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Today's Most Popular News Headlines - Yahoo! News: Iowans Send Message to Obama Class reunion letter lists 'white graduates only' party Tutu: Bush, Blair should face trial at the Hague Obama: 'I am a huge Clint Eastwood fan' Navy SEAL book excerpts claim bin Laden was unarmed Clint Eastwood Gets Cut From Romney RNC Video GOP tries to portray Biden as governing liability Biden: Romney wants war with Syria, Iran Paul Ryan Trips Over Marathon Question Are Americans better off? Obama aides won't say Obama says Romney 'secret sauce' kept secret at RNC Air Show Disaster in Iowa Caught on Tape Obama: Romney has no timetable to end Afghan war Obama: GOP ideas better 'for the last century' Late court decisions may impact 2012 election Police: NY man, 69, throws acid in daughter's face Unification Church founder Rev. Moon dies at 92 Great White Shark Washes Ashore; Officials Close New England Beaches US stops training some Afghan forces after attacks JW Marriott Thanks Romney for Bringing Attention to Mormonism Charlotte ready but still waiting for big protests at Democratic convention In Florida, Medicare is not a senior-only issue Romney campaign defends omission of war talk ICE chief of staff resigns amid misconduct claims Netanyahu urges international "red lines" to stop Iran Obama to voters: Don't let the GOP get you down New York's new environmental 'hero' _ the oyster Boy, 6, stabbed to death in NJ home; sister hurt Hundreds decry corporate greed in pre-DNC protest Anderson: 'The Master' inspired by L. Ron Hubbard Imam arrested in Pakistan blasphemy case, stirring tensions Obama: After the White House beer, POTUS pizza Romney, Obama trade jabs as Dem convention looms Ex-Obama advisers seek health care cost control As Isaac pushes north, Gulf Coast slowly recovers 19% of New Jersey voters have tattoos, poll finds Obama hits Romney Obamacare slam, says 'I do care' Romney's bounce from convention looks short-lived: Reuters/Ipsos poll Murder Suspect Tries Twice to Turn Himself In White House releases beer recipes: 'Ale to the Chief' Iowans Send Message to Obama Sat,1 Sep 2012 04:34 PM PDT ABC OTUS News - SIOUX CITY, Iowa — President Obama received a less than warm welcome and a warning upon arrival at the airport here on the second stop of his Iowa visit, which was aimed at recapturing some of the magic the state gave his run to the... Full Story Top Class reunion letter lists 'white graduates only' party Sat,1 Sep 2012 03:36 PM PDT ABC News - Graduates from the St. Martinville, La., Senior High School Class of 1973 decided that after nearly 40 years, they would stop holding segregated class reunions, but a letter announcing the change included an after party for "white graduates only." Michael Kreamer, who is the principal... Full Story Top Tutu: Bush, Blair should face trial at the Hague Sun,2 Sep 2012 04:14 AM PDT Associated Press - Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Desmond Tutu called Sunday for Tony Blair and George Bush to face prosecution at the International Criminal Court for their role in the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq Full Story Top Obama: 'I am a huge Clint Eastwood fan' Sun,2 Sep 2012 10:18 AM PDT Consider him un-unforgiven? President Barack Obama shrugged off Clinton Eastwood's memorable Republican National Convention performance in part of a USA Today interview published Sunday, declaring: "I am a huge Clint Eastwood fan." "He is a great actor, and an even better director," the president told the paper aboard Air Force One on Saturday. "I think [...] Full Story Top Navy SEAL book excerpts claim bin Laden was unarmed Sun,2 Sep 2012 12:19 PM PDT The controversial book written by a member of the U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 who took part in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden doesn't come out until Tuesday, but excerpts from the story have now been published. The U.K.'s Sun printed the prologue of the book, "No Easy Day," along with several excerpts [...] Full Story Top Clint Eastwood Gets Cut From Romney RNC Video Sun,2 Sep 2012 01:39 PM PDT ABC OTUS News - A video mash-up of speakers from last week's Republican National Convention does not include an appearance from the "mystery RNC speaker," Clint Eastwood. The two-and-a-half minute video posted today to the Romney campaign's YouTube account features