Carbon Offset Kiosks Help Air Travelers Ditch Guilt

At self-serve kiosks at San Francisco International Airport, travelers can now pay a fee to offset the carbon dioxide emissions of their trip. The idea is that the money goes to stop emissions somewhere else or even to a forest that can absorb the carbon. But will patrons get what they pay for?

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:12 pm

Philippine death toll rises, as new storms brew (AP)

A family carries their belongings as they wade through floods n suburban Pasig, east of Manila, Philippines on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. Many Filipinos tried to rebuild their lives after saving little more than the clothes they wore in a tropical storm that prompted the capital's worst flooding in more than four decades. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)AP - Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers and debris-strewn streets Tuesday to bring the death toll from massive flooding in the northern Philippines to 240, while two new storms brewing in the Pacific threatened to complicate relief efforts.



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Philippine flood death toll rises

Deaths after severe Philippines flooding hit 240, as the presidential palace is opened to provide food and shelter.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:38 am

Public plan debate could pit Democrat vs. Democrat (AP)

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., left, goes over his notes as he sits with, from second from left, the committee's  ranking Republican Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, before the start of the markup of the health care legislation. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)AP - It'll be Democrat vs. Democrat as lawmakers go back to work on health care Tuesday.



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After 60 years, China's Communists mean business (Reuters)

Reuters - Shortly after the Communist Party took power in China, capitalists in Shanghai paraded through the streets with drums and flags, asking the Party to take over their businesses.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:36 am

Sumo: Hakuho diagnosed with damaged ligaments in left elbow+

(Kyodo) _ Hakuho, who failed in his bid to win back-to-back titles with a playoff defeat to rival yokozuna Asashoryu at the just concluded Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, was diagnosed with
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:36 am

NYC terrorism suspect set to be arraigned (AP)

In this photo released by the New York City Police Department, Najibullah Zazi, center, is escorted off an NYPD helicopter by U.S Marshals after being extradited from Denver, Colo., Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. Zazi was sent to New York to face charges of conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction in a plot law enforcement has said was focused on blowing up commuter trains. (AP Photo/New York City Police Department)AP - Authorities know the identities of three people believed to be in on a terrorist scheme targeting New York City, a law enforcement official has confirmed, as an Afghan immigrant accused of plotting with them to try to turn common chemicals into explosives is due in federal court Tuesday morning.



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2 US soldiers killed in Philippines blast

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Two U.S. Navy construction troops and a Philippines marine were killed Tuesday in a roadside blast in the southern Philippines that officials said was likely an attack by suspected al-Qaida-linked militants....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:34 a... | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:33 am

2 US soldiers killed in Philippines blast (AP)

Philippine military spokesman Lt. Col. Romeo Brawner releases details of two U.S. Navy Seabees that were killed in a roadside bomb by suspected al-Qaida-linked militants in southern Philippines, during a press conference, Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)AP - Two U.S. Navy construction troops and a Philippines marine were killed Tuesday in a roadside blast in the southern Philippines that officials said was likely an attack by suspected al-Qaida-linked militants.



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Murder suspect's kin standing by his side

Loved ones of a South End man accused of murdering a pregnant teen because he wasn't welcome at her birthday party said yesterday he's incapable of committing such...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:31 am

Big Baby - so he thinks he can dance!

Move over, Clyde Drexler! The Boston Celtics player most likely to score a spot on "Dancing With the Stars" is ...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:29 am

Ex-Bush officials face lawsuits over their actions (AP)

FILE - In this June 26, 2008 file photo, John Yoo testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Former Attorney General John Ashcroft and Yoo face the rare prospect of being held personally liable for alleged violations of individuals' rights in the aggressive aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)AP - High-ranking government officials are usually protected from claims that they violated a person's civil rights. In lawsuits stemming from law enforcement and intelligence efforts after the Sept. 11 attacks, three federal courts have left open the possibility that former Attorney General John Ashcroft and a lieutenant may be held personally liable.



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Exelon Quits U.S. Chamber Over Climate Bill

Global warming and the best ways to tackle it are causing fractures in the business community. Chicago-based Exelon is the latest utility to announce it will leave the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because it disagrees with the group's opposition to climate legislation. Exelon is the largest nuclear power operator in the U.S.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:29 am

'Winter Sonata' stars Bae, Choi hope fans enjoy 'anime' version+

(Kyodo) _ South Korean actor Bae Yong Joon and actress Choi Ji Woo, who rose to fame in Japan for their leading roles in the drama "Winter Sonata," expressed hope Tuesday that their...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:28 am

Motorcyclist crashes into tree, dies

RINDGE, N.H. - New Hampshire State Police are investigating the cause of a fatal motorcycle accident in Rindge. Police said 45-year-old Martin Litwiller of Ashburnham,...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:28 am

Mass. housing market perks up

BOSTON - The number of home sales in Massachusetts rose slightly in August compared to the same month a year ago, as prices continued to fall. The Warren Group, a Boston-based...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:27 am

Mass. Senate hopefuls in race for cash, attention (AP)

Vice President Joe Biden, right, administers the Senate oath to Sen. Paul G. Kirk Jr., D-Mass., left, as Gail Kirk, center, looks on during Kirk's mock swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)AP - Candidates in the special election to fill the seat left vacant by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's death are scrambling to collect the cash, signatures and backing needed to mount a winning campaign in less than four months.



