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• AP IMPACT: School drinking water contains toxins (AP)
• Feds: Suspect hit beauty stores for bomb supplies (AP)
• Wildfire near LA remains at 98 percent containment (AP)
• G-20 opponents, police clash on Pittsburgh streets (AP)
• Marine widow cleared of killing husband files suit (AP)
• Attorney: Stabbing suspect 'mentally disturbed' (AP)
• Men accused of unrelated bomb plots in Ill., Texas (AP)
• Area where census worker died has troubled history (AP)
• Veterans awaiting GI Bill turn to loans, parents (AP)
• Lawyer: Girlfriend of Jackson doc ends testimony (AP)
• Jurors: FEMA trailer didn't expose family to fumes (AP)
• Court nixes $5M verdict against funeral protesters (AP)
• In a first, an AIDS vaccine shows some success (AP)
• NJ woman celebrates 100th birthday — at work (AP)
• Regaining footing: SC mayor revokes no-chase call (AP)
• Man arrested after placing inactive bomb in Dallas (AP)
• Beauty supply stores caught up in NY terror case (AP)
• Feds: NC terror suspects targeted US military (AP)
• Attorney: Jail says Texas mom competent for trial (AP)

AP IMPACT: School drinking water contains toxins (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 10:07 PM PDT AP - Over the last decade, the drinking water at thousands of schools across the country has been found to contain unsafe levels of lead, pesticides and dozens of other toxins.

Feds: Suspect hit beauty stores for bomb supplies (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 10:54 PM PDT AP - An Afghan immigrant who received explosives training from al-Qaida went from one beauty supply store to another, buying up large quantities of hydrogen peroxide and nail-polish remover, in a chilling plot to build bombs for attacks on U.S. soil, authorities charged Thursday.

Wildfire near LA remains at 98 percent containment (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 10:18 PM PDT AP - The once-massive California forest fire that killed two firefighters and incinerated 89 homes won't be fully contained until the season's first rain, officials said Thursday.

G-20 opponents, police clash on Pittsburgh streets (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 09:03 PM PDT AP - Police fired canisters of pepper spray and smoke and rubber bullets at marchers protesting the Group of 20 summit Thursday after anarchists responded to calls to disperse by rolling trash bins, throwing rocks and breaking windows.

Marine widow cleared of killing husband files suit (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 09:03 PM PDT AP - A widow cleared of murdering her Marine husband has filed a $20 million lawsuit in San Diego, alleging her constitutional and civil rights were violated.

Attorney: Stabbing suspect 'mentally disturbed' (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 08:23 PM PDT AP - A 16-year-old student accused of stabbing his teacher to death at a Texas high school has a "lengthy history" of mental illness, his attorney said Thursday.

Men accused of unrelated bomb plots in Ill., Texas (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 10:57 PM PDT AP - A man who idolized American born Taliban soldier John Walker Lindh and a Jordanian national who frequented extremist Web sites are charged in unrelated cases after attempting to detonate what they thought were bombs outside an Illinois courthouse and a Texas skyscraper, federal officials said.

Area where census worker died has troubled history (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 07:01 PM PDT AP - A census worker found hanged from a tree with the word "fed" scrawled on his chest met his end in a corner of Appalachia with an abundance of meth labs and marijuana fields — and a reputation for mistrusting government that dates back to the days of moonshiners and "revenuers."

Veterans awaiting GI Bill turn to loans, parents (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 07:06 PM PDT AP - Brandon Thomas was hit by shrapnel from a rocket-propelled grenade and twice grazed by bullets fired by the Taliban during his final tour with the Army in Afghanistan.

Lawyer: Girlfriend of Jackson doc ends testimony (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 05:58 PM PDT AP - The girlfriend of Michael Jackson's personal physician finished giving testimony before a grand jury in Los Angeles on Thursday, her lawyer said.

Jurors: FEMA trailer didn't expose family to fumes (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 05:37 PM PDT AP - A federal jury on Thursday rejected a New Orleans family's assertions that the government-issued trailer they lived in after Hurricane Katrina exposed them to dangerous fumes, in the first of several trials that could lead to hundreds of similar claims being resolved.

