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The United States will engage in new international negotiations to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, according to a plan President Bush announced Thursday. The president heads to Germany next week to discuss climate change with other world leaders.

The Russian government says the man who claimed responsibility for the bloody Beslan school siege is dead. Officials say Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev was killed Monday by Russian special forces. Reporter Lawrence Sheets met Basayev while covering Chechnya and talks to Steve Inskeep about the man.

Western tribes are making a last ditch effort to thwart a large lithium mine in a federal appeals court.

Dreamgirls is nominated for eight Academy Awards, but not for Best Picture. Babel, which is among five nominees for the top film, earns seven nominations.

The Czech Republic had the biggest win of the World Cup, routing the United States 3-0 Monday. Earlier, Australia staged a late comeback, scoring three goals from the 84th minute until the final whistle to beat Japan, 3-1. Italy beat Ghana 2-0 in the late game.

In College Football's biggest rivalry, Ohio State beat Michigan on Saturday. The pregame fervor was darkened by the sudden death Friday of legendary Michigan coach Bo Schembechler.

New Century, a subprime lender that was once the second-largest in the industry, has filed for bankruptcy. The company is joining the ranks of many other subprime lenders to crash and burn in the housing market downturn.

Consumer prices rose 3.2% in July from a year ago, higher than the 3% gain seen in June — but it was largely due to math. Overall, inflation continues to ease, raising optimism about the economy.

When track and field star Noah Lyles questioned why people refer to NBA title winners as "world champions," everyone from Drake to Kevin Durant rushed to have their say.

The special grand jury's report differs from the charges filed by the Fulton County DA, including recommending Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler face indictment.