A 3-year-old girl and her friends got a birthday party memory that will last a lifetime. While cruising on the Hudson River, the kids got to see more than the Statue of Liberty.

The police were puzzled when a drunken man called 9-1-1 while standing in front of them. The man was charged with misdemeanor misuse of 9-1-1 and could go to jail for a year. No word on whether he was brandishing an iPhone.

Florida state Rep. Bob Allen is accused of offering an undercover police officer $20 for oral sex in a public restroom. Allen posted bail but could get 60 days in the county jail if convicted.

Outside of the high-paying world that is Digital Journal, I recently tried on some cash grabbing deals, and as you might expect, I didn't make much money with these ventures. I've listed the companies I used and how things turned out.

Instead of educating students in public schools about gross stuff like condoms and IUDs, a public schools committee recommends church groups teach teens about the wonders of abstinence. No word on the committee's stance on clitoridectomies.

Brazil’s president defended his county’s expanding ethanol business Monday. Recently, critics said the expansion could lead to deforestation of the Amazon. The president said those accusations are bunk.

Burger King announced Friday that it will switch to trans-fat-free cooking in all of its U.S. restaurants by the end of 2008. Burger King is bringing up the rear in the fast food world behind McDonald’s, Wendy’s, KFC, Taco Bell and Starbucks.

A train hit a female jogger while she was crossing the tracks in Pompano Beach, Fla. She was listening to her iPod. The freight train severed her legs below the knees, but the woman is expected to live.

And you thought Donald Trump was worth something? Blackstone Group plans to buy Hilton Hotels Corp. for $26 billion. HLT shares jumped $2.18 per share during Tuesday's short session.

In the latest battle of the high-definition DVD formats, Microsoft scored with a deal with amazon.com. The Web retailer will begin selling HD-format, on-demand films. Will this move help HD-DVD catch up to Blu-ray?

The fastest train in the world went into service Sunday in Tokyo. The train can reach speeds of 167 mph on curves and 186 mph on straight-aways. It promises a smooth ride and is easy on the environment.

New Mexico will legalize medical marijuana starting Sunday. Either the state or patients may be able to legally grow their own. However, marijuana possession remains a federal crime in the U.S.

After 23 days in the county jail, Paris Hilton is back on the street. Hilton looked very happy. She was driven from the jail by her parents in their sport utility vehicle to their home.

Paris Hilton will get out of jail by Monday. Her first interview will net her $1 million. NBC will probably make a lot more than that from ad revenue. This could be the most-watched interview of the year.

While local school boards might complain, the new physical education requirements in Florida could help fight obesity.

Legendary hotel heiress Paris Hilton will only serve 23 days in jail.

Between now and June 5, Paris Hilton could do a lot of things. Perfecting her ninja skills is one of them.

Finally, we will find out whether hotel heiress Paris Hilton will go to jail. Her probation violation hearing is today in Los Angeles.

Another case of a semi-hot female teacher and a student. You know the drill. Parents and administrators are shocked.

Will anyone watch a Sanjaya-less "American Idol" now, or has the fascination with the faltering karaoke show finally been choked?