BUSINESS

• UAW wins job security pledges in GM deal
  UAW gets job security guarantees in GM deal; automaker to pay out $35B for retiree health fund
• Analysts see drop in auto sales in Sept.
  Analysts say they expect auto sales to be weak in Sept. due to credit crunch, high gas prices
• FDIC shuts down NetBank due to defaults
  FDIC shuts down NetBank because of excessive level of mortgage defaults
• Bristol-Myers Squibb to settle probes
  Bristol-Myers Squibb, ex-unit to pay more than $515M to settle probes on drug pricing methods
• Oil prices fall as selling sinks rally
  Oil price rally, driven by weak dollar, succumbs to selling
• Consumer, construction spending advance
  Consumer spending rises 0.6 percent; construction spending inches up 0.2 percent
• US dollar hits record low against euro
  US dollar hits new low against euro for 7th straight session; Canadian dollar hits 31-yr. high
• The Avon rep has a mustache
  AP Centerpiece: As money, age draw men to skincare business, Avon rep grows a mustache
• Avaya shareholders agree to $8.2B buyout
  Avaya shareholders agree to $8.2 billion buyout, deal expected to close by end of October
• Gold prices jump to $750 an ounce
  Gold prices surge as U.S. dollar strikes new low against euro, oil prices hold above $80
• Treasurys end lower as quarter closes
  Treasurys give up gains, end a bit lower as quarter wraps up
• Ex-French official picked to head IMF
  IMF picks France's Strauss-Kahn as its new leader
• Fed official sees market stability
  Poole: financial turbulence showing signs of calming down; situation still fragile
• Recalls: Doll strollers, model rockets
  Product Recalls: Doll strollers, model rockets
• Profits fall at German bank IKB
  German bank IKB hit by subprime crisis, says fiscal 1st-quarter profit fell by two-thirds
• Buffett further cuts PetroChina stake
  Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway continues to cut stake in PetroChina
• ABN Amro CEO recovering from surgery
  ABN Amro Chief Executive Groenink recovering from appendix operation
• Jury rules against farm labor contractor
  Jury: Farm labor contractor must pay $317,000 in damages for labor discrimination
• S.C. security fraud trial postponed
  Securities fraud trial of former Carolina Investors CEO Jack Sterling postponed
• Diners across the U.S. head to the farm
  Fueled by interest in locally grown food, diners across the nation head to the farm
• China bank ups mortgage interest rates
  China's central bank ups mortgage interest rates, downpayment for 2nd residential loans
• Japanese jobless rate worsens, CPI drops
  Japanese jobless rate worsens and CPI drops for 7th month, but factory output rises
• Freddie Mac pays $50M to settle charges
  Freddie Mac pays $50M to settle charges of misrepresenting earnings to investors
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ENTERTAINMENT

