AP Top Stories for Thursday Sept. 25th, 2008

AP Top Stories for Thursday Sept. 25th, 2008



Here's the latest news for Thursday Sept. 25th: President Bush meets with McCain and Obama about economic crisis; Presidential debate in doubt; Opening statements in Sen. Ted Stevens trial; John Allen Muhammad's death sentence appeal is rejected.

Illusionist floats away

Illusionist floats away



After a series of stunts around the world, illusionist David Blaine's latest in New York disappoints much of his audience.

Illusionist David Blaine ends his upside-down stunt in New York with a finale billed as a "dive of death" which disappointed many onlookers.

Japan's airbag silver lining

Japan's airbag silver lining



Airbags, once found mainly behind the wheel, are now cushioning Japan's growing elderly population in case of off-road spills at home.

Japan's Prop Co. has designed airbags for the old or infirm, located behind the head and hips and inflating in fractions of a second when a fall is detected.