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• Nobel Prize winner Norman Borlaug dies at 95 (AP)
• Fmr. Blagojevich adviser dies, days before prison (AP)
• Suspect falls asleep, hostages escape Kan. home (AP)
• Thousands of downtown D.C. protesters blast Obama (AP)
• Items seized in Yale grad student's disappearance (AP)
• Mich. man leaves town after cops say he was target (AP)
• Dangerous staph germs found at West Coast beaches (AP)
• State lawmakers try to halt health care changes (AP)
• AP ENTERPRISE: Montana jail deal raises questions (AP)
• Law used to indict Blagojevich challenged as vague (AP)
• Schwarzenegger to veto renewable energy bills (AP)
• Race to replace prestigious Manhattan DA nears end (AP)
• Southeast Texas bouncing back a year after Ike (AP)
• Biden lauds 2 killed battling LA fire as heroes (AP)
• Va. seeks November execution for DC-area sniper (AP)
• Garrido's twisted path led often to God (AP)
• Hundreds search rugged Louisiana hills for escapee (AP)
• Once a hurricane, Fred weakens to remnant at sea (AP)
• As Cuba changes, US exile leader seeks new path (AP)

Nobel Prize winner Norman Borlaug dies at 95 (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 10:20 PM PDT 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.

Fmr. Blagojevich adviser dies, days before prison (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 10:24 PM PDT 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.

Suspect falls asleep, hostages escape Kan. home (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 10:36 PM PDT 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.

Thousands of downtown D.C. protesters blast Obama (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 05:41 PM PDT AP - Tens of thousands of protesters fed up with government spending marched to the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, showing their disdain for the president's health care plan with slogans such as "Obamacare makes me sick" and "I'm not your ATM."

Items seized in Yale grad student's disappearance (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 06:51 PM PDT AP - Potential evidence has been seized from the building where a Yale University graduate student was last seen before she vanished days ahead of her wedding, authorities said Saturday.

Mich. man leaves town after cops say he was target (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 10:13 PM PDT AP - A real estate agent told he was the third target of a shooting spree that left an abortion protester and a business owner dead said Saturday he fled his home after the violence that claimed two lives in their small Michigan city.

Dangerous staph germs found at West Coast beaches (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 12:02 PM PDT AP - Dangerous staph bacteria have been found in sand and water for the first time at five public beaches along the coast of Washington, and scientists think the state is not the only one with this problem.

State lawmakers try to halt health care changes (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 04:55 PM PDT AP - Republicans in more than a dozen states opposed to President Barack Obama's push for health care overhaul have mounted state-driven efforts to block federal intervention in health care, with some early success.

AP ENTERPRISE: Montana jail deal raises questions (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 02:17 PM PDT AP - The Two Rivers Detention Center was promoted as the largest economic development project in decades in the small town of Hardin when the jail was built two years ago. But it has been vacant ever since.

Law used to indict Blagojevich challenged as vague (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 01:57 PM PDT AP - Among the corruption charges faced by former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is a statute of just 28 words with enough pop to send big names to prison for corruption, but it's under attack by those who consider it vague and unfair.

Schwarzenegger to veto renewable energy bills (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 06:19 PM PDT AP - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's office said Saturday that he would veto legislation requiring a third of California's energy to come from renewable sources by 2020, choosing instead to mandate the change through an executive order.

Race to replace prestigious Manhattan DA nears end (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 05:02 PM PDT AP - One is a former hard-nosed judge so known for her stiff sentences that drug dealers named a brand of heroin after her. Another enjoys the iconic incumbent's support and a political pedigree. A third is a noted gun-control advocate who boasts backers known for turning out voters.

Southeast Texas bouncing back a year after Ike (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 01:34 PM PDT AP - Anne Willis, a lifelong resident of Bolivar Peninsula, moved back to her hometown of Crystal Beach nearly three months after Hurricane Ike.

Biden lauds 2 killed battling LA fire as heroes (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 04:13 PM PDT AP - Two veteran firefighters who died trying to save the lives of dozens trapped in the largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history were remembered as heroes Saturday in a memorial service at a sun-dappled Dodger Stadium attended by Vice President Joe Biden and others.

Va. seeks November execution for DC-area sniper (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 02:15 PM PDT AP - Virginia is seeking a Nov. 9 execution for John Allen Muhammad, mastermind of the deadly 2002 sniper attacks in the Washington, D.C., area.

