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This edition was generated on Wed Sep 7 08:45:02 EDT 2011

General News Update

Bahrain panel: 101 activists on hunger strike AP - 32 mins ago
More than 100 jailed Bahraini activists — including doctors who treated injured protesters during months of anti-government protests and crackdowns in the Gulf kingdom — are on hunger strike, an international panel said … More »Bahrain panel: 101 activists on hunger strike
More than 100 jailed Bahraini activists — including doctors who treated injured protesters during months of anti-government protests and crackdowns in the Gulf kingdom — are on hunger strike, an international panel said Wednesday.
Wildfires in Bastrop area 30 percent contained AP - 26 mins ago
The Texas Forest Service says massive wildfires near Austin are 30 percent contained. More »Wildfires in Bastrop area 30 percent contained
The Texas Forest Service says massive wildfires near Austin are 30 percent contained.
Congress returns to fight over jobs, budget cuts AP - 5 hrs ago
Fights large and small await Congress as it gets back to business, with jobs and budget cuts topping a contentious agenda that also includes a lengthy roster of lower-profile but must-do items that also are potential victims … More »Congress returns to fight over jobs, budget cuts
Fights large and small await Congress as it gets back to business, with jobs and budget cuts topping a contentious agenda that also includes a lengthy roster of lower-profile but must-do items that also are potential victims of partisan gridlock.
Yahoo fires Bartz as CEO, names CFO to fill void AP - 31 mins ago
Yahoo Inc. fired Carol Bartz as CEO Tuesday after more than 2½ years of financial lethargy that had convinced investors that she couldn't steer the Internet company to a long-promised turnaround. More »Yahoo fires Bartz as CEO, names CFO to fill void
Yahoo Inc. fired Carol Bartz as CEO Tuesday after more than 2½ years of financial lethargy that had convinced investors that she couldn't steer the Internet company to a long-promised turnaround.
3 Guard members killed in Nevada IHOP rampage AP - 4 hrs ago
The burst of bullets came suddenly in Nevada's capital. More »3 Guard members killed in Nevada IHOP rampage
The burst of bullets came suddenly in Nevada's capital.
Elizabeth Taylor's iconic jewels coming to auction AP - 54 mins ago
Elizabeth Taylor dazzled the world with her luminous beauty, lavish lifestyle — and an unquenchable passion for diamonds and jewels that was fueled by the great loves of her life.
Late, wet night in Bronx: Yanks top O's at 2:15 am AP - 2 hrs 42 mins ago
After waiting several hours to start the game, the New York Yankees held on a few more minutes for the go-ahead run.
Court curbs German ability to act fast on debt crisis Reuters - 34 mins ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's top court handed its country's parliament a greater say over euro zone bailouts, potentially hampering Berlin's ability to act decisively against a debt crisis which Chancellor Angela Merkel said needed a fundamental rethink to solve.
Obama to propose $300 billion jobs package: reports Reuters - 6 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, facing waning confidence among Americans in his economic stewardship, plans some $300 billion in tax cuts and government spending as part of a job-creating package, U.S. media reported on Tuesday.
G7 ministers see urgency but to offer no grand plan Reuters - 10 mins ago
PARIS (Reuters) - A meeting of Group of Seven finance chiefs on Friday will discuss the struggling world economy and progress in regulating the financial sector but a coordinated action plan to calm markets is unlikely.
Romney aims at Republican center with economy plan Reuters - 3 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney aimed squarely at the Republican center as he launched his economic program on Tuesday, proposing spending cuts and lower taxes and picking well-known party figures as advisers.
BofA consumer bank, brokerage chiefs to step down Reuters - 1 hr 7 mins ago
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp, which has lost almost half of its market value this year, announced a broad reorganization on Tuesday that includes the departure of two senior executives.
U.S. safer 10 years after 9/11, but at what cost? Reuters - 2 hrs 38 mins ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tourists flock to Times Square for the bright lights and Broadway shows. There they find another spectacle: helmeted police with machine guns patrolling the subway station on the lookout for would-be bombers and gunmen.
Al Qaeda affiliate suspected in Delhi blast Reuters - 16 mins ago
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A powerful bomb placed in a briefcase outside the High Court in New Delhi killed at least 11 people and wounded 76 on Wednesday in an attack authorities said was claimed by a South Asian militant group linked to al Qaeda.
Obama's "smart power" plan risks death of 1,000 cuts Reuters - 6 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's pledge to boost America's global standing by ramping up U.S. diplomacy and development aid faces death by a thousand cuts as lawmakers prepare to carve huge chunks out of U.S. overseas spending to address budget shortfalls.

