by Jonathan Hiskes. Michigan gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder is an unusual Republican. In a year when Tea Party fervor has propelled fire-breathing extremists onto ballots around the country, Snyder comes across as a moderate, sensible Republican with crossover appeal. He’s a high-tech venture capitalist and former president of the Gatewa....(more) (full story...)

The country's first female prime minster must leave small politics behind and show her true substance'So let's draw back the curtains and let the sunshine in," said Julia Gillard on hearing of her narrow victory in Australia's general election. "Let our parliament be more open than it was before....(more) (full story...)

Much was said about the cool head and calm demeanor of true freshman Rob Bolden after his impressive debut as Penn State's starting quarterback - a victory over an opponent from a lower-level program in the friendly confines of Beaver Stadium. (full story...)

Houston Rocket Luis Scola scored 37 points, carrying Argentina to a thrilling 93-89 victory over Brazil yesterday and into the quarterfinals of the world championships at Istanbul. (full story...)

AFP - Rafael Nadal kept his perfect record intact at the US Open as he powered past Spanish compatriot Feliciano Lopez into the quarter-finals while Kim Clijsters and Venus Williams booked a semi-final showdown with hard-fought victories. (full story...)

AP - Travis Hafner hit a go-ahead homer that was upheld by video replay and No. 9 batter Lou Marson broke the game open later in the sixth inning with his first career grand slam, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 6-1 victory over the fast-fading Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. (full story...)

AFP - Two-time champions Kim Clijsters and Venus Williams booked a US Open semi-final showdown with hard-fought victories on Tuesday, struggling in windy conditions to overcome their toughest foes yet. (full story...)

Broncos are still No. 3, but victory over Virginia Tech impresses voters.More AP Top 25 voters are buying into Boise State as the No. 1 team in the country. (full story...)

AP - Trevor Hoffman added another milestone to his illustrious career, earning his 600th save Tuesday night by closing out the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. (full story...)

AP - Jake Arrieta pitched efficiently into the seventh inning, Adam Jones had a two-run single in a three-run first and the Baltimore Orioles denied their nemesis, CC Sabathia, his 20th victory with a 6-2 win Tuesday night over the New York Yankees. (full story...)