Attacks in Mosul force Christians to flee
An upswing in insurgent attacks against Christians in Mosul has forced 500 families to flee in the last week, the governor of northern Iraq's Ninevah province said Saturday.
FBI releases files on Jack Anderson
In caustic comments on internal FBI memos, bureau director J. Edgar Hoover referred to prominent columnist Jack Anderson with undisguised contempt, calling him "a jackal."
2,500 flee chemical leak in western Pa.
A corrosive liquid overflows a tank at a chemical plant in western Pennsylvania, evaporating into a toxic cloud that snaked along the ground and forced about 2,500 to flee.
NYT: GOP concern after McCain's rough week
Republican leaders said Saturday that they were worried that Sen. John McCain was heading for defeat unless he brought stability to his presidential candidacy.
Release of ‘Jewel of Medina' delayed in UK
A British company has delayed publication of a controversial novel about one of the Prophet Muhammad's wives after its offices were fire-bombed. The author, American Sherry Jones, has also cancelled a publicity tour to Germany.
Zimbabwe president claims key ministries
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, locked in a standoff with the opposition in power-sharing talks, lays claim to all key ministries as he tries to retain his iron grip on the nation.
Billy Graham out of hospital after fall
Evangelist Billy Graham was hospitalized Saturday after tripping and falling over one of his dogs at his North Carolina home, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Man gets prison for killing fan after Bonds' 700th
Confrontation outside Giants ballpark following historic home run
McCain strikes back at Obama ally
Republican John McCain, the clock ticking down on a chance to narrow Democrat Barack Obama's lead in polls, on Saturday fended off comments comparing him to a well-known segregationist.
Norbert weakens on approach to mainland
Hurricane Norbert swept across Mexico's southern Baja California peninsula on Saturday, tearing off roofs and forcing hundreds of people to flee flooded homes.
