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Europe governments go their own way on crisis
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:05:51 GMT  AP - Individual European governments issued a flurry of deposit guarantees to shore up their banks but fell short of any coordinated action Monday to deal with the crisis sweeping financial markets, even as stock markets crashed and the euro sank to its lowest level for over a year.
Thai police fire tear gas against crowd
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:34:07 GMT  AP - Police fired tear gas canisters Tuesday at several thousand demonstrators trying to bar lawmakers from Parliament, injuring dozens of them and heating up a political crisis that has gripped the country for six weeks.
Gates: Afghan militants key to country's future
(AP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:34:02 GMT AP - Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday endorsed efforts to reach out to members of the Taliban or other militants in Afghanistan who may be considered reconcilable, much like what has happened in Iraq.
Hamas lawmakers: Abbas term ends in January
(AP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:55:41 GMT  AP - Hamas will cease to recognize Mahmoud Abbas as Palestinian president after Jan. 8 and replace him with one of its own leaders, according to a resolution approved by the Islamic movement's legislators Monday.
Taliban, Afghan officials meet in Saudi Arabia
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:20:43 GMT  AP - A former Taliban ambassador said Monday that the hard-line militants sat with Afghan officials and Saudi King Abdullah over an important religious meal in Saudi Arabia late last month as the insurgency raged back home.
UN chief wants new look at UN Georgia mission
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:02:19 GMT AP - The U.N. mission monitoring a cease-fire between Georgia and the separatist Abkhazia region should be extended for four months to explore whether to continue U.N. involvement following the Georgian-Russian war, the U.N. chief said Monday.
Lebanon, US set up joint military commission
(AP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:29:33 GMT AP - The United States and Lebanon on Monday set up a joint military commission to bolster military cooperation a move that follows the first visit by the newly elected Lebanese president to Washington.
VI lawyers claim media pressure led to arrests
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:50:13 GMT AP - Lawyers for three U.S. Virgin Islands men accused of beating and stabbing to death a 21-year-old Pennsylvania man argued Monday that media pressure pushed prosecutors to pin their clients with false charges.
Mauritanian opposition keeps up pressure on junta
(AFP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:57:03 GMT  AFP - Mauritanian opposition parties were set Tuesday to defy a ban on demonstrations to keep up pressure on the military junta, which let pass an African Union deadline to reinstate the ousted president.
Prosecutors move to delay Rezko sentencing
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:16:15 GMT  AP - Federal prosecutors moved Monday to delay indefinitely the sentencing of convicted fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko, sending their strongest hint yet that he is ready to spill his political secrets.
Bus driver in fatal California crash is arrested
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:33:47 GMT  AP - A bus driver with a string of motor vehicle offenses and a history of substance abuse was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Monday, hours after his casino-bound charter bus ran into a ditch, killing eight people.
AP Enterprise: In bad economy, power cutoffs soar
(AP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:36:02 GMT  AP - The number of Americans whose electricity or gas has been shut off for nonpayment of their bills is up sharply in many parts of the country as people struggle to cope with higher prices and a shaky economy.
Deadlines set for designating polar bear habitat
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:41:33 GMT  AP - The federal government will designate "critical habitat" for polar bears off Alaska's coast, a decision that could add restrictions to future offshore petroleum exploration or drilling.
Prosecutor: Phoenix shooting suspect kept records
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:21:52 GMT  AP - The man accused of leading the notorious Serial Shooter attacks two years ago watched with excitement as news reports logged his alleged killings and fear spread through neighborhoods across the Phoenix area, a prosecutor said Monday.
NYC council takes up term limit change this week
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:47 GMT  AP - Mayor Michael Bloomberg's crusade to change term limits law so he can run again gets its first official test this week with a bill in the City Council, where it will compete with legislation intended to stop him.
Upset over financial problems, man kills family, then himself
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:14:34 GMT  AP - An unemployed man with an advanced finance degree who was despondent over his own financial problems shot and killed his wife, three children, mother-in-law and then himself in an upscale home in a gated community, police said Monday.
Ky. authorities e-mail suspect in woman's death
(AP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:37:42 GMT AP - A sheriff's deputy accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in Kentucky taunted state police in an e-mail exchange Monday, threatening a county jailer and telling police he was going to "make them earn their money" in their search for him.
Defense: 'Precious Doe' defendant kicked girl, 3
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:09:55 GMT AP - The man accused of murdering 3-year-old Erica Green kicked her in the head but didn't mean to kill her, his attorney told a jury Monday in the case of a victim the city mourned for four years only knowing her as "Precious Doe."
Transgender Ga. official wins legal battle
(AP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:47:52 GMT AP - Georgia's top court ruled in favor of a transgender politician who was slapped with a lawsuit by two political opponents who claimed she misled voters by running as a woman.
