2. Today's UN General Assembly speech by Egypt's new president will be closely watched for clues about his democratic intentions and plans for lifting his country out of poverty. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is also set to speak.

 

 

 

3. Syrian state-run media says two massive explosions rocked the Syrian army command headquarters in the capital of Damascus. Witnesses say the blasts set off clashes and a huge fire inside the building in the heavily-guarded area.

 

 

 

4. And AP's time lapse photos show the transformation of one Nebraska cornfield from vibrant emerald to sickly yellow during the worst US drought in decades. This cornfield illustrates how unforgiving the elements have been for many farmers across the Midwest this summer.