Nineveh capital of Ur

1.
Campaigning Kicks Off Amid Iraq Insurgency
Campaign to build schools hospitals despite impending hurricane.
2.
L.A. Airport Beefs Up Jetliners' Security
Security especially tight on 'big ol' jet airliners'. But they vow to not get carried away.
3.
Ala. Judge Wears Ten Commandments on Robe
Robe stretched to the breaking point.
4.
Dumped Bag Shuts Seattle Ferry Station
Bag of dump set alight on neighbors porch.
5.
Israeli Official Urges Attention to Syria
In world's largest slight of hand.
6.

Expos' Move to Washington May Falter
Traffic is unfucking believable. Considering turning around.
7.
Conservatives Take on Christmas Cause
Urge only gold, frankincense and whatever myrrh is as presents.
8.
Montenegro MPs Oppose Plan to Flood Tara Gorge
Tara's got some hygiene issues but this is a bit extreme.
9.
Rare Whales Said Tangled Off Carolina Coast
Lashed opposing flippers together and had a good old fashioned knife fight.