10/9: Nobel Peace Prize goes to President Obama

New York Times: Nobel Peace Prize goes to President Obama

President Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize for Diplomacy just nine months into his presidency. The award committee noted "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.”

In particular, Obama's effort to reduce the world's nuclear arsenal was noted. However, the announcement still stunned everyone. "There has been no discussion, nothing at all,” said Rahm Emanuel, the president’s chief of staff, in a brief telephone interview.

And in the South:

ALABAMA: Vaccine for swine flu arrives in Alabama

ARKANSAS: State's lethal injection rules considered by Supreme Court

FLORIDA: Gov. Crist draws in millions for Senate race

GEORGIA: SBA disaster loans to be key to flood recovery

KENTUCKY: Anti-price gouging law upheld in Kentucky

LOUISIANA: Big-chain restaurant commits to sell Louisiana shrimp

MISSISSIPPI: State hospitals reject swine flu nasal spray

NORTH CAROLINA: Gov. Perdue says state will keep offering incentive packages

SOUTH CAROLINA: Smart growth conference set for October 20-21 in Columbia

TENNESSEE: State ranks 48th for childhood health

VIRGINIA: Prison magazine sues state

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