Sports News

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Gordon holds on at Atlanta for 85th career win AP - 5 hrs ago
Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson went at each other as though they were on a little dirt track, not a high-banked speedway. More »Gordon holds on at Atlanta for 85th career win
Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson went at each other as though they were on a little dirt track, not a high-banked speedway.
Column: College football all about costume changes AP - 4 hrs ago
Uniforms don't win games, players do. More »Column: College football all about costume changes
Uniforms don't win games, players do.
At BCS schools, players tend to pursue same major AP - Mon, Sep 5, 2011
When Jay Finch arrived at Georgia Tech, he wasn't just interested in being a lineman for the Yellow Jackets football team. He wanted to study architecture, too. More »At BCS schools, players tend to pursue same major
When Jay Finch arrived at Georgia Tech, he wasn't just interested in being a lineman for the Yellow Jackets football team. He wanted to study architecture, too.
Column: Indianapolis you were warned AP - Mon, Sep 5, 2011
Indianapolis, you were warned. More »Column: Indianapolis you were warned
Indianapolis, you were warned.
Williams, Wozniacki move on in different ways AP - 21 hrs ago
They are two different players and, at times, it looks as if they're playing two different games. More »Williams, Wozniacki move on in different ways
They are two different players and, at times, it looks as if they're playing two different games.
Iraq beats Singapore 2-0 in WCup qualifier AP - 21 hrs ago
Two second-half goals gave Iraq a 2-0 away win over Singapore on Tuesday and its first points in third-round Asian qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. More »Iraq beats Singapore 2-0 in WCup qualifier
Two second-half goals gave Iraq a 2-0 away win over Singapore on Tuesday and its first points in third-round Asian qualifying for the 2014 World Cup.
Fire sparked by plane crash threatens 650 homes AP - Mon, Sep 5, 2011
Calmer weather on Monday was aiding firefighters battling a wildfire that was ignited by a deadly plane crash and has forced residents in about 650 homes in this mountain … More »Fire sparked by plane crash threatens 650 homes
Calmer weather on Monday was aiding firefighters battling a wildfire that was ignited by a deadly plane crash and has forced residents in about 650 homes in this mountain community to flee.
Jaguars release Garrard, plan to start McCown AP - 14 hrs ago
David Garrard lost his starting job the same way he got it: Just days before the season opener and in stunning fashion. More »Jaguars release Garrard, plan to start McCown
David Garrard lost his starting job the same way he got it: Just days before the season opener and in stunning fashion.
Colts say Manning doubtful for Sunday's opener AP - Mon, Sep 5, 2011
The unthinkable suddenly seems possible in Indianapolis — opening the season without Peyton Manning. More »Colts say Manning doubtful for Sunday's opener
The unthinkable suddenly seems possible in Indianapolis — opening the season without Peyton Manning.
Cancer can't keep Buddy Ryan from Cowboys vs. Jets AP - Mon, Sep 5, 2011
Not even cancer surgery can keep former NFL coach Buddy Ryan from being in the stands when his twin sons coach against each other Sunday night in the prime-time opener … More »Cancer can't keep Buddy Ryan from Cowboys vs. Jets
Not even cancer surgery can keep former NFL coach Buddy Ryan from being in the stands when his twin sons coach against each other Sunday night in the prime-time opener between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets.
Golden takes blame as Terps top short-handed Miami AP - Tue, Sep 6, 2011
Randy Edsall credited his players for helping him win his debut as Maryland's coach. More »Golden takes blame as Terps top short-handed Miami
Randy Edsall credited his players for helping him win his debut as Maryland's coach.
Colts won't use Tressel until 7th game AP - Mon, Sep 5, 2011
The Colts won't use former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel as a replay consultant until the seventh game of the season. More »Colts won't use Tressel until 7th game
The Colts won't use former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel as a replay consultant until the seventh game of the season.
Reports: Flyers' GM Holmgren hurt in bike crash AP - Tue, Sep 6, 2011
Philadelphia Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren is reportedly hospitalized following a bike crash at the New Jersey shore. More »Reports: Flyers' GM Holmgren hurt in bike crash
Philadelphia Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren is reportedly hospitalized following a bike crash at the New Jersey shore.
Serena the one to watch as finals near at US Open AP - 5 hrs ago
Whether or not she ends up holding the trophy at the end, Serena Williams has no competition at the U.S. Open this year. More »Serena the one to watch as finals near at US Open
