BUSINESS

• GM, UAW win in contract deal
  GM unloads retiree health costs, while UAW gets promises on jobs in tentative contract deal
• Sallie Mae sale thrown in turmoil
  Investment group balks at $25 billion acquisition of Sallie Mae, open to renegotiate deal
• Chinese-made jewelry and toys recalled
  Chinese-made children's jewelry and toys recalled because of lead content
• Buffett may consider Bear Stearns stake
  Warren Buffet reportedly considering buying minority stake in Bear Stearns
• Durable goods orders plummet
  Orders for big-ticket durable goods plunge bigger-than-expected amount in August
• Senators question credit rating agencies
  Senators question credit rating agencies on their track record amid mortgage market mess
• Honda, Toyota lead in fuel efficiency
  Honda, Toyota lead in fuel efficiency for 2007 vehicles, EPA reports
• Wendy's franchise owner want to make bid
  Wendy's franchise owner wants to make a bid for hamburger chain with two private-equity firms
• Chevron approves $15B buyback program
  Chevron's $15B stock buyback pleases shareholders, riles critics
• Nasdaq, Borse Dubai raise OMX bid
  Nasdaq, Borse Dubai raise bid for OMX by 15 percent to $4.9 billion
• Treasurys end higher on strong auction
  Treasurys throw off losses and end higher; 2-year notes sell well
• Gov't computer fails to track royalties
  Interior Department's $150 million computer system failing to track royalty payments
• Dollar recovers after new low vs. euro
  Dollar recovers slightly after hitting 5th new low vs. euro in as many days
• Wheat prices surge to new high
  Wheat prices climb to daily trading limit, set record, amid expectations of strong exports
• Oil closes above $80 after late rally
  Crude reverses earlier declines of more than $1 a barrel as buyers jump in late in the day
• Automakers hit with Canada lawsuit
  North American automakers slapped with class action suit by Canadian new car owners
• H&M 3Q profit rises 25 percent
  Hennes & Mauritz 3rd-quarter net profit jumps 25 percent, boosted by high summer sales
• Italian wine production at 50-year low
  Warm in north, rainy in south: A season of anomalies for Italian wine makers
• At work with Big Bird's 'feather man'
  AP Centerpiece: Dressing showgirls, drag queens and Big Bird, a day's work for 'feather man'
• Late payments down for credit cards
  Late payments fall for credit cards, rise on home-equity lines of credit
• Text of GM's statement
  Text of GM's statement on the tentative deal with the UAW
• Nasdaq, Borse Dubai raise bid for OMX
  Nasdaq and Borse Dubai raise bid for Sweden's OMX to $4.9 billion
• Potato farmers adopting new safety rules
  Potato farmers adapting to new food safety requirements to prevent scare like E. coli outbreak
• OnStar data used to study auto crashes
  Researchers using OnStar data to study auto crashes and injuries
• Hardee's, Carl's Jr. and PETA reach deal
  Hardee's, Carl's Jr. to buy eggs, pork from cage-free suppliers
• Ford to offer HD radio on 2008 vehicles
  Ford Motor Co. to offer HD digital radio on 2008 vehicles
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ENTERTAINMENT