Garrido's twisted path led often to God (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 12:58 PM PDT AP - Three decades ago, a convicted kidnapper named Phillip Garrido stunned a Leavenworth Prison psychologist by turning down an offer most prisoners would leap to take — help with a transfer to a mental health facility.

Hundreds search rugged Louisiana hills for escapee (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 03:39 PM PDT AP - Hundreds of law enforcement officers — some on horseback, with bloodhounds or in boats — are searching Louisiana's rugged Tunica Hills for an escaped killer.

Once a hurricane, Fred weakens to remnant at sea (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 01:46 PM PDT AP - Forecasters say Fred has weakened from a tropical depression to a remnant in the middle of the Atlantic.

As Cuba changes, US exile leader seeks new path (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 11:21 AM PDT AP - Francisco Jose Hernandez points to the boarded windows in his secretary's third floor office. Days before, a drive-by shooter peppered the glass with bullets.

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• Wave of Attacks Engulfs Afghanistan - New York Times
• Did the Coast Guard or CNN cause the 9/11 panic on the Potomac? - Christian Science Monitor
• EU-Mugabe Meeting Fails to Resolve Sanctions Issue - Voice of America
• Karzai maintains lead in Afghan election - CNN International
• Pakistan Kills 22 Militants in Khyber Region - Voice of America
• Calm returns to Uganda's capital after 14 killed - The Associated Press
• Yale Professor Questioned in Graduate Student's Disappearance - FOXNews

Wave of Attacks Engulfs Afghanistan - New York Times Posted: 12 Sep 2009 09:21 AM PDT msnbc.com Wave of Attacks Engulfs Afghanistan New York Times KABUL, Afghanistan — A wave of bombings, ambushes and killings swept across Afghanistan on Friday and Saturday, seeming to emphasize the ability of the Taliban and other insurgents to carry out attacks from ... How we help to arm the TalibanTelegraph.co.uk Spate of Attacks Across Afghanistan Kills DozensVoice of America FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, Sept 12Reuters India guardian.co.uk -Reuters -Times Online all 3,964 news articles »

Did the Coast Guard or CNN cause the 9/11 panic on the Potomac? - Christian Science Monitor Posted: 12 Sep 2009 09:34 AM PDT BBC News Did the Coast Guard or CNN cause the 9/11 panic on the Potomac? Christian Science Monitor Most of the criticism for erroneous reports of gunshots is aimed at the Coast Guard exercise. But news organizations take hits too for going live with unconfirmed reports reminiscent of Chicken Little. By Brad Knickerbocker | Staff writer/ September 12 ... Coast Guard v. CNN: The public lostKansas City Star Coast Guard Drill, Misunderstood, Sets Off 9/11 ScareNew York Times CNN Jumps the Gun on Coast Guard StoryWashington Post Baltimore Sun -Los Angeles Times -Chicago Tribune all 1,492 news articles »

EU-Mugabe Meeting Fails to Resolve Sanctions Issue - Voice of America Posted: 12 Sep 2009 10:52 AM PDT BBCSerbian.com EU-Mugabe Meeting Fails to Resolve Sanctions Issue Voice of America President Robert Mugabe has met with a European Union delegation, the first such meeting since 2002 when the EU imposed sanctions on Mr. Mugabe and senior individuals in his party and government for alleged human rights abuses. ... Mugabe meets EU officials, says meeting 'quite friendly'CNN International EU discusses progress during rare Mugabe talksAFP Mugabe welcomes EU delegation with "open arms"Reuters guardian.co.uk -Aljazeera.net -Xinhua all 804 news articles »

Karzai maintains lead in Afghan election - CNN International Posted: 12 Sep 2009 07:54 AM PDT Globe and Mail Karzai maintains lead in Afghan election CNN International KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai maintains a substantial lead in the country's August presidential polls, according to partial results issued by election officials on Saturday. A man walks past a billboard with a photo of ... Afghanistan's Karzai Holds Firm Lead in Disputed VoteVoice of America Afghan leader closer to victoryBBC News Karzai maintains Afghan poll leadAljazeera.net AFP -Reuters India -ABC Online all 1,470 news articles »

