Top StoriesClinton calls plan to burn Quran 'disgraceful act'The Associated Press - - 25 minutes ago WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday called a Florida church's threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book to mark the ninth anniversary of the Sept. Video: Church's Quran-Burning Pledge Rankles Officials
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Florida pastor plans to press ahead with Quran burning MiamiHerald.com Obama to unveil more stimulus, tax breaks for businessWashington Post - - 3 hours ago With Democrats facing dismal prospects in the November elections, the party is weighing President Barack Obama's role in the midterms. Obama's plan underestimates infrastructure needs San Francisco Chronicle UN reports over 500 rapes in eastern CongoThe Associated Press - - 25 minutes ago UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations reported Tuesday that more than 500 systematic rapes were committed by armed combatants in eastern Congo since late July - more than double the number previously reported - and accepted partial responsibility for not ... UN puts Congo sex attacks at more than 500 CNN International UN Report Faults Peacekeepers Wall Street Journal HP sues ousted CEO Hurd over hiring by rival OracleWashington Post - - 1 hour ago Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. said Mark Hurd has decided with the Board of Directors to resign as chief executive officer immediately. No surprise, Tiger Woods in Ryder CupBoston Herald - - 12 minutes ago NEW YORK - Corey Pavin was the first to admit that he spent much of the summer monitoring leaderboards in the hope that Tiger Woods would relieve him of yesterday's decision. Pavin makes Woods a captain's pick for Ryder Cup Chicago Tribune Colorado wildfire destroys 92 structuresThe Associated Press - 23 minutes ago BOULDER, Colo. - Authorities say a wildfire burning near Boulder, Colo., has destroyed at least 92 structures and damaged another eight, but it's not clear how many of them are homes. Video: HELOS AND BOMBERS FIRE FOURMILE FIRE
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Destructive Colorado fire leaves chaos in its wake Los Angeles Times Story by story, kids learn about Jewish traditionMiamiHerald.com - - 52 minutes ago As Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year that kicks off the the High Holy Days, begins Wednesday night, unaffiliated Jewish parents and those in interfaith relationships are seeking out ways to pass on religious traditions to their kids. Jewish Holy Days Collide With Fashion's Big Event New York Times Rosh Hashana a meal of symbols and traditions San Jose Mercury News Daley won't run for record seventh election to be mayorChicago Tribune - - 51 minutes ago Richard M. Daley's 21-year run as mayor will end next spring with the city broadly reshaped by his vision and unprecedented grip on power, but with his image as Chicago's sure-handed leader increasingly challenged. Many players in mix to replace Daley Chicago Tribune Rahm has money, but no solid base Chicago Sun-Times Iraqi Treasures Return, but Questions RemainNew York Times - - 2 hours ago A statue is lifted out of its protective case as hundreds of archeological treasures were brought back to Baghdad by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry from the United States. 2 US soldiers killed in Iraq Los Angeles Times Apple iPod touch (4th Gen. with Camera)PC Magazine - 3 hours ago Still a top-notch music player. Retina display makes text and images look incredibly sharp. Shoots HD video, takes photos. Front-facing camera for FaceTime video chat. State could lose millions in stem cell research fundingMilwaukee Journal Sentinel - - 29 minutes ago Wisconsin researchers and biotechnology companies stand to lose millions of dollars a year in federal funding for promising stem cell research because of a federal judge's ruling, Gov. Australian Labor Party wins enough support to ruleThe Associated Press - - 4 hours ago CANBERRA, Australia - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard barely retained power when the last two independent legislators made kingmakers by deadlocked elections ended a tense 17-day standoff and agreed to join her government. Oakeshott hints at big Abbott offer The Australian Google TV on Track for Fall, Schmidt SayseWeek - - 1 hour ago Google CEO Eric Schmidt said Google TV is on track for this fall to rival Apple TV. Meanwhile, Samsung said it was mulling using the Android-based Google TV in its own TV sets. Google TV to launch globally in 2011 Afterdawn.com Phillies edge Marlins, move into first placeMLB.com - - 2 hours ago PHILADELPHIA -- It looked bleak for the Phillies in late July, but it looked Tuesday night like they might wake up Wednesday in first place in the National League East. Philadelphia Phillies take top spot as Florida Marlins stumble MiamiHerald.com Phils beat Marlins, take over first Philadelphia Inquirer Oprah is an 'Honor'ary Kennedy at lastBoston Herald - - 29 minutes ago By Gayle Fee & Laura Raposa Oprah Winfrey will finally get her Kennedy Center Honors, it was announced yesterday, which seems only fitting since the Queen of All Media is part of the clan and all . 2010 Kennedy Center Honorees announced Washington Post Paul McCartney and Oprah Winfrey to receive Kennedy Center Honors Los Angeles Times Boise State hopes dramatic win is the start of another big runUSA Today - - 13 minutes ago LANDOVER, Md. - In the hallway outside their locker room at FedEx Field, Boise State players reacted to their defeat of Virginia Tech with a celebration rare for a season opener. Stocks, Euro Hit by Bank WorriesWall Street Journal - - 6 hours ago New concern about Europe's debt woes sent the euro down, pressured global stock markets and drove up borrowing costs for some European nations on Tuesday. US Stocks Fall Back On European Bank Concerns; DJIA Off 102 Wall Street Journal European Stocks Close Lower; Banking Stocks Lead Losses Wall Street Journal H1N1 Pandemic Flu Even Milder Than Seasonal StrainsBusinessWeek - - 6 hours ago TUESDAY, Sept. 7 (HealthDay News) -- The H1N1 pandemic flu, which swept across the United States last year, was actually no more serious than most seasonal strains, a new study confirms. Pandemic H1N1 Similar to Seasonal Strains MedPage Today Economist Fair's Model Forecasts Close Vote for House ControlBloomberg - - 26 minutes ago Democrats may lose control of the US House of Representatives in the November elections, though the midterm contests will be closer than polls suggest, according to Yale University economist Ray Fair. Democrats may prove to be dark horse party this fall Daily O'Collegian French strike over plan to raise retirement ageLos Angeles Times - - 6 hours ago More than a million take to the streets to protest the move, which Sarkozy says is needed to reduce the country's deficit. A woman in Paris looks down at a boulevard filled with people protesting the proposed reduction in pension benefits. French Unions Escalate Protests Against Pension Reform Wall Street Journal Nikon P7000: Completely different from its predecessorCNET - - 33 minutes ago Given its roots, Nikon's lag in the increasingly crowded enthusiast compact market strikes me as odd. Not only does the company lack a competitor for the popular Canon PowerShot S90 (and its presumably potentially-as-popular replacement, ... Nikon Coolpix P7000 announced and previewed Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) Angie spreads goodwill among Pakistan victimsBoston Herald - 23 minutes ago By Inside Track “Salt” star Angelina Jolie was in Pakistan yesterday to help raise money and aid for victims of the massive flooding there, which has already claimed more than 1700 lives. Video: Angelina Jolie Meets Flood Victims in Pakistan
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