HEALTH

• First U.S. Marijuana Cafe Opens in Oregon
  The United States' first marijuana cafe opened on Friday, posing an early test of the Obama administration's move to relax policing of medical use of the drug.
• Disney World Steps Up Fight Against H1N1
  Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends aren't taking any chances with the H1N1 virus.

SCITECH

• Beekeepers Stung by Theft of Top-Value Hives
  West Virginia beekeeper Mark C. Baker had high hopes for his valuable hives as he readied them for the cross-country journey to California's almond groves.
• Apple Reverses Decision, OKs Political iPhone App
  A conservative Hollywood filmmaker whose controversial political iPhone application was rejected by Apple, announced Thursday that the company had reversed its decision and had released the app into the iTunes App Store.
• World's Rich Spending $70G for Genome Sequences
  Some of the wealthiest people in the world are forking over $70,000 for a USB drive containing their personal genome sequence, according to The London Times.

U.S.

• Families of 9-11 Victims Divided Over Detainee Trial Plan
  Attorney General Eric Holder's announcement to bring Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to trial at a New York City courthouse Friday was received by families of Sept. 11 victims with mixed reaction.
• New Yorkers Worry About 'Ripping Scab Open' With Trial
  Some New Yorkers worry that the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will make New York an even bigger terrorist target, and that he will use the proceedings to incite more violence against Americans.
• Madoff's Rolex 'Prisoner Watch,' Furs on Auction Block
  Almost 200 items seized from the fallen financier's homes are being sold Saturday in Manhattan, ranging from dishes, pens and stationery to decoy ducks, furs and a Rolex dubbed the 'prisoner watch.'
• Blinded Prison Guard: Don't House Terrorists in NYC
  The high-security prison where 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will be sent to await his trial in New York has a supermax wing to keep even the most notorious criminals quiet — but it isn't perfect. Just ask Louis Pepe.
• Divers Search for Missing Infant in California Lake
  Divers are searching a Berkeley park lake for an 8-month-old boy after his mother was found shot to death near the water.
• Pa. Swim Club Accused of Discrimination to File Bankruptcy
  A newspaper says a suburban Philadelphia swim club accused of discrimination in revoking the memberships of mostly black and Hispanic children last summer plans to declare bankruptcy.
• Small Plane Crash in Calif. Leaves 1 Dead
  One person was killed when a small plane crashed in the heavily populated suburb of San Gabriel northeast of Los Angeles.
• Football Players Clad in Camouflage Salute Military
  South Carolina and Maryland emerged from their locker rooms Saturday wearing camouflage uniforms with military values such as 'Duty,' 'Honor,' and 'Courage' on the back in place of names to honor those who have served.
• Mysterious Powder Scare at Ellis Island
  A white powder that was found at Ellis Island and caused a brief evacuation at the immigration landmark in New York harbor has been deemed harmless.
• Madoff Auction Fetches Big Bucks
  Almost 200 items seized from the fallen financier's homes are being sold Saturday in Manhattan, ranging from dishes, pens and stationery to decoy ducks, furs and a Rolex dubbed the 'prisoner watch.'
• 2 Killed in Small Plane Crash in New Jersey
  A father and son headed to Indiana for a hunting trip were killed Saturday when their small plane crashed in southern New Jersey.
• Funerals Held for Some Fort Hood Shooting Victims
  Staff Sgt. Amy Krueger was set to deploy to Afghanistan for a second time in December, and she knew her mission: Catch Osama bin Laden. When her mother said she couldn't do it alone, the soldier defiantly told her, "Watch me."
• Ohio Believes 1 Lethal Injection Drug Suitable for Execution
  Ohio says its decision to become the first U.S. state to execute inmates using one drug eliminates further discussion of whether the injection causes pain and could be unconstitutional.
• Library Books Returned 51 Years Late With $1G for Fines
  A high school librarian in Phoenix says a former student returned two overdue books checked out 51 years ago along with a $1,000 money order to cover the fines.
• Medical Helicopter Crashes Near Nevada, Killing 3
  Authorities in Lassen County, Calif., say a medical helicopter has crashed near the Nevada-California state line north of Reno, killing three crew members aboard.
• Wife of Cop Who Shot Himself Over Taser Death Sues NYPD
  Pigott made a split decision to order an officer to fire a stun gun, but the order backfired, leading to the man's death — and Pigott's eventual suicide.
• Feds' Case Against Muslim Foundation Threatens Charity
  The move to seize NYC-based Alavi Foundation, which feds say is front for Iranian government, threatens mosques' charity work.
• Cuts Expected in Christmas Tree Prices This Season
  As December approaches, it may be Christmas tree prices that get trimmed instead of the trees themselves, as supply outstrips demand this holiday season.
• Alligator Lost at Little Girl's Show-and-Tell Likely Alive
  An alligator lost by a Florida Fish and Wildlife officer at his daughter's school show-and-tell is likely safe in a nearby swamp and animal enthusiasts shouldn't worry about the reptile, the agency says.
• Teen Charged in Playstation Armed Robbery at Walmart
  A Florida teen has been charged with holding another teen at gunpoint and forcing him to buy at Playstation 3 at Walmart.