• Bear rescued from Sierra bridge ledge
  Bear rescued from Sierra bridge after nearly falling off
• Wright-designed boathouse opens in N.Y.
  Boathouse designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1905 opens to public in Buffalo, N.Y.
• Sutherland charged with misdemeanor DUI
  Actor Kiefer Sutherland is charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence in LA
• Alan Ladd Jr. gets Walk of Fame star
  Alan Ladd Jr. gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Country star Sara Evans granted divorce
  After a year of nasty allegations, country music star Sara Evans granted divorce
• Kerouac author gives back advance
  Author Douglas Brinkley gives back advance for Kerouac book
• RFD: America's rural TV network
  Cattle auctions, polka and tractor pulls standard fare on America's rural TV network
• Gheorghiu fired by Lyric Opera
  Lyric Opera of Chicago fires soprano Angela Gheorghiu
• Woman left in CT scanner for hours
  Woman left in CT scanner for hours after clinic closes
• Oprah Winfrey is TV's richest celebrity
  Oprah Winfrey lands the No. 1 spot on Forbes' list of the richest celebrities on television
• Uncle Kracker pleads guilty to assault
  Uncle Kracker pleads guilty to misdemeanor assault in nightclub incident in Raleigh, N.C.
• Taylor sparkles at AIDS fundraiser
  Elizabeth Taylor receives Humanitarian Award for AIDS Activism at fundraising event
• Cash found in attic spurs legal fight
  Fla. man in legal fight with his home's former owner over $100K he found in attic
• Loveless to ride Appalachia Santa Train
  Patty Loveless to ride Santa Train through Appalachia as it distributes toys and gifts
• Kingsley picks Rai for Taj Mahal film
  Ben Kingsley says Aishwarya Rai has agreed to star in his movie on the making of the Taj Mahal
• Adams has meltdown at Minneapolis show
  Ryan Adams has meltdown at Minneapolis show; ends performance after 70 minutes
• T.R. Knight: `I've learned so much'
  T.R. Knight says he's `learned so much' since announcing last year that he's gay
• Coppola says robbery cost years of data
  Coppola loses `15 years' of writing, data when thieves steal computers from Argentine studio
• Flag hydrant headed back to dog park
  Flag-hydrant to be reinstalled at dog park, with a fence this time
• Madonna nominated for Rock Hall of Fame
  Madonna, Beastie Boys, John Mellencamp lead nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Sandler hopes to help gay-rights groups
  Adam Sandler says he hopes to work with gay-rights groups after starring in `Chuck and Larry'
• Opera and baseball mix in San Francisco
  'Take me out to the opera': SF Opera hopes to hit high note with ballpark show
• LeBron joins `SNL' for season premiere
  LeBron joins NBC's `Saturday Night Live' team for season premiere this weekend
• Scorsese to direct George Harrison film
  Scorsese to direct documentary film on George Harrison; says his music still resonates today
• Rob Reiner endorses Hillary Clinton
  Rob Reiner endorses Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton for Democratic presidential nomination
• Kempner auction offers timeless fashions
  Auction of Nan Kempner's closet offers timeless fashions spanning 4 decades
• Boldface names attend Clinton initiative
  Famous names help causes, but aiming for everyone is the goal for Clinton initiative
• Bono receives Liberty Medal in Philly
  Bono receives Liberty Medal in Philadelphia for his humanitarian work in Africa
• Rabbits being abandoned on Long Island
  Animal rights activists try to figure out who's dumping rabbits on Long Island, N.Y.
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HEALTH

• U.S. delays approval of farm pesticide
  EPA delays approval of controversial pesticide to consider criticisms
• Medicare hotline needs help, study says
  Customers satisfaction with the Medicare hotline is dropping, inspector general reports
• 6 die from brain-eating amoeba in lakes
  6 die from brain-eating amoeba in warm lake waters; health officials tracking cases
• FDA approves sixth flu vaccine
  FDA approves Australian company's vaccine for upcoming flu season
• FDA officials: Cold meds not for kids
  Health officials advise against giving cold and cough medicine to toddlers
• Drug trials go unwatched, study says
  Safety of drug testing on millions of patients gets little FDA scrutiny, investigator says
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POLITICS

