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Kindergarten dilemma: Hold back to get ahead?

September 7, 2010

As schools start back into session, some parents face a difficult question: Send their little ones to kindergarten as soon as they become age-eligible, or hold them back?

Obama kicks off campaign with infrastructure plan

September 7, 2010

President Obama, scrambling to spur job creation, proposed a six-year plan on Monday to rebuild infrastructure with an initial $50 billion investment and prepared new business tax cuts.

U.S. Afghanistan commanders condemn Quran-burning plan

September 7, 2010

U.S. military commanders in Afghanistan warn that a small Florida church's plan to burn copies of the Quran on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks could endanger the lives of U.S. troops.

Tropical storm sloshes ashore in Mexico

September 7, 2010

Tropical Storm Hermine slams into Mexico's northern Gulf Coast near the U.S. border, lashing Mexico and southern Texas with heavy rains that authorities warned could cause flash flooding.

INSTANT VIEW 5-Australian PM Gillard retains power (Reuters)

September 7, 2010

Reuters - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard clung onto power on Tuesday, securing support from independent lawmakers to form a minority government after her Labor Party lost its majority at elections last month.

Backyard volunteers helping track firefly numbers (AP)

September 7, 2010

AP - The yellow-green streaks of fireflies that bring a magical air to summer nights, inspire camp songs and often end up in jars in children's bedrooms may be flickering out in the nation's backyards as suburban sprawl encroaches on their habitats.

Hit on Iran would spell Israel's 'eradication': Ahmadinejad (AFP)

September 7, 2010

AFP - Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ruled out an attack on the Islamic republic over its nuclear programme, during a visit to Qatar on Sunday, because any such action would result in Israel's destruction.

Olympia, 2-war naval veteran, battles for survival (AP)

September 7, 2010

AP - The USS Olympia, a one-of-a-kind steel cruiser that returned home to a hero's welcome after a history-changing victory in the Spanish-American War, is a proud veteran fighting what may be its final battle.

Sen. Byrd's family denounces campaign attack ad (AP)

September 7, 2010

AP - The family of the late Robert C. Byrd blasted the GOP nominee for his U.S. Senate seat Sunday after he used an image from Byrd's memorial service in a TV ad attacking the Democratic nominee.