Major Banks Still Grappling With Foreclosures

One year after the financial crisis hit, the foreclosure mess hasn't improved. Economists repeatedly have said that preventing foreclosures is good for the housing market and the economy. But despite a major effort by the Obama administration, many loan modifications aren't going through.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 9 Sep 2009 | 6:48 pm

High Court Weighs Upending Campaign-Money Rules

Supreme Court justices returned from their summer recess early to hear arguments Wednesday in a case involving an anti-Hillary Clinton movie. At issue is a century of campaign finance laws and whether free speech rights extend to corporations and unions.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 9 Sep 2009 | 6:15 pm

Obama To Detail His Vision To Remake Health Care

President Obama makes a rare address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday night. He is expected to offer specifics to lawmakers warring over the details of this initiative — and reassurances to a confused public.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 9 Sep 2009 | 6:08 am

Widespread Alcohol Abuse Clouds Mongolia's Future

A World Health Organization report notes that alcohol abuse could be Mongolia's biggest stumbling block to economic and social progress as it drives up crime rates and creates public health concerns. Critics also say alcohol is too plentiful and the government is too reliant on revenues from alcohol sales.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 9 Sep 2009 | 5:50 am

Fraud, Recount Order Cloud Karzai Lead at Polls

A U.N.-backed commission found "convincing evidence" of fraud in Afghanistan's presidential election and ordered a recount of suspect ballots in at least three provinces, a process that could take months.
Source: FOXNews.com | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:51 am

Obama tries to build momentum for health overhaul (AP)

AP - Reaching for a game-changer, President Barack Obama is beset by conflicting goals in a prime-time address Wednesday expected to detail just how he wants to expand health care coverage and lower medical costs while signaling to a deeply divided Congress that he's ready to deal.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:38 am

'Leak' led to UN kidnap in Niger

A former UN envoy to Niger who was seized by al-Qaeda and held for four months says a high-level leak led to his abduction.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:37 am

Israel 'understated' Gaza deaths

An Israeli rights group says many more Palestinian civilians died in the Israeli military's campaign in Gaza than the army admits.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:34 am

UN criticises Sri Lanka expulsion

The UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon, criticises Sri Lanka for its decision to expel a UN children's agency spokesman.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:33 am

NYSE Euronext to sell stake in Amex options unit

NYSE Euronext Inc. said Wednesday that it plans to sell a "significant" stake in its NYSE Amex options unit to seven Wall Street brokers.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:33 am

U.S. says Iran nearing atomic bomb capacity (Reuters)

Reuters - The United States said on Wednesday Iran was nearing the ability to make atom bombs by stockpiling enriched uranium and, with EU allies, prodded Tehran to engage in talks now on its nuclear ambitions.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:33 am

'N.Y. Times': Commandos free reporter

Commandos freed a New York Times reporter Wednesday after he was kidnapped by militants in northern Afghanistan last week, the ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:32 am

US: 'Serious concern' that Iran can create a bomb

The United States says it has "serious concerns" that Iran is deliberately trying — at a minimum — to preserve a nuclear weapons option.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:32 am

2ND LD: Tennis: Sugiyama to retire at end of season+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING) Amid a frustrating slide in form that has seen her plunge to No. 71 in the world rankings, Japanese ace Ai Sugiyama said Wednesday she has decided to call all
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:32 am

Madoff's properties in NYC, Florida up for sale (AP)

AP - It's where Bernard Madoff broke down and confessed to his massive fraud, frantically wrote checks for millions of dollars as the scheme unraveled and appeared in a bathrobe to greet the FBI agents who arrested him.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:31 am

Four killed in Afghan rescue mission

A UK soldier dies in a raid to free a kidnapped Western journalist, which also leaves his Afghan colleague and two civilians dead.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:30 am

Israeli study: Civilians majority of Gaza war dead

JERUSALEM (AP) -- Well over half of nearly 1,400 Palestinians killed in Israel's Gaza war were civilians, including 252 children younger than 16, a leading Israeli human rights groups said Wednesday, challenging Israel's claim that most of the dead were militants....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:30 a... | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:30 am

British businesses benefit from London Olympics

Olympic contracts have benefited British businesses by more than $8.3 million ahead of the 2012 London Games.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:29 am

NKorea marks 61st anniversary amid nuke standoff

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea, facing international pressure to abandon its nuclear program, marked the communist country's 61st anniversary Wednesday with a vow to "mercilessly annihilate the U.S. imperialists" if they attack....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:30 a... | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:29 am

World stocks slip as dollar drop hits exporters

LONDON (AP) -- European and Asian stocks drifted lower Wednesday as a drop in the value of the dollar hit world exporters, pushing investors to cash in on this week's rally....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:30 a... | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:28 am

3 European leaders call for UN Afghan conference

The leaders of Britain, France and Germany are urging the United Nations to press ahead with plans to convene a major international conference on Afghanistan's future.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:27 am

Olympic champ Trickett considering retirement

Triple Olympic gold medalist Libby Trickett is contemplating retirement and has announced she'll take an extended break from competitive swimming.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:26 am

UK pardons Liverpool fan

Britain's justice secretary orders the release of Liverpool fan Michael Shields, convicted of attempted murder in Bulgaria.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:26 am

Kidnap reporter 'fearless and dedicated' - BBC News

guardian.co.uk

Kidnap reporter 'fearless and dedicated' BBC News British-Irish journalist Stephen Farrell - who was abducted in Afghanistan then freed by Nato troops in a dramatic raid - is known for being a dedicated and fearless reporter, says one colleague. Currently working for the New York Times, ... Seized Times Reporter Is Freed in Afghan Raid That Kills AideNew York Times NYT Reporter Freed; Colleague Killed in AfghanistanBloomberg British special forces free journalist in AfghanistanTelegraph.co.uk guardian.co.uk -KRIS-TV -PRESS TV all 1,343 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:26 am

