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ON THE SCENE: Myanmar protest in Korea

asap interactive designer Jenni Sohn is in Seoul, South Korea, where much of the nation is buzzing about a summit between South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang, North Korea.

But some in the country are focusing on events elsewhere -- like in Myanmar, where the ruling military junta has cracked down on pro-democracy protests.

Watch the above video clip from Sohn's recent interview with Nay Tun Naing, secretary of the Korea branch of Myanmar's National League for Democracy party. (Though take note: The death toll Naing cites is under dispute. The government said 10 people died in the protests; dissident groups put the number at or over 200.)

For the latest developments in Myanmar, read this report filed today from Yangon.

Also, read this story by Michael Casey on how Aung San Suu Kyi's status as an icon of democracy is growing.

Federal investigators focus on what went wrong

Authorities believe smoke and fumes from a chemical fire likely killed five workers trapped in an underground pipeline at a hydroelectric plant in Georgetown, Colo.

Watch this AP video report to learn more about the investigation into what went wrong at the plant.

--Chelsea J. Carter

Photo shows Princess Di moments before death

An inquest into the death of Princess Diana is underway in London where a jury has been hearing evidence to determine if her 1997 death was an accident or murder.

Jurors already have seen a photo taken just moments before the accident that killed Diana; her companion, Dodi Fayed, and driver Henri Paul. Watch the above AP video report for more details and for the latest information on the inquest, read this report by Robert Barr.

--Paul Chavez

Interviewing Ahmadinejad

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told The Associated Press in an interview today that his country would not launch an attack on Israel or any other country. He also said he does not believe the United States is preparing for war against Iran.

AP Deputy International Editor Nicolas B. Tatro was present during the 30-minute interview at Ahmadinejad's hotel near the United Nations for this AP story.

In this photo slideshow, Tatro tells asap about the AP's interview with the controversial leader.

--Jaime Holguin

INSIDER INSIGHT: The buzz at NowPublic

Shootings at Delaware State, a tornado in Florida and a woman caught on video encouraging her daughter to beat someone up.

That's what's getting the lion's share of attention today from contributors to NowPublic, the "crowd-powered media" site The Associated Press is working with to selectively incorporate citizen journalism -– especially photos and video -– into its news report.

Listen to this audio clip to learn more from NowPublic's Brian Kennedy.

-- Eric Carvin

-- Eric Carvin

-- Eric Carvin

-- Eric Carvin

Critic of sex ed book keeps library copies

A sex education book that its publisher said has been sold in 25 countries and translated into 21 languages upset a Lewiston, Maine, woman so much that she checked out copies from two local libraries and refuses to give them back. JoAn Karkos, 64, sent a disapproving letter to the libraries and a check for $20.95 with each letter to cover the cost of the book, "It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex & Sexual Health."

For more details, watch the above AP video report and/or read the story below the jump.

--Paul Chavez

Goldmans seeks items linked to Simpson arrest

O.J. Simpson memorabilia was at the heart of another legal drama today in Santa Monica, Calif., where a judge gave Fred Goldman a week to come up with a list of items that Simpson is accused of stealing from a Las Vegas hotel room.

Watch the above AP video report for more details and for the latest in the Simpson saga, read this story by Robert Jablon.

--Paul Chavez

VIDEO: Hurricane Humberto surprises Gulf Coast

Hurricane Humberto surprised the Texas-Louisiana coast early today with 85 mph winds and heavy rain that knocked out power to more than 100,000 customers and killed at least one person. Watch the AP video above for details and for the latest developments, read this story from High Island, Texas, by reporters Juan A. Lozano and Matt Sedensky.

--Paul Chavez

Search begins for Indonesia quake victims

The search is on for victims and survivors of a powerful magnitude-8.4 earthquake that struck Indonesia. Watch this AP video report for details and read this dispatch from Jakarta, Indonesia, by Robin McDowell for the latest information.

--Paul Chavez

Remembering 9/11

The victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks were remembered today under somber skies in New York. Watch the above video for more details on the memorial services.

--Paul Chavez