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Landmine kills 2 U.S. servicemen in Philippines (Reuters)

Map locates Jolo Island in the Philippines where a landmine explosion killed a U.S. soldierReuters - Two U.S. Navy servicemen and one Filipino marine were killed on Tuesday in a land mine attack in a stronghold of Islamic militants in the southern Philippines, officials said.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:25 am

Investigators Probe Death Of Census Worker

Authorities have divulged little in the investigation into the death of a census worker in Kentucky. Bill Sparkman, 51, was found hanging from a tree at a rural cemetery in Clay County earlier this month. A rope was around his neck, and the word "fed" scrawled on him with what appeared to the coroner to be a felt marker.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:25 am

FDIC expected to ask banks to prepay $36B in fees (AP)

FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2009 file photo, FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair speaks to the press at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. headquarters in Washington. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is expected to take the unprecedented step of collecting banks' regular premiums early to inject cash into the shrinking deposit insurance fund. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)AP - Looking to shore up the diminishing fund that insures bank deposits, the FDIC may take the unprecedented step of requiring banks to prepay three years' worth of premiums: about $36 billion.



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Coffee battle brews as McD's airs N.E.-themed ads

It's a day of dueling coffees. As Dunkin' Donuts hosts a special Fenway Park fest for its loyal fans, a McDonald's franchise in Attleboro invites customers...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:23 am

Secret Service Probing Facebook Poll on Obama - Washington Post


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Secret Service Probing Facebook Poll on Obama
Washington Post
On Sunday, a blogger at The Political Carnival noticed a user-generated poll on Facebook that asked, "Should Obama be killed?" The blogger wrote about the poll, then called the Secret Service to alert them to it. The US Secret Service is investigating ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:22 am

Filming continues

Cameron Diaz, Tom Cruise and the rest of the cast and crew of 'The Untitled Wichita Project' enjoyed a sun-splashed fall day on Congress Street yesterday.

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:21 am

Angels celebrate Adenhart after emotional clincher (AP)

Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar, right, and teammates celebrate with the jersey of deceased teammate Nick Adenhart after the Angels clinched the AL West title with an 11-0 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. Adenhart was killed in a car crash in Fullerton, Calif., in April. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)AP - With a departed teammate in their thoughts and celebrations, the Los Angeles Angels ended the AL West race with one emphatic win — followed by one cathartic party.



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Finnish skier Sandell badly injured in crash

Finnish Alpine skier Marcus Sandell has had his left kidney removed in a hospital in Innsbruck, Austria, after badly crashing during a training run on the nearby Pitztaler glacier.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:19 am

Good deed Bruin

Boston Bruins Andrew Ference donated 68 new hockey sticks -- worth a whopping $7,500 -- to SCORE Boston's youth hockey program. The program provides inner-city youth...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:16 am

Tokyo makes environment a priority in 2016 bid

Tokyo's bid for the 2016 Games could be an environmental model for future Olympics — and the entire world.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:15 am

Guinean soldiers 'lost control'

Some Guinean soldiers lost control during an opposition rally, the military leader admits, after the death of 87 people.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:13 am

Russians see Putin, not Medvedev in control: poll

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russians consider Prime Minister Vladimir Putin the country's key political figure, continuing to overshadow his successor as president, Dmitry Medvedev, according to an...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:12 am

Rivals unite to fight Tom Menino 'tooth & nail'

A deal to make defeated rival Sam Yoon a "deputy mayor" will be announced by mayoral hopeful Michael Flaherty today as the two join forces in an unprecedented bid...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:09 am

China clears central Beijing for anniversary party

Many tourist spots, hotels, restaurants and shops in downtown Beijing closed Tuesday amid tightened security as the capital prepared for Thursday's massive parade marking the 60th anniversary of communist rule.
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Iran parliament warns against foreign pressure

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iranian lawmakers warned the U.S. and other world powers on Tuesday against further pressures over Tehran's disputed nuclear program just days ahead of a key international meeting....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:34 a... | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:07 am

Iran parliament warns against foreign pressure

Iranian lawmakers warned the U.S. and other world powers on Tuesday against further pressures over Tehran's disputed nuclear program just days ahead of a key international meeting. On...
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23 dead as Typhoon Ketsana roars into Vietnam - The Associated Press


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23 dead as Typhoon Ketsana roars into Vietnam
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HANOI, Vietnam — Typhoon Ketsana roared into central Vietnam on Tuesday, killing at least 23 people as it brought flooding and winds of up to 90 mph (144 kph), disaster officials said. Some 170000 were evacuated from its path. ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:05 am

Ted's kin: Michael Capuano's our man

Stephen E. Smith, nephew of the late U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, is backing U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Somerville) in the heated U.S. Senate race - calling Capuano the...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:05 am

Air India protest hampers flights

Hundreds of passengers are left stranded in India because of a strike by senior pilots working for the national carrier, Air India.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:04 am

Polanski asks Swiss court to free him from custody

ZURICH (AP) -- The Swiss Criminal Court says imprisoned director Roman Polanski has filed a motion requesting to be released....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:34 a... | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:04 am

Spain selects post-Pinochet film for Oscars

The Spanish Cinema Academy on Tuesday selected a film set in Chile after the Pinochet dictatorship as the country's nomination to compete for the Oscar for best foreign language film.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:03 am

Court: Polanski appeals for release from custody

The Swiss Criminal Court says imprisoned director Roman Polanski has filed a motion requesting to be released.



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:02 am

West to seek objective guarantees from Iran: Solana - Reuters


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West to seek objective guarantees from Iran: Solana
Reuters
GOTHENBURG, Sweden (Reuters) - World powers will seek guarantees from Iran that its nuclear programme is peaceful, but this is unlikely to be an easy task, Europe's top diplomat said on Tuesday ahead of talks with Iran. EU foreign policy chief Javier ...
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Tufts University bans nookie if roomie 'is present'

Dorm rooms doubling as steamy love huts have Tufts University throwing cold water on sex on campus - at least when horny students let it all hang out in front of red-faced...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:02 am

Play's sequel gives voice to Matt Shepard's killer

A decade after "The Laramie Project" became a theatrical phenomenon, its creators are back with an epilogue highlighted by a riveting prison interview with the killer of gay college student Matthew Shepard — depicting him as candid but not remorseful over the murder.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