6 homers boost Red Sox, Clay Buchholz

Just when the Red Sox were starting to break a sweat while trying to maintain their wild card lead, who should come knocking at the Fenway Park door but the Baltimore Orioles. ...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:25 am

OPEC committee recommends no oil production cut

VIENNA (AP) -- OPEC appeared poised to hold oil production quotas unchanged Wednesday, with its ministers voicing satisfaction with current global crude prices....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:30 a... | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:25 am

'Culture Olympics' open in South Korea

Performers from around the world have gathered on the South Korean island of Jeju this week for the international Delphic Games, popularly known as the "Culture Olympics."
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:23 am

Clay Buchholz proves he's finally a legit No. 3

The danger of getting too wrapped up in the Red Sox' 10-0 rout of the playing-out-the-string Baltimore Orioles last night at Fenway Park is believing that some kind of...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:23 am

Governor: Istanbul floods kills 20

ISTANBUL (AP) -- Istanbul's governor says the death toll from flooding in the city has risen to 20....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:30 a... | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:23 am

Governor: Istanbul floods kills 20

Istanbul's governor says the death toll from flooding in the city has risen to 20. Muammer Guler says more than 20 people were also injured in the floods that immersed part of the city...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:23 am

LEAD: N. Korea marks 61st anniversary of its founding+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING INFO IN 2ND GRAF) North Korea on Wednesday marked the 61st anniversary of its founding with an increase in foreign visitors and the country's famous "Arirang"...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:21 am

Hurricane Fred becomes a Category 2 storm (AP)

AP - Hurricane Fred has quickly strengthened to a Category 2 storm in the Atlantic and forecasters say it could become a major hurricane later in the day.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:20 am

Fixing up Fido

One dog in Oregon is taking his look for love online, seeking a mate on Craigslist for his first doggy date

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:20 am

Australia to probe E Timor deaths

Australia opens a war crimes investigation into the killing of five journalists during Indonesia's invasion of East Timor in 1975.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:19 am

Afghan recount ordered because of fraud charges

KABUL (AP) -- A U.N.-backed commission found "convincing evidence" of fraud Tuesday in Afghanistan's presidential election and ordered a recount of suspect ballots in at least three provinces, a process that could take months....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:30 a... | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:18 am

Afghan recount ordered because of fraud charges (AP)

AP - A U.N.-backed commission found "convincing evidence" of fraud Tuesday in Afghanistan's presidential election and ordered a recount of suspect ballots in at least three provinces, a process that could take months.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:18 am

21 dead as devastating floods hit Turkey - CNN International

The Canadian Press

21 dead as devastating floods hit Turkey CNN International ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- At least 21 people were feared dead on Wednesday after two days of torrential rains triggered flash floods in northwestern Turkey, sweeping cars into the sea and sending gushing water into homes and businesses. ... Turks swept away in flash floodsBBC News Governor: Istanbul floods kills 20The Associated Press Istanbul flash floods kill 14guardian.co.uk Xinhua -Aljazeera.net -Reuters India all 507 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:18 am

Rafa rolling after 4-set win over Monfils at Open (AP)

AP - If Rafael Nadal was hurting, it didn't show. If he was vulnerable, it didn't last.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:18 am

Sen. Mel Martinez to deliver final floor speech

Republican Sen. Mel Martinez is preparing to deliver his final floor speech in Washington.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:17 am

U.S. Afghan Strategy Needs Clear Election Winner

Afghan President Hamid Karzai looks to be headed to an outright victory in recent elections. However, there is a cloud hanging over those preliminary results. A United Nations-backed election watchdog called for a partial recount, and the Obama administration says it could take months to get to the bottom of the allegations of fraud.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:17 am

Columnist Army Archerd dies at 87 (AP)

AP - Army Archerd, whose breezy column for the entertainment trade publication Daily Variety kept tabs on various Hollywood doings for more than a half-century, has died. He was 87.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:16 am

Gisele Bundchen puts some muscle into nesting

Question: Should supermodel mom-to-be Gisele Bundchen be rearranging heavy deck furniture in her delicate condition??? Gi and her baby bump, hubby...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:16 am

Space Panel: Exploration Requires Bigger Budget

NASA's current plan to return astronauts to the moon by 2020 isn't going to happen without a lot more money. A White House panel of independent space experts estimated it would cost about $3 three billion a year beyond NASA's current $18 billion annual budget. The panel says there are other ways people could explore space without landing on the moon.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:16 am

NYT Reporter Freed in Afghanistan Raid

Kidnapped NYT reporter freed in Afghan raid; commando killed, officials say.
Source: ABC News: International | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:15 am

NYT reporter freed in raid; Afghan translator dies

KABUL (AP) -- British commandos freed a New York Times reporter early Wednesday from Taliban captives who kidnapped him over the weekend in northern Afghanistan, but one of the commandos and a Times translator were killed in the rescue, officials said....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:30 a... | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:15 am

NYT reporter freed in raid; Afghan translator dies (AP)

AP - British commandos freed a New York Times reporter early Wednesday from Taliban captives who kidnapped him over the weekend in northern Afghanistan, but one of the commandos and a Times translator were killed in the rescue, officials said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:15 am

Sci-fi fantasy '9' not quite a 10

As far as postapocalyptic, steampunk rag-doll movies go, "9" takes the cake. Directed by Shane Acker, co-written by Acker and Pamela Pettler ("Corpse Bride"),...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:14 am

OPEC committee recommends no oil production cut

OPEC appeared poised to hold oil production quotas unchanged Wednesday, with its ministers voicing satisfaction with current global crude prices. Instead, the focus at the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:14 am

Damon, demons, Darwin among Toronto fest offerings

The cinema smorgasbord of the Toronto International Film Festival has something for all tastes, a place where zombies, demons and vampires share screen time with art films, Hollywood awards contenders and studio crowd-pleasers.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:13 am

Man shot dead over gold chain was 'lovable kid'

