World's tallest man reclaims title

Guinness World Records has returned the title of world's tallest man to China's Bao Xishun after Ukrainian Leonid Stadnyk refused to be measured under new guidelines.

Blasts reportedly kill 11 in Algeria
Twin car bombings at a hotel and military headquarters killed 11 people and wounded 31 others on Wednesday, according to local reports.

Food aid arrives for hungry Georgians

A convoy of food aid for beleaguered Georgians rumbled through a Russian checkpoint Wednesday, despite few signs by soldiers of fulfilling Moscow's promise of a pullback within two days.

'Boomerang' storm Fay may worsen

Tropical Storm Fay continued its erratic path, moving north along the Florida coast but not going out over the Atlantic Ocean, where many had feared it could strengthen and turn into a hurricane.

Christmas planning time now (Akron Beacon Journal)
If you're a parent of small children, you already know it's never too early to make plans for the Polar Express - the always popular, holiday-themed train rides through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park for pajama-clad children from mid-November to late December.

Portman doubts he will be McCain's VP (The Columbus Dispatch)
Ohio Republican Rob Portman says he doesn't expect to be on the ticket next week when John McCain appears in Dayton, the day after Democrats and newly minted nominee Barack Obama wrap things up in Denver.

All eyes are on Louisville (The Canton Repository)
There are no undercards for the Louisville High School football team in 2008. Every week around 7 p.m., the football will be kicked off and the spotlight will shine directly on the Leopards. How things change.

Bhutto's widower wins backing for presidency

A major opposition party on Wednesday backed Benazir Bhutto's widower to become Pakistan's president, as the power struggle following the resignation of Pervez Musharraf intensified.

Gitmo legal logjam may be ahead
A shortage of interpreters may cause delays for many of those held at Guantanamo, lawyers say.