TODAY'S HEADLINES The New York Times on the Web Thursday, January 5, 2006 Compiled 2 AM ET
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Sharon Suffers 'Extensive' Stroke and Is 'Very Grave' By STEVEN ERLANGER Ariel Sharon's power as prime minister was transferred to Vice Premier Ehud Olmert as Israeli politics were thrown into turmoil.