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Most popular news on 7 September 2009 |
2,000 students at US university report swine flu symptoms
AFP - Some 2,000 students at Washington State University have reported symptoms of swine flu, university officials said, in one of the largest reported outbreaks of the virus on a US college campus.
Space Sights and Smells Surprise Rookie Astronauts
SPACE.com - WASHINGTON
- For rookie astronauts flying aboard the International Space Station, the food
is good, the rocket thrusters are loud and there's an odd tang in the air -
apparently from outer space.
Rocket hits Afghan capital, killing 3 civilians
AP - Police say a rocket has hit a house in Afghanistan's capital, killing three family members as they slept.
2-year-old, 3 others dead in La. murder-suicide
AP - A man shot his estranged wife, son and 2-year-old grandson to death and seriously wounded his pregnant daughter-in-law at their rural Louisiana home, then killed himself as police tried to pull over his car 20 minutes later, authorities said.
AP: Layoffs toughest on workers young, older
AP - Marcus Wells and Shirley Walker view their economic prospects from opposite ends of the age spectrum.
About 2,000 turn out for parade for kidnap victim
AP - The town where Jaycee Lee Dugard was kidnapped 18 years ago celebrated her astounding reappearance with a parade Sunday while she remained secluded with her family in Northern California.
Shock and caw: Pesky starlings still overwhelm
AP - The next time the sky darkens with a flock of noisy unwelcome starlings, blame Shakespeare — or, better yet, a few of his strangest fans.
After Years of Search, Breakthrough Discoveries of Alzheimer's Genes
Time.com - Fifteen years since the last discovery of its kind, two research groups, working independently, have identified three new genes that contribute to Alzheimer's disease
Heisman winner Bradford's return uncertain
AP - Before the season started, Oklahoma's offensive coordinator talked about preparing the Sooners to deal with an injury to Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford.
Man hangs self as horrified ex watches on Web cam
AP - Chilean police say a young man distraught over a breakup with his girlfriend hanged himself while she watched over a Web camera.
Samurai Mind Training for Modern American Warriors
Time.com - The Defense Department is hoping to use meditation techniques -- and the mystique of Japan's legendary swordsmen -- to toughen U.S. troops
Lawmakers seek survival in unpopular Congress
Reuters - Political survival will be high on lawmakers' minds when the Democratic-led U.S. Congress returns to work on Tuesday amid widespread voter dissatisfaction with its performance.
Sarkozy to Brazil with fighter jet bid looming
AP - French President Nicolas Sarkozy left Sunday for Brazil with hopes of persuading officials there to choose French-made fighter jets in a hot competition with U.S. and Swedish rivals.
Rapper Ludacris gives away cars to contest winners
AP - Talk about a one-man stimulus package: Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris has given away 20 cars to people who wrote about their struggles to keep their jobs for a lack of wheels of their own.
Obama to name ex-banker to manufacturing post
AFP - President Barack Obama has named an ex-investment banker who has helped drive the turnaround in the US auto sector as his top advisor on manufacturing, the White House said.
Israel approving new West Bank construction
AP - Israel defied U.S. pressure to halt construction in its West Bank settlements Sunday, with key leaders speaking out in support of the contentious enclaves and preparing to sign orders to allow building of hundreds of new housing units there.
Astronauts pack trash, surplus gear for ride home
AP - The astronauts aboard the linked space shuttle and space station are nearly finished packing up a moving van for return to Earth in a few days.
Health Tip: Help Prevent Yeast Infections
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- While yeast infections usually can be treated
easily with medication, there are steps you can take to prevent them
altogether.
Bombing in S. Afghanistan kills US service member
AP - NATO says a U.S. service member has died as the result of a bomb blast in southern Afghanistan.
Bottom line on public insurance plan gets blurry
AP - The Obama administration's bottom line on a government health insurance option blurred Sunday as White House officials stressed support but stopped short of calling it a must-have part of an overhaul.
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