A Wareham man gunned down as he tried to stop a violent attempt to snatch a gold chain was recalled by relatives as a "good-hearted kid" whose life was cut short,...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:13 am

LEAD: BOJ's Suda says need for extraordinary steps receding+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING WITH PRESS CONFERENCE) Bank of Japan Policy Board member Miyako Suda said Wednesday that the need for extraordinary funding measures the central bank introduced
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:13 am

Mayor Thomas M. Menino ad touts projects, but rival slams donations

Mayor Thomas M. Menino's new campaign TV spot this week offers a virtual tour of the construction projects his administration brought to Boston - but a rival is using...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:11 am

9/9/09 just fine as wedding day to remember

Couples looking to make their wedding day today extra special aren't relying on love alone. They figure they have the date's triple nines - 9-9-09 - working for...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:10 am

Commandos free kidnapped NYT journalist in Afghanistan (AFP)

AFP - NATO commandos rescued a New York Times reporter held by the Taliban in Afghanistan during a dramatic airborne swoop in which his colleague and a British soldier were killed Wednesday, officials said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:08 am

Love for sick son costly, but it pays off

Lost in the sea of mortgage horror stories that Bank of America inherited when it took control of Countrywide's epic sub-prime disaster is one heroic tale of unconditional...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:06 am

S America storms kill at least 17

A fierce storm kills at least 17 people and injures dozens more in northern Argentina and southern Brazil.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:06 am

Merged schools continue Southie Catholic tradition

The South Boston Catholic Academy opened yesterday - the result of a merger of two elementary schools that the Archdiocese of Boston hopes will give neighborhood children...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:06 am

Joe Kennedy's jilt leaves hacks ready to fight for seat

OK, let's reconfigure the Senate race, now that Joe Kennedy took my Sunday advice. It was like a TV game show - he had three doors to choose from, and he picked the right...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:06 am

Previewing Apple's Musical Mystery Show - New York Times

BBC News

Previewing Apple's Musical Mystery Show New York Times The Apple event Wednesday in San Francisco, which begins at 1:00 pm East Coast time, is all about the music. According to the usual chatty confection of Wall Street analysts, Apple bloggers and music-label executives, you can expect new ... Music sources: Phantom Yoko Ono-iTunes story untrueCNET News Confusion Surrounds Potential Beatles Launch On Apple's iTunesITProPortal Apple's 'Rock and Roll' ...InternetNews.com PC World -BBC News -Apple Insider all 673 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:03 am

Zimbabwe sanctions 'should end'

Southern African leaders call for Zimbabwe sanctions to be lifted, in an apparent show of support for President Robert Mugabe.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:02 am

Top 10 Unlikely Survivors Of The End Of The World

In 9, deadly machines wipe out the human race and the only creatures left alive are... ragdolls? Okay. But those hempen freedom-fighters aren't necessarily the weirdest people to survive the apocalypse. Here are the top 10 most unlikely apocalyptic survivors.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

Snow White Takes Apple

Snow White's back, and she's not taking any chances this time.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

Pregnant Donkeys Are Stupid (PIC)

What did she expect would happen?

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

S.C. Gov. Sanford Takes To The Airwaves

South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford insists he won't resign. He's been making the rounds lately, apologizing for a sex scandal. He went on a conservative radio talk show to take calls directly from the public on Tuesday. Julie Rose reports for member station WFAE.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

Sen. Snow Determined To Find Health Care Consensus

When President Obama addresses a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, he may especially hope to sway one Republican senator from Maine. Some say Olympia Snowe may hold the key to unlock stalled health care legislation. If so, it may have a lot to do with the history of health care struggles in Snowe's home state.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

Obama To Make Case For Health Care Changes

President Obama takes on the debate of overhauling health care with a high-stakes speech to the U.S. Congress Wednesday night. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs talks with Renee Montagne about the president's top domestic priority, and what he's expected to say in his televised address.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 9 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

NATO troops free kidnapped NY Times reporter (Reuters)

Reuters - NATO troops freed a kidnapped British reporter for the New York Times in northern Afghanistan on Wednesday, but his Afghan colleague, a British soldier and at least one civilian were killed in the rescue.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:54 am

NATO troops free kidnapped NY Times reporter

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - NATO troops freed a kidnapped British reporter for the New York Times in northern Afghanistan on Wednesday, but his Afghan colleague, a British soldier and at least one civilian were killed in the rescue.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:54 am

Obama to make case for big healthcare changes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama takes on the bitter healthcare reform debate on Wednesday with a high-stakes speech to the U.S. Congress on his top domestic policy priority.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:53 am

France, Britain, Germany: Iran must negotiate

Britain, France and Germany are urging Iran to engage in "meaningful negotiations" aimed at achieving a comprehensive diplomatic ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:53 am

Organizers unveiling London Film Festival lineup

Organizers are announcing the lineup for this year's London Film Festival.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:53 am

4TH LD: DPJ, 2 allies agree to launch coalition next week+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING) The Democratic Party of Japan and two minor parties signed an agreement Wednesday to launch a coalition government next week as they worked through their...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:53 am

Turkish media: 14 killed in Istanbul flood

Flash floods gushed across an Istanbul arterial road on Wednesday, killing 14 people and stranding dozens in their vehicles, ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:51 am

Websites 'breaking consumer laws'

More than half of websites selling electronic goods break European laws aimed at protecting consumers, an EU probe finds.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:50 am

New Line Must Give Tolkien Estate $100 Million in Profits

The deal also paves the way for Warner Bros. and MGM to move forward with two planned films based on Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” which will be executive produced by “Rings” director Peter Jackson and directed by Guillermo del Toro.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:50 am

Black lung patient who committed suicide granted worker's compensation+

FUKUI, Japan, Sept. 9 (Kyodo) _ The Fukui District Court ruled Wednesday a man who suffered from depression and killed himself after being diagnosed with pneumoconiosis should be granted
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:47 am

