 CBC.ca | Hermine's Remnants Head North After Storm Weakens NPR by AP Enlarge AP Men hang on to a rope while trying to reach dry land after the Perros river overflowed in the city of Juchitan, southern state Oaxaca, Mexico, Saturday Sept. 4, 2010. Heavy rains have affected at least 4 states in Mexico causing ... Hermine lashes south Texas Hermine could cause 'life-threatening flash floods' in Midwest Its power spent, remnants of Hermine head north |
 Providence Eyewitness News | Patrick, Baker take their shots Boston Globe From left, Charles D. Baker, Timothy P. Cahill, moderator Jon Keller, Governor Deval Patrick, and Jill Stein at last night's debate. (Dina Rudick/ Globe Staff) By Noah Bierman and Michael Levenson Governor Deval Patrick and his Republican challenger, ... Cahill often pushed to the sidelines Charlie Baker, Deval Patrick trade blows Candidates for Mass. Governor square off in debate |
 Washington Post | Imam delivers remarks on NY mosque debate in op-ed The Associated Press NEW YORK — The imam behind plans for an Islamic community center near ground zero writes in a newspaper that the facility will include "separate prayer spaces for Muslims, Christians, Jews and men and women of other faiths." The national debate over ... Imam vows to identify funders of planned NY mosque Cordoba House Imam Breaks Silence Imam: Park51 Project Must Move Forward |
 The Canadian Press | South Korea unveils sanctions aimed at Iran's nuclear program CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- South Korea on Wednesday announced sanctions against Iran -- including government scrutiny of most financial transactions involving the country -- as part of global efforts to quash Tehran's suspected nuclear program. ... South Korea to Ban New Investment in Iran Oil, Gas, Joining US Sanctions South Korea announces sanctions against Iran S. Korean to unveil sanctions on Iran Wednesday |
POLITICAL INSIDER: GOP voters outnumber Dems The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Looking for yet another sign Democrats are in trouble? Take note of who is showing up to vote in the primaries. For the first time since 1930, Republican votes for statewide offices are outnumbering Democratic votes, according to an ... GOP sets sights on statehouses Economist Fair's Model Forecasts Close Vote for House Control Democratic Primary Turnout Lowest in 80 Years, Study Shows |
 Daily Mail | Thai plane in LA bomb scare: FBI AFP LOS ANGELES — US police searched a Thai Airways airliner at Los Angeles International Airport after it landed following a bomb warning, but no credible threat was found on board, the FBI said. Amid jitters days ahead of the anniversary of the 9/11 ... No threat found after plane bomb alert Bomb threat flight lands in Los Angeles after written note is found on plane Jet with bomb threat in bathroom lands in LA |
 New York Daily News | Protesters, LAPD clash as chief defends shooting Los Angeles Times Police disperse crowd near Westlake site where officer shot a day laborer to death. At least 22 people are arrested. Police chase protesters on 6th Street, just west of downtown Los Angeles. The gathering was declared an unlawful assembly about 9:30 pm ... Crowds protest officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles 300 protesters throw rocks, eggs at LAPD station Tension as LA police defend immigrant killing |
 Globe and Mail | Daley won't run for record seventh election to be mayor Chicago Tribune Richard M. Daley's 21-year run as mayor will end next spring with the city broadly reshaped by his vision and unprecedented grip on power, but with his image as Chicago's sure-handed leader increasingly challenged. ... Chicago mayor race wide open as Daley steps aside Many players in mix to replace Daley Chicago mayor race wide open as Daley steps aside |
 CBC.ca | Fla. minister: Quran burning still planned The Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The leader of a small Florida church that espouses anti-Islam philosophy said he was still praying about whether go through with his plan to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11, which the White House, religious leaders and others ... Religious leaders condemn plan to burn Koran on Sept. 11 9/11 Koran burning 'disrespectful' and 'disgraceful', Hillary Clinton says Fla. Minister Still Plans To Burn Quran |
 Reuters India | Obama set against Bush tax cuts Washington Post Workers scan the listings on a job board in Las Vegas. The nation's economic recovery has been slowed by high unemployment rates. (Julie Jacobson) By Lori Montgomery President Obama will argue personally Wednesday against extending the Bush-era income ... Businesses like Obama tax write-off plan but want to keep Bush tax cuts too Obama pitches road spending, tax incentives in Ohio Obama Business Tax Cut `Invitation to Arbitrage' Gaming, Tax Experts Say |