Sharpton: Bell verdict protests were peaceful
(AP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:14:15 GMT  AP - The Rev. Al Sharpton says he convened civil rights leaders after the Sean Bell police-shooting acquittals to come up with a way for all New Yorkers to express their outrage.
FBI file reveals Evel Knievel's dark side
(AP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:09:08 GMT  AP - Evel Knievel never denied his scrapes with the law the late motorcycle daredevil often reveled in them. But even he objected to a 1970s FBI investigation of whether he was involved in a string of beatings.
Nobels awarded for AIDS, cancer virus research
(AP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:07:34 GMT  AP - Two French scientists who discovered the AIDS virus and a German who defied convention in showing a viral cause for cervical cancer shared the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for breakthroughs that have led to lifesaving drugs and a vaccine.
Ex-hostage held by accused court gunman testifies
(AP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:07:52 GMT  AP - The woman credited with helping bring about the surrender of accused courthouse gunman Brian Nichols recounted at his murder trial Monday how she appealed to his religious beliefs during hours in captivity before persuading him to set her free.
Lehman sought millions for execs while seeking aid
(AP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:13:41 GMT  AP - The now-bankrupt investment bank Lehman Brothers arranged millions in bonuses for fired executives as it pleaded for a federal lifeline, lawmakers learned Monday, as Congress began investigating what went so wrong on Wall Street to prompt a $700 billion government bailout.
Rays top White Sox 6-2, advance to their 1st ALCS
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:12:12 GMT  AP - B.J. Upton and these Tampa Bay Rays are headed home to get ready for the American League championship series. Worst in the majors last year, the Rays will play for a spot in the World Series after finishing off the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Monday in Game 4 of the AL playoffs. Ray-markable!
Saints and Vikings tied 10-10 after first quarter
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:39:19 GMT  AP - New Orleans' Drew Brees threw for 107 yards and a touchdown and Minnesota's Antoine Winfield returned a blocked field goal 59 yards for a score and the Saints and Vikings were tied 10-10 at the end of the first quarter on Monday night.
Westbrook has 2 broken ribs
(AP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:59:42 GMT AP - All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook broke two ribs in the Eagles' 23-17 loss to Washington on Sunday, though he stayed in and finished the game.
Unapologetic Plaxico Burress returns to Giants
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:18:09 GMT  AP - An unapologetic Plaxico Burress rejoined the New York Giants on Monday, noting he didn't lose any sleep after the Super Bowl champions suspended him for a game. Burress missed a team meeting two weeks ago without bothering to telephone the Giants.
Bench players keys Hawks to win over Orlando
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:02:27 GMT  AP - Reserve guards Maurice Evans and Acie Law scored 17 and 20 points respectively, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 118-101 Monday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Liverpool confirm Skrtel ligament damage
(AFP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:57:34 GMT  AFP - Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel suffered posterior cruciate ligament damage in his right knee during his side's 3-2 win over Manchester City, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday.
Capitals send Alzner, Bourque to AHL, waive Laing
(AP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:27:31 GMT AP - The Washington Capitals set their season-opening roster Monday, sending 2007 first-round draft pick Karl Alzner and Chris Bourque to AHL club Hershey and waiving forward Quintin Laing.
Paris exhibit showcases Picasso's masters
(AP)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:44:22 GMT  AP - When Velazquez painted a 17th century Spanish princess, he gave her wispy hair, pale skin and a cautious gaze. Three centuries later, Picasso turned the girl's face into a Cubist maze of green and purple, yet he captured her essence that same mysterious gaze.
Deal Sheet: Heidi Heads Up Victoria's Secret Patrol
(E! Online)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:54:45 GMT  E! Online - • Heidi Klum's latest runway project involves some seriously scantily clad catwalkers: The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show features the likes of Klum, Alessandra Ambrosia, Selita Ebanks, Doutzen Kroes, Adriana Lima, Marisa Miller and Miranda Kerr "in this holiday infused lingerie runway show" taking place at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach and airing Dec. 3. Bells won't be the only thing jingling.
This Fall's Best Flicks for Cash, Gossip and Gold
(E! Online)
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:34:21 GMT  E! Online - We're finally beyond the flak of summer movies, and just over the hump of September dreck—it's finally time in movie land for all the big guns to come out. We have the audacity—the nerve!—to peek into the future to pick which flicks are gonna be the most successful, but we're not just talkin' money-wise.
Clint Eastwood Declines VP Slot...Say What?!
(E! Online)
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:54:45 GMT  E! Online - "I was at a function, and a bunch of political types were there. And John McCain was there. He came up to say hello, I said, 'Look, don't even ask it. I will not be your vice president. I have to be on the top of the ticket.'"
"Mamma Mia" still big with moms overseas
(Reuters)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:22:58 GMT  Reuters - Forget the fanboys and their comic-book movies, it's time to hail a long-neglected fan base -- the mature women who kept "Mamma Mia!" on top in the international market for the fifth week in a row. One woman in Germany is reported to have seen the ABBA-inspired musical romance more than 70 times.
