1. Local—Gas prices dropping Currently gas prices are around $3.19 per gallon Analysts say by the end of October gas prices will be below $3 Demand for gas goes down after summer travel— prices go down Struggles in the global economy also has lowered demand—stock piles go up Good news…a drop in the gas will add $70 billion in the pockets of Americans and can spend on other items (economy may improve)

2. National—Rays, Cards in Playoffs The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Yankees after being down 8-0 in the 8 th inning to gain the wild card after Red Sox lose to Orioles. The Cardinals gain National league final spot after Braves lose to Phillies in extras. AL match-ups: – Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers, Tampa vs. Texas Rangers NL match-ups: – Philadelphia vs. St. Louis, Arizona vs. Milwaukee

3. Oops! Can you spot the mistake? White House press office made a geographic error

4. World—Germany approves bailout Germany’s parliament approved a plan to expand European bailout for troubled countries that use the euro Europe is trying to stabilize world economic problems by preserving this euro zone economy Greece has been on the brink of financial disaster