Airport Security Getting Smoother, But Are We Safer?

While the technology to screen passengers has become more advanced and the check-in lines a little shorter, the question of whether flying is terrorism-proof remains. The Transportation Security Administration touts its latest machinery, but critics call the screening process "security theater."

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 11 Sep 2009 | 2:03 pm

Ancient Mongolian Competition Ties Past To Present

Described as the Kentucky Derby, the Olympics and Christmas all rolled into one, Mongolia's Naadam is an 8-centuries-old celebration of heroism and masculinity. The festival's horse-racing, wrestling and archery competitions are a unifying force for the country.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 11 Sep 2009 | 5:34 am

Afghan vote delay may help Taliban, Washington warns (AFP)

AFP - The United States on Friday warned that a long delay in resolving disputes related to Afghanistan's fraud-tainted elections would play only into the hands of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:32 am

Joe Wilson Denounced By Lawmakers On Both Sides Of Aisle

WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans alike are denouncing Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting "You lie" at President Barack Obama during his speech to Congress, an extraordinary breach of decorum for which the South Carolina Republican swiftly apologized. "I was embarrassed for the chamber and a Congress I love," Vice Presi

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:30 am

UK gov't acts against ex-owners of MG Rover

The British government is taking legal action to bar four investors involved in the collapse of automaker MG Rover from any company management positions, a senior official said Friday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:29 am

Ultimatum for Richard Seymour

FOXBORO - The Raiders have reportedly sent Richard Seymour a five-day letter, meaning the former Patriots Pro Bowl defensive end is now on the clock. If Seymour does...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:27 am

Collingwood & Anderson given rest

England will rest James Anderson and Paul Collingwood for two and three matches respectively in their one-day international series against Australia.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:25 am

Uganda moves to prevent rioting

Ugandan police say a planned visit to Kampala by a local king, which caused deadly violence, will not go ahead on Saturday.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:24 am

Rookie Tyrone McKenzie on rehab trail

FOXBORO - While his Patriots teammates are busy discussing preparations for Monday night's opener against the Bills, Tyrone McKenzie is quietly dressing at his locker...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:24 am

Fred Taylor begins new chapter with Patriots

FOXBORO - Fred Taylor spent the final three games of last season languishing on the Jacksonville Jaguars injured reserve list with a thumb injury. If there is one way...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:23 am

UK apology after Turing petition

Prime Minister Brown says he is sorry for the "appalling" way World War II code-breaker Alan Turing was treated for being gay.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:20 am

US urges caution on Afghan vote

The US envoy to Afghanistan tells the BBC that critics of last month's presidential election should not "jump to conclusions".
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:19 am

Taiwan ex-leader jailed for life

Taiwan's former President Chen Shui-bian is sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty on corruption charges.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:19 am

Helicopter crashes in Gifu during rescue attempt, 3 killed+

(Kyodo) _ A Gifu Prefecture fire department helicopter crashed into a mountainside during a mission to rescue a climber Friday, killing all three people on board. Police said the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:17 am

DA: Owner burned her $1.4M house

A bespectacled, upper-class woman who looked more like she belonged at a garden club than in court was charged yesterday with setting fire to her $1.4 million Newbury manse. ...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:15 am

Taiwan ex-president jailed for life for graft

A Taiwan court imposed a life sentence on former President Chen Shui-bian after convicting him of corruption Friday, marking a watershed in the island's turbulent political history.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:14 am

Career milestones of former Taiwanese president

Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian was sentenced to life in prison on graft charges Friday. Following is a timeline of some milestones in his life and career:
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:11 am

Pakistan: Swat Taliban spokesman, 4 others held

Pakistani soldiers arrested the spokesman for the Taliban in the Swat Valley and four other commanders, the military announced ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:10 am

Sex talk revelations of the lonely Y chromosome

New study proves that communication between male and female occurs in our innermost beings

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:10 am

Emotional Roller Coaster

If you've ever wondered where the term 'emotional roller coaster' came from, here's your answer.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:10 am

Curse undone, Drew Barrymore's in town on a roll

Hollywood honey Drew Barrymore, who got an up-close-and-personal look at the Red Sox Curse Reversal when she filmed "Fever Pitch"...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:08 am

Pakistan: Swat Taliban spokesman, 4 others held

ISLAMABAD (AP) -- Pakistani soldiers arrested the spokesman for the Taliban in the Swat Valley and four other commanders, the military announced Friday, striking its first major blow against the leadership of the insurgency in the one-time tourist resort....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:08 a... | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:07 am

Pakistan: Swat Taliban spokesman, 4 others held (AP)

AP - Pakistani soldiers arrested the spokesman for the Taliban in the Swat Valley and four other commanders, the military announced Friday, striking its first major blow against the leadership of the insurgency in the one-time tourist resort.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:07 am

Alan Gilbert, new NY Phil conductor, comes home

As a youngster, Alan Gilbert had a unique view of the New York Philharmonic. His parents were violinists in the orchestra, and he and his sister would accompany them on international tours.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:06 am

Trade group says Gov. Patrick's energy plans to cost 'billions'

Associated Industries of Massachusetts has launched an all-out attack on the Patrick administration's aggressive renewable energy programs, saying they'll cost electric...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:05 am

Court halts Mayawati statue spree

India's Supreme Court orders Uttar Pradesh government to stop building statues of the chief minister Mayawati and her mentors.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:05 am

U.S. troops in Afghanistan run to remember 9/11

American troops in Afghanistan donned shorts and sneakers Friday to run in memory of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, as they fight ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:05 am

Senior Taliban arrested in Swat - Aljazeera.net

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Senior Taliban arrested in Swat Aljazeera.net The Pakistan Taliban's spokesman Muslim Khan is among five Taliban leaders arrested in the country's northwestern Swat Valley by Pakistani security forces. Army officials on Friday said their forces had detained the five, including Mahmood Khan, ... Swat Taliban leader arrested in PakistanLos Angeles Times Pakistan army captures Taliban leader in Swatguardian.co.uk Pakistan Says It Holds Taliban LeaderNew York Times The Associated Press -BBC News -Christian Science Monitor all 319 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:04 am