• Lab tech bites boy, 3, during blood test
  Lab technician fired after allegedly biting 3-year-old boy while drawing blood
• Bill O'Reilly says he's being smeared
  Fox News' Bill O'Reilly fights back against charges that he's racially insensitive
• Ferrell movie role auctioned for $47,100
  Extra role in Ferrell movie goes for $47,100 in cancer charity auction
• Dead? You still have to pay library fine
  Dead? You still have to pay your fine at N.Y. library for overdue books
• 'Cousin Brucie' re-signs with Sirius
  Sirius Satellite Radio renews contract with legendary radio host 'Cousin Brucie' Morrow
• Wood plans to cover up Beatles tattoo
  'Across the Universe' star Evan Rachel Wood plans to cover up her Beatles-themed tattoo
• 'Cavemen' sitcom evolves for ABC debut
  'Cavemen,' ABC sitcom based on TV insurance commercials, undergoes pre-debut evolution
• Phil Spector's musical legacy survives
  Phil Spector's musical star has long faded, but his legacy survives
• Mistrial declared in Phil Spector case
  Judge declares mistrial in Phil Spector murder case after jury reports deadlock
• Older car foils burglars in ATM theft
  Burglary suspects learn old car doesn't have enough juice to drag ATM machine from drug store
• Nurse gives birth to 9th child in SUV
  W.Va. nurse gives birth to 9th child in SUV; Parents name baby Carlee after the car
• Nielsen to triple TV sample
  Want to be a Nielsen family? You'll soon have a better chance
• Rotten meat spill closes Ky. interstate
  Rotten meat coats Kentucky interstate after truck overturns in collision
• Marcel Marceau is laid to rest in Paris
  French mime Marcel Marceau buried in simple ceremony at Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris
• American directors dominate NY Film Fest
  New York Film Festival dominated by American directors, from Anderson to Lumet
• Greg Kinnear balances comedy and drama
  Man in the Middle: Greg Kinnear finds balance between drama and comedy
• 'Young and Restless' actor Evans dies
  Michael Evans, 'Young and Restless' actor who also appeared in Broadway's 'Gigi,' dies at 87
• Board lets chickens stay home to roost
  mass. board's decision allows chickens to stay home to roost
• Flag-themed hydrant pulled from dog park
  US flag-painted hydrant removed from dog park after complaints it was disrespectful.
• N.J. students ticketed for jaywalking
  N.J. middle school students, some as young as 11, ticketed for jaywalking
• Jealous wife nearly severs hubby's penis
  Jealous Malaysian woman gets 6 months in prison for nearly severing husband's penis
• Alligator found walking along LI roadway
  3 1/2-foot alligator captured after found walking along Long Island roadway
• Sleaze onstage in 'Life After Scandal'
  'Life After Scandal' looks at the people behind the tabloid headlines
• Clyde the elk prefers bottle water
  Clyde the domestic elk prefers the taste of bottled water over tap
• Thief manages to lift about 350 bras
  Thief with hankering for sexy undergarments slips off with about 350 bras
• Angry man accused of sawing home in half
  Man angry that he wasn't sold a home accused of using power saw to turn abode into convertible
• Milwaukee group wants to bronze The Fonz
  Milwaukee tourist group raising funds for statue of Henry Winkler's `Happy Days' character
• Yo-Yo Ma will take Silk Road to China
  Yo-Yo Ma taking his Silk Road Project to Shanghai for Special Olympics opening ceremonies
• A Jamie Foxx of all trades
  A Foxx of all trades: Jamie Foxx spreads his skills across movies, music, radio and comedy
• Filmmaker Scott turns `Numb3rs' helmer
  Filmmaker Tony Scott turns TV director on season premiere of CBS crime drama `Numb3rs'
• Navy to alter swastika-shaped barracks
  Shape of Navy barracks in Calif. to change after swastika resemblance revealed
• Paris Hilton plans to jet to Rwanda
  Paris Hilton will pack her bags for Rwanda to bring attention to the African country
• Inmate says he lied in B.I.G. killing
  Prison inmate says he lied about police involvement in 1997 killing of Notorious B.I.G.
• Entertainment highlights in history
  Entertainment highlights during the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 6
• Celebrity birthdays
  Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 6
• Broadway ticket availability
  Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of Sept. 24
• Rocker says he's owner of seized photo
  Elton John confirms ownership of Nan Goldin photo seized by police from British gallery
• Jennifer Lopez goes back to the block
  Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony visit Bronx school, just blocks from where she grew up
• Prada indulges in Milan fashion fantasy
  Minimalist Prada indulges in fantasy world for spring-summer 2008 on the runway in Milan
• Stuart Dybek wins short story prize
  MacArthur `genius' grant recipient Stuart Dybek wins Rea Award for short story excellence
• Stuck house moved after week on freeway
  Crews move stranded house after it got stuck beside Los Angeles freeway
• Chaka Khan to appear in `Color Purple'
  Chaka Khan, Bebe Winans, LaKisha Jones to join cast of `The Color Purple' on Broadway
• Bolivian president appears on Daily Show
  Bolivian president jokes on `Daily Show': `Please don't consider me part of the axis of evil'
• Suggestive card ruffles farmer feathers
  Suggestive birthday card featuring poultryman holding a goose ruffles Va. farmer's feathers
• Nepal considers nudity ban on Everest
  Nepal's mountaineering authorities call for nudity ban on Mount Everest
• Netrebko and Alagna triumph in Met opera
  Netrebko and Alagna triumph as star-crossed operatic lovers at the Met
• Italy announces Pavarotti commemorations
  Italy announces global Pavarotti commemorations, concerts, films
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HEALTH

