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Iran: Woman's stoning sentence on hold
Iran has put the stoning sentence of a woman convicted of adultery and murder "on hold,"Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast told state-run Press TV on Wednesday.
Giant rats sniff out land mines
Niko Mushi hated rats, as did most people in his village near Tanzania's Mt. Kilimanjaro -- until he learned the critters had a nose for land mines.
Don't burn Qurans, U.S. embassy in Pakistan urges church
The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan condemned a Florida church's plan to burn the Quran, the Muslim holy book, as "disrespectful, intolerant and divisive," in a statement on Wednesday.

Obama's jobs pitch fails to dazzle Washington
President Obama's latest round of job-bolstering proposals boasts something for everyone: corporate tax breaks for conservatives and spending on roads and railways for liberals. Yet he's having a hard time getting everyone on board.
Hurd could get $10M bonus from Oracle
Oracle Corp. said Wednesday it will pay its new co-president, Mark Hurd, an annual salary of $950,000 and that he could receive a bonus of up to $10 million.
Upgrade boosts BP stock
BP's stock jumped Wednesday after Fitch upgraded the company's rating three notches.

Piers Morgan to take over 'Larry King Show'
British TV host Piers Morgan will take over Larry King's prime-time hour with "a candid, in-depth newsmaker interview program" starting in January, CNN announced Wednesday.
Thousands evacuated as Colorado fire grows
A 7,100-acre wildfire burned out of control west of Boulder, Colorado, Wednesday, threatening hundreds of homes, forcing the evacuation of thousands and pressing additional fire crews into action, authorities said.
BP releases findings of oil rig disaster
"Multiple companies and work teams" contributed to the explosion aboard a Gulf oil rig that unleashed the worst oil spill in U.S. history, BP's internal investigation finds.
High winds fuel Detroit fires
A rash of fires broke out across Detroit, Michigan, Tuesday night as high winds downed power lines, an official said.
Hermine could cause 'life-threatening flash floods' in Midwest
Tropical Depression Hermine is expected to dump an onslaught of rain in parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri over the next few days.

Morgan to replace Larry King
British TV host Piers Morgan will take over Larry King's prime-time hour with "a candid, in-depth newsmaker interview program" starting in January, CNN announced Wednesday.
Amy Poehler to host 'SNL' premiere
EW.com has learned that Amy Poehler ("Parks and Recreation") will host "Saturday Night Live" when the late-night comedy show returns to NBC on September 25. Katy Perry will be the musical guest.
Deputy in Gibson arrest alleges cover-up
Mel Gibson's infamous drunk-driving incident in July 2006 not only soiled the actor's reputation, it ruined the life of the deputy who arrested him, a lawsuit alleges.

Tiger one of four added to U.S.' Ryder Cup roster
Major league saves leader Hoffman gets No. 600
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- In a season that didn't go as planned for Trevor Hoffman , baseball's career saves leader added another milestone to his illustrious career.
Posnanski: Is Aroldis Champman the fastest ever?
From Walter Johnson to Nolan Ryan to Randy Johnson, we've always been thrilled by the fastball pitchers. But Joe Posnanski wonders: Is there any sure way to determine the fastest?