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• Lawyers says arrests coming in UConn stabbing (AP)
• Pot advocates: Looser guidelines leave questions (AP)
• Balloon boy charges may not come until next week (AP)
• Judge postpones another Ohio inmate's execution (AP)
• Report: Students need more veggies, fewer calories (AP)
• Army review: Troop use in Ala. shootings broke law (AP)
• Transient arrested in fire probe (AP)
• Rick weakens to tropical storm in Pacific (AP)
• 3 who died in Detroit race described as healthy (AP)
• Charges dropped against Ill. teen in beating death (AP)
• Birkhead: Prosecutor chastised my testimony (AP)
• Phils beat Dodgers 5-4 on Rollins' double in 9th (AP)
• Feds worried about Blagojevich TV appearance (AP)
• 3 killed in train-car crash in southern Miss. (AP)
• L.A.'s top prosecutor vows to target pot shops (AP)
• Troubled times for New England tobacco farmers (AP)
• Mexican family finds work, then loss, in US (AP)
• Meeting considers future of SC Episcopal diocese (AP)
• Marine to plead guilty in fake heroism case (AP)

Lawyers says arrests coming in UConn stabbing (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 08:17 PM PDT AP - A Bloomfield man will be arrested in the stabbing death of a University of Connecticut football player, his lawyer said Monday night, as police continued to sort out what happened during a fight outside a school-sponsored dance over the weekend.

Pot advocates: Looser guidelines leave questions (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 09:52 PM PDT AP - A new Obama administration policy loosening guidelines on federal prosecution of medical marijuana on Monday signaled to users that they had less to fear from federal agents but still left their suppliers to contend with a tangled mesh of state laws and regulations.

Balloon boy charges may not come until next week (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 06:29 PM PDT AP - Investigators pored over e-mails, phone records and financial documents from the home of Richard Heene on Monday as they weighed felony charges and sought to determine who else might have helped the alleged balloon-boy hoax get off the ground.

Judge postpones another Ohio inmate's execution (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 07:27 PM PDT AP - A fourth Ohio inmate has gotten a temporary stay of execution as state officials and defense lawyers continue to examine the state's lethal injection method.

Report: Students need more veggies, fewer calories (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 09:19 PM PDT AP - School lunches need more fruits, veggies and whole grains and a limit on calories, says a report urging an update of the nation's 14-year-old standards for cafeteria fare.

Army review: Troop use in Ala. shootings broke law (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 06:40 PM PDT AP - An Army investigation found that soldiers should not have been sent to man traffic stops in a small Alabama town after 11 people were killed in March during a shooting spree.

Transient arrested in fire probe (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 05:26 PM PDT AP - A homeless man was arrested and charged with arson for starting a tiny blaze in August near the spot where a gigantic wildfire erupted several days later, killing two firefighters, homicide detectives said Monday.

Rick weakens to tropical storm in Pacific (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 11:05 PM PDT AP - A dangerous category 5 hurricane just two days earlier, Rick weakened to a tropical storm late Monday as it headed toward the resorts on the southern tip of Baja California, where two people were killed by high waves.

3 who died in Detroit race described as healthy (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 06:29 PM PDT AP - The deaths of three runners who collapsed during a 13.1-mile half marathon appear to have been an aberration, but at least six runners have died while competing in such events in the last two months.

Charges dropped against Ill. teen in beating death (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 04:39 PM PDT AP - First-degree murder charges were dropped Monday against one of four teens accused in the brutal beating of a Chicago honor student that was recorded in a cell phone camera video.

Birkhead: Prosecutor chastised my testimony (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 07:46 PM PDT AP - A prosecutor who was accused of trying to intimidate one of the star witnesses in the Anna Nicole Smith drug case was absent from the courtroom Monday afternoon, and the district attorney's office said her further role in the case was under discussion.

Phils beat Dodgers 5-4 on Rollins' double in 9th (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 10:55 PM PDT AP - They were one out from defeat. A moment later, Jimmy Rollins put the Fightin' Phils within one win of the World Series.

Feds worried about Blagojevich TV appearance (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 02:05 PM PDT AP - Prosecutors said Monday they are worried about what ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich might say on Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice" TV show that could taint the jury pool for his federal corruption trial.

