Captured and wounded, Jason Brul aka Ka Butch, the leader of the Front Committee 79 of the communist rebel movement operating in Sorsogon province, gives a statement while in confinement in a hospital in Sorsogon, Philippines.
News cameras captured impromptu street hockey and soccer games in Times Square as rain and high winds blew through New York City ahead of a direct hit from Hurricane Irene. (Aug. 28)
Sung-Bong Choi, 22 years old, is Korea's answer to Susan Boyle of Britain. His performance at Korea's Got Talent reduced the judges and the audience to tears. Everyone in the hall was stunned at his beautiful rendition of an Italian song.