WORLD
New London man seeks world status as giant pumpkin grower 
By Carolyn Lange , October 10, 2009
President Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize 
OSLO (AP) — President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize today in a stunning decision designed to encourage his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism.
October 09, 2009
Former Alaska Gov. Palin urges troop buildup in Afghanistan 
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is urging President Barack Obama to increase the number of U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan.
By AP wire report , October 07, 2009
Minn. soldier dies from noncombat injuries in Iraq 
MINNEAPOLIS - U.S. military authorities are investigating the death of a Minnesota soldier injured in a noncombat related incident in Iraq.
By AP wire report , October 07, 2009
Top commander Gen. Petraeus treated for prostate cancer 
WASHINGTON — Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February and has since undergone two months of radiation treatment.
By AP wire report , October 06, 2009
Chicago eliminated from 2016 Olympics 
By AP wire report , October 02, 2009
Obama lobbies for Chicago Olympics 
By AP wire report , October 02, 2009
Commentary: The world is a fire hydrant 
WASHINGTON — In keeping with his campaign promise to talk to America’s enemies without precondition, Barack Obama plans to turn his charms on Burma’s military junta.
By Kathleen Parker , October 02, 2009
Bangladesh honors champion rat killer 
By AP wire report , October 01, 2009
7.9 quake hits South Pacific near American Samoa, tsunami alert issued
APIA, Samoa (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake has struck in the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa. A tsunami alert has been issued for the region.By AP wire report , September 29, 2009
Mood upbeat for World Dairy Expo 
MADISON - Being involved in agriculture requires a certain amount of optimism.
By AP wire report , September 29, 2009
AP sources: Guantanamo might not close by January 
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House acknowledged for the first time Friday that it might not be able to close the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay by January as President Barack Obama has promised.
September 26, 2009
U.S., France, Britain demand opening of secret Iran nuclear site 
By AP wire report , September 25, 2009
Obama: The world shouldn't expect America to fix it all 
By AP wire report , September 23, 2009
Military report: More troops needed for Afghan war success 
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's top commander in Afghanistan has told him that without more troops the United States could lose the war Obama has described as the nation's foremost military priority.
By AP wire report , September 21, 2009
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