• Dems criticize Limbaugh's comments
  Democratic candidates chide Limbaugh for 'phony soldiers' remark
• Edwards aide seeks to reassure backers
  Edwards campaign manager seeks to reassure supporters over public financing decision
• Laura Bush celebrates books at festival
  All booked up: First lady Laura Bush celebrates books at national festival
• NRC accused of ignoring sleeping guards
  NRC accused of ignoring for months complaints about nuclear plant guards sleeping
• New Iran nuclear sanctions delayed
  Iran gets reprieve from new nuke sanctions as US, Europe back down
• Jackson unhappy with gov't over Jenna 6
  Civil rights leaders disappointed with Justice Department in 'Jena 6' case
• Veto is certain, Bush tells Pelosi
  Pelosi prays, but Bush says veto of health program is certain
• Bush seeks new image on global warming
  Bush seeks to change US image on global warming among major polluters
• Mukasey protection pricey
  Taxpayers spent at least $28 million to protect judge now nominated to be attorney general
• US blasts Myanmar for silencing Internet
  White House calls on 'all civilized nations' to help pressure Myanmar to stop violence
• Dodd criticizes Dem frontrunners
  Democratic hopeful Dodd argues Clinton's divisiveness, Obama's inexperience
• Clinton: $5,000 for every U.S. baby
  Hillary Clinton says families should receive $5,000 bond for every baby born
• US-led forces kill top al-Qaida leader
  US military commander says forces took down one of al-Qaida's top leaders in Iraq
• GOP senators offer new timeline for Iraq
  GOP senators call for end to Iraq war, but only after President Bush leaves office
• US seeds at-risk Jewish groups with $24M
  Government officials send more than $24M in anti-terror funding to Jewish organizations
• Murtha must testify in defamation case
  Judge orders Murtha to testify in Marine sergeant defamation case
• Clinton edges Obama in black caucus
  Clinton edges Obama in Congressional Black Caucus endorsements
• Five Blackwater incidents in question
  Rice orders team to Iraq next week in Blackwater probe of shootings that left civilians dead
• FDA employees beat back outsourcing bid
  FDA employees who faced losing their work to outsourcing will retain jobs and pay
• Former LA Mayor backs Giuliani
  Former LA Mayor Riordan endorses Giuliani, suggests he's too liberal for Calif conservatives
• Annapolis likely site of Mideast meeting
  AP NewsBreak: US picks Maryland town as probable site of Mideast peace meeting
• Satellite images may show Myanmar abuses
  Group says satellite images may point to possible human rights abuses in Myanmar
• Iowa, N.H. eye new caucus, primary dates
  Key political states weigh January dates to start presidential nominating season
• The price of protecting Mukasey
  A look at taxpayers' cost over 7 years to protect a judge now nominated for attorney general
• McCain criticizes foes on foreign policy
  McCain assails Republican rivals on their foreign policy experience
• GOP hopefuls assailed for debate absence
  Lesser-known Republican candidates address minority concerns, criticize absence of top rivals
• Bush, Clinton, Bush ... Clinton?
  Been there, done that, got the button: 2-party system seems like a 2-family system
• Gingrich sets own fundraising deadline
  Gingrich gives himself Oct. 21 deadline to raise $30M for possible White House bid
• Giuliani cites Bible on personal life
  Giuliani compares scrutiny of his family to New Testament story about adulterous woman
• Outsiders aim to frame political debate
  AP Enterprise: Freedom's Watch and MoveOn, well-funded groups aiming to frame political debate
• US to give N. Korea $25M in fuel aid
  United States agrees to provide up to $25M to pay for heavy fuel oil for North Korea
• Obama favors changes in drug sentencing
  Obama says he would relax drug sentencing, address inequalities in justice system
• McCain optimistic about global economy
  McCain: Global economy an opportunity, but not a benefit to all
• McGovern likely to endorse Clinton
  McGovern likely to endorse Clinton but keeps an 'open mind' before final decision
• $24 million to nonprofits at terror risk
  Federal anti-terror funding to go to mostly Jewish organizations
• GOP solidarity softens in Congress
  Republican lawmakers' solidarity with Bush starting to show cracks
• Nations' statement on Iran
  Statement by nations agreeing to delay a U.N. resolution that toughens sanctions against Iran
• FDA tightens policy on cough suppressant
  FDA cracks down on unapproved cough medicines made with narcotic
• US offers attorneys to terror suspects
  US offers attorneys to 'high value' terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
• Summary Box: Bush and Clinton fatigue
  Summary Box: Under Bush and Clinton, 2-party system seems like a 2-family system
• Gates expects to approve Army expansion
  Gates leaning toward approving an extra $3 billion to speed up Army growth
• Blackwater blamed for guard deaths
  Democrats say company sent team unprepared into insurgent stronghold, provoked Fallujah battle
• Obama camp plays down wife's comment
  Obama campaign seeks to distance itself from wife's comments about need to win Iowa
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SCIENCE

• Astronaut's son buys $30M space ticket
  Former astronaut's son buys space tourist ticket, to be first astronaut child to fly in orbit
• NASA rover reaches first stop in crater
  NASA rover reaches first stop inside crater, is poised to carry out first science experiments
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TECHNOLOGY

• Software update disables hacked iPhones
  Apple software update disables some hacked iPhones, disables some unofficial programs
• Apple lawyer to leave for Qualcomm
  Apple general counsel Donald Rosenberg to leave for Qualcomm; Daniel Cooperman named successor
• Bain Capital Partners to buy out 3Com
  Bain Capital Partners to buy out 3Com for $2.2B; Huawei Technologies gains stake in company
• Summary box: 3Com buyout
  A look at the $2.2 billion private equity buyout of 3Com Corp.
• Gap job applicants' data stolen
  Laptop stolen from job data company had unprotected data on 800,000 applicants for Gap jobs
• How radio's new ratings system works
  Radio is getting a new way to measure audience ratings electronically. Here's how it works
• Radio tunes in electronic ratings
  Radio begins wrenching shift to electronic ratings as '60s-era diary method loses credibility
• Microsoft Excel fails math test
  Microsoft Excel quirk means spreadsheet program can't multiply 5.1 by 12,850
• Robots take on social tasks
  New robots aim to connect users _ or help them spy on one another from afar
• Toyota denies battery woes delay Prius
  Toyota executive says battery woes won't delay next Prius
• Pressure rises on Alcatel-Lucent CEO
  Alcatel-Lucent shares surge on report that pressure is rising on CEO Russo for a restructuring
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U.S.

