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Texas begins evacuating medically fragile (AP) Posted: 10 Sep 2008 02:38 AM CDT AP - Some Texas residents who have special medical needs in the Corpus Christi area were being told to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Ike as it steams into the Gulf of Mexico.

Franken, Coleman look to Nov. after primary wins (AP) Posted: 10 Sep 2008 03:30 AM CDT AP - With a pair of easy primary victories behind them, comedian-turned-politician Al Franken and Sen. Norm Coleman wasted no time diving into the homestretch of their already long-running Minnesota Senate battle.

AP IMPACT: Stimulus checks boost child support (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 05:22 PM CDT AP - Deadbeat dads and moms around the country are discovering that their economic stimulus checks from Washington — intended to encourage the purchase of TVs, cars and other goods — are being intercepted and funneled toward the support of their children.

New 9/11 museum building design evokes twin towers (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 08:03 PM CDT AP - The latest design for the Sept. 11 memorial entrance pavilion has a facade that evokes the World Trade Center's twin towers, and builders still hope the memorial will open by the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

Judge says part of bankruptcy law unconstitutional (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 06:51 PM CDT AP - A federal judge on Tuesday partially blocked one element of the nation's recently overhauled bankruptcy law, saying that a provision restricting the advice lawyers can give is unconstitutional.

Texas death row inmate gets execution postponed (AP) Posted: 10 Sep 2008 04:47 AM CDT AP - A death row inmate whose lawyers argued a secret romantic relationship between the judge and prosecutor tainted his trial has won a reprieve — but not because of the alleged affair.

Former Nation of Islam leader W.D. Mohammed dies (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 08:41 PM CDT AP - Imam W.D. Mohammed, who succeeded his father as leader of the Nation of Islam but abandoned its teachings of black supremacy and moved thousands of its followers into mainstream Islam, died Tuesday. He was 74.

O.J. Simpson jury selection to resume Wednesday (AP) Posted: 10 Sep 2008 04:42 AM CDT AP - Prosecutors and defense lawyers are vying for an edge as they try to shape a jury that will decide whether O.J. Simpson and a friend robbed two sports memorabilia dealers at gunpoint in a casino hotel room a year ago.

Fewer U.S. medical students choosing to work in primary care (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 06:33 PM CDT AP - Only 2 percent of graduating medical students say they plan to work in primary care internal medicine, raising worries about a looming shortage of the first-stop doctors who used to be the backbone of the American medical system.

NYC hot lines accept videos, cell phone pictures (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 04:28 PM CDT AP - It's a new era for tipsters as officials announced Tuesday that city hot lines are now able to receive photos and video from computers and cell phones.

Pedestrians get fast lane at busy border crossing (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 06:54 PM CDT AP - A special lane to speed prescreened pedestrians across the nation's busiest border crossing opened Tuesday, expanding a service that had been available only to motorists coming from Mexico and Canada.

Palin's nomination adds fuel to abortion debate (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 02:53 PM CDT AP - The abortion debate is gaining a higher campaign profile this year than in other recent general elections, partly because of divisive ballot measures and partly because of Sarah Palin.

Last 4 tree-sitters descend from UC Berkeley grove (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 06:56 PM CDT AP - The four remaining protesters living in a redwood at UC Berkeley climbed down from their perch Tuesday, ending a 21-month occupation of a campus grove aimed at stopping construction of a new sports center.

Cold water rings dinner bell for West Coast salmon (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 06:33 PM CDT AP - A federal oceanographer says a flip-flop in atmospheric conditions is creating a feast for salmon and other sea life off the West Coast, reversing a trend that contributed to a virtual shutdown of West Coast salmon fishing this summer.

Online dating new tool for zoos with rare species (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 05:23 PM CDT AP - Attention, amorous guys: Killarney's an Australian cutie, but woo her with care.

Iowa files child labor charges against meat plant (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 06:13 PM CDT AP - The owner and managers of the nation's largest kosher meatpacking plant were charged Tuesday with more than 9,000 misdemeanors alleging they hired minors and had children younger than 16 handle dangerous equipment such as circular saws and meat grinders.

NYPD transformed since Sept. 11 attacks (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 04:27 PM CDT AP - Nearly seven years after terrorists took down the World Trade Center's twin towers, police officials have embarked on an ambitious plan to secure the new development that is finally sprouting at ground zero.

RI, federal agency in deal on immigrant prisoners (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 04:25 PM CDT AP - Rhode Island's prison system has entered into an agreement with U.S. immigration authorities that allows for the early release of illegal immigrants imprisoned for nonviolent offenses if they agree to be deported, Gov. Don Carcieri said Tuesday.

Former Ark. lieutenant governor, war hero, dies (AP) Posted: 09 Sep 2008 02:35 PM CDT AP - Nathan Green Gordon, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for rescuing 15 fellow airmen during World War II and later served 20 years as lieutenant governor, has died, a relative said Tuesday. He was 92.

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