Activist Group Posting 573,000 9/11 Pager Messages An activist group has begun posting 573,000 pager messages purportedly sent on Sept. 11, 2001, from “Second World Trade Center tower collapses” to “I’m ok & love you..xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox.” Karen Matthews, AP NEWS - 15 minutes ago
Obama to Head to Copenhagen With Climate Pledge President Barack Obama will head to next month’s Copenhagen climate summit to offer the first US plan to cut carbon emissions, officials said, reviving hopes the closely watched meeting will succeed. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 18 minutes ago
Today in History - Nov. 26 Today is Thursday, Nov. 26, the 330th day of 2009. There are 35 days left in the year. This is Thanksgiving Day. The Associated Press, AP NEWS - 27 minutes ago
Neb. Man Gets 3 Years for Stealing SD Fire Truck A Nebraska man who told a judge he fled with his wife and children into the South Dakota wilderness to avoid Nebraska authorities has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing a fire truck. Staff, AP NEWS - 33 minutes ago
Prime Suspect in Philippine Massacre Surrenders A scion of a powerful clan suspected in the massacre of 57 people in an election caravan in the southern Philippines turned himself in Wednesday amid mounting pressure on the government to crack down on lawlessness and warlords. Aaron Favila and Jim Gomez, AP NEWS - 42 minutes ago
Israel Proposes 10-Month West Bank Settlement Halt Israel on Wednesday proposed a 10-month halt to new construction in West Bank settlements as a step toward restarting Mideast peace negotiations. Washington welcomed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s offer, but the Palestinians swiftly rejected it because it did not include a building freeze in Jewish neighborhoods in east Jerusalem, the mainly Arab sector of the city they want as the capital of a future state. Mark Lavie, AP NEWS - 47 minutes ago
Tight Economy Forces Some to Stay Home for Holiday There’s still family, turkey and football, but one Thanksgiving tradition is taking a hit this year. Millions of Americans are spending the holiday at home, saying the poor economy has made it unaffordable to hit the road or board a plane. Michael Tarm, AP NEWS - 49 minutes ago
AP IMPACT: A Stream of WH Health Care Visits President Barack Obama’s top aides met frequently with lobbyists and health care industry heavyweights as his administration pieced together a national health care overhaul, according to White House visitor records obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. Sharon Theimer and Julie Hirschfeld Davis, AP NEWS - 50 minutes ago
Paralyzed Ind. Man Confined to Bed as Men Rob Home Police say a paralyzed Indiana man was unable to leave his bed as his house was being robbed after burglars put a T-shirt over his face. Staff, AP NEWS - 53 minutes ago
Iran’s Leader Makes Inroads in Latin America Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sought to expand Tehran’s influence in Latin America and deepen his alliance with Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez on Wednesday in a visit that gave him a platform to defend his country’s nuclear program. Ian James, AP NEWS - 54 minutes ago
Ga. Nurse Anesthetist Accused of Abusing Patients A metro Atlanta nurse anesthetist has been charged with molesting and sodomizing anesthetized patients in dental and medical offices, and police say the videotaped abuses could involve 100 or more victims. Greg Bluestein, AP NEWS - 56 minutes ago
UN Report: Congo Rebel Network Spans 25 Countries One of Africa’s most brutal rebel movements relies on a vast, international network of supporters in at least 25 countries, including the United States and some in Europe, a United Nations report said. Rukmini Callimachi, AP NEWS - 72 minutes ago
Polanski Wins $4.5M Bail, House Arrest Likely Roman Polanski has been granted $4.5 million bail, clearing the way for the fugitive director to move within days from a Swiss jail to house arrest and electronic monitoring at his Alpine resort chalet. Bradley S. Klapper, AP NEWS - 73 minutes ago
Contractor Helicopter Missing in Afghanistan A helicopter belonging to an international military contractor has gone missing in Afghanistan, officials said Thursday. Rahim Faiez, AP NEWS - 74 minutes ago
Bomb Injures 3 People in Northwestern Pakistan A roadside bomb targeting a police officer exploded in the main northwestern city of Peshawar on Thursday, injuring three people in the latest of a wave of attacks to strike the area since the army launched a major anti-Taliban offensive last month. Riaz Khan, AP NEWS - 76 minutes ago
