NYC Mayor Bloomberg confirms at least 2 dead, 7 missing after plane and helicopter collide over the Hudson River.

Helicopter and Small Plane Collide Over Hudson River

A small aircraft and a helicopter collided in midair over the
Hudson River in Lower Manhattan on Saturday, the authorities
said.

Sonia Sotomayor Sworn In as Supreme Court Justice

Judge Sonia Sotomayor was sworn in Saturday as the 111th
justice of the Supreme Court, becoming the first Hispanic and
third woman to serve on the court in United States history.

Corazon Aquino, Ex-Leader of Philippines, Is Dead. Former Philippines President Corazon Aquino, who swept away a
dictator with a "people power" revolt and then sustained
democracy by fighting off seven coup attempts in six years,
died on Saturday, her son said, The Associated Press
reported. She was 76.

CNN: House OKs $2 billion in additional funds for cash for clunkers program. Senate votes next week.

U.S. Economy Shrank Less Than Expected in Quarter.
The latest government report shows the economy contracted at
a 1 percent annual pace in the second quarter, a
better-than-expected showing and the strongest signal to date
that the recession, the longest since World War II, is
finally winding down.

Reports: North Korea seizes South Korean vessel: http://news.bnonews.com/rm4q

NYTimes: House Panel Restarts Health Talks. http://adjix.com/iws9

At least 4 dead, more than 50 injured after passenger train derails in south China following landslide - state media.

USA Today: Longtime Eagles assistant Jim Johnson, 68, dies of cancer. http://bit.ly/3WCZBW

Jack M. Shaw, one of the key players in the massive New Jersey corruption probe, has been found dead, NBC New York reports.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft and Yahoo have reached a search deal which will be announced within 24 hours.

MICHAEL JACKSON INVESTIGATION -- Conrad Murray's lawyer releases statement on Las Vegas search: http://news.bnonews.com/k86u

Minnesota coach Brad Childress says Brett Favre won't play for the Vikings, according to several media reports.

Microsoft has released two critical emergency updates and encourages users to update immediately.

Senate Panel Endorses Sotomayor in 13-6 Vote

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Tuesday to endorse
the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, easing
her path to likely confirmation as the first Hispanic member
of the tribunal. As expected, all 12 Democrats on the judiciary panel voted
for Judge Sotomayor. But among the seven Republicans on the
committee, only Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina
voted in favor.

BNO News: Federal agents are searching the home of Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's doctor, according to media reports.

CNN: Senate panel approves Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to U.S. Supreme Court, setting up confirmation vote by full Senate.

Bulletin: Suspended quarterback Michael Vick has been conditionally reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

BNOnews: Law enforcement official tells AP that Michael Jackson's doctor administered anesthetic which is believed to have killed him.

CNN: Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, administered a drug that authorities believe killed Jackson, a source says.