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Most popular news on 28 September 2009 |
More school: Obama would curtail summer vacation
AP - Students beware: The summer vacation you just enjoyed could be sharply curtailed if President Barack Obama gets his way.
Polanski's arrest could be his path to freedom
AP - A surprise arrest at the Zurich airport, detention at the hands of Swiss authorities, and a high-profile extradition process that could take weeks or months. The irony is that for Roman Polanski, the acclaimed director accused of child rape three decades ago, this latest ordeal could lead to the one thing he's lacked since: his freedom.
Wal-Mart best symbolizes America, a new poll finds
AP - Half the respondents of a new poll say taxing the richest Americans by at least 50 percent is a great idea, while more than a third consider Twitter a fad that will likely fade.
Iran test fires missiles amid flap over nukes
AP - Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard said it successfully test-fired short-range missiles Sunday in drills meant to show Tehran is prepared to crush any military threat from another country.
Job losses, early retirements hurt Social Security
AP - Big job losses and a spike in early retirement claims from laid-off seniors will force Social Security to pay out more in benefits than it collects in taxes the next two years, the first time that's happened since the 1980s.
Exhausted? How to Get Your Willpower Back
LiveScience.com - If a hard day at work leaves you feeling unable to exercise, you can
at least rest easy knowing there's a scientific explanation.
Feds reviewing humpback whale endangered status
AP - The federal government is considering taking the humpback whale off the endangered species list in response to data showing the population of the massive marine mammal has been steadily growing in recent decades.
Risky business: States tax the rich at their peril
AP - This year, New York's deep-pocketed rich were required to dig even deeper to help shore up state finances.
Clinton: Hard for Iran to make peaceful nuke claim
AP - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she doesn't believe Iran can convince the U.S. and other world powers that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, putting Tehran on course for tougher economic penalties beyond the current "leaky sanctions."
Jackson sneak peek screenings sell out in 2 hours
AP - Michael Jackson is still playing to sellout crowds.
Gates: Meeting U.S. deadline to close Guantanamo 'tough'
AFP - Defense Secretary Robert Gates acknowledged it will be "tough" to close the US prison at Guantanamo Bay by a January deadline set by President Barack Obama.
Father-To-Be Awaits Babies With His Wife And Mistress
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: Our son, "Philip," has been married for two years. He recently informed his wife, "Karla," that one of his co-workers -- I'll call her Sarah -- is pregnant with his child. Philip says he still loves Karla and wants to stay together, but he feels an obligation to the other child. Karla is now pregnant with their first baby.
Intense tracking for swine flu shot's side effects
AP - More than 3,000 people a day have a heart attack. If you're one of them the day after your swine flu shot, will you worry the vaccine was to blame and not the more likely culprit, all those burgers and fries?
Versace - Baroque Power Pop
Fashion Wire Daily - It was power pop meets vintage Versace classicism in a sexy and sassy spring 2010 collection by the house unveiled on Friday, Sept. 25, in Milan, the hottest performance by this label in the past half-decade.
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