• Skin cancer drug said to show promise
  Drugmaker says early test of experimental drug seems to slow the spread of deadly skin cancer
• Study fails to link chemical, brain woes
  Study says that mercury-based preservative doesn't raise risk of neurological problems in kids
• House votes to limit diacetyl exposure
  House approves measure ordering OSHA to regulate popcorn workers' exposure to diacetyl
• Merck set to donate cancer vaccine doses
  Merck plans to donate doses of cervical cancer vaccine to inoculate women in poor countries
• MDs launch network to treat sickle cell
  Doctors, researchers form network to treat sickle cell, better address needs of adult patients
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POLITICS

• Dems can't make guarantee on Iraq troops
  Democrats concede they can't guarantee all troops will leave Iraq by 2013 in campaign debate
• US Video shows hacker hit on power grid
  US video shows potential destruction caused by hackers seizing control of electrical grid
• Another Iraq war spending showdown looms
  Iraq war spending showdown looms as Pentagon seeks $190 billion for 2008
• US, Russia spar over Iran sanctions
  Rice, Lavrov argue over Iran sanctions as US rebukes Iranian president
• Feds find gaps in northern border
  Investigators find gaps in northern border security after a series of tests
• Gov't appealing indecency ruling
  Government to ask Supreme Court to overturn ruling against FCC policy on profanity
• Giuliani campaign's top fundraiser out
  Giuliani's top finance official leaves campaign days before third-quarter fundraising deadline
• Many new enrollees would be uninsured
  FACT CHECK: About two-thirds of new enrollees would be uninsured
• Romney may spend more on campaign
  Romney says own donations free campaign from influence, and he may spend even more of the race
• Senate to hike health care reimbursement
  Senate votes to allow Pentagon to raise reimbursement rates for mental health treatment
• Nations skeptical about US climate talks
  China, other developing nations say cutting poverty is more pressing issue than global warming
• Craig to stay in office pending ruling
  Idaho Sen. Larry Craig to stay in office pending ruling in bathroom sex sting case
• Bush touts progress in Afghanistan
  Bush says President Hamid Karzai is responsible for creating safer, more stable Afghanistan
• Gates unhappy with contractor oversight
  Gates tells Congress he is unhappy with oversight of private contractors in Iraq
• Plan uses taxes to fight climate change
  Key House lawmaker suggests taxing motorists, homeowners to combat global warming
• Pace repeats view that gay sex immoral
  Gen. Peter Pace causes stir in Senate hearing by repating view that gay sex is immoral
• McCain to run ads in New Hampshire
  Amid signs of campaign revival, McCain focuses on credentials to be commander in chief
• Senate considers Bush's ATF nominee
  Bush's pick to head ATF praised, grilled at Senate confirmation hearing
• Edwards' wife pushes ahead on campaign
  Elizabeth Edwards: 6 months after diagnosis, not giving cancer a minute more than necessary
• Jenna Bush's boyfriend proposed on hike
  Jenna Bush was engaged at dawn atop Maine's Cadillac Mountain
• Senate panel votes to retain Myers
  Senate committee votes to keep Myers at Homeland Security Department post
• A timeline of events in Craig arrest
  A timeline of events in arrest of Sen. Larry Craig
• Giuliani meets with Iraqi president
  Giuliani meets with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani to discusses the war
• House Democrats vote for flavor rules
  Summary Box: House Democrats order popcorn flavoring chemical regulation
• Gov. John Hoeven seeks 3rd term in N.D.
  Gov. John Hoeven seeks unprecedented third term in North Dakota
• Newspaper refunds ad money to Franken
  Newspaper refunds money to Franken campaign after charging too little for rival's ad
• Report: Nuclear terror threat real
  Threat of terrorists stealing nukes still high, private report says
• Senate urges power-sharing in Iraq
  Senate passes Iraq power-sharing resolution; vote not expected to change U.S. policy
• Poll: Romney, Giuliani even in NH
  Poll: Giuliani catches up to Romney in New Hampshire survey
• War funding request
  A look at the Defense Department's funding request for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
• Bill funnels food imports into 13 ports
  Food import safety proposal would funnel food imports through 13 entry points
• Giuliani defends right to bear arms
  AP Interview: Giuliani, staunch gun control advocate as mayor, defends gun rights
• SEIU delays candidate endorsement
  SEIU delays candidate endorsement, reflects labor union's divisions
• Analysis: Bush keeps low profile at U.N.
  Analysis: Bush leaves tough talk to others at U.N. and assumes a lower profile
• House condemns MoveOn.org's Petraeus ad
  House condemns MoveOn.org attack on Gen. David Petraeus, praises US commander
• Details on methodology of AP-Ipsos Poll
  Details on methodology of AP-Ipsos Poll
• House passes bill to bankroll government
  House passes stopgap spending bill to keep government running until mid-November
• Bill on gun restrictions bogged down
  Bill to tighten requirements about gun purchasers runs into objections
• Spy officials tracking key scientists
  Intelligence officials say scientists key to biological weapons are tough to track
• VA head wants to cut delays in vets' pay
  Nicholson calls for new measures to reduce delays in veterans disability payments
• Report: Army short-staffed at hospitals
  GAO study: Army yet to meet staffing goals for 'warrior transition units'
• Toyota, Nissan issue safety recalls
  Toyota, Nissan issue safety recalls over 'all-weather' floor mats, tubes
• Postal Service cites loss estimate
  Postal Service anticipates loss in range of $600 million next year
• Former official: North Korea aids Syria
  Bolton says Israel struck either nuclear or missile facility
• Ex-Gov. Pete Wilson to endorse Giuliani
  Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani to win nod from former Calif. Gov. Wilson
• Report says veterans' care woes remain
  Investigators say long-standing problems in veterans care remain
• Bush phones new Japanese leader
  Bush called Fukuda Wednesday to congratulate him on his election as Japanese prime minister
• Poll: Clinton, Giuliani lead in NJ
  Poll: Clinton, Giuliani maintain leads in NJ
• Leaders pledge restraint on gay bishops
  Episcopal leaders promise restraint on electing gay bishops in face of Anglican demands
• House votes to expand insurance for kids
  House votes to expand health insurance for children despite Bush veto threat
• Math scores up for 4th and 8th graders
  National education assessment shows math scores up and reading gains in fourth grade
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SCIENCE