Whether or not she ends up holding the trophy at the end, Serena Williams has no competition at the U.S. Open this year.
Rain washes out full day at US Open AP - 17 hrs ago
Rain washed out all of Tuesday's schedule at the U.S. Open, postponing matches involving defending champion Rafael Nadal and the three American men left in the tournament: … More »Rain washes out full day at US Open
Rain washed out all of Tuesday's schedule at the U.S. Open, postponing matches involving defending champion Rafael Nadal and the three American men left in the tournament: Andy Roddick, John Isner and Donald Young.
AP NewsAlert AP - 3 hrs ago
Hurricane Katia weakens to a Category 1 storm; expected to pass between US and Bermuda More »AP NewsAlert
Hurricane Katia weakens to a Category 1 storm; expected to pass between US and Bermuda
Strasburg comes back strong; Dodgers top Nats 7-3 AP - 8 hrs ago
Stephen Strasburg's lost year appeared to evaporate from the moment he started his walk from the bullpen. The crowd again gave him a standing ovation, all the way to … More »Strasburg comes back strong; Dodgers top Nats 7-3
Stephen Strasburg's lost year appeared to evaporate from the moment he started his walk from the bullpen. The crowd again gave him a standing ovation, all the way to the dugout. Washington Nationals pitching coach Steve McCatty again joked he was the "Steve" the fans had come to see.
Nadal collapses after win at scorching U.S. Open Reuters - Mon, Sep 5, 2011
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal sent shockwaves through the U.S. Open on Sunday when he collapsed during his post-match news conference because of severe cramping in … More »Nadal collapses after win at scorching U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal sent shockwaves through the U.S. Open on Sunday when he collapsed during his post-match news conference because of severe cramping in his leg as the first week of the tournament ended in dramatic fashion.
Colts owner says Manning's status remains the same AP - Mon, Sep 5, 2011
The unthinkable suddenly seems possible in Indianapolis — opening the season without Peyton Manning. More »Colts owner says Manning's status remains the same
The unthinkable suddenly seems possible in Indianapolis — opening the season without Peyton Manning.
Rain postpones all of Tuesday's US Open matches AP - 14 hrs ago
A little after 3 p.m. Tuesday, Rafael Nadal settled in at a table in the U.S. Open players' cafeteria and sprinkled some salt on his lunch of salmon and rice. More »Rain postpones all of Tuesday's US Open matches
A little after 3 p.m. Tuesday, Rafael Nadal settled in at a table in the U.S. Open players' cafeteria and sprinkled some salt on his lunch of salmon and rice.
Nats' Strasburg impressive in return from surgery AP - 11 hrs ago
Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg allowed two hits over five scoreless innings Tuesday night in his first major league start since undergoing Tommy John surgery. More »Nats' Strasburg impressive in return from surgery
Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg allowed two hits over five scoreless innings Tuesday night in his first major league start since undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Djokovic wins marathon tie-break, into quarters Reuters - Tue, Sep 6, 2011
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top seed Novak Djokovic saved four set points in a marathon first-set tiebreaker before rolling past Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine 7-6 6-4 6-2 to … More »Djokovic wins marathon tie-break, into quarters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top seed Novak Djokovic saved four set points in a marathon first-set tiebreaker before rolling past Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine 7-6 6-4 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open Monday.
Serena, Djokovic make quarters at US Open AP - Mon, Sep 5, 2011
Serena Williams fought off the wind, along with brief flurries of effectiveness from her opponent, to advance to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open on Monday with a 6-3, … More »Serena, Djokovic make quarters at US Open
Serena Williams fought off the wind, along with brief flurries of effectiveness from her opponent, to advance to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open on Monday with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Ana Ivanovic.
Notre Dame makes a quarterback change AP - 12 hrs ago
Tommy Rees is in and Dayne Crist — benched after halftime of Notre Dame's ugly 23-20 loss to South Florida — is out. More »Notre Dame makes a quarterback change
Tommy Rees is in and Dayne Crist — benched after halftime of Notre Dame's ugly 23-20 loss to South Florida — is out.
Five teams to watch out for in the 2011 season Reuters - Mon, Sep 5, 2011
(Reuters) - Five teams to watch out for during the National Football League's (NFL) 2011 season, which starts on Thursday. More »Five teams to watch out for in the 2011 season
(Reuters) - Five teams to watch out for during the National Football League's (NFL) 2011 season, which starts on Thursday.

