National News
McCain: Change Is Coming
"Let me offer an advance warning to the old, big spending, do-nothing, me-first, country-second Washington crowd: change is coming."

Hurricane Ike Said To Be 'Extremely Dangerous'
Hurricane-force winds extended outward 35 miles from the center, while tropical storm-force winds extend up to 115 miles.

Hanna Prompts Hurricane Watch In Southeast
Hanna's path that was expected to take it to the East Coast near the South Carolina-North Carolina border on Saturday.

Business News
China Ends U.S.-Russia Olympic Domination
"Once derided as the 'sick man of Asia', China has returned to the Olympics for 24 years and set its name straight."

Beijing Games Come To An End
The International Olympic Committee said 43 world records and 132 Olympic records were broken during the games.

U.S. Men's Volleyball Beats Brazil to Win Gold
It was an the end of a journey that started tragically when head coach Hugh McCuthceon's father-in-law was stabbed to death prior to the start of the games.

Home Improvement
Homeowners Insurance: Tips for Reducing Your Premium
Many people have failed to determine if their current insurance coverage would be adequate to replace their homes.

Granite Counter Tops May be Unsafe
A recent report says gamma radiation and radon gas produced by uranium-rich stones used to make counter tops could cause cancer in humans.

Boost Mental Health - Do Housework
A recent study found just 20 minutes of physical activity -- such as housework -- improved the mental state of people considered stressed

Movie Reviews
A Great Story Filled with Twists and Turns!
Don Cheadle is great and the supporting cast makes this high espionage movie work.

I'd Call it Dumb if it Wasn't Such a Big Disaster!
"Disaster Movie" lampoons the blockbuster movie, pop culture icons and public figures along the way.

Cars. Actions. Mayhem. Fun!
Bloody and violent, this movie is definitely not for the kiddies

Soaps
Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson: Together Again!
The rocker tells Rolling Stone that they're trying again for the "801st" time

CrueFest July Tour Dates
"Summer's loudest show on earth" kicks off July 1 in Florida

CrueFest August Tour Dates
The Crue hits up Vegas on August 1

Travel
Americans Reconsidering Travel Plans
37 percent said they are canceling vacations altogether and 25 percent are cutting trips short.

Myrtle Beach and Virginia Beach Square Off
Virginia Beach officials say "The beach resort code" was broken by running critical ads.

Texas Man Goes to Court for Using Phone on Plane
The man says he was trying to get hold of hospital officials in response to a message he received that his father was having serious heart trouble.

Games

Sports News
Headlines
Giants Get Started on Right Foot
The Super Bowl champion Giants defeated the Washington Redskins 16-7 in the season opener.

Federer Gets to 18th Straight Major Semifinal
The Swiss star defeated surprise qualifier Gilles Muller of Luxembourg in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open.

Rays Avoid Sweep by Yankees
Alex Rodriguez added yet another home run, his 550th of his career, in a 7-5 loss.


Music News
'Whatever You Like' Remains Atop Record Chart
Coming in at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 is Rihanna's "Disturbia."

Hope Is Gone Tops Album Chart
Coming in at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 this week is The Game's LAX.

Blige, Thicke to Start 'Love-Soul' Tour
The 18-date concert series is to begin September 19 at the Virginia Beach Pavilion.

Entertainment News
Mendes 'Nipple Slip' Upsets TV Censors
Eva Mendes said there were some issues with the release of her new Calvin Klein perfume.

Lohan Will Attend Grandfather's Funeral, Says Dad
Lindsay Lohan's father believes his daughter will attend her grandfather's burial, even though she skipped the funeral service last weekend.

Alba Takes Baby on First Flight
"It's always nerve-wracking for new parents to fly with their child," Warren wrote on his blog.

Food
Tips For Your Driving Trip
Make sure you stop every so often, even if it's just for a few minutes.

Talking With Your Kids About Divorce
If you are in the process of divorce, or have recently experienced one, your children may not fully comprehend what has happened or how to properly grieve their loss.

Still on a Budget? Try These Cheap Fashion Tips
If you are a thin, petite-sized woman, don't overlook the children's department for casual clothing.

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Gardening
Garden Supply Flame Weeders Recalled
Consumers were advised to stop using the recalled flame weeders and return them to the store for a full refund.

Planting Seeds: Website Seeks to Liberate Diets - and Wallets - From Supermarket
A social networking site for people who want to fight soaring food prices and global warming by growing their own food.

Garden Gift For Sun Sufferer
Alice Tyson, of Carlisle, has Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) which means exposure to sunlight increases her risk of getting cancer or going blind.

Parenting
Toys 'R' Us Ups the Ante on Crib Safety
Toys "R" Us, which sells hundreds of thousands of cribs a year, has decided to impose a wood density standard to ensure the strength of wood slats.

Report: Chicken Pox Cases Down
A CDC report, published in the journal Pediatrics, said a vaccine has reduced chickenpox-related deaths to just 15 each year.

Stress During Pregnancy Affects Fetal Growth
Research indicates that high levels of stress hormones in the mother can hinder fetal growth.

Weird News
VIDEO:"Freaks" Exhibited at Museum
One man had 700 hours worth of tattoos, his tongue cut and his teeth filed so that he could look like a lizard.

Grandpa Faces Jail for Using Girl to Steal
He faces up to seven years each count for using his granddaughter in a crime and for endangering the welfare of his 8-year-old grandson, who refused to take the purse.

Bra Thief Busted
The man allegedly used different eBay names to sell the $80,000 worth of Victoria's Secrets underwear

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