AP – President Hamid Karzai’s challenger plans to call for a boycott of next weekend’s runoff election in an attempt to force the vote’s postponement until spring, his campaign manager said — a move that would dim U.S. hopes for a stable Afghan government for months.
Abdullah plans runoff boycott to delay Afghan vote (AP)
Clinton calls Israeli concessions "unprecedented" (AP)
AP – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday that Israel is making “unprecedented” concessions on West Bank settlement construction — a position clearly at odds with the prevailing Palestinian view.
Calif. searchers scour seas 2 days after air crash (AP)
AP – Crews will search the Pacific’s chilly waters overnight for nine people lost two days ago when a Marine Corps helicopter and a U.S. Coast Guard plane crashed in midair, though hope of finding survivors fades with each hour, a top Coast Guard commander said Saturday.
Coroner: 6 bodies found at home; Ohioan arrested (AP)
AP – A convicted rapist who fled before police arrived to arrest him on new rape charges was arrested Saturday in his inner-city neighborhood after police found six decomposing bodies at his home.
Geithner: Recovery could be ‘a little choppy’ (AP)
AP – Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the economic recovery “could be a little choppy” and it’s going to take a while.
No trick: 2,000 kids knock on White House door (AP)
AP – President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on Saturday doled out presidential M&Ms and dried fruit mixes to more than 2,000 trick-or-treaters, marking their Halloween at a White House event partly aimed at honoring military families.
No Philly transit union strike during World Series (AP)
AP – The Philadelphia transit system’s largest union agreed Saturday not to go on strike as contract talks continued hours before the start of Game 3 of the World Series, Pennsylvania’s governor and the city’s mayor said.
Largest cruise ship passes bridge challenge (AP)
AP – The world’s largest cruise ship cleared a crucial obstacle Sunday, lowering its smokestacks to squeeze under a bridge in Denmark.
Game 3 of World Series starts after rain delay (AP)
AP – Game 3 of the World Series between the Yankees and Phillies started Saturday night after a rain delay of 1 hour, 20 minutes, the second consecutive year wet weather affected the schedule in Philadelphia.
Todd, Tate spark Auburn in 33-20 win over Rebels (AP)
AP – Chris Todd passed for 212 yards, Ben Tate ran for 144 yards and Walt McFadden returned an interception for a touchdown to lift Auburn to a 33-20 win over No. 24 Mississippi on Saturday.
Third-party runs shake up N.Y., N.J. races
Third-party candidates are shaking up two major races in elections Tuesday, and the success of those candidacies is a warning shot fired at both major parties by voters.
Karzai Challenger to Call for Boycott of Runoff
Abdullah campaign chief says Afghan challenger wants vote boycott, delay runoff until spring.
Former Chinese Muslim Detainees Arrive in Palau
A source says six Chinese Muslims who had been detained at Guantanamo Bay have arrived in the tiny Pacific nation of Palau for resettlement.
Clinton: Israel Making Concessions
Secretary of State changes her tone in Jerusalem, saying Israel making concessions in West Bank construction
No Word When California’s Bay Bridge Will Open
Crews worked around the clock to repair the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, but officials still had no firm idea Saturday of when the span would open to traffic.
Grisly Find: Body Count Climbs at Cleveland Rapist’s House
Coroner confirms six decomposing bodies found at Anthony Sowell’s home.
Coyotes Attack and Kill: Should You Worry?
Despite more coyotes, statistically they’re far less dangerous than pit bulls.
Grisly Find: Body Count Climbs at Cleveland Rapist’s House
Coroner confirms six decomposing bodies found at Anthony Sowell’s home.
NYC Probes Fire at Chapel for 9/11 Victims
NYC probes fire at temporary home of 9/11 victims’ remains; mayor calls it arson
‘Illegal Alien’ Still Sells After Target Pulls Plug
Target.com pulled it, but others have no problem with Halloween getup.
Estimate: Public health option would cover few
What’s all the fuss about? After all the noise over Democrats’ push for a government insurance plan to compete with private carriers, coverage numbers are finally in: Two percent.
Clinton urges new Mid-East talks
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Israeli-Palestinian peace talks must resume “as soon as possible”.
Pennsylvania Mom, Toddler Son in Stroller Killed by Train
Police say a woman pushing a stroller across railroad tracks in western Pennsylvania was struck by a train and both she and her 2-year-old son died.
Abdullah plans runoff boycott to delay Afghan vote (AP)
AP – President Hamid Karzai’s challenger plans to call for a boycott of next weekend’s runoff election, hoping to force a delay until spring to allow time to organize a fair vote, his campaign manager said Saturday.