• Procreation ban on homeless pair tossed
  Judge had no right to ban homeless couple from procreating, New York appeals court rules
• Girl seen on sex tape found safe
  Girl seen being sexually assaulted on tape is found safe, Nevada authorities say
• Physicist, activist Panofsky dies at 88
  Stanford physicist and arms control activist Wolfgang Panofsky dies at 88
• Neighbor charged in hanging of girl, 6
  Neighbor charged in hanging of 6-year-old Texas girl
• Some arrested in Nev. raids deported
  More than half arrested in Nevada immigration raids released for now; 7 being deported
• Tylenol tampering case unsolved at 25
  25 years later, Tylenol tampering case remains unsolved and survivors' hurt unassuaged
• Gay cop sues NYC, police, for harassment
  Gay police officer sues NYC, NYPD, saying they allowed harassment
• Mary Winkler visit with children blocked
  Mary Winkler visit with children blocked by appeals court in Jackson, Tenn.
• Drought threatens Ala. city's water
  Drought threatens Alabama city's drinking water; watering ban issued in Atlanta
• Dozens charged in Kansas gang case
  Federal prosecutors allege street gang killed, ran drugs, intimidated others in Wichita, Kan.
• Judge rules for bearded DC firefighters
  Federal judge rules DC fire department can't ban beards
• Shots fired at school; gunman caught
  Gunman in custody after shots fired at Northern California high school, schools locked down
• UC fined $3 million for lab breach
  DOE fines University of California $3 million for security breach at Los Alamos
• Mich. state employees told to stay home
  Most Michigan state employees are told not to report to work on Monday as shutdown looms
• Tampon protests distract N.Y. school
  N.Y. school guard accused of enforcing backpack policy by quizzing girls on menstruation
• Stranger posted bond for one of 'Jena 6'
  Stranger posted bond that allowed teen at center of 'Jena 6' to leave police custody
• GAO: Smithsonian facilities in decline
  Smithsonian faces $2.5 billion maintenance backlog, federal report says
• Mom says dead child was misdiagnosed
  Massachusetts mother charged with killing daughter says bipolar disorder diagnosis was wrong
• U.S. missile defense test successful
  U.S. missile defense intercept test called successful
• NY Senate panel demands gov's e-mails
  NY Senate panel demands Spitzer e-mails, threatens subpoenas
• Muslim stamp reissued at new rate
  Muslim holiday stamp reissued at new rate
• Woman found after 8 days stuck in car
  Doctor says woman trapped in car for 8 days has severe injuries but brain functions normal
• Body ID'd as missing Chicago woman's
  Police identify body of missing Chicago woman
• NJ mayor indicted on corruption charges
  N.J. town mayor and wife become state's latest to be accused of corruption
• Jury set in Miami terror trial
  Jury selected in terrorism trial of 7 Miami men accused of plotting to blow up Sears Tower
• Man in shooting spree sentenced to die
  Defendant in 2-state shooting spree sentenced to death; man killed 2 and wounded 4
• Cops probe claim Ark. justice hit sister
  Authorities investigate claim that Arkansas Supreme Court justice hit his sister
• Granddad: Cops pressured boy over fire
  Granddad says Ohio police interrogated boy, 10, alone in fire that killed mom, 4 others
• Texas pepper spray dispute settled
  Texas Youth Commission settles lawsuit over use of pepper spray on unruly young offenders
• Hiatus possible on Texas executions
  Court battles point to possible moratorium in nation's busiest death penalty state
• Guests for the Sunday TV news shows
  Guests for the Sunday TV news shows
• Fundraiser makes brief court appearance
  Ex-fundraiser Norman Hsu should have been easy to find, lawyer says after brief appearance
• School's tracking of suspect in question
  Contradicting Delaware State officials, investigator says he didn't know suspect's whereabouts
• Airliner returns to St. Louis after fire
  Airliner returns to St. Louis airport after engine fire; no injuries reported
• Lethal injection under scrutiny
  Lethal injection, once seen as more humane, comes under scrutiny
• Ind. school cancels class for funeral
  Indiana school cancels class due to reputed gangster's funeral next door
• Video shows toddler used to steal purse
  Video shows adult using toddler to steal purse at N.J. boardwalk arcade
• Courts a tough road to gay marriage
  Gay marriage supporters find courtrooms studded with obstacles since Massachusetts
• Deputy on duty when killers fled quits
  Deputy on duty when killers escaped from Utah jail resigns; manhunt continues
• Arrest made in Wis. campus threats
  Police say man who threatened Univ. of Wisconsin campus captured in California
• Torture case shows W.Va. racial tensions
  Torture case sheds light on long, complex history of race relations in West Virginia
• Father demands answers after crash
  Indiana father wants to know why police didn't find young men's bodies after crash
• NYC cabbies lose court battle over GPS
  Federal judge rules against NYC taxi drivers in battle over city's GPS requirements
• Wis. woman spots alleged rapist on bus
  Wisconsin woman spots her alleged rapist riding on bus, man arrested
• New stalls for Craig's airport restroom
  Fallout from Craig's airport restroom arrest: New dividers aimed at stopping sexual liaisons
• Prison inmate escapes during Bible study
  Inmate escapes from Spokane County lockup during Bible study
• Jury blames murders on mob defendants
  Chicago mob far from dead but badly hurt, prosecutors say members held responsible for murders
• Evacuation lifted after train acid leak
  Derailed train car leaks acid, forces evacuation in Kentucky town for several hours
• Pelosi criticizes border fence
  In South Texas, Pelosi criticizes border fence, praises DREAM Act
• Judge's exposure conviction is upheld
  State appeals court upholds indecent exposure conviction for former Oklahoma judge
• Armless man faces charge in death
  Armless man faces misdemeanor charge in Georgia for fight that left man dead
• Mental illness cited in NYC gun incident
  Mental illness blamed in NYC university gun incident; suspect to be arraigned
• Bid to change Calif. vote rules stalls
  California electoral votes plan that could sway 2008 presidential race suffers setback
• Wild hog population soars in Texas
  Wet summer creating boom in already expansive wild hog population in Texas
• Plans for Chicago museum draw ire
  Residents oppose plan for children's museum at popular park along Chicago lakefront
• Teen jailed with TB has been released
  Mexican teen jailed for refusing tuberculosis treatment gets released, awaits deportation
• Colo. town remembers standoff victim
  About 500 people gather to remember, celebrate life of girl slain in Colo. hostage standoff
• Feds raid pot-laced-candy factory
  Federal agents shut down Calif. factory they say produced dope-infused snacks
• Man gets 20 to 40 years for killing dad
  Philadelphia man sentenced to 20 to 40 years for killing, dismembering father
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WORLD