Google maps puts a new spin on Monopoly board game

A massive online version of the popular property game Monopoly is launched using Google Maps as the playing board.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:47 am

Average gasoline price hits 10-month high in Japan+

(Kyodo) _ The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan rose by 2.30 yen per liter from a week earlier to a 10-month high of 128.80 yen as of Monday, as oil refiners continued to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:45 am

Toppled Madagascar leader rejects new government

Madagascar's ousted president and another former head of the Indian Ocean island have rejected the formation of a new government.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:45 am

LEAD: Witnesses questioned on 2nd day of lay judge trial with interpreters+

SAITAMA, Japan, Sept. 9 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING, ADDING INFO) A victim and the mother of a 20-year-old Filipino defendant charged with robbery were questioned Wednesday during the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:31 am

Dollar inches up to mid-92 yen after falling on rise in commodities+

(Kyodo) _ The U.S. dollar rose slightly to the mid-92 yen level Wednesday in Tokyo on dip-buying after falling to a two-month low overnight of 92.05 yen on rising gold and oil prices. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:27 am

U.S. ‘unlikely’ to recoup auto bailout cash

The federal government is unlikely to recoup all of the billions of dollars that it has invested in General Motors and Chrysler, according to a congressional oversight report assessing the automakers' rescue.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:26 am

Australia launches war crimes probe into East Timor killings

Five Australian-based journalists died during 1975 attack by Indonesian forces

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:21 am

Half of Gaza war dead civilians, rights group says

Calls on Israeli government to initiate an independent investigation of the war

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:20 am

Madoff's penthouse could be yours for $10 million

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York City penthouse where imprisoned fraudster Bernard Madoff spent his last few days of freedom with his wife Ruth is set to go on sale later this week, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:11 am

Seized reporter freed in deadly Afghan raid

British commandos freed a New York Times reporter early Wednesday from Taliban kidnappers, but one of the commandos and a Times translator were killed during the rescue, officials said.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:10 am

A Gabonese soldier patrols a street in Port Gentil

A Gabonese soldier patrols a street in Port Gentil during a visit from the Interior Minister Jean-Francois Ndongou, September 6. Violence in Gabon's economic hub Port-Gentil has claimed 15 lives after...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:07 am

Israel moves on plans to build in east Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel is pushing ahead with a long-delayed plan to build hundreds of apartments in east Jerusalem, staking claims to land the Palestinians want for a future state and complicating already tense relations with the U.S. over its demand for a construction moratorium....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:30 a... | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:04 am

SKorea: NKorea intentionally opened floodgates - The Associated Press

Washington Post

SKorea: NKorea intentionally opened floodgates The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea appears to have deliberately opened a dam that sent water surging down a river into South Korea, a top South Korean official said Wednesday, but he stopped short of calling it an attack. Six South Koreans camping and ... Q+A - Is North Korea crisis cooling off or heating up?Reuters India South Korea protests North's deadly water surgeReuters North Korea Opens Dam Flow, Sweeping Away 6 in the SouthNew York Times Korea Times -Washington Post -AFP all 1,483 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:02 am

Venezuela's Chavez accuses Israel of genocide - Reuters

Voice of America

Venezuela's Chavez accuses Israel of genocide Reuters PARIS, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has accused Israel of genocide against the Palestinian people, telling a French newspaper that the bombing of Gaza late last year was an unprovoked attack. "The question is not whether the ... Israeli rights group says 320 minors died in Gaza warAFP Rights group: Israeli offensive killed mostly civiliansCNN Gaza death toll 'was much higher'BBC News Ha'aretz -Strategy Page -Ynetnews all 527 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:01 am

Amazing choir makes it rain with their hands

Then beatboxes Africa by Toto

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:00 am

Malaysia charges 12 Muslims for anti-Hindu protest

SHAH ALAM, Malaysia (AP) -- A Malaysian court charged 12 Muslims with criminal offenses Wednesday for parading a severed cow head to protest the construction of a Hindu temple in a case that stoked religious tensions in this multiethnic country....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:30 a... | 9 Sep 2009 | 2:56 am

The Colbert Nation Has Found Its Messiah (Or Successor)

Is this the world's youngest Stephen Colbert impersonator? Unless someone comes forward with an ultrasound of a fetus ranting about bears, I'm thinking yes.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 Sep 2009 | 2:54 am

Half of Gaza war dead civilians: rights group

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli human rights group said on Wednesday more than half of the Palestinians killed in the Gaza war were civilians, findings that dispute Israeli military statistics showing most of the dead were militants.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 Sep 2009 | 2:51 am

President Obama's health care speech will lack demand for public ... - New York Daily News

Telegraph.co.uk

President Obama's health care speech will lack demand for public ... New York Daily News WASHINGTON - If you're a liberal New Yorker, prepare to be disappointed by President Obama's prime-time speech Wednesday night on health care reform. Whether or not he's successful in prodding Congress into ... Next on Obama's agendaLos Angeles Times Obama's big push tonight for health care planSan Francisco Chronicle The rocky road for Obama's health care journeyThe Associated Press Reuters -Philadelphia Inquirer -Mind Your Own Damn Business Politics all 2,799 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 Sep 2009 | 2:49 am

Sonia Sotomayor takes her seat on US Supreme Court bench - New York Daily News

Boston Globe

Sonia Sotomayor takes her seat on US Supreme Court bench New York Daily News Justice Sonia Sotomayor (center) on front steps of the Supreme Court after investiture ceremony with Omar Lopez (left), mother Celina Sotomayor, Tracy Sotomayor and her brother (right) Juan. A legal and political who's who saw the ... Sotomayor takes oath, seat on benchUSA Today High Court to Start Term With Near Decade-High ApprovalGallup.com Sotomayor Is Formally Sworn in as Supreme Court JusticeWall Street Journal Reuters -Austin American-Statesman all 372 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 Sep 2009 | 2:48 am

