Friday's high school football previews (The Idaho Statesman)

Rocky Mountain at Boise Rocky Mountain picked up its first home victory in school history against C

Fashion Forward: Affordable nail polish a la Marc Jacobs (USA Today)

This week: Do your nails in Fashion Week style; go to Piperlime for clothes, not just shoes.

Seattle Seahawks lose two linebackers with leg injuries (ESPN)

Seahawks starting outside linebacker Leroy Hill has left Seattle's game against St. Louis with a groin injury.

Lil Wayne confirms actress Lauren London is pregnant with his baby (New York Daily News)

The 26-year-old rapper confirmed Tuesday that "ATL" actress Lauren London is several months pregnant with his baby.

LIVE CHAT: UConn Football/Week 2 (New Haven Register)

Missed the Live Chat with the Register's UConn football beat writer Chip Malafronte? Read the replay here.

Harris: Ben-to-Holmes TD turns back the clock (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

Ben Roethlisberger and Santonio Holmes got reacquainted Thursday night in the Steelers' season opener at Heinz Field.

West Shamokin tennis team posts shutout (The Leader Times)

West Shamokin's girls tennis team didn't lose a set and swept Ford City, 5-0, at home Wednesday.

Specter tells AFL-CIO he backs organizing bill (KVOA Tucson)

Sen. Arlen Specter tells the AFL-CIO that he will support legislation to make it easier to form unions.

Leno show reaches 17.7 million viewers (AP via Yahoo! News)

Critics may not have loved Jay Leno's prime-time debut, but 17.7 million viewers tuned in to check him out.

Swayze was 'a real cowboy' (BigPond News)

Actress Jennifer Grey has told People magazine that Patrick Swayze was a 'real cowboy with a tender heart'.

Jennifer Grey's tribute to Swayze (Press Assoc. via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Patrick Swayze's Dirty Dancing co-star Jennifer Grey led tributes after he lost his two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Kanye West has apologised for his outburst at 2009 MTV Awards (TVNZ)

Rapper Kanye West has apologised following an outburst that interrupted an acceptance speech by US singer Taylor Swift

Whitney Houston tells Oprah Winfrey "Bobby was my drug" (TVNZ)

Singer Whitney Houston has described her ex-husband Bobby Brown as "my drug" in an interview with Oprah Winfrey

Deion Branch inactive for Seattle Seahawks opener vs. St. Louis Rams (ESPN)

Wide receiver Deion Branch is inactive for the Seattle Seahawks in the season opener against the St. Louis.

It's 09-09-09: Get connected or get The Beatles (Sun-Sentinel)

What is today? You might say it's Wednesday. Or, more precisely, Sept. 9, 2009. Drill down deeper: It's 09-09-09.

AP IMPACT: Indian smoke shops are feeling the heat (AP via Yahoo! Asia News)

After doing time for possession and an accidental killing, crack dealer Rodney Morrison decided he was finished with drugs.

Prince Harry Turns 25, Becomes A Whole Lot Richer (CBS 5 Bay Area)

Prince Harry has turned 25, making the eligible bachelor entitled to part of his inheritance from his mother, Princess Diana.

'I still think about being in his arms': Dirty Dancing's Jennifer Grey leads tributes to Patrick Swayze after he loses ... (Daily Mail: World News)

Mr Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old Dirty Dancing actor has died with his family at his side.

Be a New Yorker: Magazine's festival shows you the way (The Charlotte Observer)

Several years ago, on a Sunday morning, my girlfriend and I met writer Calvin Trillin on a corner in

Ruby Rose kicks up heels in New York (BigPond News)

Ruby Rose is painting the town red in New York, on special assignment for the MTV Video Music Awards.

Bad weather delays shuttle landing for a day (USA Today)

Bad weather has delayed space shuttle Discovery's homecoming. NASA decided to skip its first landing attempt late Thursday afternoon.

Salisbury Fire Department to host 9-11 ceremony (The Daily Times)

SALISBURY â€" The Salisbury Fire Department plans remember the 343 firefighters lost on Sept. 11, 2001 during a ceremony tomorrow at 9:58 a.m.

All you need is the Beatles? Maybe not. (Los Angeles Times)

Saying you don't like the Beatles is like making a face when someone carries a birthday cake into the room.

Patrick Swayze's Dirty Dancing co-star Jennifer Grey leads tributes (Daily Mirror)

Actor Patrick Swayze's Dirty Dancing co-star Jennifer Grey led tributes today after he lost his two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jennifer Grey: I Remember Being in Patrick Swayze's Arms (People Magazine)

That famous lift in the frozen lake from Dirty Dancing is a poignant and indelible memory for the grieving actress

Men come and go but Farrah Fawcett was forever: Alana Stewart recalls the life and times of her best friend (Daily Mail: World News)

Men come and go but Farrah Fawcett was forever: Alana Stewart recalls the life and times of her best friend

Space Shuttle Rattles SoCal With Twin Sonic Booms (CBS 2 Los Angeles)

Sonic booms have rocked Southern California as space shuttle Discovery descends toward Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert.

