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Nobel Prize winner Norman Borlaug dies at 95 (AP)

Posted: 13 Sep 2009 12:27 AM PDT

File - Norman Borlaug, visiting professor at Texas A&M University, and the 1970 Nobel Prize recipient, looks over some sorghum tests in this Oct. 30, 1996 file photo taken in one of A&M's teaching greenhouses, in College Station, Texas. The Nobel Prize-winning agricultural scientist has died in Texas at age 95. Texas A&M University spokeswoman Kathleen Phillips said Borlaug died just before 11 p.m. Saturday Sept. 12, 2009 at his home in Dallas. Known as the father of the 'green revolution,' Borlaug won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in combating world hunger. (AP Photo/Bill Meeks, File)AP - Agricultural scientist Norman Borlaug, the father of the "green revolution" who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in combating world hunger and saving hundreds of millions of lives, died Saturday in Texas, a Texas A&M University spokeswoman said. He was 95.

Official: Dozens of Taliban killed after US deaths (AP)

Posted: 13 Sep 2009 12:26 AM PDT

German ISAF soldiers on patrol outside Feyzabad, east of Kunduz, Afghanistan, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)AP - A battle in western Afghanistan that included airstrikes killed dozens of Taliban militants after an insurgent ambush left three U.S. troops dead, an Afghan official said Sunday.

Afghan detainees allowed to question detention (AP)

Posted: 13 Sep 2009 12:29 AM PDT

U.S. soldiers are seen during a ceremony to mark the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, at the main U.S. base, in Bagram, north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 11, 2009. The Sept. 11 attacks were both a tragedy and a call to arms for many of the soldiers at this sprawling military air base, although few would have guessed that eight years on, the war in Afghanistan would still be raging. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq, Pool)AP - The Pentagon has begun putting into place a new program under which hundreds of prisoners being held by the military in Afghanistan will be given the right to challenge their detentions, a defense official said Sunday.

Fmr. Blagojevich adviser dies, days before prison (AP)

Posted: 13 Sep 2009 12:29 AM PDT

FILE - In this June 22, 2009 file photo, Christopher Kelly, the former chief fundraiser for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, leaves the federal building in Chicago. Kelly, who was a key figure in the federal corruption case against ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, according to a Stroger Hospital spokesman. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)AP - A former chief fundraiser for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich died Saturday, just days before he was to begin serving at least eight years in federal prison for fraud that included using his company's money to pay gambling debts and claiming it as a business expense.

Obama says status quo no solution on health care (AP)

Posted: 13 Sep 2009 12:24 AM PDT

President Barack Obama holds health insurance reform rally, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)AP - President Barack Obama assailed critics of his health care initiative Saturday, seeking to grab the megaphone from his opponents and boost momentum in his drive for congressional passage of his chief domestic priority.

Items seized in Yale grad student's disappearance (AP)

Posted: 13 Sep 2009 12:28 AM PDT

An unidentified man enters the Yale Medical complex building where missing graduate student Annie Le had her lab, Saturday, Sept 2, 2009 in New Haven, Conn. Family members have canceled the wedding of the Yale University graduate student who vanished days before her New York nuptials as more than 100 investigators scrambled for clues to her disappearance. (AP Photo/Thomas Cain)AP - As authorities continued their search for a Yale University graduate student and bride-to-be who disappeared several days ago, they said they are now examining potential evidence from a laboratory where she was last seen.

Suspect falls asleep, hostages escape Kan. home (AP)

Posted: 13 Sep 2009 12:31 AM PDT

This undated photo released by the Kansas Attorney General's Office shows Jesse Dennis Dimmick. 23-year-old Dimmick, who held two newlyweds hostage in their eastern Kansas home Saturday fell asleep and the couple escaped unharmed, authorities said. Officers then stormed the house, where he confronted authorities and they shot him, Topeka Police Capt. Jerry Stanley said. His injuries were not life-threatening. (AP Photo/Kansas Attorney General's Office)AP - Two newlyweds held hostage in their eastern Kansas home on Saturday escaped unharmed when the man holding them captive fell asleep, after they gave him pillows and a blanket, authorities and family members said.

Fey an Emmy winner for Palin mimicry? You betcha (AP)

Posted: 13 Sep 2009 12:31 AM PDT

Actress Tina Fey poses with her Emmy award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of Governor Sarah Palin on AP - Is Tina Fey an Emmy winner? You betcha. Fey received an Emmy Award on Saturday for her impersonation of Republican vice presidential contender Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live."