• Red Cross in talks with kidnappers
  Red Cross starts talks with group who kidnapped 4 of its workers in Afghanistan
• Japan lodges protest with Myanmar
  Japan protests to Myanmar over death of journalist, sends deputy foreign minister
• Haiti: Duvalier could face justice
  Haiti's president says ex-dictator must face justice if he returns from exile
• Troops take back control in Myanmar
  Myanmar troops fire in air, beat protesters and seal off monasteries to reassert control
• Evangelicals recall Jericho's walls
  For Christian evangelicals, a sort of Broadway on the Israeli side of the Dead Sea
• Action on Myanmar unlikely despite anger
  Widespread outrage unlikely to bring united international action against Myanmar's junta
• Rwanda calls for end to death penalty
  Rwanda joins international push for a global moratorium on executions
• UK union: no academic boycott of Israel
  British union: Boycott of Israel would be unlawful and cannot be implemented
• Italian summer shifts to romantic
  Italian summer shifts from raunchy to romantic
• Abbas vows to keep pressing for peace
  Abbas vows 'olive branch of peace' will not fall from the Palestinians' hands
• Concorde parts auction opens
  Concorde parts auction opens giving bidders shot at supersonic memorabilia
• U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,800
  U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,800 Friday, according to count by The Associated Press
• U.S. deaths in Afghanistan, region
  At least 375 U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan, Pakistan since 2001, Defense Dept. says
• Croats angry at war crimes sentences
  Croatia furious at U.N. court's sentencing of Serbs for wartime atrocities
• Somalis may kidnap Americans from Kenya
  US Embassy says Islamic extremists may be planning to kidnap travelers to Kenya
• US shelters take in Caribbean dogs
  Scrappy stray dogs of the Caribbean find sanctuary in US shelters
• Cold War foes squabbled over Hess
  Documents reveal international squabbling over imprisoned Nazi Rudolf Hess
• Ukraine prepares for Sunday election
  Ukraine locked in 3-way contest in Sunday's parliamentary vote
• Army sniper acquitted of murder in Iraq
  Military panel in Iraq aquits U.S. sniper of murder, convicts him of planting evidence
• Palestinian uprising anniversary silent
  No ceremonies to mark uprising anniversary as Palestinians dwell on failure of revolt
• Man held in theft of 1 million screws
  Man arrested for stealing more than 1 million screws from German company
• A look at Myanmar's military junta
  A look at the insular military leadership behind the crackdown in Myanmar
• Irish museum cleared of Nazi loot claim
  U.S. expert condemns Simon Wiesenthal Center's claims of Nazi loot in Irish museum
• Facebook group supports Myanmar protests
  Huge Facebook group shows role of Internet in supporting Myanmar protesters
• NKorean nuclear talks hit bumpy road
  Envoys hit bumpy road discussing timeframe for NKorean nuclear disablement
• Tensions rise in northern Somalia
  Tensions rise in northern Somalia following clashes by forces of rivals
• Al-Maliki criticizes Senate proposal
  Iraqi prime minister criticizes U.S. Senate proposal to split Iraq into regions
• Former chief rabbi of Israel dies
  Former Israeli chief rabbi, opponent of land transfers to Palestinians, dies at 94
• Iraqi terror suspect arrested in Italy
  Italian police arrest Iraqi with alleged ties to al-Qaida in Iraq terrorist group
• Rare tour reveals Lebanon camp's ruin
  Rare glimpse of shattered Palestinian refugee camp reveals devastation wrought by siege
• Mourners bury victims of bridge collapse
  As rescuers search for missing, mourners bury the dead in Vietnam bridge collapse
• Vatican urges Muslims to work for peace
  Vatican urges Muslims to work for peace, teach children to respect others
• Ukrainian remakes tarnished image
  Once cast as villain, premier undergoes political makeover but rough edges still show
• Remains may be children of last czar
  Expert: High probability remains found are those of last Russian czar's children
• Court lets Musharraf run for president
  Pakistan's high court rejects legal challenges to Musharraf standing for election to new term
• New livestock disease confirmed in UK
  Veterinary official: bluetongue viral outbreak in British livestock
• Myanmar crackdown brings condemnation
  Myanmar's crackdown brings global condemnation; U.S. envoy decries 'tragic' violence
• Myanmar blocks Internet, cuts off phones
  Myanmar's rulers move against their 'worst enemy' _ modern technology
• Opposition supporters rally in Georgia
  Thousands of opposition supporters rally in Georgia, demanding president step down
• Turkey, Iraq sign deal on Kurdish rebels
  Turkey and Iraq agree to cooperate in crackdown on Kurdish rebels
• 2 quakes off Japan, no tsunami
  2 offshore quakes strike south of Japan; no damage or tsunami warning
• Mexico's military expands women's roles
  Mexico expands opportunities for women in male-dominated military
• Lorenzo lashes Mexico's coast
  Lorenzo batters Mexico's Gulf coastline, destroying shacks, causing flooding
• Khodorkovsky to stay in Siberian jail
  Court orders Khodorkovsky held at Siberian prison 3 more months, his supporters say
• Security tightened on Tokyo subway
  Security tightened on Tokyo subway after threat of terrorist attack
• Iran strengthens ties with South America
  Ahmadinejad cements ties with Venezuela President Chavez, declares 'no one can defeat us'
• Spain fights migration via Senegal ads
  From waves to airwaves: Spain fights illegal migration with radio, TV ads in Senegal
• Moderate quakes strike New Caledonia
  Moderate quakes strike near New Caledonia in South Pacific
• Sri Lanka says it sank 3 rebel boats
  Sri Lankan military says it sank 3 Tamil Tiger boats in lengthy sea battle
• Today in history - Sept. 28
  On Sept. 28, 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England to claim the English throne
• Report: Warrant for S.Africa chief
  Report: South Africa's police chief to be arrested
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BASEBALL

