Report: More than 9 film awards daily NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

NFL: Detroit 39, Dallas 31 IRVING, Texas, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Jon Kitna threw four touchdown passes Sunday as the Detroit Lions blocked the Dallas Cowboys' division championship hopes with a 39-31 win.

Britain sees explosion in swan population LONDON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Conservationists in Britain are reporting an exponential increase in the population of swans, which are currently under protection by the Royal Charter.

'A beautiful country' up to Japan citizens TOKYO, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

NFL: Pittsburgh 23, Cincinnati 17 (OT) CINCINNATI, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Santonio Holmes' 67-yard touchdown reception in overtime Sunday gave the Pittsburgh Steelers a 23-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

NFL: Seattle 23, Tampa Bay 7 TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Shaun Alexander rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown Sunday to give the NFC West champion Seattle Seahawks a 23-7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFL: New England 40, Tennessee 23 NASHVILLE, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Tom Brady passed for 225 yards and Corey Dillon had two rushing TDs Sunday as the New England Patriots ended Tennessee's slim playoff hopes with a 40-23 win.

Rolling Stones had top grossing tour NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

DVD market made comeback in 2006 LOS ANGELES, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Despite lackluster returns on digital downloading, U.S. film studios enjoyed a successful year due to the resurgence of the once floundering DVD market.

Scientists want MRI to read minds CHICAGO, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Lambs Theater to close curtains for good NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- New York's historic Lambs Theater is set to undergo a transformation into a five-star hotel next year after several decades as a key hangout for actors.

Plans in the works for huge manmade reef SAN DIEGO, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

IFC Center to honor Altman's film career NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- New York's IFC Center plans to celebrate the film career of director Robert Altman by airing all 27 of his films.

New pop-up books aiming for adults NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Soup kitchen serves New Year's feast NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Urban populations to tip scales LONDON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Scientists say humankind will be a predominately urban species in 25 years, with roughly 60 percent living in towns or cities, a report out of Britain says.

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Phone calls carry news of Saddam's death BAGHDAD, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Immediately following the execution of former dictator Saddam Hussein, the news spread throughout Iraq by means of phone messages, a report says.

Britain sees major surge in online sales LONDON, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Fetal Down syndrome screening advised LOS ANGELES, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Canada seeks info on Israeli immigrants OTTAWA, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Sydney artist anxious to see damaged works SYDNEY, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- A Sydney artist says he is anxious to determine the extent of damages to his paintings caused by the collapse of a small part of the National Museum's roof.

Vatican's Swiss Guard upset over policies VATICAN CITY, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- New policies imposed on the Vatican's Swiss Guard by its commanding officer have the small unit's troops infuriated and threatening mutiny, a report says.

No stand-up on Cedric's New Year's Eve RENO, Nev., Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Beijing gearing up for 'Olympic weddings' BEIJING, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Ford Motor Co. unveils Interceptor DETROIT, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

British festivities canceled due to storms LONDON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Many New Year's celebrations across Britain were canceled or postponed Sunday due to rain and high winds.

Woods reveals wife's pregnancy on birthday ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Quadriplegic hero dies at 34 LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Court papers released in Haditha case SAN DIEGO, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Renowned Va. mansion to go up for sale WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Army Corps' levee analysis may be flawed NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Arrest made in attack on Fla. homeless man FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 31 (UPI) --

UPI NewsTrack Entertainment News , Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Simpson's 'If I Did It' may return in 2007... Cowell's paychecks increase with fame... Turin film fest director steps down... Dancer Chandralekha succumbs to cancer... News from United Press International.

Simpson's 'If I Did It' may return in 2007 LOS ANGELES, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- O.J. Simpson's controversial book "If I Did It" may find its way into U.S. bookstores next year once the work's rights return to the former sports star.

Cowell's paychecks increase as fame rises LONDON, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Turin film fest director steps down TURIN, Italy, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Edwards slams 'McCain doctrine' for Iraq WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina, a Democratic presidential candidate, says what he calls the "McCain doctrine" is the wrong approach for Iraq.

Britain to raise smoking age from 16 to 18 LONDON, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Dancer Chandralekha succumbs to cancer CHENNAI, India, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Python attacks handler during Fla. show TARPON SPRINGS, Fla., Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Mob attacks home of child murder suspect NEW DELHI, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Lugar: Consult Congress before troop surge WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., says President Bush should consult Congress before deciding whether to increase troops in Iraq. Lugar says the president may pay a big political price if he doesn't.

Bombs rock Bangkok into 2007 BANGKOK, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Thoroughbred trainer Delp dead at 74 ELLICOTT CITY, Md., Dec. 31 (UPI) --

India man appears at own funeral, alive NEW DELHI, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- A confused Umkdait, India, man showed up at his own funeral after family members mistakenly identified a body as his.

Spanish woman is world's oldest mom BARCELONA, Spain, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

DR of Congo president names prime minister KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has appointed opposition leader Antoine Gizenga to the post of prime minister.

Climber search in China delayed by weather YA'AN, China, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Saddam's illicit billions still missing BAGHDAD, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Members of Saddam Hussein's family may hold clues to where the executed former Iraqi dictator hid his vast illegal fortune, a report says.