New Storms Threaten Flood-Hit Philippines

Weather Systems Brew as More Bodies Pulled from Flood Waters; Now a Typhoon, Ketsana Slams Vietnam, Kills 23

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

Pakistan Watches As U.S. Reviews Afghan Strategy

The Obama Administration's strategy review is prompting some concern in Pakistan. Pakistanis see both opportunity and danger in a U.S. policy that could sharpen the focus on their country.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

Terrorism Investigators Have Their Hands Full

The man at the center of a major terrorism investigation appears in a federal court in Brooklyn, New York, Tuesday. Najibullah Zazi has been accused of conspiring to build and detonate explosives inside the United States. The 24-year-old airport van driver has denied any wrongdoing.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 29 Sep 2009 | 4:00 am

Brown aims to revive UK Labor with policy blitz - Reuters


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Brown aims to revive UK Labor with policy blitz
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BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) - Prime Minister Gordon Brown will promise Tuesday to clean up British politics, get tough on crime and heal the economy, in a blizzard of policy moves aimed at avoiding a crushing election ...
Brown and Johnson to pledge more powers for tackling 'neighbours ...Times Online
Gordon Brown and Alan Johnson to promise new crackdown on ...guardian.co.uk
Lord Kinnock backs Gordon Brown as a 'definite winner'Telegraph.co.uk
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:59 am

LEAD: Japan's crude steel output in 2009 to hit 40-year low: METI+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING INFO) Japan's crude steel production in 2009 is estimated to plunge 27.3 percent from the previous year to a 40-year low of 86.34 million tons due to a steep...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:59 am

U.S. official meets with top Chinese nuclear envoy+

(Kyodo) _ U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg met with senior Chinese officials, including the country's top nuclear envoy Wu Dawei, on Tuesday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:59 am

UN scrutinises Gaza 'war crimes'

UN's human rights representatives gather in Geneva for a sensitive debate on a report into Israel's military operation in Gaza.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:57 am

Tennis: Dementieva latest casualty at Toray Pan Pacific Open+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: TO BE LED) Third-seeded Elena Dementieva became the latest big name to fall at the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Tuesday as the Russian suffered an upset defeat to Kateryna
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Judge To Decide If 10-Yr-Old Boy Should Be Charged With Rape

PHOENIX—A 10-year-old boy charged in the alleged gang-rape of an 8-year-old Liberian girl cried in an Arizona courtroom Monday as his schoolteacher testified that he rarely did his homework and often got into fights with other students.



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Brown aims to revive UK Labor with policy blitz

BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) - Prime Minister Gordon Brown will promise Tuesday to clean up British politics, get tough on crime and heal the economy, in a blizzard of policy moves aimed at...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:56 am

23 dead as Typhoon Ketsana roars into Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) -- Typhoon Ketsana roared into central Vietnam on Tuesday, killing at least 23 people as it brought flooding and winds of up to 90 mph (144 kph), disaster officials said. Some 170,000 were evacuated from its path....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:34 a... | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:55 am

Death Toll Reaches 240 After Philippines Flood - Voice of America


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Death Toll Reaches 240 After Philippines Flood
Voice of America
By VOA News The new total, announced Tuesday, is up 100 from the previous day's assessment. On Saturday, tropical storm Ketsana brought the heaviest rain the islands have seen in decades. Officials say nearly 380000 displaced persons have taken refuge ...
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Court: Polanski appeals for release from custody

The Swiss Criminal Court says imprisoned director Roman Polanski has filed a motion requesting to be released. The court said in a statement Tuesday that it will make a decision "in...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:55 am

Iran to give time soon for atom plant inspection:TV

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will soon inform the U.N. nuclear watchdog of a timetable for inspection of a newly disclosed uranium enrichment plant, its atomic energy agency chief was quoted as saying.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:55 am

87 dead in Guinea opposition protest: Red Cross

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) -- Doctors treated hundreds of injured civilians Tuesday, a day after soldiers fired at a pro-democracy rally in the capital's stadium as the death toll in the West African country rose to 87, local Red Cross officials said....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:34 a... | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:54 am

UN scrutinises Gaza 'war crimes' - BBC News


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UN scrutinises Gaza 'war crimes'
BBC News
The UN's main human rights watchdog is gearing up for a debate on a damning report into Israel's military operation against Gaza eight months ago. It is seen as a test of US engagement with the Human Rights Council, which was shunned by President ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:54 am

87 dead in Guinea opposition protest: Red Cross

Doctors treated hundreds of injured civilians Tuesday, a day after soldiers fired at a pro-democracy rally in the capital's stadium as the death toll in the West African country rose to...
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Landmine kills 2 U.S. servicemen in Philippines

MANILA (Reuters) - Two U.S. Navy soldiers and one Filipino marine were killed on Tuesday in a land mine attack in a stronghold of Islamic militants in the southern Philippines, officials said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:52 am

Philippines braces for new storm as toll hits 246

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine authorities braced on Tuesday for another storm as the toll from rain and floods from a weekend typhoon, now bearing down on Vietnam, rose to 246 dead while damages climbed to nearly $100 million.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:51 am

EU steps up Georgia patrols before war report

On the eve of a European Union report on who started the Russia-Georgia war, EU monitors have stepped up their patrols in Georgia to try to keep tensions from boiling over into violence, an official said Tuesday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:49 am

Polanski fights extradition as Hollywood watches

ZURICH/PARIS (Reuters) - Roman Polanski's extradition to the United States on a decades-old sex charge could take years to accomplish after the Oscar-winning film director decided on Monday to fight his removal from Europe.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:49 am

German zookeepers to raise baby rhino

German zookeepers are caring for a baby rhino after deciding to separate it from its mother shortly after birth.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:48 am

Brewery's Nanny State beer swipe

A brewery launches a low alcohol beer called Nanny State after being branded irresponsible for making the UK's strongest beer.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:47 am

Aussies suffer Clarke injury blow

Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke is sent home from the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa with a back injury.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:46 am

Obama factor looms large as lobbying for 2016 heats up

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - The four cities bidding for the prize honor of hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics began three intensive days of lobbying on Tuesday with the Obama factor looming large ahead of Friday's vote by the IOC.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:40 am

Facts about 'The Twilight Zone,' Rod Serling

_The Twilight Zone aired 1959-1964.
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Gabon to recount 'rigged' poll

Gabon's highest court is due to recount the votes in last month's presidential poll, marked by accusations of fraud.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:40 am

50 years later, Twilight Zone bridges time

"There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call The Twilight Zone." - Rod Serling
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British girl dies after cervical cancer vaccine

Health authorities are investigating after a 14-year-old girl died a few hours after receiving a cervical cancer vaccine.