B'Tselem said 252 children under the age of 16 were killed during the December-January offensive

Palestinians mourn the death of a relative killed during Israeli strikes, at a local cemetery in Gaza City in January 2009. Israel's Gaza offensive killed 1,387 Palestinians, with more than half of them,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 2:43 am

Cops find man isn't dead, just a slob

The awful stench coming from a Queens apartment on Monday was so bad that cops thought they would find a body inside. But when firefighters busted down the the door, they found tenant Ming Li Sung was very much alive.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 Sep 2009 | 2:37 am

Swiss topple U.S. as most competitive economy:

Switzerland knocked the United States off the position as the world's most competitive economy as the crash of the U.S. banking system left it more exposed to some long-standing weaknesses, a report said on Tuesday.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 Sep 2009 | 2:35 am

'It feels like you're being sliced' ... but there's no blood

A Canadian inventor has won a $10,000 award for creating an electrically charged replica knife that helps law enforcement types learn what it feels like to get slashed. "It doesn't feel like you're being shocked. It feels like you're being sliced," he said. Best of all: no blood.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 Sep 2009 | 2:32 am

In Depth: America's 40 Most Stressful Cities

Sinking property values, high unemployment and prices, and poor environments add to the pressure residents feel in these metros.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 Sep 2009 | 2:29 am

Venezuela's Chavez accuses Israel of genocide

PARIS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has accused Israel of genocide against the Palestinian people, telling a French newspaper that the bombing of Gaza late last year was an unprovoked attack.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 Sep 2009 | 2:22 am

Oil hovers near $71 amid weakening US dollar

SINGAPORE (AP) -- Oil prices hovered near $71 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after a weakening U.S. dollar sent crude soaring overnight....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:30 a... | 9 Sep 2009 | 2:12 am

Expert: Bone near Garrido’s home likely human

A bone fragment pulled from the backyard of a home where kidnapping suspect Phillip Garrido once stayed is probably human, an official said Tuesday.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:53 am

North Korea extols "friendship" as U.S. presses sanctions

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea celebrated its founding on Wednesday by pledging to pursue friendly global relations and signaling it was still open to dialogue after Washington froze the assets of firms linked to its arms trade.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:31 am

Schools bring Obama speech to students despite glitches - Baltimore Sun

New York Times

Schools bring Obama speech to students despite glitches Baltimore Sun President Barack Obama urged schoolchildren Tuesday to rise above their mistakes and challenges to succeed in school, offering himself as an example of "a goof-off" who went on to make good. ... Analysis: Obama foes contrived back-to-school fussThe Associated Press Obama speech encourages studentsBeckley Register-Herald Obama speech inspires studentsJackson Sun Martinsville Bulletin -Gainesville Sun -TheDay all 3,937 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:21 am

Map of East Timor locating the town of Balibo

Map of East Timor locating the town of Balibo where five British and Australian reporters were killed in 1975. Australia on Wednesday said it had launched a war crimes investigation into the deaths of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:04 am

East Timorese people act during the filming of the Australian movie "Balibo" in Dili in 2008

East Timorese people act during the filming of the Australian movie "Balibo" in Dili in 2008. Australian police on Wednesday announced a long-awaited war crimes investigation into the deaths of the "Balibo...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:04 am

East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta

East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta speaks about his recollections of the events in 1975 at the launch of the film 'Balibo' which premieres at the Melbourne International Film Festival in Melbourne...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:04 am

The election-winning Democratic Party of Japan leader Yukio Hatoyama

The election-winning Democratic Party of Japan leader Yukio Hatoyama arrives at the parliament in Tokyo. The Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), set to take power next week after a landslide election win,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:04 am

Family members arrive to find out the fate of Chinese miners killed or trapped in a mine in Pingdingshan

Family members arrive to find out the fate of Chinese miners killed or trapped in a mine in Pingdingshan, central China's Henan province. The death toll from a gas explosion the coal mine has risen to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:02 am

Chinese security guards surround the entrance to a mine as family members arrive to find out the fate of the miners

Chinese security guards surround the entrance to a mine as family members arrive to find out the fate of the miners, following a gas explosion in Pingdingshan, central Henan province on September 8. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:02 am

Army Archerd dies at 87; Variety columnist watched over Hollywood for half a century.

Reporter known for being a trusted figure who stood apart from the industry broke the story of Rock Hudson's battle with AIDS.

Army Archerd, a prolific reporter who chronicled the personal and professional lives of Hollywood stars and moguls for more than half a century from his columnist's perch at Daily Variety, and rocked the entertainment world when he announced in 1985 that actor Rock Hudson was suffering from AIDS, has died. He was 87.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Partial recount ordered in Afghanistan election

U.N.-backed monitors cite 'clear and convincing evidence of fraud' in the vote, nullifying a new tally that for the first time found President Karzai winning outright.

Reporting from Kabul, Afghanistan, Istanbul, Turkey, and Washington -- A U.N.-backed watchdog group cited "clear and convincing evidence of fraud" as it ordered a partial recount Tuesday of Afghanistan's deeply troubled presidential election, dealing a new blow to the Obama administration's hope that the balloting would help stabilize the country.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Bad weather delays setting of backfire in Angeles National Forest blaze

Heavy winds, temperatures in the low 90s and low humidity prevent the controlled burn. Also, detectives appeal for help from those who were on Angeles Crest Highway the day the Station fire started.

Bad weather continued to vex crews battling the huge Station fire Tuesday, forcing a crucial backfire operation to be postponed for a second day in a row.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

World of Warcraft's strong bonds

Josh Schweitzer and his guild, the Dread Pirates, share more than just countless hours of online gaming. Deep friendships come into play when you're battling monsters and talking strategy.

Getting divorced was a lonely experience for Josh Schweitzer. Spending his days overseeing construction workers and his evenings caring for his 3-year-old son, he had no one to talk to. But there was one group of people who helped him pull through -- even though he'd never laid eyes on most of them.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Plenty of healthcare aches and pains

As the debate reaches a decisive moment, it's useful to examine the many places where the system is hurting.