• Edmonds leads Cardinals over Pirates 6-1
  Jim Edmonds' 3-run single in eighth inning lifts Cardinals over Pirates 6-1
• Francoeur, Braves batter Astros 7-2
  Francoeur hits 2-run homer and Braves beat Astros 7-2 in last series of Craig Biggio's career
• Yankees' run of AL East titles ends
  A-Rod hits 54th, but Yankees' run of 9 straight AL East titles ends after loss to Orioles
• Sabathia wins 100th as Tribe tops Royals
  C.C. Sabathia picks up 100th career win as Indians beat Royals 5-3
• Red Sox finally clinch AL East title
  Boston's 12-year wait for AL East crown ends as they beat Twins 5-2 to clinch title
• Cubs beat Reds to clinch NL Central
  Alfonso Soriano, Carlos Zambrano star as Cubs beat Reds 6-0 and clinch NL Central title
• Padres end Brewers' playoff hopes
  Khalil Greene's 3 RBIs help Padres end Brewers' playoff hopes with 6-3 victory
• Phillies win to take NL East lead
  Cole Hamels strikes out 13 as Phillies beat Nationals and take over first place in NL East
• Diamondbacks clinch playoff spot
  Diamondbacks end Rockies' 11-game winning streak to clinch playoff spot
• White Sox beat Tigers 5-2
  Konerko hits 3-run home run to lead White Sox to a 5-2 win over Tigers
• Free-falling Mets tumble out of first
  Free-falling Mets fall out of first place with 7-4 loss to Florida Marlins
• Blue Jays beat Devil Rays 5-4
  Home runs by Lind, Stairs carry Blue Jays to 5-4 victory over Devil Rays
• Cooper picked as Astros manager
  Astros remove interim tag for manager Cooper before final series
• BoSox pitcher out for year with fatigue
  Boston Red Sox rookie pitcher Clay Buchholz out for season because of shoulder fatigue
• Yankees stay in AL East race
  Phil Hughes, Joba Chamberlain shut down Devil Rays 3-1 as Yankees stay in AL East race
• 7 NL teams chasing 4 playoff spots
  7 NL teams chasing 4 playoff spots heading into final weekend
• Rockies hit 3 homers in win over Dodgers
  Rockies hit 3 homers in beating the Dodgers 10-4 for their 11th straight win
• Guillen, Lopez lead Mariners past Indians
  Jose Guillen, Jose Lopez each slug 2-run home runs in the Mariners 4-2 win over the Indians
• Mets lose again as meltdown continues
  Mets drop into tie with Philadelphia for first in the NL East with 3-0 loss to Cardinals
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BASKETBALL