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:35 am

Roadside bomb kills 12 Afghan civilians

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - A roadside bomb struck a passenger bus outside Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar Tuesday, killing 12 civilians including women and children, a provincial official said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:35 am

Polanski's Lawyers File for his Release

Officials Say Legal Team Has Presented Documents Seeking Release from Swiss Jail of Director Wanted in U.S.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:31 am

50 years later, 'Twilight Zone' bridges time

On a Friday night in October 1959, Americans began slipping into a dimension of imagination as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. They've really never returned.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:30 am

Another U.S. Bank--One of the "Good Ones"--Ready to Blow?

For Wells Fargo -- long considered 1 of the less reckless U.S. banks -- buying Wachovia was strategically astute but financially messy. Some now worry it's understating it's problems and may be a volcano waiting to blow...



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:25 am

ACORN vs Blackwater

Rachel Maddow covers the hypocrisy in defunding ACORN while Blackwater and other defense contractors have committed much more serious crimes but continue receive hundreds of times as much money.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:24 am

Polanski capture 'always planned'

US prosecutors dispute claims Roman Polanski's arrest came out of the blue, saying he had been on a "wanted list" for years.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:22 am

Beer-drinking Muslim woman's caning to go ahead

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- A Muslim woman sentenced to caning for drinking beer wants to get the punishment over with now that it has been confirmed by an Islamic appeals court judge, her father said Tuesday....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:34 a... | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:18 am

Afghan bus blast kills civilians

At least 12 civilians die as a bus hits a roadside bomb in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, officials say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:15 am

Yo Beyonce I'm Happy For You & Ima Let You Finish ... (NSFW)

Chubby guy must have lost a bet!



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:10 am

Guinean soldiers 'lost control' - BBC News


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Guinean soldiers 'lost control'
BBC News
Some Guinean soldiers lost control at an opposition protest in the capital, Guinea's military leader Captain Moussa Dadis Camara has admitted. He said in an interview on French and Senegalese radio that the security forces had been provoked by a ...
87 Die as Troops in Guinea Fire on Pro-Democracy ProtestersNew York Times
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NFL Games Broken Down by Activity Shown On TV (Pie Chart)

NFL Games. What you are really watching when you tune into an NFL game.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:07 am

Can You Hear Me Now? iPod Volume Restrictions On The Way

iPods are about to get a lot more quiet, thanks to a new set of European standards governing how loud portable music players can go.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:06 am

Fenger parent: 'Nothing has changed' - Chicago Sun-Times


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Fenger parent: 'Nothing has changed'
Chicago Sun-Times
Rage killed Derrion Albert. It is the same rage that once led angry mobs of whites to lynch innocent blacks as law-abiding citizens watched. The same rage once erupted into riots that drove young black men to burn ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:04 am

$41 million in suspected drug cash seized

U.S. and Colombian authorities seized $41 million in suspected drug money over the past two weeks — one of the largest seizures in the history of the countries' joint efforts, officials say.

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 29 Sep 2009 | 3:02 am

Two US Sailors, Filipino Marine Are Killed by Landmine - New York Times


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Two US Sailors, Filipino Marine Are Killed by Landmine
New York Times
MANILA — Two American sailors and a Filipino marine were killed Tuesday when their vehicle struck a landmine on the troubled southern island of Jolo, the Philippine military said. Two Filipino marines also were ...
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Six jailed for Vietnam baby fraud

Six people are jailed in Vietnam over the fraudulent adoption of more than 300 babies, a court official says.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:56 am

NATO: Big changes needed to win Afghan war

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen talks about the future of the mission in Afghanistan during a forum at the Atlantic Council on Monday in Washington, DC. NATO's secretary general says "things are going to have to change" in Afghanistan for the United States and its international allies to win the stalemated war.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:51 am

G20 bra girl charged for posing as a police officer

Leah Borromeo, 30, a freelance journalist who was wearing a riot helmet and boiler suit rolled down to the waist to reveal a black bra, said: “If I'm guilty of anything it's of impersonating a stripper, not a police office.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:50 am

Honduras 'may restore liberties'

Honduras' interim leader said he is prepared to restore civil liberties, suspended over protests about the deposed president.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:48 am

Glenn Beck Struggles to Explain His "White Culture" comment

It was completely unfair of Katie Couric to use her "gotcha journalism" prowess on Beck, sneak-attacking him by asking him to explain a thing he said and claimed to have discussed at great length on Fox News. Shame on you, Katie Couric!



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:48 am

ABC News: Who Are the Worst Celebrity Hotel Guests?

A lot of hip hotels like to bandy about the names of celebrities who have stayed there. Some will even put them up in exchange for publicity. But celebrity guests sometimes come with strings attached -- a lot of strings. "The flip side is some of these celebrities do not how to behave in a civilized manner."