As President Obama and his critics prepare for a climactic battle over healthcare, they face a seeming paradox: Millions of Americans say the system they depend on for everything from routine flu shots to life-saving heart surgery is broken and needs fixing. Yet most Americans also say they're pretty satisfied with their healthcare.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Iraq bombings kill 4 U.S. soldiers

The attacks in Baghdad and northern Iraq occur on the deadliest day for the troops since June 29. In the north, six Iraqi policemen are slain by roadside bombs.

Four U.S. soldiers were killed Tuesday in bomb blasts in Baghdad and northern Iraq and six Iraqi policemen died in attacks in the country's north.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Baucus presents healthcare overhaul plan

The Montana Democrat who heads a key Senate panel unveils his proposal. It would tax high-end insurance plans and create nonprofit insurance cooperatives as an alternative to a government-run option.

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) on Tuesday unveiled his long-awaited compromise blueprint for healthcare reform, proposing new taxes on high-end insurance plans and offering nonprofit insurance cooperatives as an alternative to a controversial government-run option.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Arizona firm in deal to spread sun power to China

First Solar signs a memorandum of understanding to build a 2,000-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant in the Inner Mongolian desert. The project could supply enough power for 3 million homes.

The sun shines nearly everywhere, but alternative energy company First Solar Inc. is hoping those rays will be most profitable out in the far reaches of China.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 9 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

2 China Wal-Mart employees arrested after suspected shoplifter beaten to death

Company spokeswoman says ‘an incident occurred' but the cause of death is still being investigated

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 9 Sep 2009 | 12:59 am

Bone piece found near Garrido home likely human - San Francisco Chronicle

Telegraph.co.uk

Bone piece found near Garrido home likely human San Francisco Chronicle (09-08) 17:39 PDT ANTIOCH -- A bone fragment found at a property once connected to alleged kidnapper and rapist Phillip Craig Garrido is "probably human," but additional tests are needed, authorities said Tuesday. The bone piece was found Aug. ... Bone found near Garrido home is 'probably human,' expert saysLos Angeles Times Sheriff: Bone fragment found near Garrido home 'probably human'CNN Bone fragment found in Garrido neighbor's yard is humanSan Jose Mercury News CNN International -Fox40 -msnbc.com all 1,089 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 Sep 2009 | 12:53 am

British commando killed in raid to free journalist in Afghanistan

A British commando has reportedly been killed in a special forces operation to free Stephen Farrell a New York Times journalist who was kidnapped by the Taliban four days ago.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 9 Sep 2009 | 12:48 am

Kidnapped Reporter Rescued in Afghanistan

British Commandos Save New York Times Journalist Stephen Farrell in Firefight; 1 Soldier, Translator Killed in Operation
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 9 Sep 2009 | 12:41 am

Sen. Dodd to remain banking panel chairman: aide - Reuters

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Sen. Dodd to remain banking panel chairman: aide Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Senator Christopher Dodd will remain chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and not take over the health committee after the death of his friend, Senator Edward Kennedy, a Senate aide said on Wednesday. ... Dodd to Announce Whether He Will Lead Banking or Health PanelWall Street Journal Dodd Seen Staying on Banking PanelNew York Times AP source: Dodd rejects health panel chairmanshipThe Associated Press Politico -Washington Post -Iowa Independent all 240 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 8 Sep 2009 | 11:45 pm

Sotomayor takes oath, seat on bench

As her mother, President Obama and other well-wishers watched her in the white-marble-and-red-velvet courtroom, Sonia Sotomayor ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 8 Sep 2009 | 11:44 pm

British New York Times journalist freed by Nato forces in Afghanistan

Special forces freed Stephen Farrell who was working for the New York Times after he was seized in Afghanistan four days.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 8 Sep 2009 | 11:31 pm

U.S. court considers corporate spending on elections

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court returns on Wednesday to consider ending long-standing limits on corporate and union spending in political campaigns -- a move critics say could give big money more influence over U.S. elections.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Sep 2009 | 11:27 pm

Salmonbellies even Mann Cup

Third-period goal leads New Westminster to an 8-7 victory over the Brampton Excelsiors in Game 4 of the Canadian lacrosse championship

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 8 Sep 2009 | 11:25 pm

'Serious' hazmat spills not reported

Nearly half of all "serious" spills go unreported, leaving investigators without data to identify unsafe carriers and containers.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 8 Sep 2009 | 11:18 pm

DNA scrap over serial killer cold-case

MILWAUKEE - Police investigating a string of cold-case slayings identified their prime suspect after obtaining DNA from his toothbrush late last month, but investigators should have had a sample from him eight years earlier, before...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 8 Sep 2009 | 11:05 pm

Commandos free kidnapped reporter

KABUL - The New York Times says that commandos have freed a Times reporter who was kidnapped in Afghanistan last week. An Afghan official says the reporter's Afghan translator was killed in the operation. Stephen Farrell disappeared...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 8 Sep 2009 | 11:00 pm

Taxpayers face heavy losses on auto bailout

Taxpayers face losses on a significant portion of the $81 billion in government aid provided to the auto industry, an oversight ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 8 Sep 2009 | 10:25 pm

Eight years after 9/11, al-Qaeda is weakened but still a threat

In the eight years since the 9/11 attacks, FBI Director Robert Mueller has spent nearly the entire time focused on one enemy: ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 8 Sep 2009 | 10:23 pm

NYT: Afghan vote difficult for U.S.

