Surge in Suicide Attacks in Iraq

NEW KID-SUICIDE BOMBER:

A Pentagon general said yesterday suicide attacks and car bombings soared 30 percent since the start of a security crackdown in Iraq last month - and that insurgents had used a child in a second suicide attack last week.

Iranian official: Sailors may be tried:

Iran's ambassador to Russia renewed a threat Iranian officials made earlier this week, saying 15 British sailors held by Iran could be tried for violating international law, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported Saturday.

Senator demands AG clear Iglesias' name:

A New York senator is demanding a retraction from Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on behalf of New Mexico's former U.S. attorney, who was fired along with seven other prosecutors last year.

Kerik May Face Felony Counts:

Federal prosecutors have told Bernard B. Kerik, whose nomination as homeland security secretary in 2004 ended in scandal, that he is likely to be charged with several felonies, including tax evasion and conspiracy to commit wiretapping.

Kerik's indictment could set the stage for a courtroom battle that would draw attention to Kerik's extensive business and political dealings with former New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, who personally recommended him to President Bush for the Cabinet. Giuliani, the front-runner for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination according to most polls, later called the recommendation a mistake.

Giuliani: Wife Won't Be Cabinet Member:

GOP presidential contender Rudy Giuliani said his wife will not be a member of his Cabinet or attend most high-level meetings as he sought to clarify his previous statements suggesting she would play a significant role in his administration.

Report faults Pentagon for weapons buying problems:

The Defense Department has doubled its planned investment in new weapons from $750 billion in 2001 to $1.5 trillion this year, but it is not getting enough bang for its buck, congressional investigators said on Friday.

Teens Admit To Setting Hollywood Blaze:

Flames in a 150-acre blaze, allegedly ignited by two teens, sent smoke seeping into the Warner Bros. studios and towering high in the sky behind the famous Hollywood sign. The fire lost intensity as two boys turned themselves in.

Imams Kicked Off Flight May Sue Passengers:

Six Muslim men removed from a plane last fall after being accused of suspicious behavior are threatening to sue the passengers who complained, a move some fear could discourage travelers from speaking up when they see something unusual.

Gonzales: I'm Not Quitting:

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said he has no plans to resign, and maintains he merely signed off on the firings of eight prosecutors. A White House spokeswoman said President Bush believes Gonzales can "overcome the challenges."

2 L.I. PILOTS SLAPPED IN BRAZIL SUITS:

Two Long Island pilots are named in 16 lawsuits seeking millions of dollars in damages for alleged negligence stemming from an aircraft collision that led to Brazil's deadliest air disaster.

4 YRS. FOR CLUBBING DWI MOM:

A 47-year-old Westchester woman who killed her daughter's close friend by driving drunk after a long night of clubbing with teenagers in the East Village was sentenced yesterday to prison.

Architect claims to solve pyramid secret:

A French architect claimed Friday to have uncovered the mystery about how Egypt's Great Pyramid of Khufu was built with use of a spiral ramp to hoist huge stone blocks into place.