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SEPTA, union agree to end transit strike

The strike by SEPTA workers that had paralyzed much of the region ended with a signing of an agreement by SEPTA officials and leaders of Transport Workers Union Local 234.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Philly transit workers end strike

YouTube

Iran to charge 3 American hikers with espionage, says prosecutor

Iran is charging three American hikers with espionage, a Tehran prosecutor said. The three Americans have been detained since July 31 on charges of illegally crossing the border from Iraqi Kurdistan into Iran.

CNN

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What’s behind Iran’s espionage charge?

Christian Science Monitor

Abortion an obstacle to health care bill

Despite the momentum generated from the House's passage of health care legislation, dismay remains among abortion-rights supporters over antiabortion provisions in the House bill.

Washington Post

Health care reform faces hurdles in Senate

Denver Post

Bill passes House with abortion amendment

NPR

Fort Hood suspect warned of threats within the ranks

The Army psychiatrist believed to have killed 13 people at Fort Hood warned senior Army physicians that to avoid "adverse events," Muslim soldiers should be released as conscientious objectors.

Washington Post

Fort Hood suspect conscious, talking

CNN

Investigators probe Fort Hood shooter

NPR

Why we look at some online ads and skip over others

Do you think you're more likely to look at an online ad if it contains: 1) a picture, 2) an animation, or 3) just text? The answer may surprise you.

TIME

NATION

Tornado hits Ore. coast

The severe weather tore roofs off vacation cottages and shattered windows on at least one parked car.

CBS News

Rare Ore. tornado confirmed

The Weather Channel

Maclaren recalls strollers

Major stroller maker Maclaren is set to recall 1 million strollers based on concerns kids can get their fingertips cut off in a carriage hinge, a source confirmed.

NY Daily News

Maclaren issues massive stroller recall

MSNBC

POLITICS

Same-sex marriage faces an uphill battle in Albany, if it makes it to a vote

Gay rights advocates are shifting their focus to New York, where Gov. David A. Paterson has asked legislators to pass a bill legalizing same-sex marriage.

New York Times

Supreme Court to decide what kind of innovations get a patent

The U.S. Supreme Court takes up the most fundamental question in patent law: Is U.S. patent protection limited to inventions involving machines or does it also embrace non-physical inventions?

Christian Science Monitor

Supreme Court patent case splits industries

Bloomberg

LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT

Chesney plans to get close to fans in 'Summer in 3-D'

Following in the footsteps of acts like U2 and the Rolling Stones, a 3-D movie of Kenny Chesney's concerts will be released.

USA TODAY

Navajo artisans hit by recession at 20th annual show

Hard times force weavers to make smaller and lower-priced rugs at a 20th annual show. Fewer people are willing to pay from $100 to as much as $15,000 for a hand-woven piece of art, artisans said.

Salt Lake Tribune

HEALTH

Pfizer broke the law by promoting drugs for unapproved uses

Across the U.S., pharmaceutical companies have been pleading guilty to criminal charges for deceptively marketing drugs for unapproved uses.

Bloomberg

Good posture may inspire confidence

Your mother may have been right when she told you to sit up straight: New research suggests that good posture could make you feel more confident about your thoughts.

HealthDay

RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

Is Jack Sullivan proof that miracles really can happen?

A 71-year-old's cure from a severe spinal condition is being proclaimed as an Act of God. Even his doctor says so.

Telegraph.co.uk

Army chief concerned for Muslim troops

The Army chief of staff said that he was concerned that speculation about the religious beliefs of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan could "cause a backlash against some of our Muslim soldiers."

New York Times

SPORTS

Cox: expect small steps by NHL GMs

Many fans are concerned about the rules governing physical contact in the sport. But generally, NHL rulemakers prefer small changes to big ones.

Toronto Star

Saints stop Panthers for first 8-0 start in team history

What might be the finest Saints team is off to a great start: New Orleans moved to 8-0 when it overcame two early turnovers in a 30-20 comeback victory.

Sports Illustrated

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GOOD NEWS

Donation drive hopes to collect 7,000 diapers for needy families

Angi Hejduk has taken a common dilemma of parenting and created a nonprofit program that has helped more than 600 youths already.

Kansas City Star

Researchers get dirty to clean up Chesapeake Bay

The Environmental Protection Agency is working on a new plan to try yet again to save the Chesapeake Bay that remains polluted despite clean-up efforts.

NPR

WORLD

Germany celebrates fall of Berlin Wall

Germany remembered the 20th anniversary of the day the Berlin Wall fell, sending East Germans flooding west and setting in motion events that soon led to the country's reunification.

NPR