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Serena Bounces Away With U.S. Open Crown

Serena Williams beats Jelena Jankovic for U.S. Open women's crown.

Serena Williams beats Jelena Jankovic for U.S. Open women's crown.

New York Assemblywoman a Fraud, Say Constituents

Flushing, NY residents have accused their Assemblywoman of fraud and improper electioneering.

Flushing, NY residents have accused their Assemblywoman of fraud and improper electioneering.

Japan PM Contender Sees 'Iron' Barrier for Women

Yuriko Koike faces many obstacles in her bid to become the first female prime minister in Japan.

Yuriko Koike faces many obstacles in her bid to become the first female prime minister in Japan.

U.S. Nationalizes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

The U.S. government seized control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, one step of a plan to shore up the U.S. mortgage ...

The U.S. government seized control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, one step of a plan to shore up the U.S. mortgage ...

Racial Disparities Seen in U.S. Breast Cancer Care

Doctors are less likely to give black women radiation therapy after surgery to remove early-stage breast cancer th ...

Doctors are less likely to give black women radiation therapy after surgery to remove early-stage breast cancer th ...

World

Sarkozy in Russia to Seek New Georgia Peace Deal French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Russia on Monday to seek a lasting peace deal for Georgia that will persuade Russia to pull its troops out of positions deep inside the ex-Soviet state.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Russia on Monday to seek a lasting peace deal for Georgia that will persuade Russia to pull its troops out of positions deep inside the ex-Soviet state.

China

Disabled in China Call for Protests During 2008 Paralympic Games The 2008 Paralympics Games began last Saturday. Many public letters to Paralympics officials and handicapped athletes have shown up on China’s unofficial Internet sites.

The 2008 Paralympics Games began last Saturday. Many public letters to Paralympics officials and handicapped athletes have shown up on China’s unofficial Internet sites.

Business

U.S. Nationalizes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac The U.S. government seized control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, one step of a plan to shore up the U.S. mortgage market.

The U.S. government seized control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, one step of a plan to shore up the U.S. mortgage market.

Opinion

In the Olympics’ Aftermath, China at War with Germany

The Chinese regime’s Xinhua news agency presented its case for suing the German media, citing large-scale defamation of China. In Xu Boyan’s article, “View of Germany’s Freedom of the Press,” Boyan argues that “we must teach the German media a lesson for attacking us so unscrupulously."

Science & Technology

EPA Tightens Lawn Mower, Motor Boat Emission Rules Exhaust-spewing lawn mowers and speed boats will get a green make-over under tough new rules from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designed to reduce smog and save millions of gallons of gasoline.

Exhaust-spewing lawn mowers and speed boats will get a green make-over under tough new rules from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designed to reduce smog and save millions of gallons of gasoline.

Arts & Entertainment

'Bangkok Dangerous' is Nicolas Cage Bomb Less than a year after starring in the biggest movie of his volatile career, Nicolas Cage led the North American box office to its worst weekend in five years.

Less than a year after starring in the biggest movie of his volatile career, Nicolas Cage led the North American box office to its worst weekend in five years.

Health

The Ultrasound Question “Will repeated ultrasound examinations harm my baby?”

“Will repeated ultrasound examinations harm my baby?”

Life

Blueberry Lemon Muffins with Lemon Streusel Topping Bursting with sweet, fresh blueberries, these moist and rich cake-like muffins are heavenly and won’t last long.

Bursting with sweet, fresh blueberries, these moist and rich cake-like muffins are heavenly and won’t last long.

Sports

Serena Bounces Away With U.S. Open Crown Serena Williams beats Jelena Jankovic for U.S. Open women's crown.

Serena Williams beats Jelena Jankovic for U.S. Open women's crown.