former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, New Mexico Gov.... Full Story Top GOP tries to portray Biden as governing liability Sun,2 Sep 2012 08:16 AM PDT Associated Press - Republicans have a new rhetorical punching bag: Vice President Joe Biden. Full Story Top Biden: Romney wants war with Syria, Iran Sun,2 Sep 2012 12:02 PM PDT Associated Press - Vice President Joe Biden said Sunday that Republican rival Mitt Romney is "ready to go to war in Syria and Iran" while hurting the middle class. Full Story Top Paul Ryan Trips Over Marathon Question Sat,1 Sep 2012 11:30 AM PDT ABC OTUS News - COLUMBUS — Paul Ryan is an athlete, no question about it — we know he does the rigorous P90X exercise regime daily. But is he a marathoner? On Hugh Hewitt's radio show Friday it sure sounded like he was, at least in his youth. Hewitt... Full Story Top Are Americans better off? Obama aides won't say Sun,2 Sep 2012 12:49 PM PDT Associated Press - Flinching in the face of economic weakness, President Barack Obama's top aides refused to say Sunday in the run-up to the Democratic National Convention if Americans are better off than they were four years ago. Full Story Top Obama says Romney 'secret sauce' kept secret at RNC Sat,1 Sep 2012 06:00 PM PDT ABC OTUS News - SIOUX CITY, Iowa — President Obama today raised expectations for his convention acceptance speech in Charlotte, N.C., telling voters here that he would provide a more detailed and effective "path forward" for the economy than his rival, GOP nominee Mitt Romney. Giving what he called... Full Story Top Air Show Disaster in Iowa Caught on Tape Sun,2 Sep 2012 07:20 AM PDT A pilot was killed at an air show this weekend in Iowa after his Soviet Cold War era jet crashed into a nearby field. Three jets in tight formation rumbled over the crowd at the Quad-City Air Show in Davenport, Iowa Saturday when one of... Full Story Top Obama: Romney has no timetable to end Afghan war Sun,2 Sep 2012 04:15 PM PDT BOULDER, Colo. — President Barack Obama warned young voters on Sunday that Mitt Romney has no plan to end the war in Afghanistan. Obama has been hitting his Republican rival on the issue ever since Romney failed to mention the war in his nomination acceptance speech. "This November, you get to decide the future of [...] Full Story Top Obama: GOP ideas better 'for the last century' Sat,1 Sep 2012 12:15 PM PDT URBANDALE - President Barack Obama, in Iowa to kick off a campaign swing, mockingly charged Saturday that the just-concluded Republican convention had showcased policies "better suited for the last century." "You might as well have watched it on a black and white TV," Obama told a cheering crowd of thousands in Urbandale, outside Des Moines. [...] Full Story Top Late court decisions may impact 2012 election Sun,2 Sep 2012 07:19 AM PDT Associated Press - Before voters get a say in this year's presidential race, lawyers and judges are having theirs. Full Story Top Police: NY man, 69, throws acid in daughter's face Sun,2 Sep 2012 11:24 AM PDT Associated Press - A man hurled acid in his daughter's face in a gruesome attack that sent her into a street screaming for help as her skin peeled and her clothes disintegrated, police and witnesses said. Full Story Top Unification Church founder Rev. Moon dies at 92 Sun,2 Sep 2012 08:49 PM PDT Associated Press - The Rev. Sun Myung Moon was a self-proclaimed messiah who built a global business empire. He called both North Korean leaders and American presidents his friends, but spent time in prisons in both countries. His followers around the world cherished him, while his detractors accused him of brainwashing recruits and extracting money from worshippers. Full Story Top Great White Shark Washes Ashore; Officials Close New England Beaches Sun,2 Sep 2012 07:36 AM PDT A massive shark washed up on a New England beach this weekend, prompting officials to close down two nearby beaches. The Great White weighing about 1,600 pounds was discovered on the border of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. When fisherman Gary Severa first spotted the 13-foot... Full Story Top US stops training some Afghan forces after attacks Sun,2 Sep 2012 10:15 AM PDT Associated Press - The U.S. military has halted the training of some Afghan forces while it digs deeper into their background following a surge of attacks by soldiers and police on their international partners, officials said