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		Wednesday, September 1, 2010   Compiled 2 AM E.T. In This E-Mail: World |  Politics |  Customize Today's Headlines  |  Search TOP STORIES Advertisement Obama Says Iraq Combat Mission Is Over By HELENE COOPER and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG In his second address from the Oval Office, President Obama reminded America that, in giving Iraqis responsibility for their own security, he was fulfilling a campaign promise. Trapped Chilean Miners Forge Refuge By ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO Thirty-three miners deep underground will play a critical role in their rescue, making their organization and leadership essential, officials said. Afghan Government Moves to Bolster Leading Bank By DEXTER FILKINS A sudden intervention to shore up the deeply troubled Kabul Bank prompted fears about the integrity of the Afghan financial system. • NYTimes.com Homepage Back to Top QUOTATION OF THE DAY "Through this remarkable chapter in the history of the United States and Iraq, we have met our responsibility. Now, it’s time to turn the page." PRESIDENT OBAMA, announcing an end to the American combat mission in Iraq. WORLD OPINION Interactive: Drawing Down and Moving Ahead in Iraq The end of the combat mission in Iraq will be a precarious new chapter in the Iraqi-American relationship. Home Fires: War Is Over — for Some The end of the war in Iraq may be near, for many it will linger on. WORLD After Years of War, Few Iraqis Have a Clear View of the Future By ANTHONY SHADID Many of the same complaints about daily life are heard now as in 2003, when the United States invasion transformed the political life of the nation. Academic Tackles Chaos of Elections in Nigeria By ADAM NOSSITER The new president of Nigeria’s electoral commission must organize the next election, but there is no election date, no candidate list and no real list of voters. Rwanda Threatens to Pull Peacekeepers From Darfur By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN and JOSH KRON A U.N. report, leaked in draft form last week, accuses Rwandan forces of massacring civilians and possibly committing genocide in Congo years ago. • More World News Back to Top POLITICS Murkowski Concedes Senate Race in Alaska By WILLIAM YARDLEY Joe Miller, a challenger backed by Tea Party activists and Sarah Palin, won the Republican primary. In Wisconsin, an Incumbent Holds Tight By JEFF ZELENY Senator Russ Feingold’s unexpectedly tight race suggests that Republicans have a better opportunity to win back the Senate than they had imagined. Paladino Rides on Anger in G.O.P. Governor Race By JAVIER C. HERNANDEZ Carl P. Paladino is connecting with voters’ anger and worrying Rick A. Lazio’s supporters. • More Politics News Back to Top ON THIS DAY On Sept. 1, 1939, World War II began as Nazi Germany invaded Poland. • See this front page • Buy this front page Back to Top   About This E-Mail You received these headlines because you are subscribed to Today's Headlines from NYTimes.com. Unsubscribe   |   Manage My Subscriptions   |   Suggestions   |   How to Advertise Please include the following ID number when writing to feedback@nytimes.com so that we can track any reports of problems:  60863088 Copyright 2010 | The New York Times Company | Privacy Policy NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018