Business News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Business:

Court curbs German ability to act fast on debt crisis Reuters - 34 mins ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's top court handed its country's parliament a greater say over euro zone bailouts, potentially hampering Berlin's ability to act decisively … More »Court curbs German ability to act fast on debt crisis
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's top court handed its country's parliament a greater say over euro zone bailouts, potentially hampering Berlin's ability to act decisively against a debt crisis which Chancellor Angela Merkel said needed a fundamental rethink to solve.
BofA consumer bank, brokerage chiefs to step down Reuters - 1 hr 7 mins ago
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp, which has lost almost half of its market value this year, announced a broad reorganization on Tuesday that … More »BofA consumer bank, brokerage chiefs to step down
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp, which has lost almost half of its market value this year, announced a broad reorganization on Tuesday that includes the departure of two senior executives.
G7 ministers see urgency but to offer no grand plan Reuters - 10 mins ago
PARIS (Reuters) - A meeting of Group of Seven finance chiefs on Friday will discuss the struggling world economy and progress in regulating the financial sector but a … More »G7 ministers see urgency but to offer no grand plan
PARIS (Reuters) - A meeting of Group of Seven finance chiefs on Friday will discuss the struggling world economy and progress in regulating the financial sector but a coordinated action plan to calm markets is unlikely.
HSBC to cut 3,000 jobs in Hong Kong Reuters - 38 mins ago
HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC , Europe's biggest bank, is to cut 3,000 jobs in Hong Kong over the next three years as it targets its first wave of an aggressive cost-cutting … More »HSBC to cut 3,000 jobs in Hong Kong
HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC , Europe's biggest bank, is to cut 3,000 jobs in Hong Kong over the next three years as it targets its first wave of an aggressive cost-cutting plan on five countries.
Mortgage demand slides despite low loan rates Reuters - 37 mins ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Demand for U.S. home loans fell for a third straight week last week although mortgage rates fell to or near record lows, an industry group said on … More »Mortgage demand slides despite low loan rates
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Demand for U.S. home loans fell for a third straight week last week although mortgage rates fell to or near record lows, an industry group said on Wednesday.
S&P met with bond investors before U.S. debt downgrade: report Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Ratings agency Standard & Poor's officials privately met with large bond investors weeks before the firm's U.S. debt downgrade, leaving some believing the … More »S&P met with bond investors before U.S. debt downgrade: report
(Reuters) - Ratings agency Standard & Poor's officials privately met with large bond investors weeks before the firm's U.S. debt downgrade, leaving some believing the chance of a rating downgrade was higher than they had previously thought, the Wall Street Journal said.
Analysis: Baby boomer fears cast another pall over markets Reuters - 6 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Even as anxiety over policy inertia, banking and sovereign debt crises dominate the headlines, a long-festering concern over the impact of aging Western … More »Analysis: Baby boomer fears cast another pall over markets
LONDON (Reuters) - Even as anxiety over policy inertia, banking and sovereign debt crises dominate the headlines, a long-festering concern over the impact of aging Western populations on stock markets is returning to add even greater gloom.
Stocks recover as German court backs bailouts AP - 2 hrs 3 mins ago
Global stocks rebounded Wednesday from the previous day's steep sell-off as investor sentiment was buoyed by a German court decision backing the country's participation … More »Stocks recover as German court backs bailouts
Global stocks rebounded Wednesday from the previous day's steep sell-off as investor sentiment was buoyed by a German court decision backing the country's participation in European bailouts. The Swiss franc, meanwhile, hovered around the level it was pegged at.
Outlet malls a big hit for back-to-school shoppers AP - 1 hr 18 mins ago
Parents have a new goal this back-to-school shopping season: Buy their kids the name brands they want without spending like it's 2007. More »Outlet malls a big hit for back-to-school shoppers
Parents have a new goal this back-to-school shopping season: Buy their kids the name brands they want without spending like it's 2007.
Getting back to even on jobs divides US leaders AP - 4 hrs ago
America's sickly economy can be healed with jobs, jobs and more jobs. On that, everyone agrees. Figuring out how to produce them is what is stumping everyone. More »Getting back to even on jobs divides US leaders
