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Specialist Henry Becker, left, directs trading at the post that handles AIG on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.  (Photo by Richard Drew / AP) Candidates talk tough on economy as financial fears grow Sen. Barack Obama tells Americans in a two-minute message that he is the candidate who can fix the financial crisis, while Sen. John McCain says in a new ad he's the one who will reform Wall Street. CNN McCain shifts opposition on government bailout of AIG ABC News Abortion issue pushes Catholics into pivotal role in US election A struggle within the church over how Catholic voters should think about abortion is flaring up with the battle for the votes of Mass-going Catholics in swing-state towns. International Herald Tribune   Stocks slump on AIG bailout, housing Wall Street retreats as government bailout of insurer adds to bets that distress in the financial markets is far from over. CNNMoney Fed rescues AIG with $85 billion loan International Herald Tribune Analysis of AIG bailout CBS News Car bombing in Yemen shifts focus to new jihad generation The deadly car bombing outside the U.S. embassy in Yemen represents an escalation in attacks against Western targets and shows a growth in the ability and determination of young jihadists. BBC US Embassy in Yemen bombed CBS News House approves limited offshore drilling The House voted to open coastal waters to oil and gas drilling. Democrats said it was a step toward energy independence. Republicans labeled it a sham. CBS News Special section: Map: offshore drilling ban CNN   NATION Saving the animals in Ike's aftermath As the flood waters drain, groups rescue everything from horses and bulls to baby squirrels. MSNBC After Ike, waiting for a breath of relief ABC News Ike leaves residents spinning CBS News FBI's Mueller tells Congress anthrax inquiry conclusive FBI Director Robert Mueller defended the long federal inquiry into the 2001 anthrax attacks, expressing confidence that Army scientist Bruce Ivins was responsible for the assaults that killed five people. USA Today POLITICS Hillary Clinton pulls out of pro-Israel rally after learning Sarah Palin will be there Sarah Palin is coming to New York to carry John McCain's flag at a pro-Israel, anti-Iran rally. But she won't be sharing the stage with Sen. Hillary Clinton, who backed away after learning Palin was coming. NY Daily News Obama, McCain duel over the economy Republican presidential candidate John McCain blames Wall Street woes on corporate greed. His Democratic opponent, Barack Obama, says the economy could be back on track by next year. CBS News Candidates play the market meltdown Time SPORTS Big Ben's shoulder not separated Steelers coach Mike Tomlin clarified the status of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's shoulder: sprained but not separated. Sports Illustrated Dramatic wins are the story of the season for the Tampa Devil Rays Tampa Bay beats Boston 2-1 and walks off with a one-game AL East lead. If you're counting, that's 54 straight days in first. ESPN Worst to first: Rays pursuing history MLB LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Plans in works to celebrate Motown's 50th anniversary Behind the scenes, organizers have been quietly ramping up for the 50th anniversary of Motown Records, the Detroit institution that stands as the city's most famous export behind the automobile. Detroit Free Press Ellen DeGeneres becomes a CoverGirl Ellen DeGeneres is getting ready for that close-up. On her "Ellen DeGeneres Show," she confirmed that she is the new face of CoverGirl. Us Magazine Stephen Colbert to host Christmas special Stephen Colbert will host his own Christmas special this year. "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!" will air Nov. 23 and feature John Legend, Elvis Costello, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Feist and Jon Stewart. Baltimore Sun HEALTH China's baby milk scare spreads A third baby has died from drinking contaminated milk in China as the scandal over tainted dairy products continues to spread, Chinese health officials have said. Al Jazeera Plastics chemical linked to diseases A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association says a chemical used in such everyday items as plastic drink containers and baby bottles is linked to heart disease and diabetes. Reuters New safety questions on chemical in baby bottles YouTube RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY US Catholics pray for more priests Facing dwindling congregations, shifting demographics and a drain on cash from settling sexual abuse lawsuits, Roman Catholic churches are shuttering at a quickening pace in traditional strongholds. Reuters Finding refuge in faith Houston area churches, some without power, have opened their doors so storm-weary residents have a place to pray Houston Chronicle   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Palin pick means McCain is like Bush Politico Column: Wall Street's unraveling Real Clear Politics Column (Fareed Zakaria): The world isn’t so dark Newsweek Editorial: Lighting out for the territories Salon.com Editorial: This too will pass Real Clear Politics Blog: Whither AIG? Economist Column (Gary Kamiya): The culture war: It's back! Salon.com Column: What makes people vote Republican? AlterNet Column: From Sarah Palin to Wall Street U.S. News & World Report   Site edited by: Binal Ghelani, Jasmine Jernberg, Joe Gold, Bryan Panhorst, Zahra Jaferi, Eric Connolly, Walt Chiu, Carlos Wall, Tom Moran, Dana Myles, Brian Levine, Danaila Adriana, Steff White-Olson and Beverly Stiles.   GOOD NEWS Federal study says grizzly bears are thriving The majestic grizzly bear, threatened with extinction for a third of a century, has roared back in Montana. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Many Texas pets, zoo animals spared Ike's wrath Although Hurricane Ike devastated stretches of the U.S. Gulf Coast, rescue crews are finding that improved evacuation procedures helped many of the area's animals weather the storm. National Geographic WORLD Bolivia opposition agrees to talk Bolivian President Evo Morales and opposition governors from rich eastern regions have agreed on steps to resolve the country's political crisis. BBC Israeli primary for Olmert successor The main party in Israel's governing coalition will choose a new leader. International Herald Tribune BUSINESS Housing starts at 17-year low in August New housing starts fell to their lowest level in 17 years in August, sharply worse than expected, signalling the still deepening threat from the housing market to U.S. economic growth. Financial Times Barclays will buy Lehman units, save up to 10,000 jobs British banking giant Barclays (BSC) announced that it has agreed to buy Lehman Bros.' (LEH) investment banking and trading operations. USA Today Investors fret over WaMu survival odds WaMu's stock dropped 73 cents to $2 due to concern that it won't be able to find new capital or a buyer to help the company recover from about $19 billion in bad mortgages. Seattle Times EDUCATION Lehman collapse sends business students job hunting Not only has the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy stung the financial world, it is also disrupting the plans of business school students from some of the most prestigious programs in the country. U.S. News & World Report San Diego college gets mixed review in Title IX complaint The U.S. Department of Education has concluded that a San Diego community college violated portions of Title IX after reviewing a complaint filed by a former women's basketball coach. San Jose Mercury News SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Physicists: US could cut oil use with better houses, cars The United States can reduce its dependence on foreign oil and greenhouse-gas emissions by making cars and buildings much more energy efficient. McClatchy Newspapers Why do we believe impossible things? About 80 million Americans believe we have been visited by aliens from another planet. Studies show that millions of people believe in ghosts, extrasensory perception and, of course, alien abductions. ABC News ENVIRONMENT Polar bears 'could become extinct' because of melting ice, scientists claim Polar bears and other rare species are in danger of dying out, scientists fear, as latest figures show the Artic sea ice is at record lows. Environmental News Network Bush-meat ban could devastate Africa's animals, poor A total crackdown on the trade of wild animals for food could prove disastrous for people in central Africa, who have few alternative sources of protein and income. National Geographic   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Weighing nearly 400 pounds, man walks off half his weight Two years ago, Phill Novak weighed 387 pounds. With a diet and some exercise, he's cut his weight in half and improved his outlook on life. 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