Top Taliban arrested in Pakistan

One of Pakistan's highest ranking Taliban officials, Muslim Khan, is arrested by security forces in Swat valley, officials say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:04 am

Hugo Chavez wraps up 9-country tour in Spain

MADRID (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will focus on energy and oil agreements during a visit Friday to Madrid, the last stop of a nine-country tour....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:08 a... | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:03 am

Hugo Chavez wraps up 9-country tour in Spain

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will focus on energy and oil agreements during a visit Friday to Madrid, the last stop of a nine-country tour. Chavez will hold brief talks with Prime...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:03 am

Obama's Speech 'Breathed New Life' Into Democrats

President Obama went to Capitol Hill to reinvigorate the push for a health care makeover. He seems to have succeeded, at least with Democrats — including moderates. The Senate Finance Committee has yet to unveil its proposal to overhaul health care, but chairman Max Baucus did say the president's speech "breathed new life" into what they are doing.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:03 am

Inmates attack guards at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Inmates at Abu Ghraib prison started a fire and attacked guards, prompting authorities to call in Iraqi troops and American helicopters for support, the U.S. military said Friday....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:08 a... | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:01 am

Inmates attack guards at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison

Inmates at Abu Ghraib prison started a fire and attacked guards, prompting authorities to call in Iraqi troops and American helicopters for support, the U.S. military said Friday. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:01 am

Ask AP: Offshore wind farm, veteran population

Some proponents of a shift to greener energy have looked to wind power as an abundant and renewable source of power. Yet efforts to build "wind farms" in breezy areas a few miles offshore have run into problems as locals worry about the impact of massive turbines on wildlife, boats and planes.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

Bank Repossesses Screech's Car

Train wreck actor Dustin Diamond is being sued for more than $21,000 in unpaid property taxes and had his car repossessed.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

Jobs Shrink Faster Than Stimulus Grows New Ones

The Obama administration says the government's stimulus program, and other actions aimed at jump-starting the economy, have saved or created more than 1 million jobs so far. Republicans, who generally voted against the stimulus, are skeptical of that number. They point out that fewer Americans are working now than when the stimulus took effect in February.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

One Dose of H1N1 Vaccine May Be Enough

Four and a half months after the new H1N1 swine flu virus was first found infecting people in California and Mexico, researchers are reporting that they've got a vaccine that works better than anyone expected. Researchers say one shot appears to be strong enough to offer protection within 10 days of the shot.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 11 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

Freed British journalist 'ignored advice by travelling to Taliban ... - guardian.co.uk

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Freed British journalist 'ignored advice by travelling to Taliban ... guardian.co.uk Stephen Farrell went to a Taliban-controlled area of Afghanistan against advice, according to David Miliband. Photograph: Marko Georgiev/AFP/Getty Images The British journalist freed from Taliban captivity by Nato special forces had ignored "very ... Govt defends journalist rescue in AfghanistanAFP British Rescue Was Reckless, Media Club SaysNew York Times Father of Afghan translator killed during raid says: 'my son died ...Telegraph.co.uk Times Online -Washington Post -Los Angeles Times all 3,116 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:59 am

Schools seek to skip flu

It was back to school in Boston yesterday, and many parents were outfitting their kids with a new school supply: hand sanitizer. That was one of the precautions the city's...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:58 am

Iran leader: "Harsh response" if system resisted

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's top authority warned on Friday that anybody fighting against the Islamic Republic would face a "harsh response," in an apparent reference to street protests that erupted after the disputed June election.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:57 am

Iran leader: "Harsh response" if system resisted (Reuters)

Reuters - Iran's top authority warned on Friday that anybody fighting against the Islamic Republic would face a "harsh response," in an apparent reference to street protests that erupted after the disputed June election.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:57 am

Pakistan says Swat Taliban spokesman, 4 others captured

First major blow against the leadership of the insurgency in the one-time tourist resort

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:57 am

Britain apologizes for 'inhumane' treatment of gay code-breaker

Alan Turing committed suicide after the Second World War when he was convicted under laws that banned homosexuality

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:56 am

Malawi expels tobacco buyers for price undercuts

Foreign tobacco buyers who are paying less than agreed-upon prices for the country's main cash crop are the "enemy of the people" and will be expelled, said the president of this African nation, whose government this week deported three of them.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:55 am

Lovable Ellen's out of element on 'Idol'

Hey Fox TV, are you joking? Comedian Ellen DeGeneres is officially the fourth "American Idol" judge, replacing the not-always-lucid-but-inexplicably-beloved...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:55 am

2-minute Ben: Steelers get past Titans 13-10 in OT (AP)

AP - The game lasted 64 1/2 minutes, yet it seemed only eight minutes mattered to Ben Roethlisberger. The two minutes at the end of the first half. The two minutes at the end of the second half. And the slightly more than four minutes in overtime that decided a Titans-Steelers game controlled by two of the NFL's best and most physical defenses, except when Roethlisberger had the ball in his hands and little time to work with.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:55 am

The all-powerful Khamenei (pictured) has steadfastly defended Ahmadinejad's victory in the election

A file handout picture from the Iranian supreme leader's website shows supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attending an official ceremony in Tehran in July. Khamenei warned opposition groups they will...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:55 am

Report: Iran's Talks Proposal Falls Short

Group Publishes Islamic Republic's 5-Page Proposal for Negotiations, Which Gives No Details on Nuke Program
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:54 am

London ceremony honors 67 Britons killed on 9/11

A leafy London square is the focus of memorials marking the eighth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington on Sept. 11, 2001.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:52 am

Analysis: 'You lie!' further erodes discourse (AP)

AP - Screams of "Socialism!" Conservative talk show hosts peddling debunked "death panels." Placards likening Barack Obama to Hitler. And now, to the president's face: "You lie!" A breach of civility? Absolutely. A strategic political mistake? Maybe.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:51 am

Briatore threatens to sue Piquet over crash claims

Renault's team principal has reportedly threatened legal action over Formula One race-fixing claims that he considers "outrageous lies" and akin to "blackmail."
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:50 am

Publisher: Time to pay up, Google!

