UK & USA Today Editoweb 19 august 2009

Cyclist attack treated as attempted murder

A "savage" attack on a cyclist who was confronted by four youths is being treated as attempted murder, police said.

Steam car record attempt is delayed

An attempt by enthusiasts behind a British-built steam supercar to break a century-old world land speed record for steam-powered vehicles has been delayed for 24 hours following a minor throttle problem.

Katona faces police quiz over drugs

Kerry Katona faces police questioning over footage allegedly showing her taking cocaine when she returns from her holiday, sources have said.

Campaigners call for a ban on circus animals

Campaigners are calling for a ban on using wild animals in UK circuses, after showing footage of elephants being mistreated.

Fresh evidence in Milly murder case

Detectives investigating the murder of schoolgirl Milly Dowler have obtained dramatic new evidence, sources have revealed.

Iraqi PM blames Sunni insurgents for Baghdad bombs

Iraq's prime minister has blamed Sunni insurgents for a wave of deadly bombings in Baghdad and says the Iraqi government must re-evaluate security to confront the challenge.  

Rep. Frank lashes out at protester for Nazi remark

Rep. Barney Frank lashed out at protester who held a poster depicting President Barack Obama with a Hitler-style mustache during a heated town hall meeting on federal health care reform.

Reality TV contestant sought in model death in CA

A former contestant on the reality TV show "Megan Wants a Millionaire" is being sought for questioning in the death of a woman whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase in an Orange County trash bin.

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