How much do you remember about 2006? We take a look back at ten of the biggest news stories from the year.
2006 News Archive
Go to for breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. Newsroom» News Releases and Statements» 2006 News Releases. In 2006 we said goodbye to:Syd Barrett from Pink Floyd, the godfather of soul James Brown, comedian Charlie Drake, the most prolific TV producer of all time Aaron Spelling, US crime writer Mickey Spillane, cartoonist Joseph Barbera, and US director Robert Altman. All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2006. 1. Outrage Builds Over Property Taxes. The second and final installment of Pitchfork's The Year in News hearkens back to that hazy, distant latter half of 2006. Following news of yet another reboot in the works, Annabel Nugent delves into the behind-the-scenes story of the 1999 cult classic – and how its ingenious and brazen marketing campaign could never happen today.
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2006 – On July 11, bombs planted on the train system in Mumbai exploded, killing 209 people. The Economist Intelligence Unit looks at the The World in 2006 in figures by country and industry. Go to for breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. Previous London, United Kingdom (2006). USA TODAY delivers current national and local news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, and videos. Go to for breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture.
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In Frisco, voters rejected the chance to land a consolidated campus of Colorado Mountain College on a small corner of the Frisco Peninsula Recreation Area. The vote was 55 percent to 45 percent opposed to the plan, and CMC afterward said they would pursue a new non-consolidated campus in nearby Breckenridge. As far as elected officials, young aide to U. Gibbs will follow local favorite son Gary Lindstrom, who announced the end of his lengthy public service career by not seeking re-election to the House seat. In local municipal elections in April, voters opted for change in a number of races. In Frisco, repercussions from the 2005 debate over bringing Home Depot to town were evident, as the top two vote-getters in the town council election were vocal opponents to the big box. Attorney Kent Willis and brewery owner Woody Van Gundy both won seats with the highest vote tallies, and restaurant owner Dan Fallon kept the seat he was appointed to in 2004. In Dillon, incumbent Mayor Barbara Davis easily won reelection, but voting for the third town council spot required a recount.
A vote margin of a single vote held up as retired doctor Don Parsons won the seat over nonprofit director Lucinda Burns. The year at the resortsIn October, Vail Resorts reported a record year in terms of revenue as well as skier visits, and freshman CEO Rob Katz credited Breckenridge as being a top performer within the company. VR realized a 5. And as always, the race to be the first resort to open was notable again this year. Perennial Opening Day race winner Loveland Ski Area could only sit idly by on the morning of October 12, as friendly competitor Arapahoe Basin turned its lifts a full nine days earlier than it ever had.
The programme also claimed to have set up a sting involving handing a cash payment to an unnamed Premiership manager, but the alleged manager did not turn up at the rendezvous. When the Israeli international moved to England, agent Jamie Hart — the official middle man — was paid a fee by Bolton. But he has now confirmed that unlicensed agent David Abu also received a cut of the fee for the role he played in the deal. On 20 September, The Football Association asked the BBC to provide all of the collected evidence and announced that it would investigate these allegations. I have therefore instructed my lawyers to prepare my case against the BBC. Kevin Bond: said that he intended to sue the BBC for libel. In response, Bond issued a statement claiming that Newcastle had sacked him without investigating properly. Kevin Bond filed legal papers against the BBC, but withdrew the libel action, 8 days before the trial was set to commence. There was a complete lack of substance and evidence, and if the BBC has any hard evidence it should give it to the Football Association. On 20 December 2006, Stevens presented his preliminary report, which found that while the level of corruption within English football was not as high as had been anticipated, there were several causes for concern. In summary, the report stated: "there is no evidence of any irregular payments to club officials or players, and they are identified only as a consequence of the outstanding issues the inquiry has with the agents involved". Ashdod — 24 August 2004 Julio Correia Free transfer from Real Valladolid — 25 July 2004 There were also unanswered concerns regarding the involvement of Craig Allardyce in a number of transactions. There was an initial failure to disclose his involvement in a number of transfers but, more seriously, he has failed to provide the inquiry with complete bank statements due to the confidential nature of them.
Russia officially recognized independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. India becomes the fourth nation to reach the moon. November 2008 Mumbai attacks, a series of ten coordinated terrorist attacks across Mumbai, India, killing 195 people and injuring 290 more. This mission will enable Hubble to last for approximately 5 to 10 years.
Board of Education decision of the U. Tate, Ph. Louis, has been elected president-elect of the American Educational Research Association AERA , a professional society with approximately 25,000 members in the United States and abroad.
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The US Senate was one vote away from passing a constitutional amendment banning flag burning.
It was Speed of Sound by Coldplay. We only have 8 planets in the solar system instead of 9, because in 2006 a panel of 424 astronomers in a meeting of the International Astronomical Union IAU in Prague has demoted and reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet. Russian cosmonaut hit a golf ball in space for an estimated 2. Western Union sent their last telegram in 2006.
Bambi and Bambi II hold the record for the longest gap in between movie sequels, the first being released in 1942 , the second being released 64 years later in 2006. The first female space tourist was Iranian Anousheh Ansari. In 2006 they fell on hard times and were absorbed into a larger company.
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Charles Clarke is dismissed as Home Secretary. His murderer, Hannad Hasan, will be sentenced at the Old Bailey in 2007. The Lord Chancellor , Lord Falconer , rejects calls from families of murder victims for all convicted murderers to be sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison.
As a result, Nancy Pelosi of California will become the first woman to serve as speaker of the House. These were the other top stories of the year. The United States and its allies worked unsuccessfully to halt nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran. North Korea tested a nuclear weapon in October. And Iran moved forward with plans to bring its first nuclear center into operation by the end of next year.
But deep divisions prevented Congress from approving legislation. Supporters of rights for immigrants held several demonstrations. Also in Washington, several congressmen from the Republican Party were involved in cases of wrongdoing.
Radio and Telly News Archive 2006
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