APN News & Media chief executive Brendan Hopkins joined News Corporation in saying publishers should charge for access to online articles generated by newspapers. "...I see search engines as breaking into our homes, itemising the contents, walking out and listing everything for everyone to see. And they get money out of that process..."

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:50 am

Document: Iran ready for 'comprehensive' talks

Iran's new proposal for talks with the West promises wide-ranging negotiations but does not provide details of the country's ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:49 am

This 9-11, Obama has the bullhorn on terrorism (AP)

AP - On Sept. 11, 2001, Barack Obama was driving to a state legislative hearing in Chicago when he heard the first sketchy reports of a plane hitting the World Trade Center on his car radio. The 40-year-old state senator spent the afternoon in his law office watching "nightmare images" of destruction and grief unfold on TV.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:48 am

Pakistan arrests 5 key Taliban leaders

Pakistan's army has detained a top Taliban spokesman and 4 other militant leaders in the Swat Valley in the first major arrests of top-level insurgents from the troubled region.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:48 am

Golf: Moromizato moves in front at Japan LPGA Championship+

(Kyodo) _ Money leader Shinobu Moromizato put herself in a familiar position Friday, taking a two-shot lead at the midway point of the Japan LPGA Championship Konica Minolta Cup. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:48 am

US troops in Afghanistan run to remember 9/11

American troops in Afghanistan donned shorts and sneakers Friday to run in memory of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, as they fight a war that was born of that day but now faces waning public...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:48 am

Census '10 puts states, groups in campaign mode (AP)

AP - State governments and civic groups are sinking scarce dollars into the phone banks, TV ads and door-knocking commonly seen in political campaigns to pump up numbers in the upcoming census.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:48 am

General Motors to offer money-back guarantee (AP)

AP - General Motors is hoping to jump-start its revival by guaranteeing car buyers that if they don't like their new Chevrolet, GMAC, Buick or Cadillac, they have 60 days to bring it back for a full refund.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:46 am

Golf: Japan LPGA Championship Konica Minolta Cup 2nd-round results+

(Kyodo) _ Leading scores Friday after the second round of the Japan LPGA Championship Konica Minolta Cup at Gifuseki Country Club (6,632 yards, par 72) in Gifu Prefecture (Japanese unless
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:42 am

Russian doctor kidnapped in Yemen freed: official

SANAA (Reuters) - A Russian doctor kidnapped on Thursday by Yemeni tribes in the north east of the country has been released, an official told Reuters on Friday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:42 am

Facebook Now Lets You Fax Your Photos. I Have No Idea Why!

Wow, talk about a big day for Facebook. Hours after launching Facebook Lite, open-sourcing part of FriendFeed's code, and launching @ tagging, the ...

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:40 am

Lucky Bear saved from bridge

Bear saved from bridge, was one hell of a lucky one too.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:40 am

Pakistan casts wary eye on Afghan election dispute

ISLAMABAD (AP) -- Some Pakistani lawmakers are urging other candidates to concede to Afghan President Hamid Karzai in last month's elections, amid worries that a drawn-out dispute over the results could destabilize both countries....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:08 a... | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:38 am

Foes pummel Mayor Menino in debate

Mayor Thomas M. Menino faced a full assault from newly aggressive rivals who mocked his 16 years of leadership during a Herald-FOX 25 debate, signaling an intensifying race...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:38 am

Hugo Chavez wraps up 9-country tour in Spain

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will focus on energy and oil agreements during a visit Friday to Madrid, the last stop of a nine-country tour.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:38 am

Rex Ryan, Jets begin task of justifying their big talk

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - It's time for Rex Ryan and the New York Jets to start backing up all the big talk. The brash rookie head coach has been pumping up his team with...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:37 am

Are Consumers Paying Too Much for Text-Messaging?

Texting isn't just the hot medium, it's also the big eyesore on many cell phone bills. Even so, carriers fear their fat texting profits will soon disappear.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:36 am

Studies: 1 dose of swine flu vaccine works (AP)

AP - Good news in the world's flu fight: One dose of the new swine flu vaccine looks strong enough to protect adults — and can spark protection within 10 days of the shot, Australian and U.S. researchers said Thursday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:36 am

Dems answer Obama's call for action on health care (AP)

AP - Democratic leaders wrestling with health care legislation are confronting a host of knotty issues such as medical malpractice, abortion, illegal immigrants and Medicaid, all the while predicting passage of sweeping health care legislation within a few months.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:34 am

Iran Calls for Palestinian Talks, UN Reform in Atomic Proposal - Bloomberg

BBC News

Iran Calls for Palestinian Talks, UN Reform in Atomic Proposal Bloomberg Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Iran said it wants talks about the future of the Palestinian people and reform of the United Nations Security Council to be tied to any discussion of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East. ... Report: Iran ready for 'comprehensive' talksThe Associated Press Iran nuclear proposal rejected as Russia dismisses sanctionsChristian Science Monitor US rejects Iran nuclear proposalsBBC News Los Angeles Times -Wall Street Journal -Politico all 1,938 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:33 am

France sees chance for bonus restrictions

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde expressed optimism Friday that world leaders will agree to international rules on trader bonuses at this month's summit of rich and developed nations in Pittsburgh.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:31 am

Students burn midnight oil at Boston college

Community college professor Kathleen O'Neill was setting the ground rules for her psychology students when she came to an issue she didn't normally have to address.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:31 am

Greenland's Melt Mystery Unfolds, at Glacial Pace

Scientists work to unravel what's behind Greenland's mysterious melt, at glacial pace
Source: ABC News: International | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:30 am

Greenland's melt mystery unfolds, at glacial pace

HELHEIM GLACIER, Greenland (AP) -- Suddenly and without warning, the gigantic river of ice sped up, causing it to spit icebergs ever faster into the ocean off southeastern Greenland....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:08 a... | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:30 am