Sunday. Full Story Top JW Marriott Thanks Romney for Bringing Attention to Mormonism Sun,2 Sep 2012 11:01 AM PDT ABC OTUS News - BOSTON — The head of the prominent Marriott hotel chain and fellow Mormon J.W. Marriott thanked Mitt Romney today during a Mormon church service for bringing "positive attention" to the religion, which is often considered to be shrouded in mystery. "There has never been as... Full Story Top Charlotte ready but still waiting for big protests at Democratic convention Sun,2 Sep 2012 03:20 PM PDT Reuters - CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - The big protests that were planned outside the Republican National Convention last week in Tampa, Florida, never really materialized, doused in part by a tropical storm. But activists say they expect a stronger showing this week, when Democrats gather for their nominating convention in Charlotte. If Sunday's march in Charlotte was any gauge, those predictions might fizzle. ... Full Story Top In Florida, Medicare is not a senior-only issue Sun,2 Sep 2012 09:14 AM PDT Associated Press - For Bruce Cargill, an 87-year-old retiree, Medicare is a "glorious program" that, along with Social Security, keeps millions of older Americans out of poverty. Full Story Top Romney campaign defends omission of war talk Sun,2 Sep 2012 08:28 AM PDT Associated Press - Mitt Romney's campaign is defending the Republican presidential nominee's decision to make no mention of the politically unpopular 11-year-old war in Afghanistan in his speech last week at the GOP national convention. Full Story Top ICE chief of staff resigns amid misconduct claims Sat,1 Sep 2012 08:52 PM PDT Associated Press - A senior Obama administration political appointee and longtime aide to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano resigned Saturday amid allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior lodged by at least three Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees. Full Story Top Netanyahu urges international "red lines" to stop Iran Sun,2 Sep 2012 07:48 AM PDT Reuters - JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged world powers on Sunday to set a "clear red line" for Tehran's atomic program that would convince Iran they were determined to prevent it from obtaining nuclear arms. Netanyahu's remarks suggested a growing impatience with Israel's main ally, the United States, and other countries that have been pressing him to give diplomacy and sanctions more time to work and hold off on any go-it-alone strike on Iran. Recent heightened Israeli rhetoric has stoked speculation that Israel might attack Iran before the U.S. ... Full Story Top Obama to voters: Don't let the GOP get you down Sun,2 Sep 2012 02:32 PM PDT Associated Press - President Barack Obama has a warning these days for young voters: Mitt Romney and the Republicans want to keep you away from the polls. Full Story Top New York's new environmental 'hero' _ the oyster Sun,2 Sep 2012 02:04 PM PDT Associated Press - On a summer morning, marine biologist Ray Grizzle reaches into the waters of the Bronx River estuary and pulls up an oyster. The 2-year-old female is "good and healthy." Full Story Top Boy, 6, stabbed to death in NJ home; sister hurt Sun,2 Sep 2012 08:30 PM PDT Associated Press - A sleeping 6-year-old boy was stabbed to death inside a bedroom of his southern New Jersey home early Sunday and his 12-year-old sister, who was asleep in the same room, was critically wounded, prosecutors said. Two other children in the home were unharmed. Full Story Top Hundreds decry corporate greed in pre-DNC protest Sun,2 Sep 2012 10:55 AM PDT Associated Press - Hundreds marched Sunday through Charlotte's central business district ahead of the Democratic National Convention to protest corporate greed in a demonstration that was lively but smaller than organizers had touted. Full Story Top Anderson: 'The Master' inspired by L. Ron Hubbard Sat,1 Sep 2012 09:12 AM PDT Associated Press - Director Paul Thomas Anderson acknowledges that Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard was the inspiration for the title character in "The Master," but says the focus of the film is the relationship between a charismatic spiritual leader and his troubled follower, not the movement itself. Full Story Top Imam arrested in Pakistan blasphemy case, stirring tensions Sun,2 Sep 2012 06:06 AM PDT Reuters - ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A