Rove Promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff
Karl Rove, the senior political strategist who orchestrated President Bush's re-election campaign, has been promoted to deputy chief of staff, a job that will involve him in all White House policy and not just politics.
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Girl, 16, Tied Up, Scalped
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly tied up and scalped by a woman in what police said may have been an act of revenge.
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Vatican Revises Annulment Rules
The Vatican has revised its guidelines on marriage annulments, acknowledging some abuses and saying that it wants the practice that some critics have dubbed "Catholic divorce" handled more seriously.
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Pilot Delivers Pizza With Army Helicopter
A British military pilot who used an army helicopter to deliver a pizza to his girlfriend has been disciplined, the Ministry of Defense says.
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Israeli, Palestinian Cease-Fire Announced
Israeli Prime Minister Sharon and Palestinian leader Abbas declared that their people would stop all military or violent activity, pledging to break the four-year cycle of bloodshed and get peace talks back on track.
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Girl Suspected of Taking Baby Found
The Oakland Police Department reports that they have located a 16-year-old transient girl that allegedly abducted a 1-year-old Oakland boy on Sunday.
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SF May Raise Bus Fare, Parking Fees
Higher bus fares and parking fees could be in store for people who work and live in San Francisco. Because of a $57 million deficit, transit officials want to charge more for riding the bus and parking.
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Brits Let Pubs, Clubs Stay Open 24 Hours
Pubs, clubs and other drinking establishments in England and Wales can apply to stay open 24 hours a day under new laws that went into effect.
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CA Apartment Fire Could Be Eco-Terror
Officials are investigating whether a fire at brand new apartment complex may be the work of radical environmentalists who also claimed responsibility for other recent Northern California arsons.
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Report: Pope Was 10 Minutes From Death
The US publication "Inside the Vatican" says the pope was gasping for breath and was wracked with coughing fits, and would have died within ten minutes if not rushed to the hospital.
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Soldier Demoted for Mudwrestling Party
Military officials have demoted a female member of a National Guard military police unit for indecent exposure after a mud-wrestling party at the Camp Bucca detention center in Iraq.
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White House Wants to Hike Air Travel Fees
To boost funding for Homeland Security, the White House wants to hike the fees airline travelers pay by 120 percent.
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Valentine's Hotline Helps Broken Hearted
An organization in San Mateo County is offering the brokenhearted in need of someone to talk to this Valentine's Day a hotline with qualified family service counselors, the county announced this week.
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Plane May Have Crashed Near Ski Resort
Placer County sheriff's officials say a small plane that disappeared from radar after it left Reno-Tahoe International airport may have gone down near the Sugar Bowl ski resort.
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Bush Budget Helps Military, Cuts Programs
President Bush sent Congress a $2.57 trillion budget plan Monday that would boost spending on the military and homeland security but seeks spending cuts across a wide swath of other government programs.
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California Missions Falling Apart
California's 21 historic missions are falling apart, leaving preservationists and others scrambling to find restoration funds.
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City May Ban Cosmetic Surgery for Pets
Leaders in a tiny California city known for its progressive views are seeking to ban cosmetic surgery -- for pets.
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Adopted Children Suffer Brutal Abuse
A Florida couple accused of torturing and starving five adopted children -- including pulling out their toenails and subjecting them to electric shocks have been captured.
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Cop Denied Bail in Baby Sex Abuse Case
 A 22-year veteran of the San Jose Police Department has been arraigned on charges of sexually abusing an 11-month-old child.
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CA Secretary of State Shelley Resigns
Secretary of State Kevin Shelley resigned Friday amid investigations into his handling of federal election funds, questionable campaign contributions and bad behavior.
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Judge Strikes Down NY Gay Wedding Ban
A judge declared Friday that a law banning same-sex marriage violates the state constitution, a first-of-its-kind ruling in New York that would clear the way for gay couples to wed if it survives on appeal.
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Girls to Pay $900 for Delivering Cookies
Two teenage girls who surprised their neighbors with homemade cookies late one night were ordered to pay nearly $900.
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Couple Shocks Kids, Pulls Out Toenails
Five children were starved, shocked and hit with a hammer by a couple who disappeared after they were confronted by authorities, officials said.
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Park Service May Kill Off Pt Reyes Deer
Exotic deer have worn out their welcome at Point Reyes National Seashore. And the National Park Service wants to wipe them out.
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CA Frat Pledge Dies in Water Hazing
A 21-year-old college student has died after a fraternity hazing ritual that required him to drink five gallons of water.
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Burglar Steals 31 Guns in Fremont
A burglar made off with 31 guns after breaking into a gun store in Fremont early Wednesday morning, a Fremont police spokesman says.
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Vallejo Girl Struck by Car Dies
One of two girls struck by a vehicle while walking to school in Vallejo Thursday morning has died, a Vallejo police spokeswoman has said.
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Pregnant Woman Sells Ad Space on Belly
An online casino that paid $28,000 for a grilled cheese sandwich that bears the image of the Virgin Mary has now bought advertising space on a pregnant woman's belly.
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US General Calls Shooting People 'Fun'
According to an audio recording, General Mattis said, "Actually, it's a lot of fun to fight. You know, it's a hell of a hoot. ... It's fun to shoot some people. I'll be right upfront with you, I like brawling."
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