| AP NEWS Levees hold but waters rise in Dolly's rains BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) -- Hurricane Dolly slammed ashore and then loitered over deep south Texas as a tropical storm, dumping as much as a foot of rain in places and ripping roofs off buildings with 100 mph winds.... AP IMPACT: Fatal MRAP accidents prompt warnings WASHINGTON (AP) -- The towering trucks that give U.S. troops the best protection against roadside bombs and enemy bullets also make them vulnerable to routine hazards like sharp turns, rutted roads and rickety bridges.... Obama tells Israel he's committed to its security SDEROT, Israel (AP) -- From the solemnity of a Holocaust museum to a dusty village battered by Hamas rockets, Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama on Wednesday professed "an unshakable commitment to the security" of Israel, whether the threat comes from terrorists, Iran or elsewhere.... House OKs rescue for homeowners, Freddie, Fannie WASHINGTON (AP) -- Rescue legislation sailed through the House on Wednesday aimed at helping 400,000 strapped homeowners avoid foreclosure and preventing the collapse of troubled mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.... Pittsburgh cancer center warns of cell phone risks PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer.... McCain denies he misstated timing of Iraq surge BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) -- Republican John McCain pushed back on Wednesday against Democratic criticism that he misstated when the troop buildup ordered by President Bush began, saying elements were put in place before Bush announced the strategy in early 2007.... FNC POLITICS Extraordinary Coverage Keep track of all the latest news from the campaign trail with our special election section. House Passes Housing Rescue Bill The House passes legislation that aims to help homeowners facing foreclosure and prevent troubled mortgage giants from collapsing; the bill heads next to the Senate. Military's Policy on Gays Fuels Debate in Congress Congress held its first hearing on the military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy since its enactment 15 years ago, prompting a heated exchange between opponents and supporters Rep. Rangel Files Ethics Charges Against Himself House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., filed an ethics complaint against himself Wednesday with the House Ethics Committee. Pentagon: More Troops to Afghanistan Soon A senior Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that top military leaders are expected soon to recommend to Defense Secretary Robert Gates which additional U.S. troops could be sent to Afghanistan over the next month or so. Bush Drops Opposition to Housing Aid Bill President Bush dropped his opposition Wednesday to legislation aiming to calm the chaotic housing market despite his objections to a $3.9 billion provision. The House was expected to vote on the bill Wednesday, and it could become law this week. BBC NEWS UK move to fight online music piracy Six of the UK's biggest net providers sign up to a government plan to tackle illegal file-sharing. Indonesian crash pilot on trial The pilot of an Indonesian Garuda airliner that crashed last year, killing 21 people, goes on trial charged with negligence. Adopted Guatemala baby 'stolen' Guatemala officials say they have the first irrefutable proof a child was stolen and put up for adoption in the state system. Obama set for warm German welcome US presidential hopeful Barack Obama heads to Berlin, where big crowds are expected to hear a key speech. Housing rescue bill passed in US The US House of Representatives passes a massive housing rescue bill after President Bush says he will not veto it. Soy foods 'reduce sperm numbers' A regular diet of even modest amounts of food containing soy may halve sperm concentrations, scientists suggest. |
REUTERS NEWS House passes housing bill; Bush lifts veto threat WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives passed a massive housing rescue bill on Wednesday while the White House dropped a threat to veto it, paving the way for measures aimed at shoring up the worst U.S. housing market since the Great Depression. Obama speech expected to draw huge crowd in Berlin BERLIN (Reuters) - Presidential candidate Barack Obama travels to Berlin on Thursday to give the only public speech of a week-long foreign tour, an outdoor address on transatlantic ties that is likely to draw tens of thousands. Obama leads McCain by 6 points: poll WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama has a 6-point lead over Republican John McCain in the presidential race as a growing percentage of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, according to an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released on Wednesday. Hurricane Dolly hits South Texas, flooding feared BROWNSVILLE, Texas (Reuters) - Hurricane Dolly moved inland after tearing into the South Texas coast on Wednesday with 95 mph (150 kph) winds, pouring torrential rain on the U.S.-Mexico border area before being downgraded to a tropical storm. Bin Laden driver trial shows interrogation video GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba (Reuters) - A black-and-white interrogation video of Osama bin Laden's driver showed Salim Hamdan denying under questioning in a dark cell that he worked for al Qaeda. Top Israeli officer stresses Iran on first U.S. visit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israeli Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, on his first visit to Washington as Israel's top military officer, said on Wednesday it was crucial to block what he called "Iranian aggression" in the Middle East. CNN NEWS Is marriage really just for white people? Forty-five percent of black women in America have never been married, compared with 23 percent of white women. A CNN producer who produced a "Black in America" segment on the low marriage rates in black America talks about her own experience as a single black woman -- and what the future holds. Obama heads to Europe after visit to holy site Sen. Barack Obama is on his way to Europe, the next leg in an international trip intended to bolster his foreign-policy credentials. Dolly weakens, carries rains inland Hurricane Dolly was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane today after it made landfall on South Padre Island, Texas, the National Hurricane Center said. But Dolly's sustained winds were still about 95 miles an hour. The storm is expected to produce from 8 to 12 inches of rain, with up to 20 inches in isolated spots, and widespread flooding is likely. Infant cut from mother's womb leaves hospital A baby boy police believe was deliberately cut from his mother's womb was released from a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hospital on Wednesday, a spokeswoman told CNN. Dad angered by 'monster' molester's freedom Jurors convicted the art teacher of forcing a boy to have sex with him repeatedly in a classroom supply closet. A judge sentenced him to 43 years. But Aaron Mohanlal has yet to spend a day in prison, and he lives 15 miles from his victim. "The idea of that monster being that close to my family again is outrageous," the boy's father told CNN for an exclusive report. Dozens injured in Japan quake A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattled north-central Japan early Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. CBS NEWS Report: Russia Sending Nukes To Cuba An ailing Fidel Castro neither confirmed nor denied reports that Russia is prepared to station nuclear bombers in Cuba. Moscow is angry about U.S. plans to build missile defense sites in Eastern Europe. McCain Denies Misstatement On Iraq Surge Republican John McCain pushed back on Wednesday against Democratic criticism that he misstated when the troop buildup ordered by President Bush began, saying elements were put in place before Bush announced the strategy in early 2007. Dolly Weakens To Tropical Storm After battering the U.S.-Mexico border with heavy rains and 100-mph winds, Hurricane Dolly was downgraded to a tropical storm. Forecasters say that, while flood threats still persist, the storm shoudld dissipate by Friday. Obama Defends His Iran Approach Barack Obama defended his proposal to negotiate with Iran and said he would use "big sticks and big carrots" to persuade the country's leaders not to develop nuclear weapons. Congress Heatedly Debates Gays In Military The 15-year-old "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military riled the tempers of lawmakers on Capitol Hill. 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