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Most popular news on 4 October 2009 |
Iran's leader: Obama wrong to say nuke site hidden
AP - Iran's president hit back Saturday at President Barack Obama's accusation that his country had sought to hide its construction of a new nuclear site, arguing that Tehran reported the facility to the U.N. even earlier than required.
Jackson, Farrakhan at beaten Ill. teen's funeral
AP - The funeral of a Chicago teen who was beaten to death on his way home from school drew civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan on Saturday, both calling for an end to youth violence.
Police chiefs endorse anti-terror community watch
AP - A store clerk's curiosity about why Najibullah Zazi was buying large quantities of beauty supply products indicated that something about the transaction wasn't quite right — and it's an example of the kind of citizen vigilance that can combat terror, a police commander said Saturday.
Obamas celebrate anniversary with dinner out
AP - There was no trip to New York and no fancy outing as the Obamas celebrated their first wedding anniversary since they moved to the White House.
'Housewives' cast member's ex-fiance dies in fight
AP - The former fiance of a cast member from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" died Friday night after a fight outside an Atlanta strip club, and police said they had charged a man in his death.
Former Japanese finance minister found dead
AP - A former Japanese finance minister who stepped down after appearing to be drunk at an overseas news conference was found dead in his home Sunday, police said.
Politicians beware: Oil photo exhibit opens in DC
AP - Politicians, cover your eyes.
Lula’s Olympic Victory Sets Up Battle on Rio’s Crime
Bloomberg - Oct. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula
da Silva, who as a boy sold peanuts on the street, beat the
world’s two richest nations for the 2016 Olympic Games. Now, he
must defeat Rio de Janeiro’s violent crime, which residents call
the biggest cloud over their city’s postcard-perfect bid.
Across Europe, the embattled left loses its clout
AP - Pity Europe's Socialists. It's getting lonely on the left.
Medical premiums could still be a 'heavy lift'
AP - Many middle-class Americans would still struggle to pay for health insurance despite efforts by President Barack Obama and Democrats to make coverage more affordable.
US rolls out massive swine flu vaccination campaign
AFP - US health authorities are hoping to contain what they say is an intensifying swine flu pandemic with a massive A(H1N1) vaccination campaign starting this week.
Disabled Daughter Can't Escape From Mother's Violent Anger
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I need your help badly. I am 39 years old and live with my mother due to a physical disability. Mom becomes violent when she gets mad or upset. If she's having a bad day, I can expect her to be in my face (literally). She yells and screams, and if I refuse to yell back at her or try to ignore her -- the only way I know how to deal with the situation -- she gets even madder.
Insurance man accused of stalking ESPN's Andrews
AP - An insurance man called "as regular a guy as you'll ever meet" was ordered back to California on Saturday to face charges that he stalked ESPN reporter Erin Andrews and video taped her nude by aiming a cell phone camera through an altered peephole in her hotel room door.
Polanski agreed to $500,000 payment in civil suit
AP - Film director Roman Polanski agreed to pay his sexual assault victim $500,000 to settle a lawsuit 15 years after he fled the United States, according to court documents
Clerk: Show me the gun and I'll show you the money
AP - Police said a man's attempt to rob a convenience store was thwarted when a clerk demanded to see his gun. Authorities said a flustered Adam Alsarabi fled from the White Hen Pantry in Haverhill and later was caught in the woods by police. No gun was found on him. Police reported said the 22-year-old entered the store about 12:45 a.m. Friday, and told the clerk to give him money and that he had a gun.
Suspect in Letterman extortion pleads not guilty
Reuters - A TV producer pleaded not guilty on Friday to a $2 million extortion attempt against talk show host David Letterman a day after the comedian stunned Americans by revealing the plot -- and his sexual affairs with co-workers -- on his own show.
Man Comes Out Of The Closet And Surprises Old Friends
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I spent my high school years chasing girls and participating in sports. I made good grades and was popular with peers and faculty.
Tigers lose, tied with Twins for AL Central lead
AP - The AL Central has come down to the final day.
Issues Of Color Still Ripple Through American Identity
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: "Wondering in Goldsboro, N.C.," asked why President Barack Obama is considered to be African-American when he's biracial. While your response was accurate, you missed an opportunity to educate your readers by failing to give the historical context as to why most people refer to him as African-American.
News of the Weird: Apparently, it's very important to a male college student in Sweden to pump his breasts for three months to see if he can lacta
News of the Weird - Apparently, it's very important to a male college student in Sweden to pump his breasts for three months to see if he can lactate.
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