Tennessee Titans Team Report (USA Today)

The Tennessee Titans have their own little chicken-and-egg conundrum working as they prepare to face the Houston Texans this Sunday.

Man killed by train still unnamed (BBC News)

British Transport Police try to identify a man who was killed on the London to Penzance railway line in Cornwall.

Hubble's photos again amaze (WPTV West Palm Beach)

NASA on Wednesday unveiled the first deep space photos taken by Hubble since its billion dollar repair mission last spring.

Apple slashes iPod prices in anticipation of new models (ZDNet)

In anticipation of its "rock n' roll" event, Apple on Wednesday slashed the prices of its iPod portable media players.

Bank may penalise central reserve hoarders (Money Marketing Online)

The Bank of England may penalise hoarders of any quantitative easing benefits by making the central bank’s rates negative. ...

'Community' review: Joel McHale show has grade A comedy (Chicago Tribune)

Some people are born to play certain roles. Witness Joel McHale in the hilarious new sitcom "Community" (8:30 p.m. Thursday WMAQ-Ch. 5) .

Harry marks milestone with cash from Diana (Independent Online)

Prince Harry has celebrated his 25th birthday, but is the British royal really older and wiser? Robert Barr ponders the question...

Text of the president's speech to the AFL-CIO (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

This is the text of President Barack Obama's remarks as prepared for delivery to today's gathering of the AFL-CIO in Pittsburgh.

Critics slam `Leno Show,' call it `Tonight' rehash (AP via Yahoo! News)

Jay Leno snagged mostly negative reviews with his entry into prime time as he stuck to familiar ground â€" just 90 minutes earlier.

Eagles' 'process' begins (Reading Eagle)

PHILADELPHIA - Despite a summer filled with injury and distraction and change, they're convinced all will eventually be well for them.

Lil Wayne Confirms That Lauren London Is Pregnant With His Baby (MTV Music Television)

Lil Wayne confirmed that Lauren London is pregnant with his baby. The child with the "ATL" actress will be Wayne's third.

Fashion People (British Vogue)

WHEN the forces of British fashion come together on a grey Monday, you can be assured that something major is afoot.

Shuttle Discovery's landing delayed (CBC.ca)

Bad weather in the Cape Canaveral, Fla., area has forced NASA to postpone the Thursday landing of the space shuttle Discovery.

High school football: Eleazer settles in at QB for Cassopolis (South Bend Tribune)

Inexperience didn't matter to Cassopolis football coach Andy Hubbard when he selected a starting quarterback this year to replace graduated Nick Davis.

MTV video music awards overshadowed by outburst by Kanye West (TVNZ)

The MTV video music awards paid tribute to the late Michael Jackson, but was overshadowed by an outburst by rapper Kanye West

Marlins rout Mets (Slam! Sports)

Nick Johnson has hobbled through some pretty good at-bats since returning from the disabled list, and his teammates have noticed his effort.

Tebow, UF set sights on special year (The News-Press)

Asked about his thoughts on Tim Tebow deciding to return for a final season of college football, Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive...

Holiday safety push nets 19 DUIs (Edwardsville Intelligencer)

It was a safe holiday weekend in the city despite a high the number of citations issued by the Edwardsville Police Department.

Space Shuttle Discovery Lands At Edwards AFB (FOX40 Sacramento)

The space shuttle Discovery landed this afternoon at Edwards Air Force Base, complete with its signature sonic boom heard across Southern California.

In Brief - September 11, 2009 (FMQB)

United Stations Radio Networks appoints Dan Brassem to VP/Managing Director Affiliate Relations, Dance KNGY/San Fran flips to Mainstream CHR KREV

Jordan takes place in Hall of Fame (Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News)

Michael Jordan, considered by many the greatest basketball player of all time, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday.

09/09/09: lucky, dangerous or romantic? (ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Is 09/09/09 the end of the world, a prime date for tying the knot, a great marketing opportunity or simply a lucky day?

Googleâs 09/09/09 At 09:09:09 Doodle (Search Engine Land)

If you visit the Google home page after 09:09:09 today, on September 9, 2009 (09/09/09), you will see a special Google logo up for the event.

Miners Celebrate Homecoming Win Over Mulberry, Prep For Lakeland Christian (The Fort Meade Leader)

Fort Meade Fightin’ Miners renewed one of the oldest rivalries in Florida high school football, defeating Homecoming opponent Mulberry 42-0 on Friday night.

F2: Soucek keen to clinch title at Imola (autosport.com)

Andy Soucek is eager to wrap up the Formula 2 championship at Imola this weekend, with the season finale at Barcelona still to follow

Critics slam 'The Leno Show,' but SW Florida viewers turn out for debut (The News-Press)

Most critics panned Jay Leno's primetime debut Monday, but fans tuned in and NBC officials in Southwest Florida were pleased with that turnout.

Seattle Seahawks' Deion Branch will be game-time decision (ESPN)

Receiver Deion Branch's ability to play in the Seattle Seahawks' opener against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday will be a game-time decision.