3 killed in train-car crash in southern Miss. (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 07:20 PM PDT AP - Authorities say three people have been killed and another person critically injured after the car they were riding in collided with a passenger train in southern Mississippi.

L.A.'s top prosecutor vows to target pot shops (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 01:40 PM PDT AP - Clay Tepel knew there were risks to setting up a medical marijuana shop: it could lose money, be robbed or be raided by authorities.

Troubled times for New England tobacco farmers (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 02:04 PM PDT AP - They're among the lucky few, John, Fred and Dave Arnold. There's a good supply of crisp broadleaf tobacco drying in their 14 curing sheds and over the next couple of weeks they'll be pulling it down, bundling it up and selling it for the best price they can get. Pretty much what their family has done every year since the 1830s in the Connecticut River Valley.

Mexican family finds work, then loss, in US (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 01:43 PM PDT AP - Esteban Contreras had a bad feeling when his daughter and her husband said they were going to sneak across the border with their children.

Meeting considers future of SC Episcopal diocese (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 01:36 PM PDT AP - Episcopalians in the Diocese of South Carolina will consider resolutions this week to distance the diocese from the national Episcopal Church because of its positions on same-sex marriage and ordination of gays.

Marine to plead guilty in fake heroism case (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 01:25 PM PDT AP - A Marine sergeant charged with faking battle injuries to get freebies intended for wounded warriors will plead guilty, a Marine Corps spokeswoman said Monday.

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• Lawyer: 'Balloon boy' family ready to surrender - msnbc.com
• Iran pulls back from deal on uranium enrichment - Telegraph.co.uk
• US Announces 'Integrated' Sudan Strategy - Voice of America
• Justice Dept. Issues New Medical Marijuana Policy - New York Times
• Verizon's big ad push for Android takes on iphone - The Associated Press
• Report: Federal aid created or saved 250000 education jobs - Washington Post

Lawyer: 'Balloon boy' family ready to surrender - msnbc.com Posted: 19 Oct 2009 06:33 AM PDT CTV.ca Lawyer: 'Balloon boy' family ready to surrender msnbc.com David Zalubowski / AP By Michael Inbar Richard and Mayumi Heene may soon face charges after being accused of trying to whip up a media frenzy with a tall tale about their son floating away in a makeshift flying saucer — but Richard Heene's lawyer told ... Legendary Con Man Calls Balloon Boy 'Fun and Games'ABC News Profile: 'Balloon Boy' familyBBC News Heene Sentenced to Jail for LA CrimeTMZ.com (blog) NPR -The Jacksonville Observer -E! Online all 1,479 news articles »

Iran pulls back from deal on uranium enrichment - Telegraph.co.uk Posted: 19 Oct 2009 10:51 AM PDT Voice of America Iran pulls back from deal on uranium enrichment Telegraph.co.uk Iran's negotiators have toughened their stance on the nuclear programme, signalling that Tehran will refuse to go ahead with an agreement to hand over 75 per cent of its enriched uranium. By David Blair, Diplomatic Editor The move came as Iranian ... Talks center on Iran's nuclear program; discussions to continue TuesdayCNN ElBaradei says Vienna talks 'constructive'PRESS TV Video: Views on Iran nuclear talksAljazeera.net Reuters -Xinhua -Washington Post all 824 news articles »

US Announces 'Integrated' Sudan Strategy - Voice of America Posted: 19 Oct 2009 10:28 AM PDT CBC.ca US Announces 'Integrated' Sudan Strategy Voice of America The Obama administration, capping a months-long review process, Monday announced a new strategy of incentives and possible punitive actions to restore peace in Darfur and assure implementation of Sudan's north-south peace accord. ... Sudan says new US policy has "positive points"Reuters Obama's Sudan Strategy to Include IncentivesNew York Times Sudan offered Obama 'incentives'BBC News Washington Post -CNN International -Bloomberg all 811 news articles »

Justice Dept. Issues New Medical Marijuana Policy - New York Times Posted: 19 Oct 2009 10:49 AM PDT ABC News Justice Dept. Issues New Medical Marijuana Policy New York Times WASHINGTON — People who use marijuana for medical purposes and those who distribute it should not face federal prosecution, provided they act according to state law, the Justice Department said on Monday in a directive with political and ... A federal about-face on medical marijuanaLos Angeles Times Medical Marijuana Proponents Breathe Easier Under New GuidelinesABC News Health Buzz: New Federal Policy on Medical Marijuana and Other Health NewsU.S. News & World Report Bloomberg -Wall Street Journal -WSAV-TV all 1,072 news articles »

