" Born in it's time for to intend -- knees on the run for Wednesday September ninth as of 6 am -- GP PS. President Obama heads to Capitol Hill tonight to talk about health care reform -- and lack of it 1010 wins and into and -- outcome will have live coverage. The idea of a government run health care plan to compete with private insurers appears to be on life support. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi insists the public option is essential. Republicans have run a well oiled oppositional summer and correspondent Vic Ratner says that don't show any signs of letting up. Now the congress is back from there summer recess."

" Republican Senator John McCain challenges president Obama's claim that Republicans are offering no healthcare solutions we do that legitimate. Workable. To global. Viable alternatives to that government option but Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid says the GOP would rather use scare tactics in his words then real negotiations we still. After all these months have a place at the table for the Republicans the leaders plan from Democrat Max Baucus includes no government run option."

" Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has weighed in as well on the health care issue. In an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal she says reform will not improve the system. And restated her claim that so called death panels will make end of life decisions something that has been widely discredited. A proposed tax on soda in New York was just too hard to swallow in the plan -- The President Obama says the idea has merit an in an interview with the Men's Health Magazine says it's worth putting on the table. As congress debates health care reform. With recent studies showing more American kids -- never overweight. And the high correlation between increased soda consumption and obesity. The president suggests it's an idea to be explored earlier this year governor Paterson floated the idea of an 18% tax on soda and other sugary drinks. Storm of protest so the -- While Mayor Bloomberg has eyes on a third term to democratic mayoral candidates are trying to keep that from happening. City councilman Tony of Allah and city comptroller Bill Thompson meet again tonight for their second candidates' debate. This one's sponsored by 1010 wins and channel seven. And tent and -- correspondent Stan Brooks will be on the panel asking questions. The tent and wins channel seven hourlong debate can be seen online attend and wins dot com beginning at 7 this -- As we approach another anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks the call has gone out from labor leaders and elected officials. For the passage of 9/11 health and compensation awards. For responders and community members. And former mayor Giuliani headed to ground zero yesterday to unveil a plan to teach middle and high school students about the terror attacks. The curriculum believed to be the first comprehensive educational plan that focuses on the attacks. Is expected to be tested in schools in seven states including New York futures. New York Times reporter Stephen Farrell was freed today by commandos from Taliban captors who kidnapped him over the weekend in northern Afghanistan. Unfortunately his interpreter. Was killed in the --"

" They've become increasingly difficult for journalists in Afghanistan and Pakistan to move freely. Alibaba and local criminal have been in the area that would normally peaceful and kidnapping journalists. As profitable. Northern Afghanistan is what was formerly peaceful if there by the it and it was better to get into NATO -- accidentally killed civilians. We're interviewing people on the ground the morning after the strike but the policy on kidnapped them."

" Correspondent action for. Most folks carry mace to protect themselves cups and this guy carries it to commit crimes. The hunt is on for a -- who has used -- Iraq people at least three times in lower Manhattan last month. Two of the incidents occurred on east seventeenth street in the Meatpacking District. And the third was in the west village at commerce street seventh avenue all occurred late at night you can see a photo of the suspect on our website and and -- dot com. -- anyone with information is urged to call crime stoppers. At 80577. TI PS that's 80577. -- Heads up ladies. 28 year old woman says she was raped inside her apartment near saint Nicholas avenue and 147 street in Hamilton heights. Police believe it's the same man connected to a few other recent attacks in the area. It is he has sketch video of the suspect at a website and then -- Philip Barry won't be at his 82 street office in Brooklyn. The 52 year old was arrested by federal agents who say the Bernie made off of a bay ridge ran a thirty year forty million dollar Ponzi scheme. Barbara Gergen says she was a victim she says she should have seen income."

" You know knowing you for almost thirty years I believed him. And but then. Checks could start bouncing and I knew there was a serious problem. -- getting any information out of him this very difficult."

" doesn't have the money now to take a gander at convicted Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff lecturing and house. The place at 133 64 street near Lexington avenue is going on the auction block. But you concede house why it is just check out the photos attend and wins. Apple says it's ready that taken of the bite out of the business market the company says. It will unveil something big today or at least that's what apple wants consumers to think about it the announcement in San Francisco CNN's Steve -- as --"

" Apple is expected to unveil a new array of iPods and changes to their iTunes platform. But there was no end to speculation about what else could be announced like the possibility that Beatles songs would finally be available on iTunes."

" I don't know that apple intended for the event to become such big events. With such overblown expectations."

" PC magazine editor in chief lance -- enough said these big reveals have made it hard for apple to keep allowing customers."

" Becomes difficult is to innovate at that level here in mid year out."

" You know of today's announcement is a big hit or flop by watching Apple Stock and other big it is whether Steve Jobs will make an appearance he's been battling health problems. With swine flu worries running rampant states are debating whether to force healthcare workers to get flu shots. Roughly half skip the immunizations last year New York the first state to be hit hard by the virus is requiring all health care workers get in its. Deadline for celebrity photographer Annie Leibowitz to retain a 24 million dollar loan. Past midnight without a word from her or the lender. Our capital groups sued the 59 year old in July. Claiming she -- an agreement that authorized it to act as her agent in the sale -- photography in real estate. Spokesman for both art capital and Leibowitz said the two sides are trying to resolve the situation. But neither would comment further Leibowitz took out the -- last year to cover what was described as dire financial conditions due to mortgage obligations. Tax -- and on -- talks. -- in the name owe money when you are McDonald's but the hamburger giant has lost a trademark fight against a much smaller eatery. Called McCurry. Hard to imagine an eight year long legal battle over two letter prefix but McDonald's obviously thought it was worth it the hamburger giant has lost its eight year trademark battle against the Malaysian restaurant in the curry. Which serves not hamburgers but curry. The ruling closes all legal avenues for McDonald's to protect its name for what it says was a trademark infringement correspondent and Somalis aren't right any longer the tiny -- Pacific countries the first in dictates to switch its traffic from one side of the road to the other. With no accidents reported and I that the government made the change from right to left to bring Somalia in line with Australia and New Zealand. Where some 170000. Ex patriots of -- live for now symbol wheel out cars with steering wheels on both sides. But all will drive on the left side of the road. Officials have been urging the public to stay vigilant warning that the danger of crashes could increase in coming days -- drivers become complacent. Before the new road rules become -- That was dirty Harry once said he'd feel -- And I want to take a shot at sweet in its that a lot of game from the New York State lottery it's starts next week. It gives players a chance to in a million for one so -- big deal out. All the tickets can still be purchased the traditionally in stores. The winning numbers will be posted on the state lotteries website shortly after the 9:30 PM -- If you don't have the computer. It's open the story which. Speak to feel unlucky issued in noticed today is that 9909. Some think it's like you did get married so hotels like the Bellagio Las Vegas are offering a special 9909. -- And you animated film nine is debuting today that's a lucky day for Beatles fans. Their whole remastered catalog and a fab four themed videogame are being released today. Maybe you could listen to. The song. Number. And finally from the dumb crooks five. Cops say twenty year old Stephen Bennett was 13 guys who robbed the couple in Columbus Ohio over the weekend -- out a way. But -- he got caught. When he returned to the scene of the crime and why did he do that well apparently that was with one of the victims and return to ask her on the day. No award cheeks. And that -- when he's on the run for Wednesday September ninth top team tomorrow time and GT the absence."