• Alaska rehab facility takes in walrus
  Alaska rehabilitation facility takes in orphaned walrus who appeared exhausted and lethargic
• NASA to embark on asteroid-belt mission
  NASA spacecraft to embark on asteroid-belt mission to probe earliest stages of solar system
• Calif. aims to rid lake of northern pike
  Calif. workers pour toxic chemical into lake in effort to exterminate predatory northern pike
• Fish die-off prompts closing of aquarium
  Malaysia officials close aquarium after nearly 600 fish die mysteriously
• Vietnam houses new plant, animal species
  World Wildlife Fund scientists discover 11 new species of plants and animals in Vietnam
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TECHNOLOGY

• Microsoft changes video ad tactic
  Microsoft tries to make video ads less annoying
• Dell moves up carbon timeline
  Dell says computer company will become carbon neutral next year
• Vonage patent ruling partly upheld
  Court partly affirms ruling that Vonage violated patents, second legal blow in 2 days
• Computer club explores 'nerd auction'
  Washington campus computer club seeks social help from sororities, launches 'nerd auction'
• Online gambling law challenged
  Gambling industry group argues new federal online betting law is unconstitutional
• 1 in 3 parents say kids online too much
  1 in 3 parents say kids spend too much time online, study finds
• Yucaipa buys block of Xinhua shares
  Xinhua Finance Media shares soar after Chinese company discloses investment by Yucaipa
• News site Digg adds filtering options
  News-recommendation site Digg adds filtering options to pull out items of interest
• Review: HD video with a small camcorder
  Review: Sony stuffs top-notch HD video into small camcorder, but included software falls short
• Amazon launches digital music store
  Amazon launches its much-anticipated digital music store
• FAA says Memphis outage caused by AT&T
  FAA says outage at Memphis air traffic control center caused when AT&T line went down
• Sector Snap: Handset makers trade mixed
  Handset makers trade mixed; Research In Motion, Apple hit new highs
• Correction: T-Mobile Sidekick story
  Correction: T-Mobile Sidekick story
• T-Mobile introduces new Sidekicks
  T-Mobile flips out new Sidekicks: luxury model with sharper screen and smaller Slide
• 3 charged in PC magazine editor's death
  3 charged with killing PC World editor in alleged plot to steal son's medicinal marijuana
• Out of the Gate: Standard Microsystems
  Shares of Standard Microsystems jump after company beats 2Q earnings and sales estimates
• New Smithsonian museum appears online
  New Smithsonian museum appears online long before building opens
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U.S.

