Singer-actress Diana Ross was cited for investigation of drunk driving in Arizona Monday after police found she had a blood-alcohol level of 0.20 - more than twice the legal limit. Her car was pulled over after reports that it was swerving. A court appearance has been scheduled for January 13.
“Sex and the City” star Kim Cattrall was struck in the face with a hockey puck last Friday while attending a match at Madison Square Garden. The actress suffered bruises but no serious injuries.
The Utah Jazz’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers was interrupted briefly Saturday night when a dead rat was thrown onto the court. It was thrown from the top of the lower deck and skidded to a stop at Utah player Karl Malone’s feet as he was preparing to take a free throw. The rat-tosser eluded security guards after fleeing the arena.
Police in Waterville, Maine, arrested a 20-year-old woman twice in an eight-hour period for allegedly furnishing alcohol to minors. The woman faces a fine of up to $1,000 for the misdemeanor.
A rerun of burning logs in a fireplace easily beat its TV ratings competition this year. The two-hour Christmas morning broadcast of Gracie Mansion’s fireplace set to Christmas music is a tradition for New Yorkers which returned to the air in 2001 after a 12-year absence.
One hundred Bengal tigers and 2,000 alligators have been flown to the Sanya Love World animal park in China where visitors will be able to view and eat some of the animals. The park is scheduled to open in 2003.
A Tennessee car salesman dressed up as Santa Claus was injured when someone in a passing car threw a soft drink bottle that struck Santa in the groin. Santa was treated and released from the hospital but may need surgery later.
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