National News

	Colombian pleads guilty in cocaine-for-arms deal A Colombian right-wing paramilitary member has pleaded guilty in the U.S. to attempting to acquire anti-aircraft missiles, grenade launchers and other powerful weapons in exchange for $25 million worth of cocaine.
	Hurricane victim found near Galveston; toll now 71 Searchers found a body on an island near where Hurricane Ike barreled ashore last month, pushing the national death toll from the storm to 71.
	Ex-hostage held by accused court gunman testifies The woman credited with helping bring about the surrender of accused courthouse gunman Brian Nichols has testified today at his murder trial in Atlanta.
	Wall Street tumbles amid global sell-off It has been another extraordinary and traumatic day on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones industrials plunging as much as 800 points before closing with a loss of about 350.
	Researchers find that better ventilation may lower SIDS risk If the air in the room is flowing better, babies might be at a lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome.
	Supreme Court begins new term with tobacco case The Supreme Court has begun its fall term with a case about the marketing of "light" cigarettes.
	Bush calls for patience, says economy will be fine In the long run, the economy's going to be "just fine." That assessment comes today from President Bush, even as he warns that the massive rescue plan will take some time to work.
	Six in Calif. family die in apparent murder-suicide Los Angeles police say a father who was despondent over finances killed five family members and himself over the weekend in an upscale home.
	NRC delays decision on waste import application The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is delaying a decision on whether to allow EnergySolutions Inc. to import the largest-ever amount of nuclear waste into the U.S.
	Paulson picks interim head for rescue effort The administration has selected a former Goldman Sachs executive to be the interim head of its $700 billion rescue effort for financial institutions.