Metro Source News           09/10/2007    15:41:42


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>>The Latest

(Undated) -- Here are the latest stories making news at this hour: Families come together to mark the September 11th attacks. General David Petraeus reports to Congress. A poll shows Iraqis do not support the war. A rope noose was found at the University of Maryland. NFL player Kevin Everett is still in intensive care. Lisa Nowak gets support from fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin. And a nude carpenter escapes registering as a sex offender.

>>Memorial Service To Be Held For United 93

(Shanksville, PA) -- A memorial service at the Flight 93 National Memorial is set for this evening in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in the area during the September 11th attacks. The families of the victims of Flight 93 and the memorial project will pay tribute to the Shanksville community for their hard work and efforts. Forty-four people, including four hijackers, were killed in the crash of United 93.

>>Petraeus Evisions Reduction In U.S. Troop Levels

(Washington, DC) -- Troop levels in Iraq could be reduced to what they were before the current surge by next summer. That's part of the report to Congress on the Iraq war from General David Petraeus. He told lawmakers the military objective is being met, but there's still a lot of work to be done. Petraeus argued that sectarian violence is dropping and defended the military's data-collection amid allegations that the Pentagon has been falsifying numbers.

>>Iraqi Poll Indicates Reluctance To Support Current War

(Undated) -- A recent poll of Iraqi citizens indicates a strong reluctance to support the current U.S.-led war. The poll reveals that two-thirds of Iraqis believe the invasion of their country by the U.S. was wrong. Additionally, almost 60-percent think it's okay to engage in violence against American troops. Eight in ten Iraqis are opposed to foreign forces occupying their country and think they should leave. Meanwhile, six in ten say conditions in Iraq have gotten worse since the president's troop surge started in January. The poll was commissioned by ABC News, the BBC and Japan's NHK.

>>Maryland Police Looking For Suspects In Noose Incident At University

(College Park, MD) -- A possible hate crime is being investigated at the University of Maryland. A rope noose was found hanging from a tree near a building used by several black students and staff. The noose was found on campus by a staff member Thursday, and reported to police the following day. It's unclear whether any other evidence linked to the rope noose was also recovered.

>>NFL Player Still In Intensive Care After Emergency Surgery

(Buffalo, NY) -- NFL player Kevin Everett is still in intensive care today. Everett had emergency surgery last night after he suffered a severe spinal injury. The Buffalo Bills player collided head-to-head with Broncos' player Domenik Hixon during Sunday afternoon's game. In a statement, health officials requested patience and assistance during this challenging time for the Bills organization.

>>Legendary Astronaut Says Lisa Nowak Should Be Admired

(Undated) -- Astronaut Lisa Nowak may be facing trial for allegedly traveling hundreds of miles to attack a romantic rival, but moon walker Buzz Aldrin is standing up for her. "Time" magazine reports Aldrin defended Nowak when asked if astronauts should be held to a higher standard. He responded by saying astronauts aren't superhuman. Aldrin said, quote, "I think Nowak should be admired for traveling across the country at night and not getting out of her car to put in gas or go to the restroom."

>>Nude Carpenter Escapes Sex Offender Registration

(Oakland, CA) -- A California judge has spared a nude carpenter from having to register as a sex offender. According to the "San Francisco Chronicle," Percy Honniball was acquitted of misdemeanor charges of indecent exposure. In 2005, Honniball was working on a client's bookshelf when a neighbor saw him carrying materials in the nude. Honniball's attorney said the carpenter was doing his job and wasn't trying to draw attention to himself. Honniball will no longer work naked in public areas.

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