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Most popular news on 21 August 2009 |
S.Africa rallies around Semenya as gender storm grows
AFP - South Africa declared new 800-metre world champion Caster Semenya a "golden girl" Thursday, as the nation rallied around her family to fend off doubts that she is a woman.
Toy helicopter crash prompts SC driver to call 911
AP - It was an eerie sight for a motorist driving Interstate 526 in South Carolina - a helicopter in the distance spewing smoke as it plunged toward the Wando River. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported the motorist called 911 with the report Wednesday. Police and three Charleston Fire Department trucks and a fire battalion chief raced to the scene.
Cash for Clunkers to end on Monday
AP - Car shoppers have until Monday night to take advantage of lucrative Cash for Clunkers rebates from the government, and the Obama administration is hoping for a smooth ending to a program that has spurred auto sales but created headaches for many auto dealers.
Lockerbie bomber freed, returns to cheers in Libya
AP - The only man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing returned home Thursday to a cheering crowd after his release from a Scottish prison — an outrage to many relatives of the 270 people who perished when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded.
In runner's village, no doubts on her gender
AP - She wore pants instead of a skirt to school, played soccer with the boys and was teased about her masculine looks.
Police: Slain model's fingers, teeth were removed
AP - A reality TV contestant was charged with murder Thursday in the death of his ex-wife as the manhunt for the suspect spread to Canada and police provided gruesome new details about the killing.
Despite low turnout, Afghan vote declared a success
McClatchy Newspapers - KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan government and the principal opposition candidate declared the country's second presidential election a success Thursday, despite strong indications that Taliban threats and attacks had kept voters at home in southern and eastern Afghanistan.
Jackson `This Is It' film gets 2-week limited run
AP - A Michael Jackson film built around rehearsal footage left behind after his death will be released in a limited two-week theatrical engagement worldwide.
A War Grows in Afghanistan 
The Weekly Standard - For months, we've been hearing about deteriorating conditions in Afghanistan. Insurgent attacks are up. Coalition casualties are increasing. Poppy crops are flourishing. The Taliban is expanding its presence. Parts of the country are ungovernable. And where there is government, it's corrupt.
40 dead in Somalia fighting, witnesses say
AP - Fighting between government soldiers and Islamic insurgents killed at least 40 people in central Somalia on Thursday as the warring sides tried to gain ground in strategic towns.
Sheriff reprimands deputies over waitress photo
AP - An embarrassed Sheriff Gary Painter fired one Midland County deputy and suspended three others without pay after a scantily dressed waitress holding a rifle posed for photographs on the hood of a patrol vehicle. Round Rock officers were dispatched to the restaurant after someone reported the waitress with the weapon, which had been given to her by one of the deputies who had been attending a training session near Austin.
A&E to announce airdate soon for Jacksons special
AP - The A&E network says an airdate for its documentary special about members of the Jackson family will be announced soon.
Ensign: I did nothing 'legally wrong'
AP - When President Bill Clinton's relationship with a White House intern erupted a decade ago, Sen. John Ensign called for his resignation.
Ochocinco boots extra point as Graham sits
AP - Chad Ochocinco added another wrinkle to his colorful career by kicking an extra point Thursday night.
Could the Women's 800-meter World Champ, Caster Semenya, Be a Man?
Time.com - South Africa's Caster Semenya has just become the women's 800-meter world champion, but now she finds herself having to undergo gender testing to prove that she isn't a he
Al-Qaida emerges as main suspect in Iraq bombings
AP - Al-Qaida in Iraq is the most likely suspect behind massive truck bombings targeting major government institutions in Baghdad.
Steelers QB Roethlisberger hurts foot or ankle
AP - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger injured his right ankle or foot during the last half-hour of the team's final training camp practice. It was not immediately certain how badly he was hurt or how long he would be out.
Does Favre's risk-taking rep fit with Childress?
AP - Brad Childress wants his quarterbacks to play a certain way. Make the safe pass, keep an even keel, and follow the scheme how it's coached.
Wal-Mart recalls 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players
AP - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players after the company said it received five reports of the products overheating, leading to fires and property damage.
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