Verizon's big ad push for Android takes on iphone - The Associated Press Posted: 19 Oct 2009 10:31 AM PDT Bakersfield Now Verizon's big ad push for Android takes on iphone The Associated Press NEW YORK — An aggressive TV ad campaign from Verizon Wireless is adding to the support building for a software package from Google Inc. that is shaping up to be the most formidable challenge yet to Apple Inc.'s iphone. The commercials for the "Droid" ... Verizon fires shots across iPhone's bow with Droid smartphoneComputerworld 'iDon't' Campaign Means No Verizon iPhone?NetworkWorld.com Watch out iPhone, the Motorola Droid is comingAfterdawn.com MediaPost Publications -SlashGear -InternetNews.com all 395 news articles »

Report: Federal aid created or saved 250000 education jobs - Washington Post Posted: 19 Oct 2009 09:56 AM PDT MSN Philippines News Report: Federal aid created or saved 250000 education jobs Washington Post Tens of billions of dollars in federal economic aid has created or saved 250000 education jobs, the Obama administration announced Monday, although states and school systems continue to face enormous fiscal pressures. ... 250000 Education Jobs: Good News for White HouseAtlantic Online Would a Stimulus by Any Other Name Smell More Sweet?ProPublica Officials: 250000 teaching jobs aided by stimulusThe Associated Press AFP -Reuters -WKOW-TV.com all 214 news articles »

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• Sheriff: Boy-in-balloon was hoax, charges expected (AP)
• Feds to issue new medical marijuana policy (AP)
• Pakistan steps up border offensive (AP)
• UConn mourns stabbing death of football player (AP)
• Health care bill makes Sen. Roland Burris relevant (AP)
• Catholic Diocese of Wilmington files bankruptcy (AP)
• Largest turtle-linked salmonella outbreak detailed (AP)
• Elvis' hair sells for $15K at Chicago auction (AP)
• Lee dominates Dodgers, Phillies romp for 2-1 lead (AP)
• Falcons hold on at end for 21-14 win over Bears (AP)
• Iran promises "crushing" response as attack toll rise (Reuters)
• Balloon boy case a hoax, says sheriff; charges coming (Reuters)
• Crisis shows need to right imbalances: Bernanke (Reuters)
• Pakistani forces pound Taliban in S. Waziristan (Reuters)
• Afghan election ruling due on Monday (Reuters)
• BAIC says man accused of trade theft on leave in U.S. (Reuters)
• Israel may have planted spy gear in Lebanon: U.N. (Reuters)
• UBS registered mail warns U.S. clients on tax: report (Reuters)
• Iran general accuses US, Britain over bombing (AFP)
• US warns it needs credible Afghan partner (AFP)

Sheriff: Boy-in-balloon was hoax, charges expected (AP) Posted: 18 Oct 2009 09:57 PM PDT AP - The story that a little boy had floated away in a giant helium balloon was a hoax concocted to land a reality television show, authorities said Sunday, and the boy's parents will likely face felony charges.

Feds to issue new medical marijuana policy (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 12:40 AM PDT AP - Federal drug agents won't pursue pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers in states that allow medical marijuana, under new legal guidelines to be issued Monday by the Obama administration.

Pakistan steps up border offensive (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 01:01 AM PDT AP - Troops fought militants on three fronts and fighter jets bombed insurgent positions Monday as Pakistan pressed ahead with its assault on an al-Qaida and Taliban sanctuary close to the Afghan border.

UConn mourns stabbing death of football player (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 12:13 AM PDT AP - Less than 12 hours after celebrating his team's homecoming victory over Louisville, Connecticut football coach Randy Edsall was at a hospital identifying the body of one of the game's star players.

Health care bill makes Sen. Roland Burris relevant (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 12:58 AM PDT AP - For Democrats determined to get a health care bill, Sen. Roland Burris is like the house guest who couldn't be refused, won't soon be leaving and poses a plausible threat of ruining holiday dinner.