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:45 am

Mexico launches programs for seniors as nation ages quickly

The population 60 and older is growing twice as fast as in the United States as life expectancy climbs and birth rates drop. ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:31 am

Asian Stocks Rise on Yen Fall, Wall Street Gains

Asian stocks rebound on yen fall, big takeover deals in US; Europe opens lower
Source: ABC News: International | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:30 am

Israeli envoys head to U.S. for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

Israeli envoys are setting off for the U.S. on Tuesday for talks meant to lay the groundwork for renewed Israeli-Palestinian ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:25 am

White House to Go After Iran's Oil Income

Obama Administration to Push for Tough New Economic Sanctions if Iran Doesn't Come Clean on Nuclear Plans

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Sep 2009 | 2:06 am

2 U.S. soldiers killed in Philippines blast

Two U.S. troops were killed in a land mine attack Tuesday by suspected al-Qaeda-linked militants in the southern Philippines, ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:58 am

Schoolgirl dies after HPV vaccine: commentary

Any death following a medical treatment especially a vaccine is alarming but we must wait for the investigation to establish what really happened to schoolgirl Natalie Morton.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:54 am

Hondurans weary after 3 months of coup dispute

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) -- Honduras' interim president promised to restore civil liberties and allow into the country an Organization of American States mediation team, quickly backpedalling from tough measures amid criticism from his own allies that he had gone too far in his fight to stay in power....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:34 a... | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:45 am

Philippine death toll rises, as new storms brew

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers and debris-strewn streets Tuesday to bring the death toll from massive flooding in the northern Philippines to 240, while two new storms brewing in the Pacific threatened to complicate relief efforts....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:34 a... | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:35 am

Mother and daughter who burned to death: 'no excuses' says Alan Johnson

Home Secretary says "no excuses" for the failures in case of the mother driven to kill herself and her disabled daughter after being terrorised by a gang.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:08 am

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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:06 am

2 U.S. Troops Killed in Philippines Blast

Suspected al Qaeda-Linked Militants' Landmine Hits Joint U.S.-Filipino Convoy in Deadly Southern Region

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:03 am

Showdowns set on two key issues in healthcare debate

Political lines will be drawn as the Senate and House try to decide if legislation should include a government alternative to private insurance and how to pay for the overhaul.

Congressional Democrats this week will push toward showdowns on two of the toughest issues in the healthcare debate: whether to create a government alternative to private insurance, and how to pay the approximately $1-trillion cost of the overhaul.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Honduran official may reinstate civil liberties

Roberto Micheletti, installed after a coup, says ousted President Manuel Zelaya's return necessitated a restrictive decree. Earlier, the government shut down two opposition broadcasters.

Reporting from Mexico City and Tegucigalpa, Honduras -- Faced with a barrage of criticism abroad and, more importantly, from allies at home, the de facto president of Honduras, Roberto Micheletti, appeared to retreat Monday from his decision to suspend crucial civil liberties.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

With care, the forest will live

Animals took a serious blow during the Station fire, but the trees and other vegetation will flourish again. Just don't let the winter rains be heavy.

Brent Roath quickly recast the question. Yes, he agreed, the U.S. Forest Service scientists who have spent the last two weeks in the San Gabriel Mountains examining the effects of the Station fire are like forensic pathologists combing a crime scene.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Poles indignant that U.S. altered missile-shield plans

The American decision to back out of a Bush-administration agreement has played into fears that Obama is willing to sacrifice Central Europe to repair relations with Russia.

It hardly seems to matter anymore that Poles had long been leery of playing host to U.S. missile interceptors aimed at defending against long-range threats from Iran. Washington's decision to back out of the missile shield agreement forged by the Bush administration -- and opposed by Russia -- has evoked memories among Poles of Cold War helplessness, of being brushed aside as casualties of great power politics.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Polanski arrest draws cheers and jeers in Europe

Those in the arts community see the film director as a hounded hero whose jailing reflects America's dark side. Others see the arrest and Switzerland's cooperation in the sting as justice overdue.

Which of his films does Roman Polanski's life resemble most: "Rosemary's Baby," his horror classic about a devil whose libido is hideously visited upon an innocent young woman, or "The Pianist," his Oscar-winning tale of an artist who survives relentless state persecution?



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

More women with breast cancer opt to remove healthy one, study finds

Researchers find a rising trend in prophylactic mastectomy among women with breast cancer, even though there is little evidence that it actually improves survival.

The choice to remove a healthy breast in order to avoid breast cancer is a deeply personal decision -- one that appears to be on the upswing in a specific segment of cancer patients, although there's little evidence to suggest it improves survival.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Polanski's attorneys may have ignited arrest fuse

In court filings this summer, they said the L.A. County district attorney's office had made no effort to arrest the fugitive filmmaker. Sources say the allegations caught officials' attention.

Roman Polanski's attorneys helped provoke his arrest by complaining to an appellate court this summer that Los Angeles County prosecutors had made no real effort to capture the filmmaker in his three decades as a fugitive, two law enforcement sources familiar with the case told The Times.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Environmentalists torn up over Compton Creek bulldozing

L.A. County annually clears debris and vegetation along the channel in preparation for flood season, driving out wildlife. Environmentalists seek a less destructive way.

Knee deep in Compton Creek's murky waters, environmentalist James Alamillo scanned the ripples for signs of aquatic life in a stretch edged with cattails and trash, between a Metro Rail station and heavy industry just north of the 710 Freeway.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Olympics trip a political gamble for Obama

The president plans to dash to Copenhagen to help Chicago's bid, leaving healthcare and foreign issues unresolved.

Putting his political prestige on the line, President Obama has decided to fly to Denmark this week to appeal to the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago, his adopted hometown, as host of the 2016 Games.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am

Landmine kills 2 U.S. soldiers in Philippines

Two U.S. soldiers were killed in a landmine attack Tuesday by suspected al-Qaida-linked militants in the southern Philippines, military officials said.