Best films on the box: August 18-24 (Stuff)

Film and television critic Philip Wakefield assesses the best movies on offer on the box this week, for Tuesday, August 18 to Monday August 24.

Brütal Legend handson preview (Daily Telegraph)

We ride a hotrod through a fantastical world of rock and talk to the man behind the Brütal Legend metal Tim Schafer.

College Football: North Carolina-UConn preview (The Salisbury Post)

Associated Press STORRS, Conn. â€" North Carolina linebacker Bruce Carter can expect a lot of attention when the No. 19 Tar Heels visit Connecticut tod ...

Potomac River incident a Coast Guard exercise (CTV.ca)

A U.S. Coast Guard training exercise in the Potomac River near the Pentagon sparked confusion amid Friday's commemorations of the Sept. 11 anniversary.

Pass-happy Steelers open title defense with win over Titans, 13-10, in OT (New York Daily News)

Jeff Reed's 33-yard field goal with 10:29 left in overtime lifted the defending champs Steelers, 13-10, over the rugged Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field.

Ellen DeGeneres Joins 'American Idol' As New Judge (Vh1)

Ellen DeGeneres has joined "American Idol" as a new judge. The announcement comes after Paula Abdul's abrupt exit from the show last month.

Time to Get Your 'Glee' On (FOX 43 Harrisburg)

"Glee" (8 p.m. Wednesday, FOX43: three stars) has many things going for it, but one of its main attractions is that it's different.

Thousands of Chinese marry on lucky 09/09/09 (Daily Telegraph)

Tens of thousands of Chinese rushed to wed on Wednesday hoping that the auspicious 09/09/09 date would bring longevity to their marriages and lives.

China couples flock to marry on auspicious 09/09/09 (Sydney Morning Herald)

Tens of thousands of Chinese rushed to get married on Wednesday, hoping that the 09/09/09 date would bring longevity to their weddings and lives.

Valiant effort, but Hornets fall to Lakeland (Hanover Eagle)

EAST HANOVER TWP. â€" For most of the summer, the Hanover Park High School football team had three players battling for the starting quarterback job.

High School Football standings (The Staunton News Leader)

Robert E. Lee 1-0 2-1 Fort Defiance 1-0 2-2 Wilson Memorial 0-0 2-2 Waynesboro 0-0 0-3 Stuarts Draft 0-1 1-3 Rockbridge County 0-1 0-4

Obituary: Henry Gibson / Comic on TV show 'Laugh-In' (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

LOS ANGELES -- Henry Gibson, the veteran comic character actor best known for his role reciting offbeat poetry on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," has died.

Kanye Apologizes To Taylor Swift, Jay-Z Compares Lil Mama To T-Pain (Billboard)

Kanye West took to his blog to apologize to Taylor Swift for his VMAs outburst, while Jay-Z compared Lil Mama's stage-crashing antics to T-Pain.

Eligible and wealthy Prince Harry turns 25 (Channel 8 San Diego)

Prince Harry turned 25 onTuesday, becoming an even more eligible bachelor as he gained access to part of his inheritance from his mother, Princess Diana.

NY Comic Con Announces Brooklyn Book Fest Programming for Sept 13, 2009 (Toon Zone)

The New York Comic Con has announced programming and events scheduled for the NYCC pavilion at the Brooklyn Book Festival, which will... [read more]

Long wait over for Florida (Florida Today)

Asked about his thoughts about Tim Tebow deciding to return for one final season of college football, Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive smiled sheepishly.

Coast Guard training exercise causes a stir on Potomac River (Baltimore Sun)

The Coast Guard was conducting a training exercise in the Potomac River moments before President Barack Obama and his motorcade crossed a nearby bridge.

Shuttle landing delayed for a day (BBC News)

The landing of the space shuttle at the Kennedy Space Center is delayed for at least a day due to bad weather in Florida.

Twins pound Scott Richmond early, Blue Jays can't recover in 6-3 loss (Yahoo! Canada Sports)

TORONTO - Amid yet another out-of-contention September for the Toronto Blue Jays, there is still plenty on the line for players like Scott Richmond.

09/09/09: A day of new gadget releases and announcements (Orlando Sentinel)

Today's date of September 9, 2009, or 09/09/09 is being used for everything from a memorable wedding day, to a promotion for a new animated movie called "9."

New global rules for bank oversight (National Post)

New global rules for bank oversight should help ease boom-and-bust cycles and prevent the build-up of asset bubbles, top central bankers said on Monday.

China couples flock to marry on auspicious 09/09/09 (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Tens of thousands of Chinese were rushing to get married on Wednesday, hoping that the 09/09/09 date would bring longevity to their weddings and lives.

This week in entertainment: 'American Idiot,' the Green Day musical, opens Wednesday at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. (Stamford Advocate)

Also: On the big screen '” Megan Fox devours her dates in 'Jennifer's Body'; romance blossoms for Aaron Eckhart and Jennifer Aniston in 'Love Happens.

Deeds, McDonnell trade charges in testy N.Va. debate (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

The second debate between Virginia’s candidates for governor broke little new ground on the issues but was perhaps the toughest exchange between the contenders.