• Jury deliberates at Isiah Thomas trial
  Jury deliberates at New York Knicks sex harassment trial
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BOXING

• Report: Mosley allegedly used steroids
  Report says Shane Mosley allegedly used steroids before 2003 fight against Oscar de la Hoya
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COLLEGE SPORTS

• South Florida upsets No. 5 West Virginia
  Matt Grothe and Ben Moffitt shine as No. 18 South Florida beats No. 5 West Virginia 21-13
• Gundy: Didn't intend to raise voice
  Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy says he didn't intend to raise his voice in postgame tirade
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FOOTBALL

• Plan in place for Favre's record pass
  Packers poised for Brett Favre's record-breaking TD pass
• Jets fan sues Pats, seeks $184 million
  Jets ticket holder sues Patriots and coach Belichick, seeks damages of more than $184 million
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GOLF

• International team gains on U.S. squad
  International team gains on U.S. squad in play at the Presidents Cup
• Branshaw takes lead at Viking Classic
  Branshaw finishes with flourish to take lead at Viking Classic
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HOCKEY

• Flyers' Downie suspended 20 games
  NHL suspends Flyers rookie Steve Downie 20 games for hit on Ottawa forward Dean McAmmond
• MSG files lawsuit against NHL
  Madison Square Garden sues NHL, accuses league of trying to monopolize promotion
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LAW CENTER

• Justice Thomas writes autobiography
  Justice Thomas says in book Anita Hill was mediocre employee used in effort to destroy him
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MORE SPORTS

• Bettini cleared for World championship
  World champion Paolo Bettini cleared by Stuttgart court to compete in Sunday's road race
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SOCCER

• Ryan wants to reconcile with Solo
  U.S. coach Greg Ryan looking to reconcile with outspoken goalkeeper Hope Solo
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