Rising floodwaters along the Mississippi are washing away levees and threatening critical crop lands. I'll have the story.

Golf legend Tiger Woods won his third US Open, but a severe knee injury put him out for the rest of the season. Lucy has more.

Two satellite radio companies might be merging. Isaac has details on the deal.

The US and Iran are putting aside differences to help save an endangered cat. Adelbert has the scoop on efforts to save a rare Asiatic cheetah.

A UN report revealed that the number of people displaced from their homes worldwide has reached an all time high. Michelle has the details on the global refugee crisis.
$300 million for Inventor of Car Battery

Republican presidential candidate John McCain proposed paying $300 million to anyone who could invent a battery that could power an automobile. That's one way to cut down on oil!
A presidential candidate in Zimbabwe withdrew from the election, saying there could be no fair vote. The UN Security Council agreed and condmened President Robert Mugabe for violence. The Audubon Insectarium opened near the French Quarter in New Orleans. Visitors to the exhibit will see ants, mosquitoes, spiders, butterflies and centipedes. They can also taste insect food!
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