Catholic Diocese of Wilmington files bankruptcy (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 12:21 AM PDT AP - Delaware's Catholic Diocese of Wilmington filed for federal bankruptcy protection on Sunday night, on the eve of a civil trial in a high-profile sex abuse case against the diocese and a former priest.

Largest turtle-linked salmonella outbreak detailed (AP) Posted: 18 Oct 2009 10:01 PM PDT AP - Two girls who swam with pet turtles in a backyard pool were among 107 people sickened in the largest salmonella outbreak blamed on turtles nationwide, researchers report.

Elvis' hair sells for $15K at Chicago auction (AP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 01:02 AM PDT AP - A clump of hair believed to have been trimmed from Elvis Presley's head when he joined the Army in 1958 has sold for $15,000 at a Chicago auction house.

Lee dominates Dodgers, Phillies romp for 2-1 lead (AP) Posted: 18 Oct 2009 09:29 PM PDT AP - Cliff Lee sprinted off the mound after throwing his final pitch, nearly breaking a sweat for the first time. Heck, he almost outhustled the Phillies' newest speed demon, Ryan Howard.

Falcons hold on at end for 21-14 win over Bears (AP) Posted: 18 Oct 2009 09:21 PM PDT AP - Chicago made another huge mistake in the red zone, and the Atlanta Falcons held on for another wild victory over the Bears.

Iran promises "crushing" response as attack toll rise (Reuters) Posted: 18 Oct 2009 11:38 PM PDT Reuters - Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards promised a "crushing" response to an attack that killed several senior commanders, state television said on Monday, as the death toll from the deadliest such incident in years rose to 42.

Balloon boy case a hoax, says sheriff; charges coming (Reuters) Posted: 18 Oct 2009 05:07 PM PDT Reuters - The flight of a home-made helium balloon that touched off a frantic rescue attempt for the young boy thought to be aboard was a publicity-seeking hoax, a Colorado sheriff said on Sunday.

Crisis shows need to right imbalances: Bernanke (Reuters) Posted: 18 Oct 2009 11:39 PM PDT Reuters - The financial crisis has spotlighted the importance of dealing with global imbalances in trade and capital flows, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Sunday at a Fed conference on Asia.

Pakistani forces pound Taliban in S. Waziristan (Reuters) Posted: 18 Oct 2009 11:44 PM PDT Reuters - Pakistani forces backed by heavy artillery attacked Taliban on Monday as the army moved to wrest control of militant strongholds in a lawless region on the Afghan border.

Afghan election ruling due on Monday (Reuters) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 12:26 AM PDT Reuters - A U.N.-led fraud panel said it would announce on Monday its long-delayed verdict on Afghanistan's disputed presidential vote, which is expected to end weeks of political uncertainty in the volatile country.

BAIC says man accused of trade theft on leave in U.S. (Reuters) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 12:57 AM PDT Reuters - A Chinese national accused of stealing trade secrets from Ford Motor Co was employed by Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp (BAIC), China's fifth-biggest automaker, but was in the United States on personal leave when he was arrested, BAIC said Monday.

Israel may have planted spy gear in Lebanon: U.N. (Reuters) Posted: 18 Oct 2009 02:15 PM PDT Reuters - A U.N. investigation into explosions in south Lebanon indicated on Sunday that Israel had planted spy devices on Lebanese land in what a senior U.N. official said would be a violation of a ceasefire agreement.

UBS registered mail warns U.S. clients on tax: report (Reuters) Posted: 18 Oct 2009 07:40 AM PDT Reuters - Swiss bank UBS AG warned U.S. customers by registered mail their account details may be given to U.S. tax authorities, a method that could itself breach secrecy laws, a Swiss paper said on Sunday.

Iran general accuses US, Britain over bombing (AFP) Posted: 19 Oct 2009 12:20 AM PDT AFP - A top Iranian general on Monday accused the United States and Britain of training rebels behind a bomb attack on the elite Revolutionary Guards which killed seven commanders and dozens of other people.

US warns it needs credible Afghan partner (AFP) Posted: 18 Oct 2009 07:00 PM PDT AFP - Top US officials have delivered a sharp warning to Afghan leaders to resolve the election crisis, saying it would be irresponsible to send in more US troops without a strong government in place.

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