Gephardt

Published September 1, 2003 at 12:00 AM EDT

In the latest in our series of selections from campaign speeches by the Democratic presidential hopefuls, we present an excerpt from Rep. Dick Gephardt's speech this morning in New Hampshire.

'Leap together,' Kermit the Frog says in address at University of Maryland graduation

The Associated Press

"Rather than jumping over someone to get what you want, consider reaching out your hand and taking the leap side by side," the beloved Muppet told graduates Thursday evening.
National & International News

Record floodwaters in eastern Australia leave 4 dead and 1 missing

The Associated Press

Some 50,000 people have been isolated by the flooding in New South Wales, after days of heavy rain. Four bodies have been retrieved from floodwaters since Wednesday.
Music talent agent among dead after jet crashes into San Diego neighborhood

The Associated Press

Six people, including music talent agent Dave Shapiro, were on board a private jet that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood on Thursday.