Florida, Caribbean Eyeing Dangerous Ike
Hurricane Ike slammed into Turks and Caicos as a powerful Category 4 storm, as residents in Floridan and elsewhere in the Caribbean braced for possible impact. Meanwhile, Cuba rejected U.S. aid in the wake of Gustav.
The Sex Change Capital of The U.S.
Trinidad looks pretty much like any small town. Home to about 10,000 people, it's tucked in the Rocky Mountains of southern Colorado, and has come to be known as the "sex-change capital of the United States."
Palin's Church Promotes Conversion Of Gays
Gov. Sarah Palin's church is promoting a conference that promises to convert gays into heterosexuals through the power of prayer.
Hanna Brings Rain, Flooding Along Coast
Tropical Storm Hanna buffeted predawn tourist beaches on the North-South Carolina border Saturday at the start of a run up the Eastern Seaboard forecast to dump heavy weekend rain from Virginia to New England.
Man With Explosives Arrested Near Capitol
Capitol Police arrested a man after they found a grenade and several weapons in his car several blocks from the Capitol building.
FAA Safety Probe Targets 11 Air Carriers
Federal aviation officials said they are investigating 17 cases in which 11 air carriers did not comply with government safety directives.
Coast Guard Copter Crash Kills 3 In Hawaii
An official says at least three U.S. Coast Guard crewmembers were killed when their helicopter crashed in waters about five miles south of Honolulu, and another crewmember is missing.
English-Only Golf Rule Doesn't Make Par
Under increasing criticism, the LPGA Tour backed off a proposed policy that would have suspended players who could not efficiently speak English.
Dentist Accused Of Dumping Waste On Beach
A Pennsylvania dentist has been charged with dumping some 300 needles along with other medical waste along the Jersey Shore - the area's worst beach-dumping case in two decades.
Alaskans Cash In On Annual Dividend
It's the season for Alaskans to be rewarded just for living here and this year's take is extra sweet: $3,269, a record share of the state's oil wealth combined with a special cash payout to help with stratospheric energy prices.
San Francisco Delays ID Card Program
San Francisco is delaying a controversial program that would provide identification cards to all residents regardless of legal status. The plan has provoked debate over the rights of immigrants.
Bush To Unveil Iraq Troop Level Plan
President Bush will announce his decision on future troops levels in Iraq next week and is expected to largely follow the recommendations of military leaders to reduce the number by up to 8,000 by mid-January.
Home, At Last, For 3 Pearl Harbor Sailors
The Pentagon announced that the remains of Eldon Wyman and two other sailors had been identified, and their remains would be returned to their families.
Soldier Suicide Rate May Set Record Again
Soldier suicides this year could surpass the record rate of last year, Army officials said, urging military leaders at all levels to redouble prevention efforts for a force strained by two wars.
Unemployment Rate Hits 5-Year High
The nation's unemployment rate zoomed to a five-year high of 6.1 percent in August as employers slashed 84,000 jobs, dramatic proof of the mounting damage a deeply troubled economy is inflicting on workers and businesses alike.
Gov't Error Sends Callers To Sex Line
People calling a federal phone number to order duck stamps are instead greeted by a phone-sex line, due to a printing error the government says would be too expensive to correct.
GOP Insults Anger Community Organizers
Angry community organizers defended their work as they fought back against insults by Gov. Sarah Palin and others at the Republican National Convention, saying they are working to clean up kidns of the mess created by those same politicians.
Rampage Shows Pitfalls For Mentally Ill
Fewer than one-third of adults with a diagnosable mental disorder receive the help they need. Family members say that's why a mentally ill Washington man, who could not get counseling, went on a shooting spree this week that killed 6 people.
