U.N. approves resolution to rid world of nukes – MSNBC
UNITED NATIONS – With President Barack Obama presiding over a historic session, the U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a U.S.-drafted resolution Thursday aimed at ridding the world of nuclear weapons. Russia, China and developing nations supported the U.S.-sponsored measure, giving it global

Medvedev says Russia may support sanctions on Iran – Boston Globe
PITTSBURGH— Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday that Russia would support new sanctions against Iran if diplomatic efforts should fail. Speaking to university students in Pittsburgh, where leaders of the world’s largest economies have gathered for a two-day summit, Medvedev offered

Area Census Halted After Ky. Employee Found Hanged With ‘Fed’ on Chest – ABC News
Authorities are investigating the death as a potential hate crime. The FBI is investigating whether Bill Sparkman, 51, was the victim of anti-government sentiment. His body was found near a cemetery in Clay County Sept. 12 with the letters “Fed” scrawled in his chest. Investigators are saying little

AP IMPACT: School drinking water contains toxins – Philadelphia Inquirer
CUTLER, Calif. – Over the last decade, the drinking water at thousands of schools across the country has been found to contain unsafe levels of lead, pesticides and dozens of other toxins. An Associated Press investigation found that contaminants have surfaced at public and private schools in all 50

Randy Quaid, wife arrested over hotel bill – CNN
LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — Actor Randy Quaid and his wife, Evi, were arrested in Texas on Thursday. They’re accused of skipping out on a $10,000 hotel bill, authorities said. Randy Quaid is being held in Presidio County, Texas. He’s accused of skipping out on a $10,000 hotel bill. Santa