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Woman, 85, Foils Robbery Attempt At Her Ore. Home

Woman, 85, foils robbery attempt by suspect in ski mask at her Oregon home.

Tenants: Landlord Used Dead Cats To Push Us Out

New York tenants say landlord used dead cats to push them out of building.

Citigroup buys Wachovia bank assets for $2.2B

As part of all-stock deal, Citi will acquire deposits, loans from nation's fourth largest bank. Citi also to raise $10B in stock sale, cuts dividend.

Consumer Spending Weakens as Stimulus Fades

Consumer spending in August turned in the weakest performance in six months, underscoring the threat the economy faces as the government's stimulus program fades into the past.

Tenants: Landlord Used Dead Cats To Push Us Out

Tenants of a Brooklyn building said their landlord came up with a new idea for how to kick them out: Let the smell of the cats out of the bag. Dead cats, that is.

Analysis: Obama Bolsters His Readiness Claim

Barack Obama bolstered his case that he's ready to be chief executive with a calmly assured response to the economic crisis and a solid debate performance.

Progress Continues on St. Francis Construction

Demolition work continues on the former Menninger campus in Topeka, where St. Francis Health Center plans to build new facilities. Demolition work should be complete by the end of the year.

O.J. Trial Witness Compares Audio Tape Transcripts

O.J. Simpson's armed robbery-kidnapping trial resumed Monday with defense attorneys trying to cast doubt on the testimony of a man who said he brandished a gun during a hotel room confrontation after being told by Simpson to "look menacing."

Lawmakers quickly point fingers after bailout fails

Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill immediately blamed each other for the failure of a $700 billion bailout package in the House on Monday.

Washburn University Launched New Emergency Alert System

Washburn University launched its iAlert system. It sends email, voice and text messages to students and staff in the event of an emergency or special situation.

Ex-Teacher in Nebraska Gets 6 Years in Sex Case

A former teacher who fled to Mexico with a 13-year-old student so she could have sex with him was sentenced Monday to six years in federal prison.

Oil sinks more than $10

Crude plummets as bailout plan rejected in the House and global economic outlook darkens.

Obama says 'stay calm;' McCain camp slams Democrats

Sen. Barack Obama expressed confidence Monday that lawmakers would come through with a financial rescue package, while John McCain's campaign accused Obama and Democrats of putting "politics ahead of country."

Stocks Crushed

Dow down 778, worst point drop ever, after the House rejects the $700 billion bank bailout plan.

NYC Sues Reservation Smoke Shops Over Bootlegging

New York City is suing eight smoke shops that have been selling tax-free cigarettes on an Indian reservation.

Topeka Cold Case Intensifies

It has been 19 years since Karen Estes was stabbed to death. Now the murder case is going to trial.

Lions' Club Hears Update on New Emergency Department

A local group got the chance to hear an update on Stormont-Vail HealthCare's new emergency department.

Campaign Targets Teen Prescription Drug Abuse

One in five teens has admitted to abusing a prescription medication, the Anti-drug campaign aims to educate teens and their parents of danger. "Not in My House" recommends parents take an inventory of meds.

Language Lab/ Cultural Awareness Center to Open on Fort Riley

A ribbon cutting on Fort Riley is planned for October 3rd to celebrate the opening of a lab to enhance the readiness of units preparing to deploy.

W.Pa. Pooch Freed After Paw Gets Stuck In Drain

W.Pa. Firefighters Free Pooch From Sink After Its Paw Gets Stuck In Drain During Bath.

Medicare officials advise seniors to shop around

Federal health officials encouraged Medicare participants on Thursday to shop around for their prescription drug coverage next year because it could include significant price increases or changes regarding which drugs the plans will cover.

'666' Road Sign Thefts Bedeviling Roadways

'666' Road Sign Thefts Bedeviling Roadways All Across The Country.

Heart Patients Should be Screened For Depression

Heart patients should be regularly screened for signs of depression, the American Heart Association recommended Monday.

US Ambassador Appeals for Patience in Iraq

U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker on Sunday accused Iran of trying to interfere with a new security pact between Iraq and the United States, and said Americans need to view Iraq with "a sense of strategic patience" because the stakes in the region are so high.

Medicare officials advise seniors to shop around

Federal health officials encouraged Medicare participants on Thursday to shop around for their prescription drug coverage next year because it could include significant price increases or changes regarding which drugs the plans will cover.

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Woman, 85, Foils Robbery Attempt At Her Ore. Home

Tenants: Landlord Used Dead Cats To Push Us Out

Citigroup buys Wachovia bank assets for $2.2B

Consumer Spending Weakens as Stimulus Fades

Tenants: Landlord Used Dead Cats To Push Us Out

Analysis: Obama Bolsters His Readiness Claim

Progress Continues on St. Francis Construction

O.J. Trial Witness Compares Audio Tape Transcripts

Lawmakers quickly point fingers after bailout fails

Washburn University Launched New Emergency Alert System

Ex-Teacher in Nebraska Gets 6 Years in Sex Case

Oil sinks more than $10

Obama says 'stay calm;' McCain camp slams Democrats

Stocks Crushed

NYC Sues Reservation Smoke Shops Over Bootlegging

Topeka Cold Case Intensifies

Lions' Club Hears Update on New Emergency Department

Campaign Targets Teen Prescription Drug Abuse

Language Lab/ Cultural Awareness Center to Open on Fort Riley

W.Pa. Pooch Freed After Paw Gets Stuck In Drain

Medicare officials advise seniors to shop around

'666' Road Sign Thefts Bedeviling Roadways

Heart Patients Should be Screened For Depression

US Ambassador Appeals for Patience in Iraq

Medicare officials advise seniors to shop around

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