12 of 13 W. Va. Miners Confirmed Dead
TALLMANSVILLE, W.Va. - In a stunning and heartbreaking reversal, family members were told early Wednesday that 12 of 13 trapped coal miners found were dead — three hours after they began celebrating news that they were alive.
Suicide Bomber Kills 30 at Iraq Funeral
BAQOUBA, Iraq - A suicide bomber killed at least 30 people Wednesday at the funeral for the nephew of a Shiite politician, and 13 people were killed in other violence in Iraq, making Wednesday the deadliest day since the Dec. 15 parliamentary elections.
Another Indonesia Landslide Buries Village
JAKARTA, Indonesia - Landslides triggered by heavy rains swept down on a village on Indonesia's Java island Wednesday, burying homes beneath tons of mud and leaving dozens of people missing and feared dead, officials said.
Abramoff Pleads Guilty, Will Cooperate
WASHINGTON - In a deal that clears the way for the next phase of a widespread Capitol Hill corruption probe, lobbyist Jack Abramoff is telling prosecutors and the FBI about alleged bribes to lawmakers and their aides on issues ranging from Internet gambling to wireless phone service in the House.
Studies: Statins Don't Lower Cancer Risk
CHICAGO - Two new studies deal a double blow to hopes that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs could help prevent cancer as well as heart disease.
Auto Execs Predict Growth for Hybrids
DETROIT - Auto executives worldwide believe sales of hybrid cars and low-cost, fuel efficient models will outpace sales of sport utility vehicles, pickups and luxury models over the next five years because of lingering concerns about fuel prices, according to an annual survey released Wednesday.
Trade Show Promises More Hybrid Gadgets
LAS VEGAS - Flat-panel televisions with built-in digital video recorders. Pocketable satellite radio receivers that can bookmark songs for online purchase. High-definition TVs engineered to play video or display photos from any computer on your home network.
Pete Townshend Warns IPod Users
LONDON - Guitarist Pete Townshend has warned iPod users that they could end up with hearing problems as bad as his own if they don't turn down the volume of the music they are listening to on earphones.
Board Rescinds 'Intelligent Design' Policy
DOVER, Pa. - Dover's much-maligned school policy of presenting "intelligent design" as an alternative to evolution was officially relegated to the history books Tuesday night.
Body of 13th Victim Found at German Rink
BAD REICHENHALL, Germany - Rescue workers Wednesday pulled the bodies of two boys from the ruins of a skating rink in this southern Germany town, raising the death toll to 13. Crews were still searching for a missing woman and girl.
Bush Fights Resistance to Patriot Act
WASHINGTON - President Bush is taking advantage of a winter congressional recess to lobby for permanent extension of the terror-fighting USA Patriot Act and rap lawmakers who thwarted it in a rush to recess last month.
Russia, Ukraine Settle Gas Dispute
MOSCOW - The Russian and Ukrainian natural gas companies agreed Wednesday on a plan to resume gas shipments to Ukraine that allowed both sides to claim victory after a commercial and political dispute that had raised fears of gas shortages in Europe.
Suspected Arson Fire in Okla. Contained
SHAMROCK, Okla. - Firefighters contained a grass fire that destroyed an abandoned schoolhouse and a home in this small northeastern Oklahoma town, while officials in Texas and New Mexico also worked to keep fires under control amid dry, windy conditions.
Intelligence Panel Had Clue About Spying
WASHINGTON - Congressional intelligence committees had at least a hint in October 2001 that the National Security Agency was expanding its surveillance activities after the 9/11 attacks, according to a letter released Tuesday by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
Jubilation Turns to Anger, Outrage
TALLMANSVILLE, W.Va. - Family members of victims in a fatal mining accident became enraged and lunged at a coal company official early Wednesday after being told that only one of 13 miners had survived a mine explosion, witnesses said.
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Teenage girl hit by truck on way to school
WFTS
TAMPA - A 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after being hit by a truck this morning. Police say the teenager was crossing Busch Boulevard on her way to Chamberlain High School when she was hit by a pickup truck at the intersection with North Boulevard.
At 100, a man of habit is missing
St. Petersburg Times
TAMPA - Emilio Xiques is 100 years old. He has no teeth and he lost his left pinkie working in a cigar box factory. He walks without a cane, loves the dog track and last September, at 99, became the oldest inmate ever at the Orient Road Jail, thanks to a trespassing charge.
Go directly to jail; do not pass Go
Bay News 9
TAMPA - A stolen car chase Tuesday morning ironically ended at the Orient Road Jail in Hillsborough County. The vehicle, a Burgundy Dodge Caravan, was stolen at 7:30 a.m. from the Git and Go store at 5320 Faulkenberg Road N
Bucs tickets sell out fast
WFTS
TAMPA - Tampa Bay Buccaneer fans were in line early Tuesday morning in hopes of getting their hands on tickets to this Saturday's playoff game against the Redskins at Raymond James Stadium.
Bucs check alleged sale of password
St. Petersburg Times
The password gave some season ticket holders a way to buy tickets ahead of the general public. But it may have been leaked.
Soccer families share hotel with swingers
WTSP
CLEARWATER - 2006 came in with a bang for parents of the Clearwater Chargers. The team of 11 to 13-year-old-girls was staying in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Orlando for a Disney-sponsored soccer tournament. But their evening became anything but G-rated family viewing.
Teen Who Went to Iraq Skips Meeting Media
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - An American teen who cut class to make a solo trip to Iraq returned to school Tuesday, then skipped his own news conference because he didn't want to face reporters.
Temple Terrace woman missing
Bay News 9
TAMPA - Neighbors in Temple Terrace in north Tampa said a woman with a predictable pattern hasn't been seen in days, and police said family members have not heard from her and she hasn't shown up for work.
Boil water advisory in Clearwater neighborhood
WTSP
CLEARWATER - Pinellas County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for an area east of U.S. 19 north of SR 580 and south of Curlew Road.
Florida Expands Newborn Disease Screening
Local 6
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Screening for more than 30 disorders in newborns will expand to all Florida maternity hospitals later this month, the Department of Health said Tuesday.
Penn St. Beats Florida St. in Three OTs
MIAMI - This really was one for the ages. For more than four hours, Joe Paterno and Bobby Bowden paced the Orange Bowl sidelines, searching for offense and enduring one missed kick after another. Finally, in the third overtime, at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Kevin Kelly made a 29-yard field goal, giving Paterno and Penn State a 26-23 victory over Bowden's Florida State Seminoles.
Quick action saves woman's life
Bay News 9
A newspaper delivery woman is recovering from a unintended swim in Citrus County.
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