Texas sends Rangers to Mexico border

Special teams of Texas Rangers will be deployed to the Texas-Mexico border to deal with increasing violence, Gov. Rick Perry said Thursday.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:29 am

Dems predict health accord - Philadelphia Inquirer

Times Online

Dems predict health accord Philadelphia Inquirer While the GOP was unswayed, Pelosi sees a deal ahead. A public option looks less likely. By David Espo Associated Press WASHINGTON - Democratic congressional leaders predicted passage of health-care legislation within a few months despite undimmed ... Young adults a key to health care reformBaltimore Sun Dems answer Obama's call for action on health careThe Associated Press Some Democrats still undecided on Obama planBoston Globe TIME -MiamiHerald.com -MaineToday.com all 15,648 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:29 am

Greenland's melt mystery unfolds, at glacial pace

Suddenly and without warning, the gigantic river of ice sped up, causing it to spit icebergs ever faster into the ocean off southeastern Greenland. The Helheim Glacier nearly doubled...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:28 am

Taiwan's Chen, wife sentenced to life - CNN International

Washington Post

Taiwan's Chen, wife sentenced to life CNN International TAIPEI, Taiwan (CNN) -- Former Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian and his wife, former first lady Wu Shu-chen, were convicted Friday on corruption and money laundering charges and sentenced to life in prison, according to officials at Taipei City Court. ... Taiwan court jails former president for corruption<br />guardian.co.uk Taiwan Ex-President Chen Sentenced To Life In JailWall Street Journal Taiwan ex-president jailed for life in graft caseAFP Aljazeera.net -The Associated Press -BBC News all 398 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:28 am

Pakistan casts wary eye on Afghan election dispute

Some Pakistani lawmakers are urging other candidates to concede to Afghan President Hamid Karzai in last month's elections, amid worries that a drawn-out dispute over the results could...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:26 am

British PM apologizes for treatment of gay code-breaker - CNN International

Channel 4 News

British PM apologizes for treatment of gay code-breaker CNN International LONDON, England (CNN) -- British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has issued a posthumous apology for the "appalling" treatment of Alan Turing, the British code-breaker who was chemically castrated for being gay. A portrait of Alan Turing ... Brown apologises to WW2 British codebreakerReuters India UK gov't apologizes to gay codebreaker Alan TuringThe Associated Press Gordon Brown issues posthumous apology to Bletchley Park codebreakerTelegraph.co.uk AFP -New York Times -BBC News all 294 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:26 am

Fall TV Predictions The Onion AV Club Got Wrong

Every year when we write our fall TV previews, we do so with minimal foreknowledge of the shows in question. We’ve maybe seen a screener or two, and maybe read some advance reviews from other critics, but mostly we’re relying on instinct and a lifetime of watching TV. But we don’t always get it right.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:24 am

Report: Iran ready for 'comprehensive' talks

VIENNA (AP) -- Iran's new proposal for talks with the West promises wide-ranging negotiations but does not provide details of the country's disputed nuclear program, according to a copy of the document published by an investigative group....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:08 a... | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:23 am

Runner Lady Is a Hermaphrodite!

Whoa, hey, back up, what? We thought it was super crazy that South African sprinter Caster Semenya had to go through complicated tests to prove she's actually a woman, just because she....whoa, she's not actually a woman!

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:21 am

LEAD: 5 yrs given to 1st foreign defendant in lay judge trial+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING INFO. TO BE LED) A 20-year-old Filipino man tried in Japan's first lay judge trial involving interpreters was sentenced Friday to five years in prison at the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:20 am

Disgraced Traficant found prison life ‘tough’

A former Ohio congressman who was freed after seven years in federal prison said he was put in jeopardy behind bars because of his views.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:16 am

Prisoners start fire, riot at Iraq's Abu Ghraib

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Prisoners started a fire during a riot at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, U.S. and Iraqi officials said, resulting in some injuries at the jail that became synonymous with U.S. detainee abuse.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:10 am

NYT: City’s 9/12 fears didn’t come to pass

In the aftermath of 9/11, many New Yorkers grimly imagined their city would become a fortress, choked by fear and resignation, forever patrolled by the military. But that didn’t come to pass.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:01 am

MG Rover report: Lord Mandelson initiates move to disqualify Phoenix Four

Minister orders ban on former directors of carmaker which collapsed with the loss of 6500 jobs from running companies.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 11 Sep 2009 | 3:00 am

New York to remember 9/11 victims - BBC News

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New York to remember 9/11 victims BBC News The eighth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center is due to be commemorated in New York. A ceremony will be held at Ground Zero, where the twin towers stood, to remember those who died on 11 September 2001. However some residents in the ... Ceremonies to honor September 11 victimsCNN International Delays, disagreements mount where Twin Towers stoodAustin American-Statesman In Terror's WakeCBS News The Associated Press -CBC.ca -NBC New York all 362 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 11 Sep 2009 | 2:56 am

Protesters had clashed with police over efforts to stop a visit by a traditional ruler

A Ugandan police officer is seen after riots in Kamapala on September 10. Sporadic gunfire rang out on the edge of Kampala as police faced off against protestors, but the town centre was empty after riots...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 2:56 am

French minister denies race slur

France's Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux denies claims he made a racist remark when he met a political activist of Arab origin.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 11 Sep 2009 | 2:56 am

Taiwan court convicts Chen, imposes life sentence

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- A Taiwan court imposed a life sentence on former President Chen Shui-bian after convicting him of corruption Friday, marking a watershed in the island's turbulent political history....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:08 a... | 11 Sep 2009 | 2:48 am

Voice memories part of National September 11 Memorial & Museum - New York Daily News

New York Post

Voice memories part of National September 11 Memorial & Museum New York Daily News An artist's rendering provided by the National September 11 Memorial & Museum shows an aerial view of the proposed memorial. Everyone who went through that horrific day has stories and memories that will stay with them for the rest of ... 9/11 museum solicits the public's storiesPhiladelphia Inquirer Sept. 11 kin will walk on Memorial PlazaNew York Post New York's Sept 11 museum to display hijacker perspectiveReuters Fort Worth Star Telegram -Newsday -The Associated Press all 406 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 11 Sep 2009 | 2:40 am

