Today in history - Dec. 2

Today is Saturday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2006. There are 29 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

On Dec. 2, 1954, the Senate voted to condemn Wisconsin Republican Joseph R. McCarthy for conduct that "tends to bring the Senate into disrepute."

On this date:

In 1804, Napoleon was crowned emperor of France.

In 1823, President Monroe outlined his doctrine opposing European expansion in the Western Hemisphere.