Police Find Decomposing Bodies Stashed at Cleveland Rapist’s House
Cops nab Anthony Sowell after discovery of at least 3, possibly 6 bodies.
Coyotes Attack and Kill: They’re Everywhere … Should You Worry?
Despite more coyotes, statistically they’re far less dangerous than pit bulls.
Calif. Searchers Scour Seas 2 Days After Air Crash
Searchers scour seas for 9 missing 2 days after Coast Guard plane, Marine helicopter crash
Police Find Decomposing Bodies Stashed at Cleveland Rapist’s House
Cops nab Anthony Sowell after discovery of at least 3, possibly 6 bodies.
‘Illegal Alien’ Halloween Costume Still Selling, Even After Target Pulls Plug
Target.com pulled it, but others have no problem with Halloween getup.
Trick or Treat or Trauma?
Halloween night revelry can land some in the emergency room.
Haunted High: School ‘Spirit’ Said to Roam Halls
Is this Arizona high school haunted? Faculty say they’ve seen an apparition.
VP Wife Jill Biden: Phillies’ ‘Most Rabid’ Fan?
Philly-native Jill Biden is loud and proud for her hometown team.
Another Arrest in California Gang Rape, One Suspect Released
Police say Jose Carlos Montano had a “bigger role than others” in gang rape.
Ohio Sex Offender Captured After Bodies Found at Home
Authorities in Ohio captured a convicted sex offender Saturday after the remains of what appeared to be six people were found at his home.
Ohio Sex Offender Captured After Bodies Found at Home
Authorities in Ohio captured a convicted sex offender Saturday after the remains of what appeared to be six people were found at his home.
Ohio Sex Offender Captured After Bodies Found at Home
Authorities in Ohio captured a convicted sex offender Saturday after the remains of what appeared to be six people were found at his home.
Ohio Sex Offender Captured After Bodies Found at Home
Authorities in Ohio captured a convicted sex offender Saturday after the remains of what appeared to be six people were found at his home.
Clinic Forbids Muslim Doctor to Wear Headscarf
A Muslim doctor interviewing for a job at a suburban Dallas medical clinic says officials there told her she couldn’t wear her headscarf in the workplace.
Clinic Forbids Muslim Doctor to Wear Headscarf
A Muslim doctor interviewing for a job at a suburban Dallas medical clinic says officials there told her she couldn’t wear her headscarf in the workplace.
Clinic Forbids Muslim Doctor to Wear Headscarf
A Muslim doctor interviewing for a job at a suburban Dallas medical clinic says officials there told her she couldn’t wear her headscarf in the workplace.
Clinic Forbids Muslim Doctor to Wear Headscarf
A Muslim doctor interviewing for a job at a suburban Dallas medical clinic says officials there told her she couldn’t wear her headscarf in the workplace.
Boehner Blasts ‘Reckless’ Bill
Top House Republican rallies GOP to push party’s alternative to government takeover of health care system
• Limbaugh Tells Fox News Dems Stealing Private Sector
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Boehner Blasts ‘Reckless’ Bill
Top House Republican rallies GOP to push party’s alternative to government takeover of health care system
• Limbaugh Tells Fox News Dems Stealing Private Sector
• Watch Rush Limbaugh on Fox News Sunday
Boehner Blasts ‘Reckless’ Bill
Top House Republican rallies GOP to push party’s alternative to government takeover of health care system
• Limbaugh Tells Fox News Dems Stealing Private Sector
• Watch Rush Limbaugh on Fox News Sunday
Boehner Blasts ‘Reckless’ Bill
Top House Republican rallies GOP to push party’s alternative to government takeover of health care system
• Limbaugh Tells Fox News Dems Stealing Private Sector
• Watch Rush Limbaugh on Fox News Sunday
Last 2 With Ties to Murdered Muslim Leader Arrested
The FBI says two men linked to the murdered leader of a Detroit mosque have been arrested in Ontario, Canada.
Last 2 With Ties to Murdered Muslim Leader Arrested
The FBI says two men linked to the murdered leader of a Detroit mosque have been arrested in Ontario, Canada.
Afghan challenger plans to call for vote boycott (AP)
AP – Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s challenger plans to call for a boycott of next Saturday’s runoff election in hopes of forcing a postponement of the vote until the spring.
Afghan challenger plans to call for vote boycott (AP)
AP – Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s challenger plans to call for a boycott of next Saturday’s runoff election in hopes of forcing a postponement of the vote until the spring.
Clinton makes personal bid to resume Mideast talks (AP)
AP – U.S. hopes of reviving Mideast peace talks appeared shaky Saturday after a senior Palestinian official said the Palestinians are unlikely to resume negotiations if Israel does not halt Jewish settlement building.