Court nixes $5M verdict against funeral protesters (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 06:56 PM PDT AP - A federal appeals court on Thursday tossed out a $5 million verdict against protesters who carried signs with inflammatory messages like "Thank God for dead soldiers" outside the Maryland funeral of a U.S. Marine killed in Iraq.

In a first, an AIDS vaccine shows some success (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 06:56 PM PDT AP - Scientists and government leaders have already started mapping out how to try to improve the world's first successful AIDS vaccine, which protected one in three people from getting HIV in a large study in Thailand.

NJ woman celebrates 100th birthday — at work (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 03:22 PM PDT AP - Astrid Thoenig got dressed, went to work and sat at her desk smiling Thursday as she slid her finger gently under the envelope flap of yet another identical birthday card. They don't make that many that say "Happy 100th."

Regaining footing: SC mayor revokes no-chase call (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 03:41 PM PDT AP - The mayor of a small South Carolina town says she's allowing her police officers to run after suspects again.

Man arrested after placing inactive bomb in Dallas (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 05:10 PM PDT AP - A 19-year-old Jordanian man living in Texas was arrested Thursday on charges he intended to bomb a downtown Dallas skyscraper, federal officials said.

Beauty supply stores caught up in NY terror case (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 05:06 PM PDT AP - The young man visited the Denver-area beauty supply store more than once in recent weeks, asking about chemicals for sale and engaging in small talk with employees.

Feds: NC terror suspects targeted US military (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 04:27 PM PDT AP - Two North Carolina terrorism suspects plotted to kill U.S. military personnel and one of them obtained maps of a Marine Corps base in Virginia to plan an attack, prosecutors said Thursday.

Attorney: Jail says Texas mom competent for trial (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 03:06 PM PDT AP - The attorney for a Texas mother who allegedly told authorities the devil made her kill and mutilate her 3-week-old son said Thursday that a jail psychiatrist believes his client is mentally competent to stand trial.

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Kirk will join battle for health care overhaul, but may not be ... - Boston Globe Posted: 24 Sep 2009 09:34 AM PDT BBC News Kirk will join battle for health care overhaul, but may not be ... Boston Globe WASHINGTON -- Paul Kirk is expected to get the immediate attention of top Democrats in Washington looking for all the troops they can find for the upcoming battle over legislation to overhaul the nation's health care ... Mass. GOP seeks injunction on Kirk appointmentBoston Herald DNC Chairman Tim Kaine's Statement On KirkBoston Channel.com Kennedy US Senate successor namedBBC News ABC News -CQPolitics.com -Washington Post all 3,246 news articles »

Pittsburgh's Renewal Draws a New Wave of Immigrants - Voice of America Posted: 24 Sep 2009 10:49 AM PDT Washington Post Pittsburgh's Renewal Draws a New Wave of Immigrants Voice of America European immigrants flocked to western Pennsylvania at the dawn of the industrial age to work in the steel mills and factories of Pittsburgh, which was the world-famous "Steel City" well into the 20th century. Over the past 50 years, ... Protesters greet G-20 dignitaries in PittsburghThe Associated Press Host of G-20 Summit Has EvolvedWashington Post FACTBOX: Five facts about Pittsburgh, site of G20 meetReuters Wall Street Journal -Pittsburgh Post Gazette -NBC Los Angeles all 800 news articles »

Leaders gathering for G20 summit - BBC News Posted: 24 Sep 2009 09:34 AM PDT BBC News Leaders gathering for G20 summit BBC News World leaders are meeting in the US city of Pittsburgh later as the two-day G20 summit gets under way. Economic stability, financial regulation, climate change and bankers' bonuses are set to top the agenda. With many major economies beginning to climb ... G-20 leaders gather for global economic checkupThe Associated Press G-20 Leaders Arrive in PittsburghWall Street Journal SCENARIOS: What is G20 success for Obama?Reuters CNN -AFP -NPR all 2,918 news articles »