Semenya tests as 'inter-gender'

Tests on South African runner Caster Semenya reveal that she has an inter-gender condition, BBC Sport understands.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 11 Sep 2009 | 2:35 am

Iran leader delivers key sermon

Iran's supreme leader leads Friday prayers - his first sermon since June when he defended the president's disputed re-election.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 11 Sep 2009 | 2:35 am

Obama faces tough choice on China tire duty case

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama faces a tough choice as he nears a deadline on whether to slap tariffs on a flood of Chinese tires entering the United States: Imposing duties could antagonize strategically important China; not doing so would anger Obama's union allies....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:08 a... | 11 Sep 2009 | 2:28 am

Taiwan's ex-president jailed for life

Chen Shui-bian convicted of embezzling millions of dollars, and accepting bribes and kickbacks

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 11 Sep 2009 | 2:26 am

Medvedev laments Russia's democracy, economy

MOSCOW (AP) -- President Dmitry Medvedev says Russia's democracy is weak, its economy ailing and it faces long-term problems with the health of its population....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:08 a... | 11 Sep 2009 | 2:18 am

Death penalty sought in Sandra Cantu case

Prosecutors said Thursday they will seek the death penalty for a California woman charged with kidnapping, raping and killing an 8-year-old girl whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 11 Sep 2009 | 1:47 am

Voronin has been a lame duck president since a Western-leaning coalition defeated the Communist Party in July polls

Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin, pictured during July elections, announced on Friday he was resigning after the defeat of his Communist Party in elections ended its eight-year rule of Europe's poorest...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 1:38 am

Tiger leaps 16-foot fence, kills zoo worker

A worker was killed and another injured when a tiger jumped a fence at a zoo in Vietnam, officials said.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 11 Sep 2009 | 1:33 am

Begging for films – those days are long over

At two early cocktail receptions toasting the film festival, guests reflected on TIFF's origins and what it represents today

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 11 Sep 2009 | 1:31 am

Studies: Fighting swine flu may be more manageable - The Associated Press

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Studies: Fighting swine flu may be more manageable The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Fighting the swine flu may have gotten more manageable. Australian and US researchers said Thursday that one dose of the new swine flu vaccine looks strong enough to protect adults — and can begin protection within 10 days of the shot. ... One swine flu vaccine dose may work for adultsSan Francisco Chronicle One Vaccine Shot Seen as Protective for Swine FluNew York Times Swine Flu News UpdateSciScoop Minneapolis Star Tribune -ABC News -Gainesville Sun all 4,397 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 11 Sep 2009 | 1:30 am

A road block in Urumqi where nine suspects have been taken into police custody over alleged syringe attacks

A woman passes a road block in Urumqi, the capital of China's Xinjiang region on September 4. Nine suspects have been taken into police custody over alleged syringe attacks in parts of the tense region,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 1:26 am

Gazans improvise to honor Ramadan traditions

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Gazans have been learning to adapt to Hamas rule and a stifling border blockade, both now in their third year. But their skills of improvisation are particularly challenged during the holy month of Ramadan, when devout Muslims fast from dawn to dusk....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:08 a... | 11 Sep 2009 | 1:14 am

The quake struck at 4:58 am (0158 GMT) with an epicentre near the town of Selcuklu

File picture of a seismograph. A second earthquake, measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale, jolted the Turkish province of Konya on Friday, triggering new panic, Anatolia news agency reported.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 1:03 am

Caltech student's arson convictions overturned

Citing his Asperger's syndrome, a federal court also vacates the sentence of William Cottrell, who was convicted in 2004 of conspiracy and arson for vandalizing 125 SUVs in an environmental protest.

A Caltech graduate student convicted five years ago of conspiracy and arson for vandalizing 125 SUVs has had his arson convictions overturned and his sentence vacated by a federal appeals court.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 11 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

L.A. labor pact could be in jeopardy

Some city leaders say Los Angeles cannot afford to allow 2,400 employees to retire up to five years early with full benefits with the city facing a $400-million shortfall. A final vote is scheduled Tu

Three months into its fiscal year, Los Angeles still faces a $400-million budget shortfall that could torpedo Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's effort to allow 2,400 city workers to retire ahead of schedule, forcing the City Council to reconsider layoffs.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 11 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

UCI settles a dozen fertility suits

Doctors at the school's Center for Reproductive Health were found to have stolen eggs or embryos for years and given them to other women. Two doctors involved fled the country to avoid prosecution.

The UC Board of Regents has quietly settled a dozen lawsuits stemming from fertility fraud uncovered nearly 15 years ago -- drawing closer to an end a scandal that has dogged UC Irvine and left behind dozens of heartbroken couples.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 11 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Obama's healthcare speech helps unify Democrats

Conservatives in the party praised the president's pledge to ensure that an overhaul would not add to the government's debt, and liberals cheered his endorsement of a government-run insurance plan.

A day after President Obama went to Capitol Hill to renew his call for a sweeping healthcare overhaul, Democrats on Thursday rallied behind him, giving important momentum to the push for legislation this year.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 11 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Italy political scientist likens Berlusconi to a sultan

Giovanni Sartori says Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is 'from show business' and his vast media holdings mean many Italians go uninformed about his scandals, including those involving young women.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has spent a lot of time this week talking about one of his favorite subjects: Silvio Berlusconi. On Thursday, he called himself the best prime minister "that Italy has had in its 150-year history." Earlier in the week, he proclaimed, "The majority of Italians in their hearts would like to be like me, and see themselves in me and in how I behave."

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 11 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Wells Fargo exec used Malibu Colony home lost by Madoff-duped couple, neighbors say

A top bank executive was seen spending weekends and hosting parties in the $12-million beach house. The bank says it will 'conduct a thorough investigation of the allegations' by neighbors.

