Fleeing bank robbers try to carjack cop NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Alex Ferguson most powerful 'pensioner' LONDON, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Man free flies over Swiss Alps BERNE, Switzerland, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

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

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

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

Python attacks handler during Fla. show TARPON SPRINGS, Fla., 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.

Hung over? Put some honey on your toast LONDON, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Would-be robber stymied by stuffy nose SACRAMENTO, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Your Daily Horoscope By D.DONOVAN KINSOLVING UPI Features Writer , Dec. 31 (UPI) -- UPI horoscopes for Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006.

The Almanac By United Press International , Dec. 31 (UPI) -- UPI almanac for Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006.

Jail worker allegedly stole toilet paper CINCINNATI, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- A civilian jail employee in Cincinnati faces serious charges for stealing toilet paper, paper towels and hygiene kits.

Bachelor auctions vacation -- with him WOKINGHAM, England, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Men set record going through N.Y. subways NEW YORK, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

NYC man attempts to stake hotel claim NEW YORK, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A Brooklyn, N.Y., man has been charged with attempted grand larceny for allegedly using a ruse to fraudulently claim ownership of a Lower Manhattan hotel.

Teen's faulty addition wins top liar honor BURLINGTON, Wis., Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Emu thief hits British farm BLACKBURN, England, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Child gets doll, pot stash for Christmas CHINA GROVE, N.C., Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Some U.S. cities ring in New Year early ST. GEORGE, Utah, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- At least two Utah cities are celebrating New Year's Eve a day early to appeal to Mormons who might frown on revelry on Sunday, officials said. "We're just not going to get good enough attendance if we hold it on Sunday," said Marc Mortensen, coordinator

Woman charged with castration after party LILLINGTON, N.C., Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Your Daily Horoscope By D.DONOVAN KINSOLVING UPI Features Writer , Dec. 30 (UPI) -- UPI horoscopes for Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006.

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Man works only 26 days in 5 years KURASHIKI, Japan, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A senior municipal official in Japan who has put in only 26 days of work in the last five years is losing his job.

Couple collect small change for charity CHELTENHAM, England, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A British couple have shown that small change can make big changes if you collect enough of it -- it can even pay for a cancer care center.

Split couple's house divided NEW YORK, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Car crashes into dry cleaner ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Lego carrier biggest model ever MUNICH, Germany, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- The largest ship ever built out of Lego blocks may not be as large as the real thing but a German enthusiast's scale model of an aircraft carrier is still big.

UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News , Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Baby Jesus being sent to high school... Cross-dressing Italian cop given the boot... Carjacker gets lost, turns self in... Alien park deemed viable in Roswell, N.M... UPI Quirks in the News.

Cross-dressing Italian cop given the boot VENICE, Italy, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Ancient chess strategy guide found GORIZIA, Italy, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Alien park deemed viable in Roswell, N.M. ROSWELL, N.M., Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Sword swallowers suffer sore throats LONDON, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

New Jersey gets 24-hour governor TRENTON, N.J., Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Surgical sponge left in man's chest NEW YORK, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Carjacker gets lost, turns self in BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 29 (UPI) --

2 charged with Christmas church burglary NEW YORK, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Two New York men have been charged with stealing the Christmas collection at a church by walking out with a safe containing $20,000 in cash and checks.

Baby Jesus being sent to high school SUFFERN, N.Y., Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Two men rob home, steal Christmas gifts NEW YORK, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Deputy attacked by dog, shoots own foot HOUSTON, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Mom and daughter give birth on same day KINGSTON, N.Y., Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Web sites offer gift card exchanges LANGHORNE, Pa., Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Watercooler Stories By United Press International , Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Statue's toe is source of superstition ... Germany offers cash for having children ... Former nuclear site may become museum ... Anxiety relief in the hands of husbands ... Watercooler stories from UPI.

Jockstrip: The world as we know it By United Press International , Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Pet lives up to Hero name by saving owners ... Suspected underwear thief arrested ... Professor accidentally donates $5,140 ... Latex covering allowed in Ala. strip clubs ... The world as we know it from UPI.

Your Daily Horoscope By D.DONOVAN KINSOLVING UPI Features Writer , Dec. 29 (UPI) -- UPI horoscopes for Friday, Dec. 29, 2006.

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Statue's toe is source of superstition EDINBURGH, Scotland, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- The big toe of a statue in Scotland honoring philosopher David Hume has become a regular destination for people seeking instant insights.

Germany offers cash for having children HAMBURG, Germany, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Pregnant women in Germany who are due any day now might be hoping their children arrive on or after Jan. 1, 2007, so they can collect up to $33,000.

Former nuclear site may become museum COOPERSTOWN, N.D., Dec. 28 (UPI) --

Indonesian PBR fires man for polygamy JAKARTA, Dec. 28 (UPI) --