News Headlines
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U.S. and Britain launch war against Iraq
Space Shuttle Columbia explodes, killing all 7 astronauts
California Governor Gray ousted in recall vote; actor Arnold Schwartzenegger elected in his place
The Recording Industry of America cracked down on people illegally swapping songs over the internet
American Idol proves to be hugely popular in its second season
Scientists uncover the fossil of a previously unknown species of flying dinosaur in northeastern China
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Economy
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| Median Household Income |
$45,059 |
(In Current $) |
30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage
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6.05% |
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| Auto Finance Company Auto Loan |
Avg. Loan Amount |
$26,129 |
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Avg. Term Length |
62 Months |
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Avg. Rate |
3.67% |
| Avg. Price Per Gallon Unleaded Gas |
$1.591 |
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Sports
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| Super Bowl Champion |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Kentucky Derby Winner |
Funny Cide |
| World Series Winner |
Florida Marlins |
| NCAA Basketball |
Syracuse |
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Entertainment
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| Oscars given to (Awarded this year): |
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Best Picture |
Chicago |
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Best Actor |
Adrien Brody – The Pianist |
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Best Actress |
Nicole Kidman – The Hours |
| Top Tunes (Billboard Hot 100): |
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“In Da Club” |
50 Cent |
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“Ignition” |
R. Kelly |
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“Get Busy” |
Sean Paul |
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“Crazy In Love” |
Beyonce/Jay-Z |
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“When I’m Gone” |
3 Doors Down |
| Popular Television (Emmy Nominees): |
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Comedy |
Drama |
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Curb Your Enthusiasm |
24 |
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Everybody Loves Raymond |
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation |
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Friends |
Six Feet Under |
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Sex and the City |
The Sopranos |
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Will & Grace |
The West Wing |
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