Bernard L. Madoff's massive fraud stunned some of the wealthy denizens of Malibu Colony, especially when a couple devastated by the scheme surrendered their oceanfront home to Wells Fargo Bank.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 11 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Ex-Manager: More Excesses By U.S. Embassy Guards

A week after photographs emerged of U.S. Embassy guards in Afghanistan taking part in raucous, drunken parties, there is a new allegation that some may have been involved in sex trafficking.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 11 Sep 2009 | 12:58 am

Taiwan Former President

Supporters demand the release of former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian outside of the district court, Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. The court prepared to hand down a verdict in Chen's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 12:52 am

Burqa-clad Afghans walk under a billboard featuring a voter education poster in the Panjshir Valley

Burqa-clad Afghans walk under a billboard featuring a voter education poster in the Panjshir Valley. A top US envoy warned in an interview broadcast Friday that a long delay in resolving controversies...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 12:10 am

Richard Holbrooke (2L) chats to electoral staff at a polling station in Kabul in August

US Special Representative to Pakistan and Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke (2L) chats to electoral staff at a polling station in Kabul in August. The top US envoy warned in an interview broadcast Friday...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Sep 2009 | 12:10 am

Cleanup man returns to fix Seahawks

Jim Mora started as a towel boy for Seattle, now he is back this time as a coach hoping to reverse a 4-12 season

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 10 Sep 2009 | 11:33 pm

Help figure out who has been calling on Obama

Here's your chance to help figure out who has been visiting the White House during the early months of the Obama administration.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 10 Sep 2009 | 11:23 pm

MG Rover report: Former directors may be banned

Lord Mandelson the Business Secretary will seek to ban some of the socalled Phoenix Four following a report into the collapse of the carmaker to be published today.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 10 Sep 2009 | 11:21 pm

Fluery cleared to make his return

Former NHL All-Star and his comeback attempt given green light by league

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 10 Sep 2009 | 11:08 pm

Abuse of prescription drugs dips

Fewer people abused prescription drugs last year than in 2007, reversing an upward trend in abuse of potent painkillers such ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 10 Sep 2009 | 11:04 pm

For Flight 93 memorial, long-awaited progress

Eight years after terrorists hijacked United Flight 93 and crashed it in the western Pennsylvania countryside on Sept. 11, 2001, ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 10 Sep 2009 | 10:57 pm

Steelers’ OT win vs. Titans may be costly one

Jeff Reed kicked a 33-yard field goal with 4:32 gone in overtime and the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers again relied on Ben Roethlisberger’s ability to lead clutch scoring drives to beat the Tennessee Titans 13-10 in the NFL season opener Thursday night.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 10 Sep 2009 | 10:56 pm

Raids shut down 14 sellers of medical pot

Local and federal investigators shut down 14 medical marijuana dispensaries and arrested 30 people after an undercover operation ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 10 Sep 2009 | 10:43 pm

New stadium could offer new hope in New Orleans school

Brian Bordainick, 24, is leading a citywide rally to build a 1,000-seat football stadium with an eight-lane track for students ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 10 Sep 2009 | 10:35 pm

China: U.S. should take lead on climate

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao reminded the world Thursday that China is serious about tackling global warming but on its own terms.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 10 Sep 2009 | 10:32 pm

Iraqi shoe thrower gets hero treatment

The Iraqi TV journalist who threw his shoes at then-president George W. Bush will be showered with gifts including a four-bedroom ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 10 Sep 2009 | 9:59 pm

Motorola Cliq - CNET News

Brisbane Times

Motorola Cliq CNET News On Thursday morning, Motorola officially introduced its first Google Android device: the Motorola Cliq. The announcement was made by Motorola's co-CEO Sanjay Jha at the Mobilize 09 conference here in San Francisco, who was later joined by Cole Brodman, ... Cliq: Motorola Finally Makes ...InternetNews.com Cliq builds on iPhone idea, pushes away from smart"phone" categoryZDNet Motorola and T-Mobile Hope to Rebound Together With CliqPC World I4U -Techtree.com -Computerworld all 642 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 10 Sep 2009 | 9:47 pm

Census: Income fell sharply last year

Americans' household income last year took the sharpest drop since the government began keeping records in 1947, the Census Bureau ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 10 Sep 2009 | 9:20 pm

Congress wary of more U.S. Afghanistan troops: Pelosi

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There is little support in Congress for sending more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, the top Democrat in the House of Representatives said on Thursday, indicating possible trouble ahead for President Barack Obama.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Sep 2009 | 9:19 pm

Studies show one dose of H1N1 vaccine may be enough

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two studies published on Thursday confirmed that a single dose of swine flu vaccine can protect people from the new pandemic H1N1 virus -- welcome news to global health officials who had worried that people might need two doses.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Sep 2009 | 8:58 pm

One dead in NSW school bus crash

SYDNEY - One man is dead, a woman is fighting for her life and a busload of school children and their driver have been taken to hospital following a crash in Sydney's south.Eleven ambulance crews and two helicopters rushed to...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 10 Sep 2009 | 8:36 pm

Space shuttle’s homecoming delayed by a day

Bad weather prevented the space shuttle Discovery from returning home Thursday and kept its astronauts circling the world for at least an extra day.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 10 Sep 2009 | 8:11 pm

U.S. government nervous about stimulus fraud, scams

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As billions of dollars from the economic stimulus plan pour through the U.S. economy, members of Congress, the administration and regulatory agencies are increasingly worried about the risks of fraud.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Sep 2009 | 7:48 pm

SEC contrite about missing Madoff, vows reforms

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Contrite U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission officials apologized for bungling five probes that should have uncovered Bernard Madoff's $65 billion fraud and pledged to overhaul the way the agency operates.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Sep 2009 | 7:46 pm

Studies Show 1 Dose Of Swine Flu Vaccine Works

The dose question has an important ramification: It means people will have to line up for influenza vaccinations twice this year instead of three times — once for the regular winter flu shot and a second time to be inoculated against swine flu, what doctors call the 2009 H1N1 strain.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 10 Sep 2009 | 7:44 pm