Swiss Court Grants Polanski Bail A Swiss court on Wednesday granted Roman Polanski a 4.5 million dollar bail to await a final decision on whether he should be extradited to the United States over a child sex case. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 78 minutes ago
Amazon Countries, France Get Ready for Copenhagen The presidents of eight nations straddling the Amazon basin plus France will meet Thursday in the heart of the Amazon rainforest to lay out a save-the-jungle proposal for next month’s climate change summit in Copenhagen. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 78 minutes ago
Swiss Court Grants Polanski Bail Roman Polanski awaited release from a Swiss prison on Thursday after a court granted him a 4.5 million dollar bail pending a final decision on whether he should be extradited to the United States over a child sex case. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 78 minutes ago
Britain’s Ex-Top Spy Attacks Govt Over Afghan War A former head of Britain’s MI6 foreign intelligence service criticised Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s government over its funding for and handling of the Afghan mission. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 78 minutes ago
Fed’s Zero Rate Policy Sparking Growing Complaints The Federal Reserve’s zero interest rate policy is provoking growing complaints from some economists who argue it is doing little to spark lending activity and may be fueling new asset bubbles. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 78 minutes ago
China Urges Boost to Natural Gas Output, Imports China has urged its big three energy producers to boost gas imports and output after a supply shortfall hit many parts of the country during an unusually early cold snap. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 78 minutes ago
Japan Scientists Attack Govt Research Cut Plans Top Japanese scientists, including four Nobel laureates, have criticised the new government for plans to slash research budgets, warning the country will loose its high-tech edge. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 78 minutes ago
Ex-MI6 Boss Attacks Govt Over Afghan War A former head of MI6 criticised Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s government over its funding for and handling of the Afghan mission. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 78 minutes ago
Fatigue on Hold, McCaw Warns Ahead of France Rugby Clash Any feelings of fatigue after a draining season that began back in February are on hold, New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has warned ahead of Saturday’s Test match against France. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 78 minutes ago
S.Korean Strike Cripples Cargo Train Service South Korean railway workers Thursday went on strike to cripple the nation’s cargo train service after talks with management over working conditions failed, officials said. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 78 minutes ago
Taiwan Wants Elite Force to Protect Island: Report Taiwan’s president has urged the island’s armed forces to become a small, elite unit, saying a voluntary military rather than conscription was key to the island’s defence, local media said Thursday. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 78 minutes ago
China Mine Disaster Toll Hits 108: State Media Rescuers have recovered the corpse of the last person missing after an explosion in a coal mine in northeastern China, bringing the death toll to 108, state media reported on Thursday. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 78 minutes ago
Wind-Driven California Blaze Mostly Contained Santa Ana winds fanned a fire across 80 acres of Southern California hills before firefighters reduced it Wednesday to a smoldering — but still dangerous — black scar. Staff, AP NEWS - 78 minutes ago
Obama to Vow Greenhouse Emissions Cuts in Denmark Putting his prestige on the line, President Barack Obama will personally commit the U.S. to a goal of substantially cutting greenhouse gases at next month’s Copenhagen climate summit. He will insist America is ready to tackle global warming despite resistance in Congress over higher costs for businesses and homeowners. H. Josef Hebert, AP NEWS - 82 minutes ago
Prime Suspect in Philippine Massacre Surrenders Authorities say a scion of a powerful clan suspected in the massacre of 57 people in an election caravan in the southern Philippines has turned himself in. Aaron Favila and Jim Gomez, AP NEWS - 85 minutes ago