Ahmadinejad speaks at Columbia amid protest
NEW YORK — Invited to speak at Columbia University, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke to skeptical students and faculty. Facing an accusatory introduction from school president Lee Bollinger immediately put Ahmaninejad on the defensive. http://news.independent.co.uk/world/politics/article2998886.ece
Jeffs guilty on both counts
ST. GEORGE, UTAH — Warren Jeffs, leader of a southern Utah polygamist sect, has been found guilty on two counts of being an accomplice to rape, which could carry a life sentence in prison. http://www.sltrib.com/ci_6995147
U.S. to impose sanctions on Myanmar
NEW YORK — President George W. Bush spoke to the U.N. General Assembly announcing further sanctions on south Asian country Myanmar after “egregious violations of human rights.” http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/09/25/bush.un/?iref=mpstoryview
Kiefer Sutherland arrested in L.A. for drunk driving
LOS ANGELES — In an ironic turn of events, it seems that everyone’s favorite hero Jack Bauer of TV’s 24, is not above the law. Kiefer Sutherland was arrested last night in West Los Angeles for drunk driving. http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g2lEu4V3eKB7qFQO3sgfh3G-1tLQ
Nationwide bust on steroid imports from China today
SACRAMENTO — Pushing to stem underground steroid trafficking in advance of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, federal authorities announced today the bust of more than 50 home-based labs as part of an international crackdown on performance-enhancing drugs imported from China.
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