America's sickly economy can be healed with jobs, jobs and more jobs. On that, everyone agrees. Figuring out how to produce them is what is stumping everyone.
Yahoo fires Bartz as CEO, names CFO to fill void AP - 31 mins ago
Yahoo Inc. fired Carol Bartz as CEO Tuesday after more than 2½ years of financial lethargy that had convinced investors that she couldn't steer the Internet company to … More »Yahoo fires Bartz as CEO, names CFO to fill void
Yahoo Inc. fired Carol Bartz as CEO Tuesday after more than 2½ years of financial lethargy that had convinced investors that she couldn't steer the Internet company to a long-promised turnaround.
Oil rises to near $87 as Obama speech awaited AP - 34 mins ago
Oil prices rose to near $87 a barrel Wednesday amid a strong rebound in equity markets, a weaker dollar and hopes that President Barack Obama will announce new economic … More »Oil rises to near $87 as Obama speech awaited
Oil prices rose to near $87 a barrel Wednesday amid a strong rebound in equity markets, a weaker dollar and hopes that President Barack Obama will announce new economic support measures in a major policy speech later this week.
US futures follow European shares higher AP - 59 mins ago
U.S. stock futures are following European shares higher. More »US futures follow European shares higher
U.S. stock futures are following European shares higher.
German court upholds bailouts AP - 1 hr 0 mins ago
Germany's high court on Wednesday upheld the country's participation in last year's bailout of Greece and the eurozone rescue fund, but ruled that a budget committee … More »German court upholds bailouts
Germany's high court on Wednesday upheld the country's participation in last year's bailout of Greece and the eurozone rescue fund, but ruled that a budget committee had to vet any future decisions to commit any more taxpayer money.
Top of Chinese wealthy's wish list? To leave China AP - 3 hrs ago
Chinese millionaire Su builds skyscrapers in Beijing and is one of the people powering China's economy on its path to becoming the world's biggest. More »Top of Chinese wealthy's wish list? To leave China
Chinese millionaire Su builds skyscrapers in Beijing and is one of the people powering China's economy on its path to becoming the world's biggest.
Survey: US falls to 5th in global competitiveness AP - 1 hr 44 mins ago
The United States has tumbled further down a global ranking of the world's most competitive economies, landing at fifth place due to its massive deficits and declining … More »Survey: US falls to 5th in global competitiveness
The United States has tumbled further down a global ranking of the world's most competitive economies, landing at fifth place due to its massive deficits and declining public faith in government, a global economic group said Wednesday.
HSBC to cut 3,000 HK jobs in global restructuring AP - 1 hr 11 mins ago
HSBC said Wednesday it is cutting about 3,000 jobs over the next three years in Hong Kong as part of its previously announced global restructuring. More »HSBC to cut 3,000 HK jobs in global restructuring
HSBC said Wednesday it is cutting about 3,000 jobs over the next three years in Hong Kong as part of its previously announced global restructuring.
John Edwards' lawyers ask judge to toss charges AP - 3 mins 51 secs ago
Lawyers for John Edwards asked a federal judge on Tuesday to throw out criminal charges against the former Democratic presidential candidate. More »John Edwards' lawyers ask judge to toss charges
Lawyers for John Edwards asked a federal judge on Tuesday to throw out criminal charges against the former Democratic presidential candidate.
Encana to sell part of pipeline business in US AP - 4 mins 30 secs ago
Encana Corp. said Wednesday that a subsidiary plans to sell part of its natural gas pipeline business for $590 million. More »Encana to sell part of pipeline business in US
Encana Corp. said Wednesday that a subsidiary plans to sell part of its natural gas pipeline business for $590 million.
Rights group: Forced labor in Vietnam drug centers AP - 6 mins ago
An international human rights group urged Vietnam to shut down drug rehabilitation centers that it said subject inmates to abuse and forced labor. It also called Wednesday … More »Rights group: Forced labor in Vietnam drug centers
An international human rights group urged Vietnam to shut down drug rehabilitation centers that it said subject inmates to abuse and forced labor. It also called Wednesday on international donors to check the programs they fund inside the centers for possible ties to human rights violations.

Miscellaneous Daily Stuff

Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - September 7, 2011

An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field.: Niels Bohr (1885 - 1962)
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Classical music is the kind we keep thinking will turn into a tune.: Kin Hubbard (1868 - 1930)
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You can never underestimate the stupidity of the general public.: Scott Adams (1957 - ), The Dilbert Future
If you stay in Beverly Hills too long you become a Mercedes.: Robert Redford (1937 - )

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