Whitney Houston Says To Oprah, 'I Always Had A Fight In Me' (Vh1)

Whitney Houston told Oprah Winfrey that she knew she "always had a fight in me," speaking candidly of her divorce, drug problems and musical comeback.

Critics call 'Leno Show' 'Tonight' rehash (Cape Cod Times)

NEW YORK â€" Jay Leno new show snagged mostly negative reviews with his entry into prime time as he stuck to familiar ground â€" just 90 minutes earlier.

Eligible and wealthy Prince Harry turns 25 (AP via Yahoo! News)

Prince Harry turned 25 on Tuesday, becoming an even more eligible bachelor as he gained access to part of his inheritance from his mother, Princess Diana.

Whitney Houston, on Oprah, Tries for Candor (New York Times)

In a taped interview with Oprah Winfrey, Whitney Houston described in vivid detail her relationship with her former husband and their descent into drug abuse.

Patrick Swayze - Tributes Flood In For Patrick Swayze (ContactMusic)

Patrick Swayze's co-stars have paid tribute to the late actor.Jennifer Grey, who starred alongside Patrick in 1987 movie 'Dirty Dancing', was quick to express her...

HIGHTSTOWN: Football steadily improve (Windsor-Hights Herald)

Steve Jablonski expects the Hightstown High School football team to continue its steady improvement this season. Where that takes the team remains to be seen.

Caribbean candidates are prominent in Tuesday's Democratic primary (New York Daily News)

During a recent conversation with longtime friend Esther Tross, a Guyanese-American who's active in Brooklyn's civic, community and political scene, our talk turned to politics.

UConn football: Lutrus questionable for UNC game (Journal Inquirer)

University of Connecticut football coach Randy Edsall has said several times that junior linebacker Scott Lutrus may be the most indispensable player on the team.

Shuttle Discovery Returns to Earth at Edwards (KTLA-TV Los Angeles)

EDWARDS AFB -- Space Shuttle Discovery touched down in Southern California Friday evening, with it's distinctive twin sonic booms heard throughout much of the region.

This baseball never knew what hit it (Seattle Times)

/ Even umpires, it turns out, get bitten by the gopher ball. The scene: A youth baseball tournament in Cooperstown, N. Y., where one of the...

Bad weather delays shuttle landing to Friday (Reuters via Yahoo!7 News)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA postponed shuttle Discovery's homecoming until Friday due to bad weather at the Florida landing site, officials said on Thursday.

OSU VS Toledo On Saturday (WHIO-TV 7 Dayton)

The Buckeyes are playing what passes for their first road game of the season, traveling up I-71 to Cleveland to play Toledo in the Browns' stadium.

Shamrocks set for Herbstreit matchup (This Week Dublin)

Among the biggest concerns for any high school football coach heading into a season opener is keeping the emotions and nerves of his players in check.

High Holiday services become family-friendly (Cleveland Jewish News)

High Holiday services can be meaningful, beautiful and comforting for adults. But a long, traditional service in the main sanctuary isn’t always good for kids.

Recorded sex comments cost Calif. lawmaker his job (KTNV Las Vegas)

Mike Duvall's second term as amember of the California Assembly was progressing pretty much like his first - in relative obscurity, with few notable legislative accomplishments.

Newly fixed Hubble's initial photos again amaze (Boston Herald)

WASHINGTON - A refurbished Hubble Space Telescope is showing Earth the sharpest photos yet of cosmic beauty, complete with heavenly glows. NASA today unveiled the first...

New Harman Kardon AV Receiver Plays Back IPod HD Video (PC World)

Harman Kardon on Wednesday rolled out new home A/V receivers including the AVR 1600, AVR 2600 and AVR 3600. The top-end AVR 3600 may be of particular interest to...

It's a boy for Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard (KPSP Local 2)

LOS ANGELES -- It's a boy for four-time Olympian Amanda Beard. The swimmer gave birth to her first child, Blaise Ray Brown, on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Whitney Houston held town hall meeting with Oprah Winfrey (New Kerala)

September 15: WHITNEY HOUSTON's big comeback interview with OPRAH WINFREY took place at the same New York theatre where she discovered she was destined to be a performer.

Obama fires up AFL-CIO crowd (The Hill)

President Obama sought to cement his relationship with Big Labor on Tuesday, firing up the AFL-CIO by promising to deliver on issues near and dear Read more...

UConn football: Huskies choke, lose to Tar Heels (The Norwich Bulletin)

UConn allowed 12 fourth quarter points, the final two coming on a safety resulting from a hold in the end zone, and lost to N0. 19 North Carolina, 12-10.

9-11 ceremony moved to council chambers (The Montclair Times)

"Due to the forecast for rain, the Township of Montclair will hold its 9-11 remembrance ceremony in Council Chambers, 205 Claremont Avenue, Montclair, Friday, September 11, at 8:30 a.m.

Recorded sex comments cost Calif. lawmaker his job (GMA News)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. â€" MikeDuvall's second term as a member of the California Assembly was progressing pretty much like his first â€" in relative obscurity, with few notable legislative accomplishments.