• BLM closes corral after horse deaths
  BLM closes federal horse facility in Nevada over salmonella fears after 130 animals die
• 2 Patriot Act provisions ruled unlawful
  Federal judge rules that 2 provisions of Patriot Act violate Fourth Amendment
• Sullivan stays U.S. attorney in Seattle
  Federal judges retain replacement for U.S. attorney in Seattle who was forced to resign
• 6 nuns in Ark. excommunicated for heresy
  6 Catholic nuns in Ark. excommunicated for heresy; first time in diocese's 165-year history
• Storm watch issued for parts of Mexico
  Storm watch issued for parts of Mexico as tropical depression plods through Gulf
• Gunman arrested on NYC college campus
  Gunman arrested on St. John's University campus in New York City; no injuries reported
• Columbia says Ahmadinejad was warned
  Columbia president says Ahmadinejad knew harsh intro was coming
• Girl hurt by escaped gorilla gets $175k
  Boston jury awards $175,000 to girl hurt by gorilla that had escaped from his zoo enclosure
• NJ civil unions fall short, panel told
  New Jersey's civil unions law falls short, supporters of gay marriage testify
• Executions set despite Ky. case review
  Texas and Alabama executions set for Thursday despite Supreme Court review of lethal injection
• Burgers may have caused 21 to get sick
  21 in eight states may have fallen ill after eating hamburgers contaminated with E. coli
• Authorities find tot's body in N.M.
  Authorities find toddler's body in central New Mexico; charges considered against mom
• Obituaries in the news
  Obituaries in the news
• Blanco: No challenge of 'Jena 6' ruling
  Blanco: DA won't challenge ruling that sent 'Jena 6' teen's case to juvenile court
• House wants bribe case subpoenas quashed
  House lawyers ask federal judge to quash subpoenas in defense contractor's bribery trial
• Chicago cop accused of murder scheme
  Chicago police officer accused of planning murder for hire against potential witness
• Officer in fatal Pa. crash fined $25
  Allentown cop who caused collision that killed boy avoids serious charges; will be fined $25
• Jury picked for Florida boot camp trial
  Jury selected for trial in death of teen at Florida juvenile boot camp
• U.S. deaths in Afghanistan, region
  At least 375 U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan, Pakistan since 2001, Defense Dept. says
• Delaware State defends investigation
  Delaware State defends allowing shooting suspect back on campus before arresting him
• Proposed deal reached for Mich. tribes
  Michigan, 5 tribes reach proposed deal on fishing, hunting rights across millions of acres
• Cousin charged in polygamist leader case
  Ex-husband charged with rape after guilty verdict in polygamist leader's trial
• Student critical after Tenn. dorm attack
  University freshman in critical condition after attack in dorm room; fellow student charged
• Feds probe Chicago police perjury claims
  Feds investigating whether Chicago police tortured suspects and lied about it later
• Man sues over stolen bone placed in neck
  Man sues medical technology company, tissue processing firms over stolen bone placed in neck
• Poll: Many pessimistic about environment
  Poll says people are pessimistic about how gov't, businesses are handling environmental issues
• N.J. bribery cases paused for plea talks
  Federal judge in N.J. corruption case grants delays to allow for plea negotiations
• Memo warned of ground zero tower dangers
  Months before fatal fire, state help was sought for ground zero tower, according to memos
• Gore-Clinton reunite on global issues
  Clinton Global Initiative opens 3-day meeting on global issues with Gore, Clinton, solar plan
• Students praise U. Wisconsin alerts
  Students praise U. Wisconsin-Madison for alerts issued as police sought man who made threats
• Court won't reinstate DeLay charge
  Texas appeals court won't reconsider dismissal of charge against Tom DeLay
• Ill students force school evacuation
  Detroit-area Catholic school evacuated after students become ill
• Jail had just 2 employees during escape
  Utah jail had just 2 employees during escape; killers still at large 3 days later
• Las Vegas DA will prosecute O.J. Simpson
  District attorney who will prosecute Simpson known as tenacious veteran prosecutor
• Engineers seek 'Health Index' for spans
  AP IMPACT: Engineers want US to stop scaring public when describing bridges in need of repairs
• Tenn. day care closed for taped pacifier
  Tenn. day care center closed after inspectors found infant with taped pacifier
• UNC-Chapel Hill leader to retire in '08
  Chancellor at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill says he will retire in 2008
• FDA warns dog owners on chicken treats
  FDA cautions dog owners that chicken treats possibly causing illness
• Training explosives cause airport scare
  Indianapolis airport concourse briefly closed after 'inert training explosives' discovered
• Mystery at sea in missing boater case
  Crew of charter boat disappears on high seas off Florida; 2 passengers in federal custody
• Judge: No breath tests for pedestrians
  Federal judge strikes down Michigan breath tests for pedestrians under 21
• Court: New mom must get extra test time
  Appeals court judge rules new mom must be allowed to pump breast milk during doctor test
• Key bridge terms defined
  Key bridge terms defined
• Disgraced fundraiser Hsu still wanted
  Investors, prosecutors seek piece of disgraced Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu
• Ex-Bolivian president sued in Md.
  Former Bolivian president sued in Maryland over deaths during 2003 protests
• Mrs. Bush seeks peaceful end to protests
  First lady urges peaceful resolution to protests in Myanmar
• Fake bomb taped to man in bank robbery
  Authorities say fake bomb attached to employee in Hollywood, Fla., bank robbery
• Ex-NM Treasurer sentenced to 3 years
  Former New Mexico Treasurer sentenced to over 3 years in prison in kickback scheme
• Former N.C. sheriff enters guilty plea
  Former N.C. sheriff pleads guilty to federal charges, joining more than a dozen deputies
• Lawyer wants out of Benoit doctor case
  Lawyer for dead wrestler's doctor wants out of case, says client can't afford him
• Utah: No more gun permits for foreigners
  Utah stops giving gun permits to foreigners, citing weak checks
• Episcopal leaders try to avoid schism
  Episcopalians promise `restraint' in confirming gay bishops trying to avert Anglican split
• Fossett search turns to Death Valley
  Air Force spots Fossett's possible path; crews plan weekend search near Death Valley
• Tapes: Cops were told 2 missing in crash
  Tapes show Gary, Ind., police knew 2 victims were missing at wreck site but left without them
• Wife of murdered reservist gets life
  Wife of murdered Navy reservist gets life in prison; husband was shot by her teenage lover
• Judge tosses lawsuit over word 'rape'
  Federal judge tosses lawsuit against state judge who banned words 'rape,' 'victim' from trial
• Alaska verdict has wider implications
  Former Alaska lawmaker's conviction may have implications for U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens
• Review doesn't halt Texas executions
  Texas executes another inmate despite sweeping Supreme Court review of lethal injections
• Little Rock Nine mark 50th anniversary
  Little Rock Nine mark 50th anniversary of school integration, call for more progress
• Nike designs shoe for American Indians
  Nike unveils first shoe designed for specifically for American Indians
• Worker crushed at Port of Oakland
  Port of Oakland workers stay off job, cargo traffic nears halt after longshoreman killed
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WORLD

