“Here is the bottom line: While the enemy in Iraq is still dangerous, we have seized the

“Here is the bottom line: While the enemy in Iraq is still dangerous, we have seized the offensive, and Iraqi forces are ... increasingly capable of leading and winning the fight.”

President Bush

In prepared remarks on his plan to pull 8,000 more combat and support troops out of Iraq by February.

“This critter was angry, really angry.”

Delia Oliveras, 64

After Hurricane Ike’s winds tore the roof from her home in the central Cuba.

“I felt like I was invincible for a while again.”

Roger Federer

Who easily beat Andy Murray to win his fifth consecutive U.S. Open championship and 13th major title overall.