Christian girl who was arrested under Pakistan's controversial anti-blasphemy law may have moved a step closer to freedom on Sunday after police detained a Muslim cleric on suspicion of planting evidence to frame her. Still, Rimsha Masih, whose arrest last month angered religious and secular groups worldwide, may be in danger if she returns from jail to her village. Some Muslim neighbors insist she should still be punished, and said the detained imam was a victim. Under Muslim Pakistan's anti-blasphemy law, the mere allegation of causing offence to Islam can mean death. ... Full Story Top Obama: After the White House beer, POTUS pizza Sun,2 Sep 2012 01:14 PM PDT BOULDER, Colo. — Courting young voters who are critical to his hopes for a second term, President Barack Obama urged a crowd of 13,000 at University of Colorado Boulder to eat a pizza named after him at a popular local spot. "I've been told that The Sink renamed one of their pizzas after me," Obama [...] Full Story Top Romney, Obama trade jabs as Dem convention looms Sun,2 Sep 2012 08:21 AM PDT Associated Press - Republican Mitt Romney cast President Barack Obama as a failed coach of a struggling team as he sought to capitalize on momentum coming out of his party's convention. Obama dismissed the GOP gathering as an event suited to the era of black-and-white TV and promised to outline "a better path forward" at the upcoming Democratic convention where he'll be nominated for a second term. Full Story Top Ex-Obama advisers seek health care cost control Sun,2 Sep 2012 06:40 AM PDT Associated Press - Some of President Barack Obama's former advisers are proposing major changes aimed at controlling health care costs as political uncertainty hovers over his health law. Full Story Top As Isaac pushes north, Gulf Coast slowly recovers Sat,1 Sep 2012 09:48 PM PDT Associated Press - As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac pushed their way up the Mississippi valley on Saturday, spinning off severe thunderstorms and at least four tornadoes, some on the Gulf Coast were impatient with the pace of restoring power days after the storm dragged through the region. Full Story Top 19% of New Jersey voters have tattoos, poll finds Sun,2 Sep 2012 02:01 PM PDT Nearly 20 percent of New Jersey's registered voters have at least one tattoo, a new poll conducted by Rutgers University ahead of the final season of MTV's "Jersey Shore" finds. According to the Rutgers-Eagleton Institute poll, 19 percent of nearly 1,000 registered voters in the state said they have at least one tattoo. And 37 [...] Full Story Top Obama hits Romney Obamacare slam, says 'I do care' Sun,2 Sep 2012 06:24 PM PDT Associated Press - Campaigning his way toward the Democratic National Convention, President Barack Obama slapped a "Romney doesn't care" label on his rival's health-care views Sunday and said Republicans want to repeal new protections for millions without offering a plan of their own. Full Story Top Romney's bounce from convention looks short-lived: Reuters/Ipsos poll Sat,1 Sep 2012 01:48 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A modest bump in popularity for U.S. presidential hopeful Mitt Romney from this week's Republican Party convention looks to be short-lived, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Democratic President Barack Obama regained a narrow lead on Saturday by 44 percent to 43 percent over his Republican challenger, former Massachusetts Governor Romney, in the latest daily installment of the four-day rolling poll. ... Full Story Top Murder Suspect Tries Twice to Turn Himself In Sun,2 Sep 2012 11:19 AM PDT ABC News - Detroit police are investigating why a murder suspect had to turn himself twice before he was arrested. The 36-year-old man walked into a fire station two hours after he allegedly shot four people at a party early Saturday morning, police said in a statement. Two... Full Story Top White House releases beer recipes: 'Ale to the Chief' Sat,1 Sep 2012 10:31 AM PDT Tapping into an outpouring of public interest, the White House on Saturday made its beer recipes public — giving hope to any Americans interested in having a hair of the first dog after joining the coalition of the swilling. Sam Kass, White House Assistant Chef and the Senior Policy Advisor for the Healthy Food Initiative, [...] Full Story Top

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