Bizarre ending to Serena's title defense at Open (AP)

Posted: 13 Sep 2009 12:33 AM PDT

Serena Williams, of the United States, argues with a line judge over a foot fault call during her match against Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. Clijsters beat Williams in 2 sets. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)AP - Serena Williams walked toward the line judge, screaming, cursing and shaking a ball in the official's direction, threatening to "shove it down" her throat.

Hamlin wins at home but Busch falls short of Chase (AP)

Posted: 13 Sep 2009 12:33 AM PDT

Denny Hamlin celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' Chevy Rock & Roll 400 auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va. Saturday Sept. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)AP - Denny Hamlin suffered his fair share of heartbreak at Richmond International Raceway, the home track where he so desperately wanted a win.

Afghan attacks kill dozens; Karzai leads in poll (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Sep 2009 09:09 AM PDT

Canadian tanks leave Mas'um Ghar base to respond to a nearby roadside bomb explosion in Panjwai district of Kandahar province, September 10, 2009. REUTERS/Finbarr O'ReillyReuters - Roadside bombs, gunbattles and a suicide strike killed five Americans and dozens of Afghan civilians, troops and police, officials said on Saturday, a bloody day that showed how unrest has spread across the country.

Obama warns against scare tactics over healthcare (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Sep 2009 02:25 PM PDT

U.S. President Barack Obama points during a rally for his health insurance reform initiatives at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 12, 2009. REUTERS/Jonathan ErnstReuters - President Barack Obama warned Americans on Saturday not to be tricked by "scare tactics" he accused his opponents of using as he went on the road to rally support for his drive to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.

Nobel-winning agricultural scientist Borlaug dies (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Sep 2009 11:55 PM PDT

Reuters - Norman Borlaug, the U.S. agricultural scientist who received the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for developing high-yielding crops to prevent famine in the developing world, has died at age 95, Texas A&M University said.

Iran signals no compromise on nuclear issue (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Sep 2009 11:09 AM PDT

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki looks on during a joint news conference with his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu (not pictured) in Tehran September 12, 2009. REUTERS/Morteza NikoubazlReuters - Iran said on Saturday it would not back down in its nuclear row with the West, a day after the United States said it would accept Tehran's offer of wide-ranging talks with six world powers.

Obama to change policy on detainees at Afghan base: report (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Sep 2009 07:41 PM PDT

A US soldier mans a machine-gun on an armoured vehicle near Bagram military base in Afghanistan. The administration of US President Barack Obama plans to issue new guidelines designed to give prisoners at the detention center located at the military base more ability to challenge their custody, The New York Times has reported.(AFP/File/Shah Marai)Reuters - The Obama administration plans to issue new guidelines meant to provide prisoners at a U.S. detention center in Afghanistan greater latitude in challenging their detention, The New York Times reported in its Sunday edition.

Pennsylvania governor ready to veto budget plan (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Sep 2009 12:10 PM PDT

Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell talks to reporters as he arrives for a dinner held for the National Governors Association by US President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington, February 22, 2009. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/FilesReuters - Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell said on Saturday he is ready to veto a bipartisan budget plan proposed by lawmakers to end a 10-week deadlock because it is out of balance and contains cuts to education and healthcare spending.

China blasts U.S. tire duties as protectionist blow (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Sep 2009 02:24 PM PDT

Reuters - China decried a U.S. decision to impose added duty on Chinese-made tires, saying the move sent a dangerous protectionist signal before a G20 summit and could stoke reactions impeding global recovery.

US Mideast envoy to make final push ahead of UN meet (AFP)

Posted: 12 Sep 2009 11:03 PM PDT

US envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell holds a press conference in Cairo in July. Mitchell was to make a final push to revive Middle East peace talks during a visit to the region Sunday ahead of the annual UN General Assembly meeting later this month.(AFP/File/Cris Bouroncle)AFP - US Middle East envoy George Mitchell was to make a final push to revive Middle East peace talks during a visit to the region Sunday ahead of the annual UN General Assembly meeting later this month.

Tens of thousands rally against Obama government (AFP)

Posted: 12 Sep 2009 07:25 PM PDT

Protesters against US President Barack Obama's health care plan and other policies gather in Washington, DC. Tens of thousands of people have marched from the shadow of the White House to the footsteps of the US Capitol to protest against Obama and what they claim to be his AFP - Ten of thousands of protestors from across the United States descended on the nation's capital Saturday, decrying President Barack Obama, "big government" and big spending.
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