Livestock sale results released (Point Pleasant Register)

POINT PLEASANT â€" Complete results of the 2009 Mason County Fair livestock sale have been released by fair board officials. Feeder calves Levi Doolittle, 550:$9.50, A.B. Contracting; Brock McClung...

Slide show: Week 4 of high school football action (Contra Costa Times)

Staff photographers were on hand to shoot the De La Salle, Lakeland Florida, Encinal, Alameda, Miramonte, Foothill, Terra Nova and San Mateo high school football teams Friday night.

NFL NOTES: Belichick wonât discuss Seymour trade (Everett Herald)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. â€" Richard Seymour made five Pro Bowls in five straight years. Two days after he was traded, Bill Belichick didn’t want to talk about dealing him.

Adrian Peterson fan club gets a new member: Brett Favre (Pioneer Press)

When Brett Favre weighed the opportunity to play for the Vikings, being a teammate of Adrian Peterson ranked high on the list of factors that influenced his decision.

NFL Roundup: McNabb, Welker, Scaife won't play (Sports Illustrated)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Donovan McNabb will not play against the New Orleans Saints because of a fractured rib and Kevin Kolb will get his first career NFL start.

E! funny guy Joel McHale eager to perform 'Community' service (Boston Herald)

Many viewers probably think of Joel McHale as simply the irreverent host of the E!'s "The Soup." McHale is branching out. He headlines the new NBC comedy...

The Blueprint 3 | Jay-Z (Student Life)

Listen to Empire State of Mind from Jay-Z’s new album, Blueprint 3 , below. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip.

Eisenhower Center sets Constitution Day plans (Abilene Reflector-Chronicle)

The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate the 222nd birthday of the U.S. Constitution Sept. 17-18. All activities are all free and open to the public.

Marlins Sweep Mets 13-4 (Local 10 Miami)

Nick Johnson drives in four runs and the Florida Marlins beat the listless New York Mets 13-4 on Thursday night to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies.

MLB: Marlins sweep struggling Mets (The Salisbury Post)

Associated Press NEW YORK â€" Nick Johnson had a pair of two-run singles Thursday and Florida beat the New York Mets 13-4 to gain ground on the NL East- ...

Mark your calendar for Brooklynâs annual writing celebration (Columbia Daily Spectator)

While the Brooklyn Ferry has now been replaced by the Brooklyn Bridge, the curious brain may still find reason to throb at the Brooklyn Book Festival this Sunday.

Clijsters downs cranky Serena (The Courier Mail)

SUPERMUM Kim Clijsters has beaten Serena Williams to book a place in the US Open final after Williams was issued with a a code violation on match point.

UM, FSU offenses labor in early-season meetings (The Palm Beach Post)

When Miami and Florida State play their annual showdown on Labor Day, the offensive fireworks that have made the rivalry one of college football's best, take a holiday.

Remembering 9/11: 'We Will Never Forget' (WXYZ-TV Detroit)

Drawing on the spirit that spurred volunteers to rush to the burning World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, Americans looked for ways to help each other on a day...

'Never Forget' Ceremony in Eastlake Honors Heroes from 9/11 (FOX 8 Cleveland)

EASTLAKE -- A powerful and, at times, moving tribute to the memory of those lost on September 11th, highlighted the " 9/11 Never Forget" ceremony at Eastlake's Boulevard of Flags.

Update: Police say missing 82-year-old Pascagoula man seen in Alexandria (The Biloxi Sun Herald)

A truck driver in Alexandria, La., apparently made contact with a missing 82-year-old Pascagoula man at about 4:20 a.m., but so far, he still remains missing, police said.

New iPod touch G3 and Nano G5: The case is in for Apple (cnet.com.au)

Thought about staying up until the wee hours of the morning to get the information on the new iPod? No need - the new iPods have been leaked.

E-Mailing It In: NFL predictions, NCAA football Week 2 preview, Pirates futility (Sports Illustrated)

Each week, Dan Rubenstein, Ty Hildenbrandt and Jacob Osterhout will jump on e-mail and riff about various subjects in the news offered up by SI.com's Jimmy Traina.

Sports buzz: Buccaneers focus on Freeman (The Kansas City Star)

Freeman the focus for Bucs Rookie Josh Freeman (below) may be Tampa Bay’s backup quarterback, but he’s clearly the cornerstone of Buccaneers’ first-year coach Raheem Morris’ program.

Matt Damon - Movie Reviews The Informant (ContactMusic)

Matt Damon is anything but the glamorous. buffed-up hunk he has played in his previous films in The Informant! And almost every critic comments on his metamorphosis into a...

Henry Gibson - Comedy Actor Gibson Dead (ContactMusic)

Beloved American comedy actor HENRY GIBSON has died, aged 73.The TV and film star lost his battle with cancer and passed away at his home in Malibu, California on...

Whitney Houston Tells Oprah Michael Jackson's Death Was 'Devastating' (Vh1)

Whitney Houston told Oprah Winfrey that the news of Michael Jackson's death was "devastating." "I have so many good memories of spending time with him," the singer told Winfrey.