The Obama administration is trying to balance an effort to investigate vote fraud allegations with its interest in maintaining good relations with President Hamid Karzai.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 8 Sep 2009 | 10:20 pm

Obama to detail health care vision

President Obama will tell Congress and the American people tonight his prescription for the nation's health care system in more ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 8 Sep 2009 | 10:12 pm

As Afghans await the final result in the elections, President Hamid Karzai passed the key 50 percent threshold

An Afghan man sits by the wall of a mosque in the old city of Kabul. With nearly all the votes counted in the fraud-tainted Afghanistan election, President Hamid Karzai extended his lead for the first...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 8 Sep 2009 | 9:40 pm

An Afghan Election worker counts results at the Independent Election Commission (IEC) in Kabul

an Afghan Election worker counts results at the Independent Election Commission (IEC) in Kabul in August.The UN's envoy to Afghanistan, Kai Eide, mindful of the damage the fraud allegations are doing to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 8 Sep 2009 | 9:40 pm

Study suggests denser development could cut driving pollution

Meeting the growing demand for conveniently located homes in neighborhoods designed to encourage walking could significantly ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 8 Sep 2009 | 9:33 pm

Obama to kids: 'You can't drop out of school and into a good job'

President Obama delivered a pointed message to U.S. students Tuesday, telling high-schoolers in a packed Washington-area school ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 8 Sep 2009 | 9:23 pm

Recount Ordered in Afghanistan on Fraud Fears

U.N.-backed commission finds fraud in Afghan results, orders limited recount.
Source: ABC News: International | 8 Sep 2009 | 8:57 pm

Mexico's Drugs Czar Resigns

Point man in Mexico's offensive against drug gangs announces resignation.
Source: ABC News: International | 8 Sep 2009 | 8:49 pm

Karzai headed for poll win; recount ordered over fraud

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan election returns on Tuesday put President Hamid Karzai on course for a first-round victory, but a watchdog that can veto the outcome said it had found "clear and convincing evidence of fraud" and ordered a partial recount.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Sep 2009 | 8:46 pm

Serena powers into showdown with Clijsters

Serena Williams marched into the U.S. Open semifinals Tuesday, blasting No. 10 seed Silvian Pennetta 6-4, 6-3. Williams will face Kim Clijsters in the semifinals.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 8 Sep 2009 | 8:20 pm

Bomb in Northern Iraqi Shiite Town Kills 5

Roadside bomb in northern Iraqi Shiite town kills police chief, 4 others.
Source: ABC News: International | 8 Sep 2009 | 8:19 pm

Source: Dodd rejects health panel chair

A Senate aide has confirmed that Sen. Christopher Dodd has told his colleagues he will not succeed his friend, Edward Kennedy, as chairman of the Senate panel focused overhauling the nation's health system.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:33 pm

No Holocaust studies for Gaza students

Angry protests by Palestinians have disrupted tentative plans to introduce information about the Nazi genocide of 6 million Jews into the curriculum in U.N. schools.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:24 pm

NY's Cuomo may charge BofA execs over Merrill

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo threatened on Tuesday to file charges accusing top Bank of America Corp executives of failing to disclose essential details about its takeover of Merrill Lynch & Co.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:22 pm

Boy hidden behind wall still in state custody

A 6-year-old boy whose mother is accused of hiding him in a crawl space for nearly two years will remain in state custody while he gets counseling meant to eventually reunite him with his father.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:20 pm

Scoop: Here come the grooms in ‘Sex and the City’

Life & Style reports that a wedding scene is planned for the “Sex and the City's” movie sequel, and it looks like it could involve Stanford Blatch and Anthony Marentino.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:17 pm

Tidbits: Court may not keep Brown, Rihanna apart

A  judge ordered Chris Brown to stay away from Rihanna for the next five years, but Brown and Rihanna allegedly have found a way to work around the court-imposed separation.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:17 pm

Contractor Electrocuted in Shower in Iraq

25-Year-Old Had Done Three Tours There in Army; Shoddy Electrical Wiring a Widespread Problem
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:00 pm

Ky. Mother Upset By Football Player Son's Baptism

The parents of a 16-year-old Kentucky football player who was baptized along with some teammates during a trip organized by their coach said Tuesday they believe their son may have felt some pressure to go through with the ceremony.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 8 Sep 2009 | 6:29 pm

Money man invests in mail-order porn

NEW YORK, United States - A small-time money manager was charged on Tuesday (local time) with running a US$40 million (NZ$57.3 million) Ponzi scheme that secretly diverted client money to unauthorised ventures including a mail-order...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 8 Sep 2009 | 5:37 pm

Time to Move Forward on Foreign Policy

Analysis: Obama and Hillary Clinton Must Move More Decisively on Key Issues in Afghanistan, Iran and Middle East
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 8 Sep 2009 | 5:30 pm

Aliens could break 'Thriller' record

ATLANTA, United States ? 900 zombies, aliens and Star Wars Stormtroopers have got together to boogey to Michael Jackson's "Thriller". The masquerade of sci-fi faithful performed Michael Jackson's signature "Thriller" music video...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 8 Sep 2009 | 5:09 pm

Facebook is good for you, Twitter not

Some technological inventions, such as Facebook, may help to improve memory because it requires people to hold a lot of information in their heads, says Tracy Alloway, a psychologist at Stirling University, in the UK. Many scientists...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 8 Sep 2009 | 5:02 pm

Merkel Defends Afghan Bombing

German Chancellor stands by German decision to call in airstrike in Afghanistan.
Source: ABC News: International | 8 Sep 2009 | 4:47 pm

Video: 'Sudan Pres. Will Face Justice'

ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo speaks with CBS News' Pamela Falk on Darfur, possible U.S. engagement with Sudan, Palestinian charges against Israel, and rape as an instrument of war in Congo.
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 8 Sep 2009 | 4:12 pm

Can graffiti ever be art? UK city votes on it

The Bristol City Council in the UK has asked its constituents to take part in a local referendum on whether graffiti in the city should stay or be removed. Although the word "graffiti" may hold negative connotations to many, a...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 8 Sep 2009 | 4:10 pm

Despite Fraud, Karzai Nears Election Win

Afghan President Has 54% of Vote But U.N.-Backed Commission Orders Recount
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 8 Sep 2009 | 4:00 pm