South Carolina's GOP Asks Governor To Resign

Thirty-one of the 46 party leaders voted Thursday to ask Mark Sanford to step down because of his vanishing act to see his mistress in June and questions about his travel while in office. The party issued a reprimand in June, but made the more serious move after a majority of Republican legislators asked him to step down Wednesday.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 10 Sep 2009 | 7:36 pm

Obama seeks new momentum on healthcare effort

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic leaders promised swift action on a healthcare system overhaul on Thursday after a high-stakes speech by President Barack Obama that earned good public reviews but appeared to change few minds in Congress.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Sep 2009 | 5:57 pm

U.S. poverty rate hits 11-year high

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. poverty rate hit its highest level in 11 years in 2008 as the worst recession since the Great Depression threw millions of Americans out of work, a government report showed on Thursday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Sep 2009 | 5:49 pm

Bad Weather Forces Space Shuttle To Skip Landing

Mission Control skipped both landing possibilities and ordered the seven astronauts to keep circling the world for a 14th day. Their next chance at returning will be Friday at 5:54 p.m.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 10 Sep 2009 | 5:44 pm

North Korea threatens US amid anniversary celebrations

SEOUL, South Korea ? North Korea, facing international pressure to abandon its nuclear programme, marked the its 61st anniversary Wednesday with a vow to "mercilessly annihilate the US imperialists" if they attack.North Korean...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 10 Sep 2009 | 5:41 pm

Violence, accidents are killing world's youth: study

LONDON (Reuters) - Road accidents, pregnancy and childbirth complications, suicide, violence, the AIDS virus and tuberculosis are the biggest killers of young people across the world, according to a study published Friday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Sep 2009 | 5:35 pm

School bus crashes in Sydney, 1 dead

One person is dead and children are injured after a collision between a school bus and at least one car in south Sydney reports Sky News in Australia. Police say the bus was carrying 40 children.One person in a car has died...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 10 Sep 2009 | 5:16 pm

U.S. will stick to plan for Iraq pullout: Hill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States expects to keep to its plan to withdraw combat forces from Iraq within a year despite a spate of bomb attacks, the U.S. ambassador to Iraq said on Thursday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Sep 2009 | 5:14 pm

Lockerbie bomber and Ronnie Biggs' release could be linked claims Michael Howard

Tory veteran Michael Howard has written to Justice Secretary Jack Straw asking him to clarify whether the releases of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi and Ronnie Biggs were linked.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 10 Sep 2009 | 4:45 pm

Gorman Will Succeed Mack As CEO Of Morgan Stanley

John Mack, who navigated the bank through the height of the financial crisis, will remain chairman. James Gorman, the head of Morgan Stanley's wealth management business, was one of the first executives Mack hired when he returned to the firm in 2005.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 10 Sep 2009 | 4:29 pm

Rude remarks on receipt come free

After poor service and sub-standard food at a local restaurant, Kimberley Cartin (25) went to collect the receipt to her family's meal and found that added at no extra cost, were a number of rude comments reports the Mail Online...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 10 Sep 2009 | 4:07 pm

Merkel basks in GM deal glory

BERLIN - General Motors Co. (GM) will sell European unit Opel to Canadian auto parts maker Magna International and Russia's Sberbank in a deal that preserves GM's ability to develop new cars with its longtime subsidiary.The recent...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 10 Sep 2009 | 3:30 pm

Obama, Brown Discuss Lockerbie Release

White House Says Obama "Expressed His Disappointment" over Al-Megrahi's Release from Scotland to Libya
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 10 Sep 2009 | 3:30 pm

Rescue mission to free 'reality tv' recruits

ISTANBUL (AP) - Turkish military police stormed a house to rescue nine captive women whose scantily clad images were posted online after they were recruited for a television reality show.The women said they had believed they were...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 10 Sep 2009 | 3:15 pm

Da Vinci's entire Atlantic Codex on public display, first time ever

MILAN - The entirety of Leonardo da Vinci's 1,119-page Atlantic Codex is going on public display for the first time, in a series of 24 exhibits spanning six years.The Atlantic Codex is "an extraordinary encyclopedia" of technical...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 10 Sep 2009 | 2:59 pm

Truck Bomb Kills at Least 19 in Northern Iraq

Officials say truck bomb kills at least 19, wounds 30 in northern Iraqi village.
Source: ABC News: International | 10 Sep 2009 | 2:35 pm

Daredevil tagger 'Buket' gets nearly four years in prison

"Buket," the daredevil tagger who gained Internet notoriety for his brazen daylight tagging of a sign over the Hollywood Freeway and vandalizing an MTA bus, was sentenced today to three years and eight months in state prison.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 10 Sep 2009 | 2:16 pm

Cat survives 26 days under debris

OHIO, United States ? A woman's pet cat has been found alive, buried beneath debris 26 days after an Ohio fire in the US.Sandy LaPierre says she assumed 1-year-old Smoka had died from the 10 August fire in Franklin, about 48 kilometres...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 10 Sep 2009 | 2:11 pm

UGANDA RIOTS

Demonstrators are seen after setting ablaze a police post in Uganda's capital city Kampala, Thursday, Sept.10, 2009.Supporters of the traditional ruler of an ethnic group in Uganda have clashed with police...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 10 Sep 2009 | 2:02 pm

UK cabbies protest killer joining ranks

London - Hundreds of drivers of London's iconic black taxis Thursday (local time) protested a decision that could allow a man to become a cabbie despite having been convicted of manslaughter for strangling his wife.Jim Kelly of...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 10 Sep 2009 | 2:00 pm

Couple Unaware Plane Had Been Hijacked

Hijacked Honeymooners Say Passengers Told to Sit Down During AeroMexico Flight; Plane Landed Quickly
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 10 Sep 2009 | 2:00 pm

Embassy Security Co. Allegedly Cut Corners

Company in Hazing Scandal at U.S. Embassy in Kabul Reportedly Lowballed Bid, Failed To Follow Through on Responsibilities
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 10 Sep 2009 | 2:00 pm

PUC rejects San Diego utility plan to turn off back-country power during high winds

The Public Utility Commission today voted 4-1 to reject a plan by San Diego Gas & Electric Co. to turn off power to back-country areas during times of high winds and low humidity to avoid a repeat of the 2007 fires that roared through the county.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 10 Sep 2009 | 12:51 pm

Italy Berlusconi

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 file photo, Italian escort Patrizia D'Addario arrives at the 66th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. Premier Silvio Berlusconi brushed off questions...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 10 Sep 2009 | 12:42 pm

NATO Blamed for Afghan Reporter's Death

Afghan reporters blame international forces for colleague's death.
Source: ABC News: International | 10 Sep 2009 | 12:30 pm

Bizarre Hijacking Prompts Security Probe

Investigators Want to Know How Bolivian Pastor Slipped Through Cancun Airport Security with Fake Bomb
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 10 Sep 2009 | 12:29 pm

Did Israeli PM Make a Secret Trip to Moscow?

