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Most popular news on 4 September 2009 |
Obama goes back to school
The Yahoo! Newsroom - On September 8, in what the Department of Education is touting as a "historic" speech, President Obama will be talking directly to students across the U.S., live on the White House website. But some parents and conservatives are blasting the president, calling the speech an excuse to brainwash American children.
Homicide probed in massive LA-area arson fire
AP - Investigators launched a homicide investigation Thursday into the wildfire north of Los Angeles after determining that the gigantic blaze — which has killed two firefighters, scorched 226 square miles and destroyed dozens of homes — was set intentionally.
Florida Exodus: Rising Taxes Drive Out Residents
Time.com - For the first time in 63 years, Florida's population is declining. It's not hard to see why
Michael Jackson mourned by Taylor, other celebs
AP - Michael Jackson was mourned by his family and celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, Barry Bonds and Macaulay Culkin at a private funeral service held Thursday night outside the elaborate mausoleum where the King of Pop will be entombed.
Fire chief shot by cop in Ark. court over tickets
AP - It was just too much, having to return to court twice on the same day to contest yet another traffic ticket, and Fire Chief Don Payne didn't hesitate to tell the judge what he thought of the police and their speed traps.
Obama speech to students draws conservative ire
AP - President Barack Obama's back-to-school address next week was supposed to be a feel-good story for an administration battered over its health care agenda. Now Republican critics are calling it an effort to foist a political agenda on children, creating yet another confrontation with the White House.
Kennedy denies affair with Kopechne in new memoir
AP - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy said in a new book that he was not romantically involved with young Mary Jo Kopechne and that he never escaped the despair he felt after she died in the 1969 car crash that has been seared into the national consciousness as "Chappaquiddick."
FACT CHECK: Biden ignores problems with stimulus
AP - Vice President Joe Biden proclaimed success beyond expectations Thursday for the $787 billion economic stimulus, but his glowing assessment overlooks many of the program's problems, including delays in releasing money, questionable spending priorities and project picks that are under investigation.
Keys to Jackson's home handed over in two weeks: Audigier
AFP - Christian Audigier, the self-made French fashion mogul close to Michael Jackson who plans to purchase his last home, on Thursday said he expects to have the keys to the Los Angeles mansion in two weeks time.
The Social Side of Obesity: You Are Who You Eat With
Time.com - Studies increasingly show that our weight is influenced by the people we hang out with
Anger uncorked at bottle maker Sigg over BPA
AP - Sigg bottles are leaving Katy Farber with a bitter taste.
Dugard's accused captor was arrested in 1972 rape
Reuters - The man accused of kidnapping Jaycee Dugard and hiding her in a squalid backyard compound for 18 years was arrested in 1972 for raping a 14-year-old girl, but never faced prosecution because the victim refused to testify in court, police said on Thursday.
Vick eligible for third game of regular season
Reuters - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, released from jail in May, was given permission by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell Thursday to play in the third game of the league's regular season.
Drug treatment center targeted in Mexico, 18 dead
AP - Neighbors mopped blood from the sidewalk outside a drug rehabilitation center Thursday, cleaning up the carnage after gunmen lined up patients against a wall and then riddled them with bullets, killing 18.
California wildfire declared arson, homicide
Reuters - A huge wildfire burning in the mountains above Los Angeles, now the largest ever in the county, was started by arson and will be investigated as a homicide, authorities said on Thursday.
White House signals openness to health compromise
AP - Even as liberals urge President Barack Obama to demand bold, far-reaching changes to the nation's health care system, the White House signaled openness Thursday to compromises that might attract moderate congressional Democrats as well as some Republicans.
Star-studded turnout at Michael Jackson's funeral
AP - Michael Jackson's private funeral at Forest Lawn Memorial Park drew a host of celebrities. Among them:
Tight security set for Michael Jackson's burial
Reuters - Michael Jackson finally will be buried near Los Angeles on Thursday evening, 70 days after his death, and authorities are going to great lengths to ensure he will rest in peace.
Aunt of Jaycee Dugard shares story of reunion
AP - The aunt of Jaycee Dugard is sharing her story of her reunion with the kidnapped girl.
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