Good morning , Today is Friday, Nov. 12, 2004. The Tucson weather forecast calls for a partly cloudy day with a high of 71. For the full five-day forecast or information on other locations around the country, go to http://www.azstarnet.com/hw3/hw.php
Here's what's new on StarNet, the online service of the Arizona Daily Star: Insurgents are trapped in Fallujah FALLUJAH, Iraq - U.S.-led forces have gained control of most of Fallujah and insurgents are now trapped in the southern part of the Iraqi city, U.S. officers said today. Some 600 insurgents, 18 U.S. troops and five Iraqi soldiers have been killed in the four-day assault, the U.S. military said. StarNet extra: See a multimedia overview, including satellite images and the latest photos in a slide show. http://www.azstarnet.com/attack 2004-2005 college basketball section: Cats Go Global Get yourself ready for the upcoming college basketball season with our special preview section. Read about the UA men's and women's teams, all their opponents, the national scene, and other Arizona colleges, including Pima College. Also view slide shows featuring current and former UA players. http://wildcats.azstarnet.com New for commuters: Live traffic cams! Before you head out the door, check the traffic via remote cameras along I-10 and two interactive cameras on Stone Avenue. Just click the link for "LIVE Tucson traffic cams" at the top of every page on StarNet. http://www.azstarnet.com Past and present: Bibby receives honor If Arizona officials needed help editing the Mike Bibby video highlights last night, they probably could have received some expert advice from Mustafa Shakur. The Wildcats' sophomore point guard had already seen most of them. http://wildcats.azstarnet.com Flu shot wait may end by new year The numbers look grim - roughly 20,000 people already on the waiting list for flu vaccines from Pima County and some 1,700 calling to get on the list each day. Despite the rising demand, the county expects to be able to supply everyone by the end of December. http://www.azstarnet.com/health Kicker doesn't lose sight of goal despite disability Ironwood Ridge High School kicker Jimmy Cross was born with an irreparable visual disability, but it does not take 20/20 vision to see that he is a key reason why the Nighthawks are in the state playoffs. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/preps Calling all high school bands: The Arizona Daily Star Battle of the Bands The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus will roll into Tucson, and the winners of the Arizona Daily Star Battle of the Bands will step aboard for a daylong professional recording session on Feb. 7, 2005. Find out how to enter on AzNightBuzz.com. Listen to songs from this year's entries. Read about the prizes and find out how to enter. Hear songs from last year's winners. http://www.aznightbuzz.com/ Mapping the news Events occur every day around the world that affect us in ways both big and small, but surveys have shown that many people can't locate major countries in the news on a map. The Star offers this weekly background to developing world news as a complement to our daily coverage. This week: Cayman Islands, the Netherlands, Palestinian Territories, Niger and North Korea. http://www.azstarnet.com/maps Destinations: Catalina State Park Angie Cline and Helen Morell sipped their morning coffee in a campsite at Catalina State Park and gazed up at the rugged splendor of Pusch Ridge. "Now this is a room with a view," said Cline. "What a beautiful spot to camp." Cline and Morell, residents of Santa Fe, are among the many visitors and Tucsonans who've discovered the pleasures of a cool-season stay at Catalina Park's campground. Find travel news and features, hiking and camping tips and even a currency converter. http://www.azstarnet.com/destinations --Compiled by John Ames, Content Producer -- To subscribe under another e-mail address or to unsubscribe, go to http://www.azstarnet.com/newsletter
