U.S. sends terror investigators to India

The United States is sending investigators to India to help unravel who was behind the terrorist attacks that targeted foreigners in the commercial and tourist center of Mumbai.

Killer who claimed he was too fat is executed

Ohio has executed a 5-foot-7, 267-pound double murderer who argued his obesity made death by lethal injection inhumane.

Palin facing voters who doubt her readiness

Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin must try to sway U.S. voters who have serious doubts about her readiness for a national job as she confronts Democratic rival Joe Biden.

End of road for driver with $1.9 million in fines

Brazilian police reportedly have caught up with a motorist who owes the equivalent of nearly $2 million in unpaid traffic fines.

Lawmakers: Wall Street rescue accord reached

Key Republicans and Democrats reported agreement on an outline for a $700 billion bailout, but there was still resistance from rank-and-file House Republicans.

Oregon opposes green light for LNG terminal

U.S. regulators on Thursday greenlighted a liquefied natural gas terminal along the Columbia River in Oregon - the first LNG terminal on the West Coast to receive such approval.

Bankruptcy judge: Victim must pay back thief

A judge ordered Mark Poveromo to repay money he collected from a builder convicted of stealing from him - and told him to kick in the thief's attorney fees and court costs, too.

Pakistan: Sovereignty outweighs terror fight

Pakistan's new president said Saturday that his nation will not tolerate a violation of its sovereignty by "any power" in the name of fighting terrorism, a clear signal to the U.S. to avoid cross-border strikes.

Palin disclosures raise questions about vetting

A series of disclosures about Gov. Sarah Palin, Sen. John McCain's choice as running mate, called into question how thoroughly McCain had examined her background before putting her on the Republican ticket.

Biden goes after McCain as he joins the ticket

Joe Biden set the stage Wednesday for Barack Obama's historic address as the Democratic nominee by launching a heated attack tying John McCain to the Bush White House.

Obama says VP pick Biden 'ready to step in'

Before a crowd of thousands gathered in front of the Old State Capitol, Obama said Biden was "a statesman with sound judgment who doesn't have to hide behind bluster to keep America strong."

Al-Qaida said to lose key WMD operative

The killing of an al-Qaida chemical weapons expert� has dealt a heavy blow to the terrorist group's ambitions to build weapons of mass destruction, a former CIA case officer says.

Foreign tour is media bonanza for Obama

Jordan, Israel and Germany aren't normally known as swing states in a presidential campaign.

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