Pakistan Kills 22 Militants in Khyber Region - Voice of America Posted: 12 Sep 2009 08:33 AM PDT BBC News Pakistan Kills 22 Militants in Khyber Region Voice of America By VOA News A paramilitary group in Pakistan's Khyber region says Pakistani forces have killed 22 insurgents near the Afghan border. The Frontier Corps, a paramilitary force, also said Saturday that helicopters destroyed three militant hideouts. ... Pakistani troops kill 22 militants in northwestThe Associated Press Pakistan dismisses 350 tribal policemen over militants' threatsXinhua Pakistan kills 22 militants in Khyber, 5 in SwatReuters India Washington Post -BBC News -Wall Street Journal all 822 news articles »

Calm returns to Uganda's capital after 14 killed - The Associated Press Posted: 12 Sep 2009 10:03 AM PDT CTV.ca Calm returns to Uganda's capital after 14 killed The Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda — Scores of soldiers and police patrolled the streets of Uganda's capital in pickup trucks and on foot Saturday following riots that have killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens of others. A sense of order returned to Kampala, ... Riots erupt in Uganda for third dayCNN International Ugandan king postpones town rallyBBC News Kabaka arrest rumour sparks fresh riots in KampalaDaily Nation AFP -Aljazeera.net -New York Times all 856 news articles »

Yale Professor Questioned in Graduate Student's Disappearance - FOXNews Posted: 12 Sep 2009 06:11 AM PDT ABC News Yale Professor Questioned in Graduate Student's Disappearance FOXNews Detectives questioned a Yale professor Friday who suddenly canceled class about the same time graduate student Annie Le vanished, a police source told the New York Daily News. Le, 24, a doctoral student in pharmacology at the Ivy League university, ... Wedding canceled amid search for Yale studentThe Associated Press Missing Yale Student a "Runaway Bride"?CBS News Professor questioned by police in case of missing Yale student ...New York Daily News Newsday -CNN International -Yale Daily News all 1,323 news articles »

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• Health care bills face crucial tests in Congress (AP)
• Obama to impose tariffs on Chinese tires (AP)
• Nation marks 9/11 with acts of volunteerism (AP)
• India, Pakistan investigate border rocket blasts (AP)
• Prosecutors: Gunman with grudge kills 2 in Mich. (AP)
• House plans to admonish Rep. Wilson over outburst (AP)
• Warhol's sports superstars stolen from LA home (AP)
• Jay-Z more than a rockstar at 9/11 concert (AP)
• Water deal eludes Calif lawmakers at session's end (AP)
• Jeter tops Gehrig, sets Yankees hit record (AP)
• Obama launches push for financial regulatory reform (Reuters)
• South Korea says supports U.S. talks with North (Reuters)
• Obama says U.S. must renew fight against al Qaeda (Reuters)
• U.S. accepts Iran's offer of talks with major powers (Reuters)
• Coast Guard sparks security scare in Washington (Reuters)
• Shuttle Discovery home safely after 14-day mission (Reuters)
• Putin opens door to return as Russia president (Reuters)
• Court dismisses Iraqi contractor torture case (Reuters)
• Chavez announces Russian missile purchase (AFP)
• In shift, US offers to talk directly to NKorea (AFP)

Health care bills face crucial tests in Congress (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 12:44 AM PDT AP - The fierce national debate over health care is entering a new phase, with advocates on all sides focused on a handful of legislative bottlenecks that will determine the ultimate overhaul of the $2.5 trillion medical care system.

Obama to impose tariffs on Chinese tires (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 12:17 AM PDT AP - President Barack Obama on Friday slapped punitive tariffs on all car and light truck tires entering the United States from China in a decision that could anger the strategically important Asian powerhouse but placate union supporters important to his health care push at home.

Nation marks 9/11 with acts of volunteerism (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 12:46 AM PDT AP - The nation marked the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with rain-soaked remembrances and acts of volunteerism honoring those who rushed into danger to help.

India, Pakistan investigate border rocket blasts (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 12:29 AM PDT AP - India said that three rockets were fired into the country from Pakistan overnight, but Pakistani officials said Saturday they were launched from India. No one was injured in the blasts.

Prosecutors: Gunman with grudge kills 2 in Mich. (AP) Posted: 11 Sep 2009 11:18 PM PDT AP - A man carrying grudges against several people set off on a shooting spree Friday morning, authorities said, killing an abortion protester outside a high school because he didn't like the activist holding a sign with graphic images of a fetus in front of students.