Netanyahu may have visited Moscow to discuss Russian arms sales to Iran.
Source: ABC News: International | 10 Sep 2009 | 12:14 pm

Video: Designer Toilet Paper Dresses

Seven Israeli designers paraded toilet paper dresses on Tel Aviv's boardwalk in preparation for what was considered to be the most requested wedding date in Israel, September 9, 2009.
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 10 Sep 2009 | 12:00 pm

Venezuela Recognizes Georgia Separatists

President Hugo Chavez Acknowledges Independence of Russian-Backed Regions
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 10 Sep 2009 | 12:00 pm

Rescuers End Search for Missing American in Costa Rica

After thoroughly searching the inside of a volcanic crater, Red Cross rescuers are ending their hunt for a Chicago-area man who disappeared in a national park in Costa Rica.
Source: FOXNews.com | 10 Sep 2009 | 11:49 am

Funeral Nearly Turns Disaster for U.S. Troops

Reporter's Notebook: Cultural ignorance hampers U.S. war effort.
Source: ABC News: International | 10 Sep 2009 | 11:37 am

Security Urged after Bomb Kills 19 in Iraq

Pre-Dawn Attack on Residential Area in North Injures Dozens, Many Missing Amid Leveled Houses
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 10 Sep 2009 | 11:30 am

Italy's Berlusconi Insists He Won't Resign Amid Scandal

Brushing off questions about any possible resignation, Premier Silvio Berlusconi insisted Thursday that he's been Italy's best premier ever and said he was considering suing the woman at the center of his sex scandal.
Source: FOXNews.com | 10 Sep 2009 | 11:19 am

Assumed Missing Afghans in Poland Accounted For

Five Afghans who were thought to be missing in Poland have actually left the country, the Polish Foreign Ministry said Thursday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 10 Sep 2009 | 11:14 am

American Says Baby Left in Italy is His

Infant was Found Abandoned in Florentine Church
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 10 Sep 2009 | 10:30 am

Women Freed From Fake Reality Show

Turkish authorities say they rescue 9 women held captive on set of reality show.
Source: ABC News: International | 10 Sep 2009 | 10:22 am

Murder Suspect Escapes From Prison in Cardboard Box

A French double murder suspect escaped from jail in a cardboard box that he built himself.
Source: FOXNews.com | 10 Sep 2009 | 10:13 am

Mexico: Auspicious date spurred hijack

MEXICO CITY - A Bolivian religious fanatic briefly hijacked a jetliner from the beach resort of Cancun as it landed in Mexico City yesterday.The Bible-carrying hijacker used a juice can he said was a bomb to hold the 103 passengers...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 10 Sep 2009 | 10:00 am

Tibetan Mastiff 'World's Priciest Dog' With $582G Price Tag

A black Tibetan Mastiff, 31 inches high and answering to the name of 'Yangtze River Number Two,' is believed to have broken the world record as the most expensive dog.
Source: FOXNews.com | 10 Sep 2009 | 9:50 am

More Than 200 Missing After Sierra Leone Boat Capsizes

More than 200 people including many schoolchildren returning from holidays remained missing Thursday, a day after a wooden boat capsized at sea and left at least eight dead, police said.
Source: FOXNews.com | 10 Sep 2009 | 9:34 am

200 Missing In Sierra Leone Boat Mishap

8 Confirmed Dead; Many Schoolchildren Among Missing
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 10 Sep 2009 | 9:30 am

Russia Says No to Iran Nuclear Sanctions

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made it clear Thursday that Moscow wouldn't back any new rounds of tough sanctions against Iran in the United Nations Security Council.
Source: FOXNews.com | 10 Sep 2009 | 9:25 am

WATCH: Berlusconi vs. the Vatican

Source: ABC News: International | 10 Sep 2009 | 9:02 am

American Claims to Be Dad of Baby Left in Italian Church

Florence police say a man from Texas is claiming to be the father of a newborn boy who was abandoned in a local church several weeks ago.
Source: FOXNews.com | 10 Sep 2009 | 8:54 am

Stampede Kills 5 Students at New Delhi School

5 students killed, 31 injured in stampede in New Delhi school.
Source: ABC News: International | 10 Sep 2009 | 7:57 am

Where's the weed? Mapping L.A.'s marijuana dispensaries

It's green. It's herbal. It's organic. It's compassionate. It's healing. And it's nonprofit too.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 10 Sep 2009 | 7:56 am

5 Students Trampled to Death in India School Stampede

Five girls were trampled to death and more than 30 other students injured in a stampede at a school in New Delhi Thursday, according to reports.
Source: FOXNews.com | 10 Sep 2009 | 7:46 am

Learning from Fish Could Prevent Stampedes

Scientists claim that learning from fish could prevent crowd panic.
Source: ABC News: International | 10 Sep 2009 | 7:33 am

9 Women Rescued From Hoax Reality Show Filmed Nude

Nine young women in Turkey have been duped into appearing in Internet pornography after starring in a fake 'Big Brother'-style reality show.
Source: FOXNews.com | 10 Sep 2009 | 7:11 am

Kenya's Elephants Dying Amid Drought

As rivers dry up and grasses whither, Kenya's majestic elephants begin dying.
Source: ABC News: International | 10 Sep 2009 | 6:33 am