• Vatican rejects charges on John Paul II
  Vatican rejects doctor's allegations that Pope John Paul II refused care to keep him alive
• Czechs, Serbs oppose Nazi-linked marches
  Czechs, Serbs oppose marches linked to neo-Nazis
• Cuban official assails Bush
  Cuba's foreign minister says Bush has 'no moral authority' over world
• UNSC concerned about Myanmar crackdown
  Security Council urges restraint by Myanmar government and expresses concern at its crackdown
• Myanmar forces open fire on protesters
  Myanmar security forces shoot at monks and other protesters, killing at least 1 person
• Hopes dashed: photo is not missing girl
  Hopes dashed after tourist snaps photo of girl resembling missing British 3-year-old
• Czar's family 'not political victims'
  Top Russian prosecutor denies request to declare Russian czar's family political victims
• Captive's wife confronts Iranian at UN
  Wife of captured Israeli soldier confronts Iranian president at United Nations
• Russia unveils regional jet
  Russia unveils regional passenger jet to boost ailing aviation industry
• Israeli strikes kill 8 in Gaza, wound 25
  At least 8 Palestinians killed, 25 wounded by Israeli airstrike and tank fire in Gaza Strip
• Iraqi leader says flow of arms must stop
  Iraqi prime minister says terrorism threatens to erode his country's gains
• Irish premier wins confidence vote
  Ireland's scandal-hit prime minister survives confidence vote
• Iraq insurgents slam US help in Anbar
  Iraqi insurgent group says Sunnis in Anbar who help U.S. are criminals and bandits
• U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,800
  U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,800 Wednesday, according to count by The Associated Press
• Uribe cautious on talks to free captives
  AP Interview: Colombian leader welcomes Chavez aid in hostage talks but cautious on prospects
• Wave of violence kills 50 in Iraq
  Wave of bombings, shootings sweeps Iraq, kills at least 50
• Cell phones, Web spread news of Myanmar
  Mobile phones, Internet aid pro-democracy activists getting news out about Myanmar
• Family claims art recovered from Nazis
  Dutch commission studies claim for return of 227 paintings recovered from Nazis
• Nepal closer to abolishing monarchy
  Nepal's largest party supports abolishing monarchy, key demand of former rebels
• Gorbachev warns of history whitewash
  Gorbachev warns against whitewashing Stalin's crimes, rewriting Soviet history
• Iran reformist warns democracy at stake
  Iran reformist leader: Any U.S. attack will set back democracy in Iran a decade or two
• Fukuda sworn in as Japanese premier
  Fukuda sworn in as Japan's prime minister; Bush offers praise
• Few satisfied in church gay debate
  U.S. Episcopal bishops' statement on gays leaves both sides unhappy
• Russia turns over Wallenberg documents
  KGB successor agency hands copies of archives on Wallenberg to Jewish leader
• Israel arrests Palestinian in old attack
  Israel arrests Palestinian accused in deadly 2000 mob attack
• Strong earthquake rattles Indonesia
  Powerful undersea earthquake rattle western Indonesia but no reports of injuries or damage
• U.S. soldier faces court-martial in Iraq
  U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to killing Iraqis, then planting weapons on them
• US: Missile defense will avert Iran war
  AP Interview: US official defends European anti-missile plan, cites threat from Iran
• Clashes and airstrikes kill 165 Taliban
  U.S.-led coalition says airstrikes, clashes kill 165 suspected Taliban in southern Afghanistan
• Hamas: 4 militants killed, blames Israel
  Hamas says 4 militants killed in jeep explosion, blames Israel
• NKorea nuclear talks resuming
  NKorea nuclear talks could allay suspicions about aid to Syria, South Korea says
• 5.6 magnitude quake off Papua New Guinea
  5.6 earthquake strikes off coast of Papua New Guinea but no threat of major tsunami is seen
• Beijing knocks down petitioners' houses
  Authorities knock down petitioners' houses in Chinese capital
• Myanmar, Somalia worst for corruption
  Myanmar and Somalia are ranked as most corrupt nations in Transparency International index
• 12 dead in Chinese night club fire
  Nightclub fire in southeastern China kills 12 people and leaves 6 others injured
• Concerns voiced on China dam environment
  Report: Concern raised about environment at China's 3 Gorges Dam project
• Turkey, Iraq agree on Kurdish rebels
  Turkey and Iraq agree to sign deal cracking down on separatist Kurds, officials say
• Pakistan against IAEA quizzing A.Q. Khan
  Pakistan rejects reported Bhutto proposal to let U.N. nuclear watchdog agency quiz A.Q. Khan
• Vietnam bridge collapse kills 52
  Bridge collapse in southern Vietnam kills 52 workers and injuring 97 others
• Indian police find 6 bombs in Mumbai
  Report: Indian police find 6 crude bombs near a Mumbai train station
• Bhutto's party enters presidential fray
  Bhutto's party says it will contest Pakistan presidential vote if Musharraf disqualified
• China replaces air force chief
  China replaces air force chief, other top military brass ahead of party congress
• 3 freed after no-show by prosecutor
  3 Malaysians facing trial on drug trafficking charges freed after no-show by prosecutor
• China nudges Myanmar on protests
  China says it won't meddle in Myanmar, but gently nudges junta to ease strife
• Italy pushes death penalty moratorium
  Italy pushes death penalty moratorium at U.N.
• Today in history - Sept. 26
  On Sept. 26, 1957, the musical play 'West Side Story' opened on Broadway
• New Zealand volcano erupts
  New Zealand's Mount Ruapehu volcano erupts, injuring 3
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BASEBALL

