Florida Kids Pulled to Safety From Sunken Car

A 12 year-old boy, with his four year-old sister in the backseat, accidently drove his mother's vehicle into a canal while she was away from the vehicle. Three rescuers saved the children by breaking the back windshield with a lawn mower.

AP Top Stories for Wednesday, Aug. 22

Here's the latest news for: Wednesday, Aug. 22: Heavy rain swamps Ohio; Shuttle home safe despite tile damage; Soldier's death during Fort Hood training exercise leads to suspensions; Barry Bonds' record-breaking baseball to be auctioned off.

'Porno Barbie' Angers Toy Maker

Toy maker Mattel Inc. went to court Tuesday to declare that the name of its clean-cut Barbie dolls doesn't belong on a model's pornographic Web site.

Microsoft and Cisco Compatibility

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers stressed that the new generation of their products will work together.

Can Grass Prevent Floods?

Engineers are skeptical about a very tall grass called Vetiver, which some are touting as a solution to erosion for vulnerable places like New Orleans.

Iraq Chopper Crash Kills 14 Soldiers

A helicopter went down in northern Iraq on Wednesday, killing all 14 U.S. soldiers aboard, the military said, the deadliest crash since January 2005.

Russia Resumes Bomber Patrols

Russian bombers are once again patrolling the world's oceans in a move seen as Russia's attempt to reassert its military strength.

Dozens hurt in student protest

The protests, triggered when troops assaulted students who objected to the presence of soldiers at a campus football match, have been leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.

Tip Leads to Yard Full of Crocs

Mexican authorities found just under 100 crocodiles in a backyard.

Free Cell Calls

If you're one of the millions thinking of dropping your home phone in favor a full-time cell phone, that decision may have just gotten a little easier.

Cyber traders meet by the blog

Many sites with a social networking element are online brokerages, but with growth in peer to peer investing two new sites offer the option without the brokerage element. Diane King reports from New York.

Good Question: Sorting Through Student Loans?

Given everything that's going on with student loans, what should I consider as I weigh my college financing options this year?

Phantom Thrills and Turns Heads

WSJ.com's Matt Vella and David Patton test-drive a 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom. They find the $370K luxury car is more of a driver's car than a limousine.

New Music: Talib Kweli, M.I.A., More

AP Music Writer Nekesa Moody delves into this week's hottest new music from Talib Kweli, Swizz Beatz and M.I.A.

'Betty' Stars Dangle Clues About Season Two

The cast and crew of "Ugly Betty" celebrated their DVD launch this week in Hollywood, as they looked back on a ratings-winning, Emmy-nominated first season, and dropped hints about the show's second season developments.

Check Out R. Kelly's Musical Ghetto Soap Opera

The latest installments of R. Kelly's campy 'Trapped in the Closet' video series are now available on the Independent Film Channel (IFC) website. The ghetto soap opera includes a gay pastor, cheating spouses, and a well-endowed midget.

Battling iTunes

MTV and RealNetworks join forces to battle iTunes with the Rhapsody music service. Tuna Amobi, media and entertainment analyst for Standard and Poor's discusses the new venture.

Bonds' Home Run 756 to Be Auctioned Online

The 21-year-old student who caught Barry Bonds' home run 756 says the ball will be auctioned off online between August 28th and September 15th. Experts say the ball could be worth as much as half-a-million dollars.