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• Attorney: OKC bombing tapes appear edited (AP)
• Report: Stanford to be released soon from hospital (AP)
• Polanski's arrest could be his path to freedom (AP)
• Woman charged in Smart case expects life in prison (AP)
• More school: Obama would curtail summer vacation (AP)
• Study: Fewer terrorism suspects going to trial (AP)
• Intense tracking for swine flu shot's side effects (AP)
• William Safire, speechwriter, NY columnist, dies (AP)
• Out of fields, into class for migrant kids (AP)
• Risky business: States tax the rich at their peril (AP)
• Feds: No sign of pre-crash 'copter failure, damage (AP)
• What's ugly, smells, kills dogs? Blue-green algae (AP)
• Paper: Dialysis patients not told of transplants (AP)
• Bloomberg, others press for federal security funds (AP)
• In Cheyenne, glass pile shows recycling challenges (AP)
• Analysis: NY gov pushed to quit, goes it alone (AP)
• Welcome tradition: Old Home Days endures 110 years (AP)
• What's true cost of a Starbucks latte, author asks (AP)
• Ben & Jerry's, GE work on greener freezers for US (AP)
• Calif. GOP looks to 2010 races for gov., US Senate (AP)

Attorney: OKC bombing tapes appear edited (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 06:17 PM PDT AP - Long-secret security tapes showing the chaos immediately after the 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building are blank in the minutes before the blast and appear to have been edited, an attorney who obtained the recordings said Sunday.

Report: Stanford to be released soon from hospital (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 03:25 PM PDT AP - A U.S. Marshals Service spokesman says jailed Texas financier R. Allen Stanford may be released from an undisclosed hospital either Sunday or Monday following a fight with another inmate.

Polanski's arrest could be his path to freedom (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 09:30 PM PDT AP - A surprise arrest at the Zurich airport, detention at the hands of Swiss authorities, and a high-profile extradition process that could take weeks or months. The irony is that for Roman Polanski, the acclaimed director accused of child rape three decades ago, this latest ordeal could lead to the one thing he's lacked since: his freedom.

Woman charged in Smart case expects life in prison (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:28 PM PDT AP - In letters written to her mother, the woman charged in the 2002 kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart has sought forgiveness for any pain she has caused and says she expects to spend the rest of her life in prison.

More school: Obama would curtail summer vacation (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 09:00 PM PDT AP - Students beware: The summer vacation you just enjoyed could be sharply curtailed if President Barack Obama gets his way.

Study: Fewer terrorism suspects going to trial (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 08:01 PM PDT AP - The government is prosecuting only about one out of four of those charged in connection with terrorism, according to a study that suggests federal agencies don't agree on who is a terrorist.

Intense tracking for swine flu shot's side effects (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:27 PM PDT AP - More than 3,000 people a day have a heart attack. If you're one of them the day after your swine flu shot, will you worry the vaccine was to blame and not the more likely culprit, all those burgers and fries?

William Safire, speechwriter, NY columnist, dies (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 06:14 PM PDT AP - William Safire, the conservative columnist and word warrior who feared no politician or corner of the English language, died Sunday at age 79.

Out of fields, into class for migrant kids (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 09:00 PM PDT AP - Elizabeth Pineda climbs out from bed, her 4-year-old son Adrian asleep nearby. She lays out a tiny pair of shorts and a white T-shirt for his first day of school, gathers her purse and tiptoes outside. Her cousin will get the boy up and off to class in a few hours.

Risky business: States tax the rich at their peril (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:24 PM PDT AP - This year, New York's deep-pocketed rich were required to dig even deeper to help shore up state finances.

Feds: No sign of pre-crash 'copter failure, damage (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 05:25 PM PDT AP - Nothing indicates that a medical helicopter malfunctioned before it crashed in coastal South Carolina, killing all three crew members on board, a federal official said Sunday.

What's ugly, smells, kills dogs? Blue-green algae (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 01:11 PM PDT AP - Waterways across the upper Midwest are increasingly plagued with ugly, smelly and potentially deadly blue-green algae, bloomed by drought and fertilizer runoffs from farm fields, that's killed dozens of dogs and sickened many people.

Paper: Dialysis patients not told of transplants (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:54 PM PDT AP - Thousands of kidney patients in the United States start dialysis without first being told of kidney transplants that would be cheaper and lead to longer lives, according to a four-month newspaper investigation published Sunday.