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:56 am

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Angels clinch third straight AL West title

A bat boy holds up the jersey of late teammate Nick Adenhart as the Los Angeles Angels celebrate after winning the AL West title with a victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday. Adenhart was killed in an automobile accident in April.Kendry Morales homered and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels wasted no time clinching their fifth AL West title in six seasons with an 11-0 victory over the second-place Texas Rangers on Monday night.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:53 am

Four teens charged in fatal beating of Chicago student

Four teens have been charged with first-degree murder in last week's beating death of a Chicago honor student, authorities said.



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:38 am

NYT: Activists push ban on mandatory insurance

Politicians in 10 states have introduced measures that would ban mandatory health insurance, and officials in four more states plan to follow suit, The New York Times reports.

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 29 Sep 2009 | 12:26 am

Garnett itching to return

After last season’s knee injury, Celtics forward excited to get back on the court



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 28 Sep 2009 | 11:57 pm

Angels clinch division with rout of Rangers

Morales drives in three runs as Los Angeles wraps up American League West with 11-0 rout of Texas



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 28 Sep 2009 | 11:54 pm

Cowboys kick it up late, scoot past Panthers

Cowboys tight end Jason Witten tries to evade Carolina linebacker Jon Beason. Witten and Dallas won Monday's game.Terence Newman returned an interception 27 yards for a touchdown with 5:07 left, cracking open a tight game and sending the Cowboys to a 21-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 28 Sep 2009 | 11:36 pm

Mothers of detained hikers await word from Iran

On Wednesday, families and friends will hold vigils in more than a dozen cities to commemorate two months in Iranian captivity ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 28 Sep 2009 | 11:12 pm

NATO chief to U.S.: Not running from Afghan fight

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new head of NATO sought to ease American doubts about allies' commitment to the stalled Afghan war on Monday but cautioned that European states would prefer to send more trainers than combat troops.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Sep 2009 | 11:09 pm

What’s with Edmonton stations splitting Oilers jobs?

In an unusual move, NHL team seems willing to fragment its broadcast rights across more than one station in its market in search of more revenue



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 28 Sep 2009 | 11:04 pm

Economy doesn't affect bonds with community ... yet

The USA's teetering economy is a top concern for millions of people, but it has had little effect over the past year on how connected ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 28 Sep 2009 | 11:00 pm

Health care comparisons help show best practices, prices

As part of the effort to change the nation's $2.6 trillion health care system, President Obama has proposed expanding comparative ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 28 Sep 2009 | 10:34 pm

Driver's ed set for revival in public schools

Driver's education in public schools, which virtually disappeared a generation ago, could be staging a comeback.



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 28 Sep 2009 | 10:12 pm

Paramilitary Extraditions Spark Debate In Colombia

Over the past year, top warlords from Colombia's once-fearsome paramilitary movement have been extradited to the United States on drug-trafficking charges. But some Colombians — and the country's high court — say those extraditions are preventing them from testifying about atrocities at home.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Sep 2009 | 10:01 pm

U.S. aims to isolate Iran if talks fail

Sept. 28: Iran tests long-range missiles capable of reaching U.S. bases in the Middle East as tensions mount over the country’s nuclear ambitions. NBC’s Andrea Mitchell reports. (Today Show)The Obama administration is laying plans to cut Iran's economic links to the rest of the world if talks over the country's nuclear ambitions founder, officials and outside experts say.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 28 Sep 2009 | 9:56 pm

NYT: Is Iran designing warheads?

Sept. 28: Iran tests long-range missiles capable of reaching U.S. bases in the Middle East as tensions mount over the country’s nuclear ambitions. NBC’s Andrea Mitchell reports. (Today Show)A dispute among American, European and Israeli spies about Iran’s “weaponization” efforts has huge political consequences.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 28 Sep 2009 | 9:56 pm

NATO chief says more troops needed in Afghanistan

'We have to do more now, if we want to do less later,' says Anders Fogh Rasmussen. He says additional help is needed in training Afghan security forces.

Stepping into an intensifying debate in Washington, the new head of NATO said Monday that more allied troops are needed in Afghanistan to help train the country's security forces.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 28 Sep 2009 | 9:45 pm

Under pressure, Honduras shuts pro-Zelaya media

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras' de facto government sent troops on Monday to shut down two media stations loyal to ousted President Manuel Zelaya, drawing fresh condemnation of its increasingly heavy-handed rule.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Sep 2009 | 9:38 pm

Honduran Leaders Vow to Restore Freedoms

Interim President Micheletti Asks People for Forgiveness, Sends "Big Hug" to Brazil's President

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Sep 2009 | 9:30 pm

Streaking Braves now just 2 back in wild card

Atlanta pitcher Jair Jurrjens throws against the Marlins. Jurrjens helped the Braves to a 4-0 win on Monday.Jair Jurrjens pitched seven outstanding innings, Chipper Jones homered and the Atlanta Braves beat Florida 4-0 Monday night for their 15th win in 17 games, a stretch that has lifted them into playoff contention with less than a week to go in the regular season.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 28 Sep 2009 | 9:04 pm

APTOPIX Philippines Flooding

A woman carries her belongings as she returns to her home in suburban Marikina city, east of Manila, Philippines on Monday Sept. 28, 2009. Many Filipinos tried to rebuild their lives Monday after saving...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 28 Sep 2009 | 7:39 pm

Death Toll From Philippine Storm Tops 100

Philippine storm death toll reaches 140, with 32 missing as cleanup starts.
Source: ABC News: International | 28 Sep 2009 | 7:33 pm

Qaddafi Breaks for Tourism

Libyan Leader Takes Time Away from Venezuelan Conference for Sightseeing, Souvenir Shopping

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Sep 2009 | 7:30 pm

Lawyer: Polanski Will Fight Extradition

Filmmakers Appeal for Director's Release After Arrest on U.S. Warrant; Mitterand Says a "Scary America" Showed Its Face