Norwegians sentenced to death in Congo

KINSHASA, Congo - A Congolese court sentenced two Norwegians to death on Tuesday (local time) after convicting them of espionage and murder. Norwegian media identified the two as Tjostolv Moland and Joshua French. The two men,...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:27 pm

Free stay for illegal immigrants in Aust

CANBERRA, Australia - The Australian government repealed a law on Tuesday under which some illegal immigrants had been charged for the cost of their holding in detention camps. Under the previous rules, people who entered the country...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:58 pm

Obama's school speech, room for improvement

VIRGINIA, United States - US President Barack Obama steered clear of politics Tuesday (local time) in a pep talk to students that sparked controversy among conservatives, who accused him of trying to indoctrinate America's children. Presidents...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:36 pm

Rudd's popularity strong

Support for Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is at near record levels a year from fresh elections, and with speculation of an early snap poll, despite rising unemployment and the threat of higher interest rates. Backing for...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:15 pm

Video: Oliver Stone Defends Chavez

Discussing his new documentary, "South of the Border," American filmmaker Oliver Stone defended controversial Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Stone alleges that there is mass paranoia in the U.S.
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:12 pm

China Expects 'Grim' H1N1 Flu Season

With More Than 5,500 Cases Reported on Mainland, Vaccinations begin for Select Groups
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:00 pm

Obama asks students to set school-year goals

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will challenge students to set goals "and to do everything you can to meet them" in a back-to-school speech that critics feared would promote a political agenda.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Sep 2009 | 1:00 pm

Bomb found at RAF Lyneham base

Bomb disposal experts investigated a suspected explosive device found at an RAF base but no bomb was found.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:30 pm

Obama tries to motivate students with speech

The president shares personal stories about his education and holds a question-and-answer session with ninth-graders at a Virginia school in a non-political address. Some critics praise the speech.

President Obama today urged schoolchildren to rise above their mistakes and challenges to succeed in school, offering himself to students in suburban Washington, D.C., and around the nation as an example of "a goof-off" who went on to make good.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:22 pm

Sudan Frees Woman Jailed for Wearing Pants

Journalism Group Pays $200 Fine a Day After Judge Convicts Reporter
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 pm

German Parliament Exonerates Nazi Traitors

Germany's parliament unanimously passed a blanket measure Tuesday overturning Nazi-era verdicts convicting people of treason, nearly 65 years after the end of World War II.
Source: FOXNews.com | 8 Sep 2009 | 11:56 am

Iraq Roadside Bombs Kill 4 U.S. Soldiers

Deadliest Day for American Troops in Country Since June; 8 Iraqis Also Killed
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 8 Sep 2009 | 11:30 am

America's Melanie Oudin Fells Russia's Stars

Russian female tennis machine grinds to halt at U.S. Open.
Source: ABC News: International | 8 Sep 2009 | 11:15 am

Sudan Journalist Imprisoned for Wearing Pants Is Freed

A woman journalist convicted of public indecency for wearing trousers outdoors and facing a month in jail says she was freed from prison after her fine was paid without her knowledge.
Source: FOXNews.com | 8 Sep 2009 | 10:44 am

Video: Hope for Malawi

Priya David reports on the inspirational story of a 15-year-old girl from a small village in Malawi, Africa who dreams of being a doctor.
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 8 Sep 2009 | 10:23 am

Military Says 4 U.S. Troops Killed in Iraq Roadside Blast

The U.S. military says four American soldiers have been killed by roadside bombs in northern Iraq and Baghdad.
Source: FOXNews.com | 8 Sep 2009 | 10:18 am

Gabon's First Lady Lives on Food Stamps

Inge Bongo demands to take her place as first lady and reform the country.
Source: ABC News: International | 8 Sep 2009 | 10:09 am

Queen Victoria's 56-Inch Bloomers Unearthed

Queen Victoria's intimates added to royal dress collection at Kensington Palace.
Source: ABC News: International | 8 Sep 2009 | 9:43 am

Woman Allegedly Beaten to Death at China Wal-Mart

Two employees of a Wal-Mart store in eastern China were arrested after a woman was beaten outside the store on suspicion of being a shoplifter and died, a state-owned newspaper reported Tuesday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 8 Sep 2009 | 8:51 am

Attack Kills 4 U.S. Troops in Eastern Afghanistan

The U.S. military says four American service members have been killed in an attack in eastern Afghanistan.
Source: FOXNews.com | 8 Sep 2009 | 8:50 am

Russia Denies Hijacked Ship Had Missiles for Iran

Russia's foreign minister on Tuesday rejected speculation that a hijacked Russian-crewed freighter was carrying S-300 missiles possibly destined for Iran.
Source: FOXNews.com | 8 Sep 2009 | 8:36 am

WATCH: 3 Convicted in Airline Bomb Plot

Source: ABC News: International | 8 Sep 2009 | 8:17 am

Racist Plotting Attacks on 'Non-Brits' Gets 6 Years in Jail

A judge has sentenced a racist who planned to attack people he considered 'non-British' to at least six years in jail for terrorist offenses.
Source: FOXNews.com | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:56 am

Italian Tourist Arrested in Brazil for Kissing His Daughter

An Italian businessman vacationing in Brazil faces 15 years in jail for kissing his daughter on a public beach, the Telegraph reported.
Source: FOXNews.com | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:40 am

Tornado Hits Argentina and Brazil, Up to 15 Killed

A violent storm that spawned a tornado has killed 15 people across northern Argentina, southern Brazil and Uruguay, authorities said Tuesday. Dozens were injured in the winds and hail as their homes were destroyed.
Source: FOXNews.com | 8 Sep 2009 | 6:55 am

Samoa Passes Right-to-Left Driving Test

No sign of road trouble as Samoan drivers switch from right to left.
Source: ABC News: International | 8 Sep 2009 | 4:29 am