White House planning to wind down Clunkers program (AP)

Posted on August 20th, 2009 by admin in topstories

In this photo taken on Aug. 16, 2009 a 1997 Cadillac Sedan De Ville that was traded in as part of a government rebate program is at a Ford dealership on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, in Centennial, Colo. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood assured car dealers Wednesday that they will be reimbursed for sales made under the Cash for Clunkers program and said the department would soon offer plans to wind down the popular car incentives. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP - The Obama administration is developing plans to wind down the popular Cash for Clunkers program and could announce by Friday when the incentives will no longer be available.


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Reality TV contestant sought in ex-model’s death (AP)

Posted on August 20th, 2009 by admin in topstories

This undated photo released by the Buena Park Police Department shows Ryan Alexander Jenkins, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Jenkins was fulfilling his dream of becoming a star, with a small fortune stowed away, a marriage - albeit brief - to a former model, and two gigs in reality TV. But his image was splashed on Web sites and TV news shows around the world Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009 for another reason: He is wanted for questioning in the death of his former wife, whose nude body was found in a suitcase in a trash bin in Orange County over the weekend. (AP Photo/Buena Park Police Department)AP - Ryan Alexander Jenkins, who is wanted for questioning in the death of his former wife, exuded so much confidence on the reality TV show "Megan Wants a Millionaire" that other contestants took to calling him "Smooth Operator."


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SAfrican teen wins 800 despite gender questions (AP)

Posted on August 20th, 2009 by admin in topstories

South Africa's Caster Semenya celebrates after winning the gold medal in the final of the Women's 800m during the World Athletics Championships in Berlin on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP - Track and field's ruling body is investigating whether a South African teenager meets the requirements to compete as a woman amid concerns about her dramatic improvement in times, muscular build and deep voice.


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