Kiefer Starts 24 x 2 in Jail for Drunk-Driving
24 star Kiefer Sutherland was sentenced to 48 days in jail yesterday for his second drunk-driving arrest in three years. After court, the actor turned himself in and began serving his sentence immediately, so as not to interfere with the production of his hit show.

New White House Aid to Save Family Homes
The Bush administration has announced a plan to freeze interest rates for up to five years for some of the two million people who've recently bought homes with subprime loans.

American Runways Unsafe
A new Congressional report says that air travelers are at risk of a catastrophic collision because of “faltering federal leadership, malfunctioning technology, and overworked controllers.” The FAA is being called upon to make runways safer by reducing high overtime rates and six-day work weeks, improving runway markings, and increasing pilot training. In other airline news, flu shots are now being offered to families at U.S. airports.

Children’s Hearing at Risk from Noisy Toys
Researchers have found that some of the most popular children’s toys make noises that reach 100 decibels or more—equivalent to the sound of a chainsaw or subway train. The loud toys could potentially cause long-term hearing damage.