• Brewers suffer testy 7-3 loss to Cards
  Brewers waste chance to cut deficit in NL Central, losing to Cardinals 7-3 in testy game
• Free-falling Mets lose 9-6 to Nationals
  With pitching in tatters, free-falling Mets blow 5-run lead and lose 9-6 to Nationals
• Yanks clinch 13th straight playoff spot
  Yankees beat Devil Rays 12-2 to clinch 13th straight postseason appearance
• Tigers eliminated from postseason play
  Tigers beat Twins 9-4 in rain-shortened game but are eliminated from postseason
• Pirates again slow Arizona, 5-1
  Adam LaRoche, Matt Morris lead Pirates past skidding Arizona, 5-1
• White Sox beat Royals 3-0 to duck cellar
  Thome hits 505th career home run as White Sox defeat Royals 3-0
• Berkman homers twice, Astros beat Reds
  Lance Berkman homers twice as Houston Astros outlast Cincinnati Reds for 7-6 win
• Loss loosens Cubs' grip on NL Central
  7-4 loss to Florida Marlins loosens Chicago Cubs' grip on lead in NL Central
• Phils top Braves to boost playoff hopes
  Lohse's strong outing helps Phillies improve playoff hopes with 5-2 win over Atlanta
• Indians beat Seattle 12-4 in opener
  Indians rout Mariners 12-4 in first game of doubleheader, finish snowed-out series
• Blue Jays breeze past Orioles 8-5
  Eight-run first inning carries Toronto to 8-5 win over Orioles
• Umpire suspended for Bradley incident
  Umpire Mike Winters suspended for remainder of regular season over Bradley flap
• Fans for asterisk on Bonds' No. 756 ball
  Fans vote for asterisk on Barry Bonds' No. 756 ball before it goes to Hall of Fame
• BoSox near division title with 11-6 win
  Lowell drives in 5 runs to help Boston close in on division title with 11-6 win over Oakland
• Rangers complete sweep of Angels
  Sosa hits 1 of 5 homers as Rangers complete sweep of division-winning Angels
• Mets, Cubs, Snakes cling to 2-game leads
  Mets, Cubs and Diamondbacks cling to 2-game leads in NL division races; Padres lead wild card
• Ramirez, Schilling return in Red Sox win
  Ramirez, Schilling return as Red Sox move closer to clinching AL East with win over A's
• Rockies defeat Dodgers 9-7
  Troy Tulowitzki's homer gives Rockies 9-7 win over Dodgers; L.A. eliminated from postseason
• Padres end 4-game skid, beat Giants 6-4
  Brian Giles' 2-run homer helps Padres end 4-game skid with 6-4 win over Giants
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BASKETBALL