Bloomberg, others press for federal security funds (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 10:43 AM PDT AP - The arrest last week of former coffee vendor Najibullah Zazi on charges of plotting to attack New York City gives added urgency to the city's pleas for federal funding to deter nuclear attacks, Mayor Bloomberg and area lawmakers said Sunday.

In Cheyenne, glass pile shows recycling challenges (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:57 PM PDT AP - After working out at a gym, Amy Mahaffy dropped off a half-dozen glass jars in a city recycling container before heading home.

Analysis: NY gov pushed to quit, goes it alone (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 03:21 PM PDT AP - David Paterson thrived politically as a state senator, working his way up in a nearly all-white Albany political structure.

Welcome tradition: Old Home Days endures 110 years (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 10:54 AM PDT AP - Old Home Days: New Hampshire's original economic stimulus plan.

What's true cost of a Starbucks latte, author asks (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 10:28 AM PDT AP - If Bryant Simon owned a coffee shop, it would not have conversation-killing Wi-Fi. It probably wouldn't offer to-go cups. But it would have a big, round table strewn with newspapers to stimulate discussion.

Ben & Jerry's, GE work on greener freezers for US (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 09:56 AM PDT AP - Think propane and butane are just for barbecuing? Think again: The common cooking fuels can also chill your drinks and ice cream with less energy and almost none of the global warming worries of current refrigerants.

Calif. GOP looks to 2010 races for gov., US Senate (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:11 PM PDT AP - The Republican race to challenge liberal stalwart Barbara Boxer for her U.S. Senate seat next year is shaping up as a likely contest between a socially conservative state lawmaker and a former Silicon Valley chief executive whose views are barely known to GOP voters in the state.

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• Iran Test-Fires Three Missiles - New York Times
• On National TV, Paterson Repeats Vow to Not Bow Out - New York Times
• Scores Killed, Hundreds of Thousands Displaced by Philippine Storm - Voice of America
• US commander seeking 30000-40000 troops: senator - AFP
• Fiscal Moves Top Conference Agenda for Labour Party - Wall Street Journal
• Pope Asks Czech Republic to 'Return to God' - Voice of America
• "World Leader" to Obama: Explain Why "They're Putting a Hitler ... - ABC News

Iran Test-Fires Three Missiles - New York Times Posted: 27 Sep 2009 10:08 AM PDT BBC News Iran Test-Fires Three Missiles New York Times Iran test-fired three short-range missiles on Sunday as tension escalated over the revelation of its secret new nuclear enrichment facility. The missiles were fired two days after the United States, Britain and France disclosed that ... Iran state telecoms firm privatised in eight-bln-dollar dealAFP Iran test-fires short-range missilesThe Associated Press Iran Tests Missiles, International Tensions RiseVoice of America Xinhua -Bloomberg -CNN International all 1,124 news articles »

On National TV, Paterson Repeats Vow to Not Bow Out - New York Times Posted: 27 Sep 2009 10:33 AM PDT New York Daily News On National TV, Paterson Repeats Vow to Not Bow Out New York Times Gov. David A. Paterson insisted on Sunday he would not bow to pressure to step out of the race for governor next year, saying emphatically that he planned to run for election. In an interview on "Meet the Press," Mr. Paterson ... Paterson: 'Blind, But Not Oblivious' - And Still RunningNew York Daily News On national TV, Paterson reiterates plan to run for governorPoughkeepsie Journal Paterson: "I'm blind, but I'm not oblivious"Politico Newsday -WGRZ-TV -Bloomberg all 45 news articles »

Scores Killed, Hundreds of Thousands Displaced by Philippine Storm - Voice of America Posted: 27 Sep 2009 09:42 AM PDT guardian.co.uk Scores Killed, Hundreds of Thousands Displaced by Philippine Storm Voice of America At least 73 people have been killed and at least 23 others are missing after torrential rains caused flash floods in the northern Philippines on Saturday. Most of the capital, Manila, and surrounding areas are still reporting high water. ... Philippine Storm Death Toll May Increase as Many Await RescueBloomberg Forecast: Ketsana moves into AsiaAljazeera.net Metro Manila mired in mudInquirer.net New York Times -BBC News -GMA news.tv all 1,388 news articles »