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Sep 2009 | 7:00 pm

Al Qaeda Bombers Learn from Drug Smugglers

New Technique of Storing Bomb Materials Inside Body Cavity Nearly Kills a Saudi Prince

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Sep 2009 | 7:00 pm

U.S.: Iranian Missile Tests "Provocative"

Russian Foreign Minister Urges Tehran to Cooperate with Nuclear Inspectors, as Iran Test-Fires Solid-Fuel Rockets

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Sep 2009 | 6:30 pm

Video: Iranian Showdown

Tensions have increased between the U.S. and Iran over nuclear ambitions, as CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports a new missile test has caused further political divides.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Sep 2009 | 6:25 pm

France rushes to Polanski's defense

PARIS (AP) -- Was Roman Polanski "thrown to the lions because of ancient history?" That's what the French culture minister says - though not everyone in France agrees....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:34 a... | 28 Sep 2009 | 6:04 pm

Officials: NYC Plot Operational, Not Just Aspirational

Najibullah Zazi has come to embody everything U.S. intelligence officials worry about in a suspected jihadist. He was in the U.S. legally, was familiar with American culture and customs, and could blend in. Most frightening of all, they say, Zazi had already begun to launch his plot.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Sep 2009 | 5:58 pm

Barack Obama ready to back US Olympic bid

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's decision to fly to Denmark to support Chicago's Olympics bid elevates the Games to an issue of national importance and exposes him to political risks as well as rewards at a critical point in...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Sep 2009 | 5:51 pm

Sarah Palin's book ready for release

NEW YORK ? Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate, has finished her memoir just four months after the book deal was announced, and the release date has been moved up from the spring to 17 November,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Sep 2009 | 5:35 pm

Meet the rich and fabulous set to tour space

As Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte prepares for his trip to the International Space Station, here's a look at the colourful men and one woman who have purchased seats on Russian space flights. DENNIS TITO This California...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Sep 2009 | 5:21 pm

Tributes to 14yearold schoolgirl who died after being given cervical cancer jab

Natalie Morton died shortly after being given the cancer vaccine.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 28 Sep 2009 | 5:12 pm

Homeless US sex offenders directed to woods

MARIETTA, Georgia ? A small group of homeless sex offenders have set up camp in densely wooded area behind a suburban Atlanta office park, directed there by probation officers who say it is a place of last resort for those with nowhere...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Sep 2009 | 4:55 pm

Storm grow over tragic waste of lives

Critics say a series of blunders by police and social workers left a mother feeling so isolated that she burned herself and her disabled daughter to death after a 10-year hate campaign by youths made their lives intolerable.Fiona...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Sep 2009 | 4:45 pm

France appeals to Clinton on Polanski

PARIS ? France's Foreign Minister hopes that acclaimed movie director Roman Polanski can be quickly freed by the Swiss on bail and has pressed US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about the case.Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Sep 2009 | 4:37 pm

Bees swarm Turkey crash scene

ANKARA, Turkey ? A van carrying beehives crashed into a truck on Monday (local time), and huge swarms of bees broke free and stung the injured and rescue workers at the scene.In the end, about 20 people were taken to hospitals,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Sep 2009 | 4:31 pm

14yearold schoolgirl dies after being given cervical cancer jab

Natalie Morton died shortly after being given the cervical cancer vaccine prompting critics to call for the immunisation programme to be suspended.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 28 Sep 2009 | 4:24 pm

Dangerous journey keeps being repeated

CANBERRA - Sabzali Salman's journey to tragedy began in Afghanistan.Convinced that Australia would welcome him, Salman exchanged two passport photos and US$6000 ($7950) - roughly 15 times the impoverished nation's per capita income...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Sep 2009 | 4:00 pm

Lucy of 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' fame dies

London - Lucy Vodden, who provided the inspiration for the Beatles' classic song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," has died after a long battle with lupus. She was 46.Her death was announced by St. Thomas' Hospital in London,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Sep 2009 | 3:50 pm

Voters ditch old coalition in move right

Europe's biggest economy could be poised for a return to the old left-right political divide after the conservative win in Germany.Chancellor Angela Merkel can luxuriate in a personal victory and the chance of returning to office...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Sep 2009 | 3:30 pm

String of bombings kills at least 18 in Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) -- A string of bombings killed at least 18 people across Iraq on Monday, shattering a relative lull in violence during the celebration last week that marked the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:34 a... | 28 Sep 2009 | 3:07 pm

Obama To Lend Star Power To Chicago Olympic Bid

The International Olympic Committee meets this week to select the site for the 2016 Summer Games, and President Obama will make a personal pitch for his hometown. The city had already planned to send a star-studded delegation that includes first lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Sep 2009 | 2:48 pm

3 Countries Seize Record $41M in Drug Cash

No arrests were made but cops seize plenty of twenties.
Source: ABC News: International | 28 Sep 2009 | 2:37 pm

Israel Pushes Harder Line On Iran Nuclear Ambitions

Iran said Monday that it test-launched missiles capable of striking Israeli cities and U.S. military bases in the region. The tests came after the disclosure last week of a second Iranian uranium-enrichment plant. Despite its support for new sanctions against Iran, Israel believes military options may ultimately be needed to halt Iran's nuclear program.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Sep 2009 | 2:36 pm

Honduras Cracks Down On Zelaya Supporters

Honduras' acting government raided two media outlets loyal to ousted President Manuel Zelaya hours after issuing an emergency decree allowing authorities to close media deemed a threat. It is the latest development in the political saga pitting Zelaya, who sneaked back into the country three months after being ousted at gunpoint, and de facto President Roberto Micheletti.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Sep 2009 | 2:30 pm

Police failed mother and daughter who burned to death in car

Inquest jury decides that a mother who killed herself and her disabled daughter after a decade of abuse from a gang had been let down by police and the criminal justice system.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 28 Sep 2009 | 2:26 pm