Kanye West gets flak over MTV awards outburst (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

LOS ANGELES â€" Pop stars slammed Kanye West on Monday after the rapper shocked the MTV Video Music Awards by crashing the stage during teen star Taylor Swift's acceptance speech.

UConn football: No score between Huskies, No. 20 Tar Heels (The Norwich Bulletin)

A fumble late in the first quarter cost UConn its one scoring opportunity, but it remains in a scoreless tie with No. 20 North Carolina on Saturday at Rentschler Field.

Three tied for lead at Seniors Open (The Daily Star)

OTESAGA HOTEL SENIORS OPEN ... Paul Daniels, Kirk Hanfeld and Joe Stansberry are tied for the lead with a two-day total of 138 at the Otesage Hotel Seniors Open in Cooperstown.

Little-known California lawmaker resigns after sexually explicit recordings become public (Chicago Tribune)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) â€" Mike Duvall's second term as a member of the California Assembly was progressing pretty much like his first â€" in relative obscurity, with few notable legislative accomplishments.

School soccer: Nantucket boys blank CCA (Cape Cod Times)

OSTERVILLE â€" Emerson Guzman and Emil Bender scored a goal in each half, and Nantucket High opened the boys soccer season yesterday with a 2-0 shutout over Cape Cod Academy.

BRC: August Sees Annual Shop Price Deflation (The Forex Market)

LONDON (Dow Jones)--August saw the first annual decline in U.K. shop prices since early 2007, the British Retail Consortium said Wednesday, as food price inflation continued to slow.

OSU vs. UT: Thousands expected at Cleveland Browns Stadium Saturday (WKYC Cleveland)

CLEVELAND -- Downtown Cleveland is the host for college football this weekend as the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Toledo Rockets play in the Patriot Bowl at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Picture emerges of Yale suspect as controlling (WSYR 9 Syracuse)

As police charged a Yale animal lab technician with murdering a graduate student who worked in his building, a portrait began to emerge Thursday of an unpleasant stickler for the...

Cut cable was cause of Tuesday AT&T outage (Louisville Courier-Journal)

The cause of Tuesday's wireless service outage for AT&T customers in Louisville, Frankfort, Lexington and Bowling Green Tuesday was a severed fiber optic cable, company spokeswoman Cathy Lewandowski said.

AFL-CIO gets serious about wooing young members (AP via Yahoo! News)

The face of organized labor is getting older and grayer, but the AFL-CIO's new leaders said Monday they intend to change that trend and spark a resurgence in union membership.

TechWeb's Internet Evolution Launches Executive Clan for CEOs, CIOs & CTOs (redOrbit)

Dan Lohrmann, CTO, state of MichiganDavid Silversmith, VP of IT, FirstBook.org; former CTO, Carfax David Vellante, Founder, Wikibon.orgMike Moran, Marketing Executive & Author of Do It Wrong QuicklyBob Violino

Shuttle To Land Just Before 6 PST At Edwards, Expect Sonic Boom (KEYT 3 Santa Barbara)

NASA says people in Southern California may hear a strong sonic boom if the space shuttle Discovery lands at Edwards Air Force Base in the desert north of Los Angeles.

Police: Shooting suspect offended by anti-abortion material (CNN)

Authorities have charged an Owosso, Michigan, man with two counts of first-degree premeditated murder in the Friday shooting deaths of an anti-abortion activist and another man, a prosecutor's office said.

Springfield and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame roll out the red carpet for Michael Jordan and Class of ... (The Republican)

With the inclusion of Michael Jordan in the Class of 2009, the Hall of Fame has pulled out all the stops to make this the biggest enshrinement event in its history.

Michael Jordan: What stands out as the most special moment of your career? (The Republican)

At the press conference prior to the 2009 Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony, Michael Jordan was asked if he could pinpoint one single moment that stands out above the rest.

A Bucks breakthrough against rival Rangers (South Bend Tribune)

CASSOPOLIS -- Buchanan High School football players smiled and shouted for joy and Bucks coach Joe Austin was doused with a bucket of water after Friday's Lakeland Conference game against Cassopolis.

It's a boy for Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard (Honolulu Advertiser)

LOS ANGELES â€" It's a boy for four-time Olympian Amanda Beard. The swimmer gave birth to her first child, Blaise Ray Brown, on Tuesday in Los Angeles. The boy weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.

Whitney Houston Tells Oprah Bobby Brown Was Her 'Drug' (Vh1)

In part one of her interview on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," Whitney Houston said ex-husband Bobby Brown was her "drug," and their relationship made her lose interest in her music career.

Ruling coalition begging outsiders to be its presidential bet (Asia News Network)

Isn’t it pitiful that Lakas-Kampi, supposedly the biggest, strongest and richest political party in the Philippines at present, cannot even have a viable presidential candidate for next year’s elections?

Nick Johnson has 4 RBIs as Marlins beat Mets 13-4 for three-game sweep (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

NEW YORK - Nick Johnson drove in four runs and the Florida Marlins beat the listless New York Mets 13-4 on Thursday night to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies.