House plans to admonish Rep. Wilson over outburst (AP) Posted: 11 Sep 2009 11:21 PM PDT AP - Democratic leaders are planning a House vote early next week to admonish Republican Rep. Joe Wilson if he does not apologize on the House floor for yelling "You lie!" during President Barack Obama's health care address to Congress.

Warhol's sports superstars stolen from LA home (AP) Posted: 11 Sep 2009 11:19 PM PDT AP - A multimillion dollar collection of Andy Warhol portraits of Muhammad Ali and other sports superstars was stolen from a Los Angeles home, police said Friday.

Jay-Z more than a rockstar at 9/11 concert (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 12:45 AM PDT AP - Since the collapse of the World Trade Center on 9/11, many people have helped rebuild New York City in different ways. Rapper Jay-Z did it his own way: headlining a star-studded concert at Madison Square Garden.

Water deal eludes Calif lawmakers at session's end (AP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 12:25 AM PDT AP - California lawmakers on Friday agreed to reduce the state prison population by 16,000 inmates and appeared ready to pass the nation's most ambitious renewable-energy standards but fell short of their top goal — upgrading the state's decades-old water system.

Jeter tops Gehrig, sets Yankees hit record (AP) Posted: 11 Sep 2009 11:16 PM PDT AP - Puddles soaked the warning track and ponchos dotted the stands when Derek Jeter stepped to the plate in the third inning, hoping to give the soggy Yankee Stadium crowd a reason for showing up in all this rain.

Obama launches push for financial regulatory reform (Reuters) Posted: 11 Sep 2009 04:53 PM PDT Reuters - The Obama administration is launching a broad push for action on financial regulatory reform, returning to a key legislative priority even as the debate over healthcare consumes the U.S. Congress.

South Korea says supports U.S. talks with North (Reuters) Posted: 11 Sep 2009 11:04 PM PDT Reuters - South Korea said on Saturday it would support direct talks between the United States and North Korea so long as they were aimed at advancing multilateral negotiations on ending Pyongyang's nuclear programs.

Obama says U.S. must renew fight against al Qaeda (Reuters) Posted: 11 Sep 2009 03:19 PM PDT Reuters - President Barack Obama sought to rally Americans behind the war in Afghanistan on the eighth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States as polls show faltering public support for the conflict.

U.S. accepts Iran's offer of talks with major powers (Reuters) Posted: 11 Sep 2009 08:48 PM PDT Reuters - The United States said on Friday it would accept Iran's offer of wide-ranging talks with major powers despite the Islamic Republic's stated refusal to discuss its nuclear program.

Coast Guard sparks security scare in Washington (Reuters) Posted: 11 Sep 2009 10:31 AM PDT Reuters - The U.S. Coast Guard set off a security scare on Friday with a routine training exercise in the heart of the U.S. capital on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Shuttle Discovery home safely after 14-day mission (Reuters) Posted: 11 Sep 2009 08:50 PM PDT Reuters - The space shuttle Discovery landed safely in California on Friday after bad weather forced a switch of its touchdown site at the end of a two-week mission to the International Space Station.

Putin opens door to return as Russia president (Reuters) Posted: 11 Sep 2009 09:23 AM PDT Reuters - Russia's Vladimir Putin on Friday gave his strongest indication yet that he may run again for the presidency at the next election in 2012.

Court dismisses Iraqi contractor torture case (Reuters) Posted: 11 Sep 2009 10:53 AM PDT Reuters - A federal appeals court on Friday dismissed a lawsuit against two U.S. defense contractors by Iraqi torture victims, saying the companies had immunity as government contractors.

Chavez announces Russian missile purchase (AFP) Posted: 12 Sep 2009 12:19 AM PDT AFP - Amid rising tensions with neighboring Colombia, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced late Friday that his country would soon take delivery of Russian-made missiles with a range of 300 kilometers (185 miles).

In shift, US offers to talk directly to NKorea (AFP) Posted: 11 Sep 2009 07:11 PM PDT AFP - In a policy shift, the Obama administration said it is prepared to hold direct talks with North Korea in a bid to bring Pyongyang back to six-nation nuclear disarmament negotiations.

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