersburg Times
TARPON SPRINGS - It will be an event on the scale of a Super Bowl, involving the security of a state visit and carrying the significance of divine revelation.
Mother Of Florida Teen Who Went To Iraq Is Relieved
WFTV
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Shatha Atiya has not decided how she will punish her 16-year-old son for running off to Iraq to pursue a job as a journalist without telling anyone.
Housewife takes desperate measures to drive away workers
WFTS
TAMPA - Tampa police have arrested a suburban housewife on assault charges. They said that 45-year-old Cheryl Kovach was so angry with Verizon workers for digging in her yard, she tried to mow them down with her car.
St. Petersburg gets listed as No. 1 in hate
St. Petersburg Times
ST. PETERSBURG - A six-hour period of black on white violence 19 months ago has earned St. Petersburg an unflattering distinction in a new state report: the city with the most hate crimes in 2004.
Passenger killed when teen drives car into hospital wall
WFTS
LARGO - Thursday morning, Pinellas County investigators were waiting for the results of a blood alcohol test done on a teenage driver who slammed his car into a retaining wall at the Sun Coast Hospital in Largo.
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