'I'm the same person I've always been' (The Patriot-News)

PHILADELPHIA - From the time he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the National Football League draft in April, LeSean "Shady" McCoy always felt he belonged.

Brooklyn Book Festival (New York Post)

The annual literary festival will include discussions and readings by local talent, including Paula Fox, Gary Shteyngart, Walter Kirn, Achy Obejas and Naomi Klein. For more information, visit www.brooklynbookfestival.org. ...

Space shuttle could rattle SoCal with sonic booms (KSBY San Luis Obispo)

Associated Press - September 11, 2009 4:04 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - NASA says people in Southern California may hear a strong sonic boom if the space shuttle Discovery lands at Edwards Air...

Potomac River boat incident a training exercise: Officials (Ottawa Citizen)

A U.S. Coast Guard training exercise set off a security scare in Washington's Potomac River on Friday as the United States marked the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

Vikings defensive tackles to play in opener (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams will be able to play in the season opener at Cleveland this weekend, regardless of what happens with their court case against the NFL.

Buckeyes open up offense vs. defenseless Toledo (CBS Sports)

Terrelle Pryor hooked up with Dane Sanzenbacher on two early touchdown passes and No. 11 Ohio State defused Toledo's high-scoring spread attack to beat the Rockets 38-0 on Saturday at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Joel McHale Weathers Today (E! Online)

Despite the boyish charm and passion for people over 100, Soup boss Joel McHale is no Willard Scott. That didn't stop him from dropping by Today this morning to not only help Al...

Mythology: Don't Stop Believing (Box Office Prophets)

I had planned on writing about the new show Glee this week, and I probably will soon, but something struck me while watching the pilot, and it's stuck with me ever since.

Big success for Leno's big night (Press of Atlantic City)

Peggy Willison, 86, holds a sign as she and her friends enter NBC Studios to watch the premiere of the Jay Leno Show in Burbank, Calif., Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jay-Zâs Blueprint 3 about himself (Red Deer Advocate)

After 11 studio albums, 13 years, dozens of hits and untold millions of records sold, there’s not much left to debate about Jay-Z. He has either outlasted, outsold or outsmarted all the competition.

Ben Roethlisberger's 20th career comeback leads Steelers to 13-10 win over Titans in OT (Los Angeles Times)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of the NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 13-10 in overtime.

Anacortes Police Blotter, Sept. 9, 2009 (Anacortes American)

A boat crewman from South Carolina was arrested on charges of assault after allegedly hitting his boss over the head with a stool after an argument on Thursday, Sept. 3. The skipper of…

Lakeview filling the swimming pool with talent (Battle Creek Enquirer)

A testament to how strong the area will be in girls' swimming this season, 14 of the 21 local state qualifiers have returned for another exciting season in the pool and on the board.

Lehman Brothers the bank that bust the boom (Daily Telegraph)

A year after the collapse of Lehman Brothers the key players reveal for the first time their nailbiting attempts to avoid disaster and how the UK and US governments refused to help

Third woman assaulted; authorities seek tips to find suspects (The Signal)

In the third reported sexual assault in as many weeks, a man followed and groped a teenage girl running on a Valencia bicycle trail over the weekend, Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said.

It's a boy for Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard (News 4 Reno)

LOS ANGELES (AP) - It's a boy for 4-time Olympian Amanda Beard. The swimmer gave birth to her first child, Blaise Ray Brown, on Tuesday in Los Angeles. The boy weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.

AFL-CIO aims to go younger (The Columbus Dispatch)

PITTSBURGH -- The face of organized labor is getting older and grayer, but the AFL-CIO's new leaders said yesterday that they intend to change that trend and spark a resurgence in union membership.

Critics slam 'Leno Show' as 'Tonight' rehash (East Valley Tribune)

NEW YORK â€" Jay Leno snagged mostly negative reviews with his entry into prime time as he stuck to familiar ground â€" just 90 minutes earlier. Kanye West takes time for 3rd apology during Leno debut

CLIJSTERS THROUGH AS SERENA PAYS PENALTY (Sporting Life)

Kim Clijsters moved into the US Open women's singles final in controversial circumstances as defending champion Serena Williams picked up a point penalty for a second code violation on match point against her.

High school football: Today's matchups (The Journal News)

Rye Country Day (0-1) at Long Island Lutheran (0-3), 1 p.m. The Wildcats were dealt a tough 7-6 loss in their opener by Moore Catholic. Long Island Lutheran has allowed 100 points in three games.

Pssst! 'The Informant!' is smart (Jam! Showbiz)

The cast and crew of The Informant!, ranging from director Steven Soderbergh to title star Matt Damon, are getting all giggly and embarrassed about the Oscar buzz surrounding the launch of their new film.

Amanda Beard give birth to baby boy (USA Swimming)

People magazine reports that four-time Olympian Amanda Beard has given birth to a baby boy, Blaise Ray Brown in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The baby weighed in at 7 lbs., 12 oz., and was 19 ¾ inches long.

Obama Speaks At AFL-CIO Convention (KDKA Pittsburgh)

President Barack Obama was in Pittsburgh Tuesday to deliver the keynote speech at the AFL-CIO Convention. During the speech, Obama praised the very people he promised to work hard for in Washington D.C.