US commander seeking 30000-40000 troops: senator - AFP Posted: 27 Sep 2009 09:01 AM PDT FOXNews US commander seeking 30000-40000 troops: senator AFP WASHINGTON — The top commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan has asked for 30000-40000 more troops to fight Islamist insurgents, Republican Senator John mccain said on Sunday. The US military has declined to reveal how many troops General ... Afghanistan Assessment Sparks Renewed Debate in WashingtonVoice of America General Stanley McChrystal demands 40000 more troops for AfghanistanTimes Online 6 foreign troops killed in AfghanistanThe Associated Press guardian.co.uk -New York Times -Washington Post all 818 news articles »

Fiscal Moves Top Conference Agenda for Labour Party - Wall Street Journal Posted: 27 Sep 2009 08:56 AM PDT guardian.co.uk Fiscal Moves Top Conference Agenda for Labour Party Wall Street Journal BRIGHTON, England -- UK's governing Labour party began its annual conference Sunday putting fiscal responsibility at the center of its strategy to win national elections, with Chancellor Alistair Darling expected to spell out concrete ... Britain to enshrine deficit control in law - BrownReuters India Tories would sell middle Britain down the river, says Ed Milibandguardian.co.uk Brown Tells Labour Battle Is About Beliefs, Not HimBloomberg AFP -The Press Association -Telegraph.co.uk all 975 news articles »

Pope Asks Czech Republic to 'Return to God' - Voice of America Posted: 27 Sep 2009 09:55 AM PDT guardian.co.uk Pope Asks Czech Republic to 'Return to God' Voice of America Pope Benedict XVI urged Czechs on Sunday to "return to God" during a mass in the Czech Republic that was attended by an estimated 120000 people. The mass was the highlight of the pontiff's three day visit to the strongly secular nation. ... Pope urges Europe to remember Christian heritageThe Associated Press Pope Greeted By 120, 000 Before Mass In Czech CityNew York Times 120000 pack field for pope's Czech massAFP Monsters and Critics.com -Spero News -BBC News all 1,650 news articles »

"World Leader" to Obama: Explain Why "They're Putting a Hitler ... - ABC News Posted: 27 Sep 2009 10:18 AM PDT Washington Post "World Leader" to Obama: Explain Why "They're Putting a Hitler ... ABC News President Obama at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation dinner last night, discussing false claims made about the health care reform bill, told a little anecdote. "I was up at the G20 -- just a little aside -- I was up at the G20, and some of you ... Obama resumes health care push, vows to 'get it done this year'CNN Black Caucus Gala Fetes Filmmaker and PainterWashington Post Obama Says Economic Crisis Hit Minority Groups With 'Ferocity'Bloomberg TheCelebrityCafe.com -The Associated Press -Longview Daily News all 506 news articles »

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• Iran test fires short-range missiles (AP)
• Germans vote amid economic issues, Islamic threats (AP)
• Social Security strained by early retirements (AP)
• Obama addresses black caucus on health care (AP)
• Feds: Zazi trips, shopping led to NY terror threat (AP)
• Calif. mourners remember Yale student's fun spirit (AP)
• Crashed helicopter ran into poor weather in SC (AP)
• Glenn Beck gets ceremonial key to hometown city (AP)
• Iowa defense shuts down No. 5 Penn St., 21-10 (AP)
• Cardinals clinch NL Central with win over Rockies (AP)
• Iran test-fires missiles amid nuclear tension (Reuters)
• White House near picking site for Guantanamo detainees (Reuters)
• Afghan cabinet minister escapes Taliban attack (Reuters)
• Honduras de facto government sets deadline over crisis (Reuters)
• More tax cases vs wealthy, U.S. banks (Reuters)
• U.S. urges Arabs to support Abbas on peace talks (Reuters)
• U.S. drone crashes into Iraq political party office (Reuters)
• Afghan minister survives car bomb attack: police (AFP)
• Voting begins in German election (AFP)

Iran test fires short-range missiles (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:59 AM PDT AP - Iran said it successfully test fired short-range missiles during drills Sunday by the elite Revolutionary Guard, a show of force days after the U.S. and its allies condemned Tehran over a newly revealed underground nuclear facility that was being constructed secretly.

Germans vote amid economic issues, Islamic threats (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:49 AM PDT AP - Germans were deciding Sunday whether to return the nation's first woman chancellor to a second term in office following a lackluster election campaign centered largely on economic issues and a rash of last-minute threats by Islamic extremists.

Social Security strained by early retirements (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:02 AM PDT AP - Big job losses and a spike in early retirement claims from laid-off seniors will force Social Security to pay out more in benefits than it collects in taxes the next two years, the first time that's happened since the 1980s.

