Marines oust pirates from ship
U.S. Marines boarded and seized control Thursday of a cargo ship that had been captured by pirates the day before off the coast of Somalia.

Obama: Quran burning helps al Qaeda
A major Islamic group will announce an initiative Thursday to distribute 200,000 Qurans to replace what it says are 200 copies that a Florida church plans to burn in a gesture that has sparked controversy worldwide.

Zakaria: Did U.S. overreact to 9/11?
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, prompted the U.S. to take sensible security measures and launch a justified counterattack against al Qaeda, says analyst Fareed Zakaria. But he says they also led to an overreaction that continues today.

Traffic deaths at 60-year low
Traffic deaths have hit their lowest level since 1950, the year fatalities behind the wheel began to be tracked, according to the latest government statistics.

Obama: Quran-burning a 'bonanza for al-Qaida'
President Barack Obama said in an interview Thursday that the Quran-burning plan by a Florida pastor was "destructive" and a "recruitment bonanza for al-Qaida."

What they're saying about Quran burning plan

Imam: Moving Islamic center will spur extremists
The imam behind a proposed Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero cautioned Wednesday that moving the facility could endanger national security.

Many Gulf fishermen reluctant to try their luck
The leaking oil well is capped, the oil is degrading and the coast is clear for fishermen to resume commercial operations, but fishermen on the Gulf coast are eyeing the economic tides and worrying.

Ben Affleck, Natalie Portman, Joaquin Phoenix Fuel Toronto Film Fest Buzz
Their films are ones to watch - some as Oscar contenders, some for shock value

Frankie Jonas Picks His Favorite JoBro
Much to Joe and Kevin's chagrin, the Bonus Jonas ranks his brothers

Britney Spears Dismisses Accuser as a Fame Seeker
The pop star says a former security guard's sexual-harassment claims are untrue and will be thrown out by the courts

Source: Jesse James Has Moved On
Sandra Bullock's ex is settling into his new Austin digs - and his new romance with Kat Von D

Tom Brady of New England Patriots unhurt in car accident in Boston
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was involved in a car accident on Thursday.

Reggie Bush says whether he's stripped of Heisman Trophy is out of his hands
Reggie Bush says whether he is stripped of his Heisman Trophy is out of his hands and that his play on the field in college speaks for itself.

2010 U.S. Open: Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer to meet in semifinals
Third-seeded Novak Djokovic beat No. 17 Gael Monfils 7-6 (2), 6-1, 6-2 to reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the fourth consecutive year.

Rockies pitcher Aaron Cook's leg in broken by Joey Votto line drive
Colorado Rockies pitcher Aaron Cook has a broken leg after being hit by a line drive from Cincinnati's Joey Votto.