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Afghan men try to carry the body of an Afghan National Army soldier in a bus after a suicide blast in Kabul, Afghanistan.   (Photo by Rafiq Maqbool / AP) Girl seen on sex tape found safe A young girl who was seen being sexually assaulted in a homemade videotape has been found and is safe with relatives and sheriff's officials, an investigator said. ABC News Police name 'person of interest' in sex tape case CNN GM will kick in $35B to UAW fund; union leaders OK deal Local union leaders endorsed a tentative agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers requiring GM to pay at least $35 billion for retiree health care and promising future work at U.S. plants. USA Today Bush to veto children's health bill President Bush told House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that he is going ahead with his promised veto of a major expansion of a children’s health program. Winston-Salem Journal   30 killed in suicide bomb attack in Kabul A suicide bomber wearing an Afghan army uniform set off a huge explosion while trying to board a military bus in Kabul, killing 30 people and wounding 30, officials said. USA Today Afghanistan slideshow Yahoo! News Myanmar crowds taunt troops Crowds taunted and cursed security forces that barricaded central Yangon to try to prevent more mass protests against Myanmar's 45 years of military rule and deepening economic hardship. Reuters Satellite images expose ethnic cleansing in Burma Times Online World powers hold fire on further sanctions for Iran Major world powers working to rein in Iran's nuclear ambitions said they would wait for two key reports in November before deciding on whether to push for a third round of U.N. sanctions on Tehran. AFP U.S. reports death of senior al-Qaida in Iraq leader Coalition troops killed a senior leader of al-Qaida in Iraq who led a group responsible for kidnapping two U.S. soldiers in June 2006, a U.S. army general said. Reuters   NATION Gunman in custody after shots fired at NorCal high school A student gunman held a high school drama class hostage, firing shots and holding three of the students for more than an hour before surrendering, authorities said. No one was hurt. San Jose Mercury News Shots fired at school; Gunman caught Yahoo! News Ravine crash case shows difficulty of finding missing adults Thousands of people are reported missing each year in the United States, and police say searching for adults can be particularly difficult, because it's hard to tell whether the person wants to be found. CNN POLITICS Edwards aide seeks to reassure backers The manager of John Edwards' presidential bid sought to reassure supporters that the decision to use taxpayer dollars to fund the campaign does not leave him at a disadvantage in the race. Associated Press Iraq, Iran dominate Democrats' TV debate Voice of America Sen. Larry Craig will stay in office 'for now' Idaho Republican Larry Craig has decided he wants to be a U.S. senator a little longer. Fox News BUSINESS Real estate columnist Robert Bruss dead Robert Bruss, a syndicated real estate columnist whose writing appeared in U.S. newspapers for more than 20 years, has died in Burlingame, Calif. He was 67. United Press International Why the dollar is a 98-lb. weakling Does a falling greenback mean the end is near for the U.S.? No, but change is coming, and it won't be pretty. TIME Will the Federal Reserve’s cut slash your wallet? MSNBC Consumer spending tops forecasts Consumer spending stayed strong despite the problems in mortgage and real estate markets that some feared would put a brake on Americans' willingness to open their wallets. CNNMoney HEALTH FDA urges warnings on kids' cold meds Over-the-counter cold medicines containing decongestants and antihistamines should come with instructions saying they are not recommended for very young children, the FDA said. Reuters Clinical trials lack serious oversight in U.S., report finds The Food and Drug Administration does very little to ensure the safety of the millions of people who participate in clinical trials, a federal investigator has found. International Herald Tribune SPORTS Howard, Burrell help Phils tie Mets for NL East lead After 159 games, the Philadelphia Phillies are finally atop the division standings — albeit tied with the free-falling New York Mets. USA Today Pujols, Cards send fading Mets to 4th straight loss ESPN Solo exiled by U.S. after outburst Outspoken goalkeeper Hope Solo will not be with the United States team for the third-place playoff against Norway in the Women's World Cup. CNN RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Gay activist says split regrettable but admits it might make life easier The leader of a Toronto gay Anglican group says he would be sorry to see a split in the church but thinks his own life might be made easier if a conservative wing were to break away. Toronto Star   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Will GOP pander its way to defeat? Real Clear Politics Editorial: Iraq divided: why they fight Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: Pakistan in turmoil Telegraph.co.uk Column: A humane way to open country's door USA Today Column (Coleen Rowley): Is spineless better than evil? Huffington Post Column (Harvey Kaye): What Ken Burns missed Guardian Column (Jim Lobe): Anti-Iran hawks win partial victory Asia Times Editorial: Build success from UAW pact Detroit Free Press   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Angela Leland, Josh Miles, Julia McCallum and Jim Scripps.   GOOD NEWS MDs launch network to treat sickle cell A network of health care professionals and researchers from more than 30 states is working to improve the sickle cell landscape so it better addresses the needs of adult patients. CBS News Bono receives Liberty Medal in Philly Accepting the Liberty Medal for his humanitarian work in Africa, Bono exhorted Americans to keep working to solve the world's problems and spoke of those who are without freedom. Associated Press WORLD Pakistan poll ruling sparks riots Pakistan's election commission accepted President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's nomination to run in next week's presidential elections, sparking riots. CNN World powers delay Iran sanctions action The world's major powers agreed to delay a vote on tougher sanctions on Iran until late November at the earliest, depending on reports by the U.N. nuclear watchdog and a European Union negotiator. Reuters Iraqi leader rejects division of nation Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki rejected a U.S. Senate proposal calling for the decentralization of Iraq's government, calling it a "catastrophe." St. Petersburg Times Blog: Congress quietly approves billions more for Iraq war The Nation LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Climate change: filling the Bush gap TIME Arctic thaw may be at 'tipping point' A record melt of Arctic summer sea ice this month may be a sign that global warming is reaching a critical trigger point that could accelerate the northern thaw, some scientists say. Reuters LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Madonna tops rock hall nominees list Here’s something Madonna can celebrate: A nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Madge joins John Mellencamp, the Beastie Boys and Donna Summer among the nine nominees for the hall. MSNBC Sutherland facing DUI and probation-violation rap Jack Bauer might be off the clock until January, but the countdown's on for Kiefer Sutherland's courtroom drama. E! Online SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY New wisdom on wisdom teeth A study in the journal Nature finds these annoying teeth may only exist because of a weakness in a developmental mechanism that allows them to cram their way into the back of the jaw. LiveScience Scientist reworks star distances Cambridge astronomer Dr. Floor van Leeuwen has spent the past 10 years checking and recalculating data gathered by the Hipparcos satellite. BBC EDUCATION Man bailed after school car blast A 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing an explosion at an English school has been bailed pending further police inquiries. 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