• Celtics a hot ticket again in Boston
  Offseason acquisitions of Garnett, Allen make Celtics a hot ticket again in Boston
• Thomas denies cursing at accuser
  Isiah Thomas denies cursing at ex-New York Knicks' executive accusing him of sexual harassment
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BOXING

• Move to name new champ irks Maskaev camp
  WBC decision to name new champion leaves Maskaev camp infuriated
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FOOTBALL

• Judge has Vick on curfew after drug test
  Judge puts tighter restrictions on Michael Vick, including curfew, after positive drug test
• Bears sack Grossman in favor of Griese
  Bears sack struggling quarterback Rex Grossman in favor of backup Brian Griese
• Falcons fine Hall $100,000 for behavior
  Atlanta Falcons fine DeAngelo Hall $100G for behavior, may suspend him for part of next game
• Michael Vick hit with local indictments
  Michael Vick indicted on state charges for dogfighting ring operated on Virginia property
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GOLF

• Captain Jack is back
  Jack Nicklaus stays in the game through Presidents Cup
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HOCKEY

• Blackhawks owner William Wirtz, 77, dies
  William Wirtz, longtime owner of the Chicago Blackhawks, dies at age 77 after battling cancer
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LAW CENTER

• High Court to hear voter ID arguments
  Supreme Court to decide challenge to states' voter ID requirements before 2008 elections
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PERSONAL FINANCE

• IRS moves to reduce tax evasion
  IRS launching audit project in October to try to reduce tax evasion
• Small biz owners seek to give special gifts
  Small business owners strive for something different, something meaningful for holiday gifts
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SOCCER

• U.S. switches goalie for Cup semifinals
  U.S. soccer coach switches goalies for World Cup semifinal against Brazil
• Germany into final of Women's World Cup
  Germany downs Norway 3-0 to reach final of Women's World Cup, face winner of U.S.-Brazil
• U.S. puts Scurry in goal against Brazil
  United States makes surprise change in goal for Brazil; veteran Scurry replaces Solo
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TENNIS

• Roddick withdraws from Thailand Open
  Andy Roddick withdraws with foot injury, Thomas Berdyck advances at Thailand Open
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