8.9-magnitude quake triggers devastating Japan tsunami

At least 5 deaths confirmed; homes, cars, buildings swept away by waves..

Source: www.msnbc.com

Obama camp lashes out at 'quick-draw' McCain-

Obama camp lashes out at 'quick-draw' McCain
"he has consistently been quick-draw McCain here on every issue. His first instinct is to rattle sabers and look for a military solution."



Russia blocks Georgia's main port city
"(The Russians) are making fun of the world,"



More Americans held as China steps up scrutiny
"In relation to foreigners holding demonstrations in Beijing in support of Tibet independence, competent authorities have the right to handle these things according to law,"




Florida readys for 'Threepeat' as Tropical Storm Fay returns
"I want to stress that this storm is becoming a serious catastrophic flooding event"






Monkey eludes dragnet at Tokyo train station
The standoff ended when the monkey climbed down and dashed out of the station, with several policeman and local TV crews in tow.







Bad Winter Ahead says, Farmers' Almanac
"This is going to be catastrophic for millions of people"

Bush still raking in cash for Republicans.

Bush still raking in cash for Republicans
In all, Bush has personally raised more than $968 million for the Republican Party, GOP candidates and his own re-election campaign and inauguration during his two terms in office. And he's not finished.



Beijing Olympics: Second Spanish team photographed making 'slit-eyed' gesture

A second group of Spanish Olympic athletes has been photographed making “slit-eyed” gestures, threatening to overshadow the Beijing Games with a row over racial stereotyping.