'Baby' Jennifer Grey: 'Patrick Was Rare' (Extra TV)

1987 marked the year that "Dirty Dancing" made household names of Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey -- and the actress says that when she remembers the late actor, she thinks "of being in his arms."

Israeli hardliners vow to fight settlement freeze (Channel NewsAsia)

YIZHAR, West Bank: Speaking over the din of half a dozen earthmovers, Evo Katz, the mayor of Yizhar, shrugged off the latest US diplomatic push for a settlement freeze in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

New York Mets Team Report (USA Today)

John Maine, who has been on the disabled list since June 12, is finally scheduled to make his return three months later. Maine is slated to pitch Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader Sunday in Philadelphia.

LINCOLN PARK: Marine surprises girlfriend with marriage proposal at football field where they met (The News-Herald)

LINCOLN PARK â€" A few years ago, all that Isiah Beauchamp cared about while running across the football field at Lincoln Park High School was scoring a touchdown and bringing a victory to his team.

Space shuttle could rattle SoCal with sonic booms (KMIR 6 Palm Springs)

LOS ANGELES (AP) - NASA says people in Southern California may hear a strong sonic boom if the space shuttle Discovery lands at Edwards Air Force Base in the desert north of Los Angeles.

Michael Jordan Gets Inducted Into Basketball Hall of Fame (Chicago Public Radio)

Audio Available Michael Jordan will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Friday. The legendary Chicago Bull's player left his mark on the city by helping the team win 6 NBA championships.

Trichet Says World Economy Shows Signs of Stabilizing (Update1) (Bloomberg)

Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) -- European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet, who chaired a meeting of central bankers today, said the global economy is showing signs of emerging from its worst recession in more than 60 years.

Todayâs Inbox: Wilsonâs actions deserved rebuking (The Des Moines Register)

U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson was publicly admonished by his peers and rightly so. To think it is his right to yell at the president of the United States in the House chamber is unfathomable.

AP IMPACT: Indian smoke shops are feeling the heat (KIVI Boise)

After doing time for possession and an accidental killing, crack dealer Rodney Morrison decided he was finished with drugs. He threw himself a "retirement" party in 1993 and got into a new line ofwork: tax-free cigarettes.

Patrick Swayze: the image of dignity, decency and defiance (Los Angeles Times)

The actor projected a generosity of spirit in his film roles. The actor projected a generosity of spirit in his film roles. My favorite memory of Patrick Swayze came in 1990 with the romantic thriller "Ghost."

Redskins want to rid rep as 'best last-place team' (The Capital)

ASHBURN, Va. - Search elsewhere if you're seeking a happy-go-lucky team. No matter where you look in the Washington locker room, there seems to be an ax to grind or a leash that's awfully short.

Space, Death, and Memory: My Summer Vacation in Quartzsite (San Diego Reader)

Past the Coachella Valley, where the desert floor pushes the mountains out of sight, my grandfather levitates above a steamy I-10, alternately stiff-arming the grill and checking the coolant level of my eastbound station wagon.

Jay-Z To Perform With Alicia Keys, Eminem To Appear At VMAs (MTV Music Television)

Jay-Z will be joined by Alicia Keys for his performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, and Eminem will be making a special appearance on the show, airing live on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET.

Gubernatorial debate turns contentious in N.Va. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

The second debate between Democrat R. Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell featured the most pointed and prickly exchanges between the candidates to date. The debate came as a new poll showed the race about even.

AP IMPACT: Indian smoke shops are feeling the heat (AP via Yahoo! News)

After doing time for possession and an accidental killing, crack dealer Rodney Morrison decided he was finished with drugs. He threw himself a "retirement" party in 1993 and got into a new line of work: tax-free cigarettes.

Kanye West outburst mars MTV music video awards (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

The MTV video music awards held on Sunday paid tribute to the late Michael Jackson, but was overshadowed by an outburst by rapper Kanye West, who interrupted an acceptance speech by U.S. singer Taylor Swift.

Review: Fantasy football draft apps for iPhone (Macworld)

The App Store offers plenty of choices when it comes to preparing for your fantasy football draft. But two apps in particular -- Studs & Duds and Fantasy Football Cheatsheet '09 -- stand out from the crowd.

Coast Guard: Training conducted in Potomac River moments before Obama motorcade crossed (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

WASHINGTON - Coast Guard: Training conducted in Potomac River moments before Obama motorcade crossed. Comments are subject to the site's terms of use and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or approval of the Star Tribune.

Steelers beat Titans in overtime, 13-10 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

The Steelers' offense went from Super Bowl hangover to Super Bowl repeat all in one game last night as Ben Roethlisberger and company overcame early lethargy to beat the Tennessee Titans in overtime at Heinz Field.

Bad weather delays space shuttle Discovery landing (Reuters via Yahoo!7 News)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA delayed the landing of the space shuttle Discovery because of stormy weather at its Florida landing site, but planned to try again later on Thursday to bring the spacecraft home,