Obama addresses black caucus on health care (AP) Posted: 26 Sep 2009 09:31 PM PDT AP - President Barack Obama on Saturday resumed his push to overhaul the health care system, telling a Congressional Black Caucus conference that there comes a time when "the cup of endurance runs over."

Feds: Zazi trips, shopping led to NY terror threat (AP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:00 AM PDT AP - It was midsummer in suburban Denver when an unassuming, bearded man pushed a red shopping cart between shelves stacked with hair coloring and nail polish remover.

Calif. mourners remember Yale student's fun spirit (AP) Posted: 26 Sep 2009 09:45 PM PDT AP - Family members of the Yale University doctoral student found murdered on what was to be her wedding day said they'll always remember the beaming smile and fun-loving spirit of the brilliant woman who hoped to change the world through her medical research.

Crashed helicopter ran into poor weather in SC (AP) Posted: 26 Sep 2009 09:40 PM PDT AP - A medical helicopter that crashed in coastal South Carolina, killing all three crew members on board, had run into bad weather and was trying to land at a nearby airport, federal safety investigators said Saturday.

Glenn Beck gets ceremonial key to hometown city (AP) Posted: 26 Sep 2009 11:23 PM PDT AP - The mayor of Glenn Beck's hometown in Washington state presented the Fox News personality with a ceremonial key to the city Saturday evening, an event preceded by weeks of protests and petitions calling for the cancellation of the visit.

Iowa defense shuts down No. 5 Penn St., 21-10 (AP) Posted: 26 Sep 2009 11:14 PM PDT AP - Whether in cold, blustery Iowa City, or soggy Happy Valley, Iowa has Penn State figured out.

Cardinals clinch NL Central with win over Rockies (AP) Posted: 26 Sep 2009 09:55 PM PDT AP - Matt Holliday celebrated another playoff clincher at Coors Field, only this time it was with the St. Louis Cardinals and not the Colorado Rockies.

Iran test-fires missiles amid nuclear tension (Reuters) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:38 AM PDT Reuters - Iran test-fired short-range missiles as its elite Revolutionary Guards began war games on Sunday aimed at boosting the Islamic Republic's deterrent capabilities, official media reported.

White House near picking site for Guantanamo detainees (Reuters) Posted: 26 Sep 2009 09:36 PM PDT Reuters - The Obama administration is close to selecting a location on U.S. soil to house some detainees from the controversial American military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, an administration official said on Saturday.

Afghan cabinet minister escapes Taliban attack (Reuters) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:44 AM PDT Reuters - A roadside bomb targeting an Afghan cabinet minister exploded in the western city of Herat on Sunday, killing at least three people, officials said.

Honduras de facto government sets deadline over crisis (Reuters) Posted: 26 Sep 2009 10:49 PM PDT Reuters - Brazil has ten days to decide on the status of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, who took refuge in the Brazilian embassy on Monday after sneaking back in the country, the de facto government said on Saturday.

More tax cases vs wealthy, U.S. banks (Reuters) Posted: 26 Sep 2009 02:33 PM PDT Reuters - The U.S. government is stepping up prosecutions of wealthy individuals dodging taxes through off-shore accounts, with new cases expected to be made public "every couple of weeks," a top government attorney said on Saturday.

U.S. urges Arabs to support Abbas on peace talks (Reuters) Posted: 26 Sep 2009 04:18 PM PDT Reuters - The United States urged Arab states on Saturday to provide political backing for the Palestinians to begin peace talks with Israel even if a freeze on Jewish settlements in the West Bank is not in place.

U.S. drone crashes into Iraq political party office (Reuters) Posted: 26 Sep 2009 07:01 AM PDT Reuters - An unmanned U.S. reconnaissance drone crashed in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul early on Saturday, hitting the offices of one of Iraq's biggest political parties, the U.S. military said.

Afghan minister survives car bomb attack: police (AFP) Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:20 AM PDT AFP - Afghan Energy Minister Mohammad Ismail Khan survived a car bomb attack in the west of the country Sunday that left at least four civilians dead and 17 wounded, police said.

Voting begins in German election (AFP) Posted: 26 Sep 2009 11:06 PM PDT AFP - Polling stations across Germany opened on Sunday for the country's election, with Chancellor Angela Merkel the clear favourite to win a second term at the helm of Europe's biggest economy.

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