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Dynasty speculation on North Korea founding day
(AP)
 AP - North Korea celebrated its 62nd anniversary Thursday with odes to supreme leader Kim Jong Il and pilgrimages to his late father's statue amid hints that a political meeting believed aimed at promoting his son as successor is imminent.
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:56:42 GMT
| Fidel latest to say Cuba's communism doesn't work
(AP)
 AP - Cuba's communist economic model has come in for criticism from an unlikely source: Fidel Castro.
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:56:02 GMT
| 3rd Mexican mayor in month slain by hit men
(AP)
 AP - The third Mexican mayor in a month was slain by suspected drug gang hitmen on the same day the U.S. secretary of state raised hackles in Mexico by saying the country is "looking more and more like Colombia looked 20 years ago."
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:02:49 GMT
| 4th US missile in 24 hrs in Pakistan kills 5
(AP)
 AP - A suspected American missile strike killed five alleged militants in northwestern Pakistan early Thursday, an intelligence official said, the fourth such attack in 24 hours.
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:31:20 GMT
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Saban: Ingram likely out vs. Penn State (AP)
Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram has not returned to practice for No. 1 Alabama and while Nick Saban said the injured running back is unlikely to play against No. 18 Penn State on Saturday, the coach isn't necessarily counting his star out. "If there is anybody in the world that can play without practicing, it's probably Mark," Saban said after Wednesday's practice.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:57:04 PDT
| Bush: Heisman matter out of my hands (AP)
Reggie Bush declined to go into any detail Wednesday on what he knows about the status of his 2005 Heisman Trophy. "At this point, it's kind of out of my hands," Bush said Wednesday after practice with the New Orleans Saints. Bush said he could not "confirm or deny" whether he has met with anyone from the Heisman Trophy Trust and deferred comment to the trust when asked...
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:42:55 PDT
| Haynesworth to be with 'Skins on Sunday (AP)
Albert Haynesworth isn't going anywhere, at least not for now. Addressing the latest trade reports concerning the troublesome defensive tackle, coach Mike Shanahan on Wednesday said Haynesworth will be a member of the Washington Redskins when they open the season Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:57:06 PDT
| Georgia WR Green suspended 4 games (AP)
Georgia star receiver A.J. Green was suspended by the NCAA for four games on Wednesday for selling a bowl jersey for $1,000 to someone who qualifies as an agent. Green sold his jersey from last season's Independence Bowl. The junior, who sat out the season-opening 55-7 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette, must miss three more games before regaining his eligibility, according to the ruling from the...
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:02:30 PDT
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Asia stocks rise, yen steady but outlook unclear
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Asian stocks edged up and the yen held below a 15-year high on Thursday, after a small rally on Wall Street driven by successful European bond auctions gave investors an excuse to lighten up on their bets.
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:12:35 GMT
| Economists cut U.S. growth forecast again
(Reuters)
Reuters - Projected U.S. economic growth for the rest of this year and next was revised down for a third month in a row by a panel of about 50 economists.
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:17:07 GMT
| U.S. slips in WEF's competitiveness rankings
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Switzerland remains the world's most competitive economy, while the United States has fallen from second to fourth after losing the top spot last year, according to the World Economic Forum's annual rankings issued on Thursday.
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:47:52 GMT
| Australia regulator blocks NAB's $12 billion AXA unit bid
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Australia's competition regulator blocked National Australia Bank's $12 billion bid for AXA Asia Pacific for a second time, dashing NAB's efforts to cement its dominance in the world's fourth-largest wealth management market.
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:37:06 GMT
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Mystery eye problem at dairy show caused by cow urine
(Reuters)
Reuters - The cause of a mystery eye ailment that struck about 50 visitors to a dairy pavilion at an agricultural show in Australia has been traced -- to cow urine.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:21:05 GMT
| Senegal prostitutes look forward to Ramadan's end
(AP)
 AP - Wearing white to symbolize purity, worshippers throughout this African capital gathered to pray on one of the final nights of Ramadan. To purify the soul and purge sin, they hadn't eaten all day and refrained from drinking, smoking and having sex — which during the holy month is only allowed among spouses at night.
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:10:23 GMT
| 'Beetlejuice' actor Glenn Shadix dies in Alabama
(AP)
AP - Glenn Shadix, best remembered for his portrayal of a portly, pretentious designer in the metaphysical comedy "Beetlejuice," died Tuesday at his home in Birmingham. He was 58.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:16:07 GMT
| Colbert, VP Biden fete troops with hot dogs, beer
(AP)
 AP - A hot dog vending cart was wheeled back and forth. Cocktail waitresses hurried past with trays full of beer. Vice President Joe Biden led New York Yankees great Yogi Berra by the arm.
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:15:59 GMT
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