Discontent Buffets the Nation; Bush Craters, Obama Benefits
A tornado of economic discontent is buffeting the nation, sending satisfaction with the country's direction to a 35-year low, George W. Bush's approval rating below Richard Nixon's worst – and Barack Obama, boosted by economic empathy, to his best-yet advantage in the presidential race.
Drunk Sydney man impaled on fence for three hours
A MAN was impaled on an aluminium fence for almost three hours today after slipping as he tried to scale a gate outside his home.
Teens become mobile billboards at Sydney beach
IT'S the sunbathing stunt that's leaving an impression on young girls' backs - and on child protection authorities, who say the youngsters are "asking for trouble".
Queensland teenager Samantha-Jane Stacey wins sumo medal
THE proud mum of a champion schoolgirl sumo wrestler has angrily leapt to her daughter's defence after critics attacked her 130kg weight.
5-Man Bat Battle Kills 1
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A brawl involving a group of baseball bat-wielding men led to the death of one person and critically injured two others.
$10,000 Reward Offered For Missing Deer
INDIANTOWN, Fla. -- A Florida couple is offering a $10,000 reward for information that would help solve the disappearance a whitetail deer.
Pet Rat "Amelia Earhart" Starts Destructive House Fire
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- David Stanifer was inside a home on Friars Court (see map) in Brevard County when a fire started early Monday morning. He and two other people were chasing a rat around the house.
New dads can get postpartum depression, too
HOUSTON, Texas (CNN) -- Rob Sandler comforted his infant son as he lifted him out of the crib, cooing in his ear while he walked to the living room.
Mom Gets Pregnant With Not 1, But 3 Babies While on the Pill
A 22-year-old woman gave birth to identical triplets – even though she was taking the birth control pill when she became pregnant.
Dolphin Knocks Woman Unconscious
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a rescue call Thursday morning after a woman was apparently struck by a jumping dolphin.
In N.C., parking lot owner says Obama supporters aren't welcome
Though he says he won't try to tow anybody off his lot, a guy in Gibsonville, N.C., says he doesn't want cars on his property that have bumper stickers supporting Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. WFMY-TV in Greensboro has a report:
Cops: Homeless Man Takes Cement Truck On Joyride
SAN DIEGO -- A homeless man is facing charges after police say he stole a work truck and led authorities on a high-speed chase through East County.
Inside the Mind of Celebrity Stalkers: Not Your Average Kind of Crazy
Famous people, be they movie stars, professional athletes or politicians, all have special talents or good looks that draw us to them. But it turns out they attract a special kind of stalker as well -- the psychotic kind.
Massive compost delivery clue led to gang's cannabis farm
POLICE caught a gang of illegal immigrants who were running a massive cannabis farm - thanks to 360 bags of compost.
Troopergate Inquiry To Go On, Says Court
(CBS/AP) Alaska's Supreme Court has refused to shut down an ethics investigation into Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice presidential nominee.
Mom Gets Pregnant With Not 1, But 3 Babies While on the Pill
A 22-year-old woman gave birth to identical triplets – even though she was taking the birth control pill when she became pregnant.
Chunk Of Ice Falls Through Roof Hits Woman In Bed
YORK, Pa. (AP) ― A six-pound chunk of ice fell from the sky, through a York woman's roof and slightly injured her as she slept.
Dolphin Knocks Woman Unconscious
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a rescue call Thursday morning after a woman was apparently struck by a jumping dolphin.
Students Accuse Bus Driver Of Stopping On Tracks
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Some students aboard a school bus in Volusia County said it was a terrifying ride home for them on Monday afternoon.
Bernanke: Economic outlook weaker
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke predicted that the global financial markets crisis is likely to restrain the economy well into next year and signaled that the Fed may be getting ready to cut interest rates.
McCain, Obama deal puts limits on "town hall" debate
WASHINGTON -- Barack Obama and John McCain meet for a second debate Tuesday night with a "town hall" format, but a deal made between the camps limits the interaction the candidates will have with the undecided voters in the pool of questioners.
Strip Club Offers Free Flu Shots
CASSELBERRY, Fla. -- A strip club offered free flu shots on Tuesday to Casselberry residents who are at least 55 years old.
McCain aims to stop Obama momentum in debate
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Republican John McCain hopes to halt Democrat Barack Obama's momentum and gain new life in the White House race with a strong performance on Tuesday when the presidential rivals meet in their second debate.
Thieves steal and eat dogfood, then nap on roof of shop
TWO newsagency break-in suspects were nabbed when they decided to get some shut-eye on the store's roof, a court has been told.