Carter urges resolution to Honduran crisis - CNN International Posted: 24 Sep 2009 09:19 AM PDT BBC News Carter urges resolution to Honduran crisis CNN International TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (CNN) -- Former President Carter has contacted the de facto president of Honduras to urge a resolution to the crisis in the Central American country. Former President Carter has expressed "his concern about the current situation" ... Spain's Zapatero calls for end to Honduran crisisReuters Supporters hole up with ousted Honduran presidentThe Associated Press They're torturing me, Honduras' Manuel Zelaya claimsMiamiHerald.com BBC News -Voice of America -Bloomberg all 1,279 news articles »

As Economy Improves, Bank Bailouts Persist - TIME Posted: 24 Sep 2009 10:38 AM PDT MiamiHerald.com As Economy Improves, Bank Bailouts Persist TIME Last week, Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said the recession is likely over. But that hasn't halted the Treasury Department from continuing to dole out billions of dollars to financial firms. ... Treasury TARP chief: govt won't micromanage firmsReuters Treasury Exit From Bailout Will 'Vary,' Allison SaysBloomberg TARP spending details still kept secret by Treasury DepartmentExaminer.com Washington Times -Daily Republic -TheStreet.com all 600 news articles »

Largest-ever Anglo-Saxon gold hoard unearthed in England - CNN International Posted: 24 Sep 2009 10:34 AM PDT guardian.co.uk Largest-ever Anglo-Saxon gold hoard unearthed in England CNN International LONDON, England (CNN) -- A man using a metal detector in a rural English field has uncovered the largest Anglo-Saxon gold hoard ever found -- an "unprecedented" treasure that sheds new light on history, archaeologists said Thursday. ... Jobless Man Uncovers Gold Hoard with Metal DetectorFOXNews Hoard highlight of 18-year hobbyBBC News Huge discovery will shed new light on UK Dark AgesReuters India ChattahBox -Times Online -RIA Novosti all 428 news articles »

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• Obama asks more economic balance from G-20 nations (AP)
• A world first: Vaccine helps prevent HIV infection (AP)
• US-Russian sanctions would put pressure on Iran (AP)
• Feds probe US Census worker hanging in Kentucky (AP)
• Official: More questioned in NYC terror probe (AP)
• UN to give big boost to nuclear free world (AP)
• Health Care bill intact with challenges ahead (AP)
• Supporters hole up with ousted Honduran president (AP)
• Mackenzie Phillips says she had sex with her dad (AP)
• Duensing, Punto pace Twins to 8-6 win over Chisox (AP)
• G20 looks to nurture recovery, plant safeguards (Reuters)
• Obama to chair historic U.N. council nuclear meeting (Reuters)
• Fed says recovery is underway, holds interest rates low (Reuters)
• U.S. Senate panel rejects Republican healthcare moves (Reuters)
• Obama: U.S., Russia agree Iran may face new sanctions (Reuters)
• AIDS vaccine protects 1/3 of trial volunteers (Reuters)
• Obama won't change terror detention system: report (Reuters)
• MRI, solar cells, aging work lead Nobel predictions (Reuters)
• Iran tops agenda at UN general assembly (AFP)
• New mediation bid for tense Honduras (AFP)

Obama asks more economic balance from G-20 nations (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 12:24 AM PDT AP - With the world's major economies having stepped back from the brink of a devastating meltdown, President Barack Obama comes to a global summit here pushing a slimmed-down agenda designed to prevent a repeat of the conditions that caused such panic a few months ago.

A world first: Vaccine helps prevent HIV infection (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 12:31 AM PDT AP - For the first time, an experimental vaccine has prevented infection with the AIDS virus, a watershed event in the deadly epidemic and a surprising result. Recent failures led many scientists to think such a vaccine might never be possible.

US-Russian sanctions would put pressure on Iran (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 12:19 AM PDT AP - A unified U.S.-Russian stance on sanctions against Iran would put added pressure on Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to yield some ground on his nation's nuclear program.

Feds probe US Census worker hanging in Kentucky (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 12:47 AM PDT AP - When Bill Sparkman told retired trooper Gilbert Acciardo that he was going door-to-door collecting census data in rural Kentucky, the former cop drawing on years of experience warned: "Be careful."

