Despite cold, dreary weather, Maryville/Alcoa Jaycees Christmas parade a success (The Maryville Daily Times)
Marching bands, floats, police on motorcycles, classic cars and even a horse-drawn stagecoach (courtesy of Wells Fargo) -- when crowds gathered Saturday along the annual Maryville/Alcoa Jaycees Christmas Parade they braved the bitter cold to see it all. us.rd.yahoo.com |
More than 100,000 swarm Bangkok, seek elections (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
More than 100,000 protesters converged in Bangkok on Sunday and gave Thailand's military-backed government an ultimatum to call elections within 24 hours or face crippling demonstrations across the capital. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Phoenix truck driver in fatal crash arrested
The driver of a dump truck that slammed into a group of motorcycles stopped at a red light in north Phoenix has been arrested and booked into jail on four counts of manslaughter. news.yahoo.com |
Five killed when three motorcycles hit van
LANCASTER (AP) - Police say five people were killed and two were injured in a crash in Lancaster County involving three motorcycles and a van. Penn Township police say the crash occurred around 5 p.m. on Route 72 between Auction Road and Graystone Road. thecourierexpress.com |
Raleigh police add motorcycles to fleet
The Raleigh Police Department has added nine state-of-the-art police motorcycles to its motor fleet. wral.com |