1. MAXjet Airways abruptly ceased operations between New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and London as the all–business class airline said it would file for bankruptcy protection.

2. Some travelers were stranded when Maxjet Airways abruptly ceased operations between New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and London. [Story, Page D1.] AAA estimated that 65.2 million Americans would travel 50 miles or more from home during the Christmas and New Year‘s period, a slight increase over last year‘s 64.7 million, despite high gasoline prices and airfares.Juror Complains of Coercion In New York Slaying Trial RIVERHEAD, N.Y. –– A juror who helped convict a black man of fatally shooting a white teenager said he felt pressured by other jurors and the judge to change his vote to guilty during a marathon deliberating session.