In national news, Arnold Schwarzenegger, governor of California, is trying to solve one of our nation's biggest problems - universal health care.

In sports, the next National Hockey League All-Star game will include Sid the Kid - its youngest player ever!

Also, a new video game is coming out that may have your grandma hogging your Nintendo!

Is it getting hot in here? 2006 turned out to be the warmest in 112 years!

Finally, on the world scene, Venezuela re-elects a very controversial President.

Nation Celebrates Martin Luther King Holiday

Americans observed the Martin Luther King holiday across the nation on Monday. January 15th is the birthday of King, an important leader of the civil rights movement until his death in 1968. The holiday was celebrated with church services, parades, and volunteer work.
Comet Visible to Naked Eye

Comet McNaught was seen clearly close to the Sun without the aid of a telescope. It's possibly the brightest comet of the past century!
Pair Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Voters elected Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn to the Baseball Hall of Fame, but snubbed Mark McGwire who is suspected of abusing steroids.
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