Obama team clears 75 at Guantanamo for release

MIAMI (Reuters) - An Obama administration task force has so far cleared 75 of the remaining 223 Guantanamo prisoners for release as part of its effort to close the detention camp, a military spokesman said on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Sep 2009 | 2:24 pm

Merkel signals cautious reforms in new coalition

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel signaled on Monday she would resist pressure for radical reforms from her likely new coalition partners, the pro-business Free Democrats (FDP), and stick to a path of gradual change.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Sep 2009 | 1:26 pm

Police criticised by Pilkington inquest jury

Police and two councils have been criticised for failing to help a single mother and her disabled daughter who were found in a burning car after years of abuse from a gang of youths.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 28 Sep 2009 | 1:14 pm

Iran's Missile Tests Create New Standoff

Experts say the U.S. does not want to attack Iran but could rally for sanctions.
Source: ABC News: International | 28 Sep 2009 | 12:44 pm

Fighting in Somalia Leaves Several Dead

Mortars and missiles pounded parts of the Somali capital on Monday, killing at least 13 civilians in two separate battles between Islamic militiamen and the African Union peacekeeping force, witnesses and officials said.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 11:47 am

Brazil Leader Confident Landing 2016 Olympics

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is confident Rio de Janeiro can win its bid for the 2016 Olympics and he'll "return from Copenhagen with a victory."
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 11:28 am

Honduras Broadcasting Stations Shutdown by Government

Honduras' coup-installed government has silenced two key dissident broadcasters hours after it suspended civil liberties to prevent an uprising by backers of ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 10:34 am

PHOTOS: Philippines Flooding

Philippine storm toll rises to 140 dead; government seeks international help.
Source: ABC News: International | 28 Sep 2009 | 10:13 am

WATCH: The Annual Irish Matchmaking Festival


Source: ABC News: International | 28 Sep 2009 | 9:51 am

240 Dead in Devastating Philippines Flooding

Officials say the death toll in the massive flooding in the Philippine capital and surrounding areas has climbed to 240 people, with 37 others missing.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 9:29 am

'Prince of Pot' Allegedly Sold Mail-Order Marijuana Seeds

Canada's so-called Prince of Pot is now in jail awaiting extradition to the United States for selling marijuana seeds.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 8:55 am

Training Scholars or Breeding Terrorists?

Egypt suspects European students studying Arabic of terrorism.
Source: ABC News: International | 28 Sep 2009 | 8:51 am

Where in the World is Hitler's Skull?

A skull long believed to be that of Adolf Hitler actually belonged to a woman, according to an American scientist who has taken DNA samples from it.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 8:42 am

Lord Mandelson: Labour 'underdogs' can still win election

Lord Mandelson warns that Labour will be "underdogs" at the next election but said that they could still win.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 28 Sep 2009 | 8:34 am

Al Qaeda Deputy Leader Calls Obama Fraud

Al Qaeda's deputy leader on Monday seized upon President Barack Obama's failure to bring about a freeze in Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank and called him a "fraud" in a new audio message.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 8:33 am

German Authorities Arrest Alleged Terror Suspects

Two men with suspected links to Islamic extremists were taken into custody by Munich police, and security at the Oktoberfest beer festival has been increased as videos threatening Germany continued to surface on the Internet, officials said Monday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 8:02 am

2 Men Killed Execution-Style at Mexican Beach Resort

Two Canadian men were shot to death in execution-style killing outside an apartment building in the Mexican resort of Puerto Vallarta.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 7:45 am

Al-Qaida No. 2 Eulogizes Taliban Leader

Al-Qaida No. 2 says death of Pakistan Taliban leader will fuel jihad in region.
Source: ABC News: International | 28 Sep 2009 | 7:13 am

Qaddafi, Chavez Seek to Form 'NATO for the South'

Moammar Qaddafi and Hugo Chavez are strengthening their relationship and finding common ground as two radical former military men who both want to challenge the "imperialism" of wealthy nations and aspire to speak for many poor nations.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Sep 2009 | 7:11 am

WATCH: Iran: What's the Next Move?


Source: ABC News: International | 28 Sep 2009 | 7:09 am

CZECH POPE

Pope Benedict XVI celebrates a Mass at Stara Boleslav, Czech Republic, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. Pope Benedict XVI on Monday held up the Czech Republic's martyred patron saint as a model for leaders, saying...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 28 Sep 2009 | 7:04 am

WATCH: Tensions Mount With Iran


Source: ABC News: International | 28 Sep 2009 | 7:01 am

APTOPIX Germany Elections

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is seen during a news conference after a meeting of the board of German Christian Democratic Party (CDU) in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. Merkel on Monday set...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 28 Sep 2009 | 6:39 am

Switzerland Polanski

A NBC reporter waits in front of the cinema Corso, where the 5th Zurich Film Festival takes place, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. The international tug-of-war over Roman Polanski escalated...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 28 Sep 2009 | 6:25 am

Mideast Iran

This photo released by the Iranian semi-official Fars News Agency, claims to show the launch of an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Shahab-3 medium-range missile during a drill at an undisclosed location on...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 28 Sep 2009 | 6:16 am

Afghanistan

An Italian soldier with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) stands guard during a routine patrol in Herat, west of Kabul, Afghanistan on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Fraidoon...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 28 Sep 2009 | 5:44 am

Alistair Darling accuses George Osborne of 'politics of the playground'

The Chancellor speaking to the Labour Party conference in Brighton launched a personal attack on George Osborne saying his Conservative shadow is not "grown up" and engages in "the politics of the playground".
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 28 Sep 2009 | 5:43 am

Pakistan

People stand next to suicide bombing victim's bodies in a pickup truck parked at a local hospital in Bannu, Pakistan on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. A suicide car bomber attacked a vehicle in the Baka Khel...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 28 Sep 2009 | 4:05 am