WORLD

• 9 Dead, Dozens Injured After Train Derails in India
  A speeding train derailed in western India early Saturday killing at least nine people and injuring more than 80 others.
• Ugandan Official Suggests Canning Dead Bodies
  A Ugandan government official says the bodies of those who die because of drinking a local illicit gin should be caned six times before burial as an example to the living.
• Sweden Returns 22 Looted Human Skulls to Hawaii
  With a solemn ceremony in Stockholm's antiquities museum, Sweden on Saturday marked the return of 22 skulls looted from a native Hawaiian community mainly in the 17th century.
• U.S. Soldiers Among First to Tour Ancient Iraqi Temple
  Tourism in Iraq, while still far from welcoming to Westerners, is open and welcoming to U.S. soldiers.
• 8 People Rescued After Boat Capsized Off Tijuana Coast
  Seven men and a pregnant woman clinging to a capsized boat have been rescued in Mexican waters off the coast of Tijuana.
• 15 People Killed in Mexican Border City
  Authorities say a 7-year-old boy, three women and a university professor are among 15 people who were killed in a single day in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez.
• India's Eunuchs, Transsexuals Recognized as 'Others'
  India's transsexuals and eunuchs have won a hard-fought campaign to be formally recognized as "others" on electoral ballots and voter ID cards, the Agence France Presse reported.
• Homicide Car Bomber Kills 11 in Pakistan
  A homicide car bomber attacked a police checkpoint in northwest Pakistan on Saturday, killing 11 people, including four children, the latest in a wave of militant attacks that have claimed more than 300 lives in the past month.
• Chinese Officials Told to Dump Mistresses, Avoid Bars
  Chinese officials are being told to dump their mistresses, avoid hostess bars, and shun extravagances as part of the Communist party's efforts to clamp down on the corruption that is threatening its rule and sullying its reputation.
• Iran Opposition: Government More Brutal Than Shah
  The showdown between Iran's clerical leaders and a resilient protest movement sharpened Saturday, as opposition leaders accused the government of becoming more brutal than the shah's regime and authorities announced a new Internet crackdown.
• U.K Christmas Lighting Crowd Surge Sends 4 to Hospital
  Four people have been hospitalized and dozens have received medical treatment after a crowd surge during a ceremony to switch on Christmas lights in the English city of Birmingham.
• NATO, Afghan Forces Kill Insurgents During Search
  NATO and Afghan forces killed several insurgents, including an armed woman, in a search operation in western Afghanistan, the alliance said.
• Brazilian Blogger on Mission to Expose Cheaters
  Brazilian police are trying to find the blogger who claims to be exposing the names of unfaithful partners online, the U.K. Daily Mail reported.
• Veteran Slovenian Climber Dies in Himalayas
  A veteran Slovenian climber was found dead in the Himalayas on Saturday, days after he was injured and stranded on a 23,710-foot mountain, a mountain rescue company and a close friend said.
• Paris Cash Handout Stunt Scrapped, Inciting Riot
  A large, unruly crowd has forced an Internet site to cancel a promotional stunt to hand out tens of thousands of dollars in cash in Paris.
• Iran Creates Special Unit to Go After Opposition on Internet
  Iran has formed a special unit to monitor Web sites and fight Internet crimes, in a clear attack on an opposition that relies almost exclusively on online means to broadcast its message, local newspapers reported Saturday.
• Fire at South Korean Shooting Range Kills 10
  A fire tore though an indoor shooting range in southern South Korea on Saturday, killing 10 people, including at least two Japanese tourists, and injuring six, police said.
• Explosions at Russian Military Arsenal Kill 2
  Huge explosions and flames ripped through a Russian military arsenal for hours, killing two firefighters and sending personnel fleeing to a bomb shelter to wait out the worst of the firestorm, officials said.
• NATO: Insurgents Killed During Search
  NATO and Afghan forces killed several insurgents, including an armed woman, in a search operation in western Afghanistan on Saturday, the alliance said.
• Iraqi Police Say Roadside Bomb Kills 2 Soldiers
  Iraqi police say a roadside bomb has exploded near an army checkpoint west of Baghdad, killing two soldiers and wounding two more.
• Royal Navy Witnessed Pirate Kidnapping of Couple
  The crew of a Royal Navy vessel was forced to watch a British couple being kidnapped by pirates, Sky News reported.
• Iranian Envoy Says Muslims Should Quit British Military
  The Iranian Supreme Leader’s representative in Britain has told Muslim servicemen and women to quit the Armed Forces, saying that their involvement in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars is forbidden by Islam, The London Times reported.
• U.K. Investigating Claims of Abuse by Soldiers in Iraq
  The Ministry of Defense is investigating fresh allegations of abuse by the U.K. military in Iraq, The London Times reported.
• Colombian Cooking School Whips Up Viagra Dessert
  A Colombian cooking school has concocted a "love dessert" made with passion fruit — and Viagra.
• N. Korean Cargo Ship Arrives in South After Clash
  A North Korean cargo ship entered South Korean waters Saturday — a sign that trade has been unaffected by a recent deadly naval clash off their western coasts, an official said.

SHOWS

• On the Record w/ Greta: Transcript: Laura Bush: Life After the White House
  Former first lady discusses the Bush Policy Institute and life as a civilian.
• On the Record w/ Greta: Transcript: Former Governor Jane Swift on Palin Power
  Everyone is talking about Sarah Palin as buzz around her new book builds.