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Iran test fires short-range missiles (AP)

Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:59 AM PDT

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks during a press conference in New York, Friday Sept. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)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

The Reichstag building is reflected in water as tourists pass by on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. Germany will elect a new parliament Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Maya Hitij)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

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2005 file photo, trays of printed social security checks wait to be mailed from the U.S. Treasury's Financial Management services facility in Philadelphia. 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 years 2010-2011, the first time that's happened since the 1980s. The deficits — $10 billion in 2010 and $9 billion in 2011 — won't affect payments to retirees because Social Security has accumulated surpluses from previous years totaling $2.5 trillion. But they will add to the overall federal deficit. (AP Photo/Bradley C Bower, File)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

President Barack Obama delivers his remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Phoenix Awards dinner, in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)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

This image made Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 from security video made available by CNN shows a man believed to be Najibullah Zazi shopping at Beauty Supply Warehouse in suburban Denver. Court papers say that during the summer, Zazi and three unidentified associates bought 'unusually large quantities' of hydrogen peroxide and acetone, a flammable solvent found in nail-polish remover, from beauty supply stores in the Denver area. (AP Photo/CNN) --NO SALES, FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY--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

Annie Le's fiance Jonathan Widawsky, left, comforts her mother Vivian Le, center, after the funeral service, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 in El Dorado Hills, Calif. A Yale University doctoral student found murdered on what was to be her wedding day is being remembered Saturday as a brilliant woman who hoped to change the world through her medical research. . At back is his father Michael Widawsky and far right Lauren Widawsky. (AP Photo/Renee C. Byer, Pool)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

Rosemary Harrell, at left, a flight nurse based out of Charleston, S.C. for Omniflight and co-worker Ryan DuBose, a flight paramedic based out of Charleston with Omniflight console each other during a press conference Saturday Sept. 26, 2009, at the Georgetown County Airport concerning the Omniflight air medical transport service that crashed in Georgetown County killing all three of their co-workers on board. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)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

Iowa's Pat Angerer, right, celebrates with teammate A.J. Edds after Edds intercepted a pass against Penn State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in State College, Pa. Iowa won 21-10. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)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

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols douses teammates during a National League Central division title celebration following the team's 6-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)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

Logo of the Iran's Revolutionary guard is seen on the Iranian Shahab 2 missile during a war exhibition to commemorate the anniversary of Iran-Iraq war (1980-88) in southern Tehran September 26, 2007. REUTERS/Morteza NikoubazlReuters - 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

Three more Guantanamo detainees have been transferred from the US prison camp in Cuba to Ireland and Yemen, the US Department of Justice said Saturday, in the latest step toward closing the controversial camp.(AFP/Pool/File/Brennan Linsley)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

An Afghan man takes a picture with his mobile phone at the scene of a roadside bomb blast in Herat province September 27, 2009. REUTERS/Mohammad ShioabReuters - 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

Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya watches news online inside the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa September 26, 2009. REUTERS/Edgard GarridoReuters - 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

The logo of Swiss bank UBS can be seen outside its New York office August 12, 2009. REUTERS/Lucas JacksonReuters - 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

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the audience during a meeting in Havana September 26, 2009. REUTERS/Enrique De La OsaReuters - 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

Afghan bystanders look at the wreckage of a car, destroyed in an explosion in the city of Herat. Afghan Energy Minister Mohammad Ismail Khan survived the attack that left at least four civilians dead and 17 wounded, police said.(AFP/Reza Shirmohammadi)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

Supporters pass an election campaign poster in Berlin showing German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Polling stations across Germany opened on Sunday for the country's election, with Merkel the clear favourite to win a second term at the helm of Europe's biggest economy.(AFP/John MacDougall)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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