"Mamma Mia" still big with moms overseas
(Reuters)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:22:58 GMT Reuters - Forget the fanboys and their comic-book movies, it's time to hail a long-neglected fan base -- the mature women who kept "Mamma Mia!" on top in the international market for the fifth week in a row. One woman in Germany is reported to have seen the ABBA-inspired musical romance more than 70 times.
"X-Files" star David Duchovny leaves sex rehab
(Reuters)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:33:59 GMT  Reuters - Actor David Duchovny, who plays a womanizing novelist on the cable television series "Californication," has completed a rehabilitation program for sex addiction, his attorney said on Monday.
Miu Miu: Mosaic Mood, Marvelous Mode
(Fashion Wire Daily)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:17:00 GMT  Fashion Wire Daily - The very term intellectual fashion conjures up images of dark, lumpy and staid clothes, which is the exact opposite to what we got at the tour de force Miu Miu collection for spring 2009 Sunday in Paris. This was intellectual fashion of the highest order, yet the result was an exhilarating display of style, graphic punch and aesthetic panache.
"X-Files" star David Duchovny leaves sex rehab
(Reuters)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:33:59 GMT Reuters - Actor David Duchovny, who plays a womanizing novelist on the cable television series "Californication," has completed a rehabilitation program for sex addiction, his attorney said on Monday.
Woman seeks new route after 2 intersection wrecks
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:26:06 GMT AP - An intersection in southeastern Idaho has proven unlucky for a woman who's been in two car accidents at the same crossroads since August. Kris Payne was driving at the intersection of Pole Line and Eldredge roads on Thursday when another driver ran a red light and collided into her Chevy Blazer.
'Bra Bandit' strikes again in southwest Florida
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:24:11 GMT AP - There's a bra bandit on the loose in southwest Florida. The Lee County Sheriff's Office was searching for an individual they say stole 160 bras valued at nearly $6,000 on Thursday from a Victoria Secret store, the latest in a string of bra burglaries in the area.
86 cats rescued from 2-bedroom condo in Colorado
(AP)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:24:14 GMT AP - A Glenwood Springs animal shelter was trying to find homes for 86 cats rescued from a two-bedroom condominium. The Colorado Animal Rescue Shelter received the cats on Wednesday. Since then, workers have been scrambling to accommodate the animals at area shelters and homes.
Scientists develop solar cells with a twist
(Reuters)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:42:17 GMT  Reuters - U.S. researchers have found a way to make efficient silicon-based solar cells that are flexible enough to be rolled around a pencil and transparent enough to be used to tint windows on buildings or cars.
Boy wreaks zoo havoc while feeding croc
(Reuters)
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:10:31 GMT  Reuters - The parents of a 7-year-old boy who broke into an Australian outback zoo and fed a string of small animals to its resident crocodile are likely to be sued after police said the boy was too young to be held responsible.
Numbers of wild boars surge
(Reuters)
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:11:30 GMT  Reuters - Wild boars are breeding at a huge rate in Germany and wreaking greater havoc than in any other European country by destroying crops, killing pets and even attacking people, according to a new study.
Political candidate punches TV host
(Reuters)
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:55:49 GMT  Reuters - An underdog in Sunday's election for governor of Bangkok punched and kicked a television journalist Thursday, saying he was provoked by tough questions during a live interview.
Australian boy wreaks zoo havoc while feeding croc
(Reuters)
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:12:42 GMT Reuters - The parents of a 7-year-old boy who broke into an Australian outback zoo and fed a string of small animals to its resident crocodile are likely to be sued after police said the boy was too young to be held responsible.
Judges' wigs get the chop
(Reuters)
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:09:47 GMT Reuters - A centuries-old tradition of wearing a white horse-hair wig in court ended for many judges on Wednesday when a simpler new dress code came into force.
'Smoot' measurement reaches new heights at MIT
(AP)
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:50:14 GMT  AP - The father of a measurement known as the "Smoot" returned Saturday to be honored at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the school where he and his fraternity brothers invented it 50 years ago.
Bangkok governor hopeful punches TV host
(Reuters)
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:30:57 GMT Reuters - An underdog in Sunday's election for governor of Bangkok punched and kicked a television journalist Thursday, saying he was provoked by tough questions during a live interview.
Chinese wins tightrope contest across Seoul river
(AP)
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:33:34 GMT  AP - A professional tightrope walker from China zipped along a wire strung across the Han River in just under 11 minutes to win Seoul's second international high-wire championship, which concluded Saturday.
Choir full of moans a surprise hit in Germany
(Reuters)
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:08:35 GMT Reuters - A German choir that has strung together a list of everyday gripes about everything from lousy weather and bad services to poor leaders and unfaithful husbands has become a musical hit in a country that loves to complain.
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