Official: More questioned in NYC terror probe (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 12:45 AM PDT AP - Casting a wide net in a neighborhood where high-profile raids prompted nationwide terrorwarnings, investigators searched for anyone who might have been behind the alleged terror plot beyond a Colorado airport shuttle driver and two others, authorities said.

UN to give big boost to nuclear free world (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 12:17 AM PDT AP - With U.S. President Barack Obama presiding, the U.N. Security Council is expected to give a big political boost to long-stalled efforts to move toward a world without nuclear weapons.

Health Care bill intact with challenges ahead (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 12:27 AM PDT AP - Health care legislation along the lines sought by President Barack Obama is moving methodically if slowly through the Senate Finance Committee, where Republicans are so far unable to force any significant changes and Democrats have yet to try.

Supporters hole up with ousted Honduran president (AP) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 12:29 AM PDT AP - Honduras' deposed leader is sleeping on an air mattress. His "roommates" have not bathed, shaved or changed their clothes in three days. Tap water is scarce and dinner is limited to dry biscuits or rice and beans.

Mackenzie Phillips says she had sex with her dad (AP) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 07:49 PM PDT AP - Former child star Mackenzie Phillips said Wednesday that she had a decade-long sexual relationship with her father, pop superstar John Phillips, who also taught her how to roll joints and injected her with cocaine.

Duensing, Punto pace Twins to 8-6 win over Chisox (AP) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 09:26 PM PDT AP - Brian Duensing won his fifth straight decision and the Minnesota Twins stayed on the heels of first-place Detroit in the AL Central with their ninth victory in the last 10 games, beating the Chicago White 8-6 on Wednesday night.

G20 looks to nurture recovery, plant safeguards (Reuters) Posted: 24 Sep 2009 12:01 AM PDT Reuters - Leaders of the world's biggest countries meet on Thursday to seek ways to nurture the recovery from the worst recession since the 1930s and build safeguards against future catastrophes.

Obama to chair historic U.N. council nuclear meeting (Reuters) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 09:28 PM PDT Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama will chair a historic meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that is expected to ask nations with nuclear weapons to scrap their deadly arsenals.

Fed says recovery is underway, holds interest rates low (Reuters) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 01:46 PM PDT Reuters - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday upgraded its assessment of the U.S. economy, saying growth had returned after a deep recession, while reiterating its promise to hold interest rates very low for a long time.

U.S. Senate panel rejects Republican healthcare moves (Reuters) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 07:56 PM PDT Reuters - The Senate Finance Committee battled over insurance plans for seniors on Wednesday and rejected a Republican effort to delay a final vote on a broad healthcare overhaul as it slowly waded through a crush of amendments.

Obama: U.S., Russia agree Iran may face new sanctions (Reuters) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 05:21 PM PDT Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama said he and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agreed on Wednesday that further U.N. sanctions will be considered if Iran does not respond to proposals to end a nuclear standoff.

AIDS vaccine protects 1/3 of trial volunteers (Reuters) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:03 PM PDT Reuters - An experimental AIDS vaccine made using two older vaccines protected volunteers, lowering the risk of infection by about a third, U.S. and Thai researchers reported on Thursday.

Obama won't change terror detention system: report (Reuters) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 08:04 PM PDT Reuters - The Obama administration has decided not to seek legislation to establish a new detention system to hold foreign terrorism suspects, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.

MRI, solar cells, aging work lead Nobel predictions (Reuters) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 09:30 PM PDT Reuters - Scientists who discovered the secrets of how cells age, who made efficient solar cells possible and whose work led to real-time imaging of the brain are all leading contenders for Nobel prizes, Thomson Reuters predicted on Thursday.

Iran tops agenda at UN general assembly (AFP) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 08:51 PM PDT AFP - Iran came under mounting pressure for its nuclear defiance as Russia signaled it could back biting sanctions if Tehran fails to make concessions in crunch talks next month.

New mediation bid for tense Honduras (AFP) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 10:29 PM PDT AFP - A new international bid to resolve the tense Honduras standoff between two presidents was set in motion Wednesday, as the country's deposed leader, Manuel Zelaya, waited out a seige of the Brazilian embassy.

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