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An Iraqi nuclear scientist who spent years in the Abu Ghraib prison under Saddam Hussein has emerged as a top U.N. choice to become prime minister in Iraq's interim government, an Iraqi official says. A moderate Shiite, Hussain al-Shahristani is known for his management skills and has no formal ties to any Iraqi political party. Hear NPR's Eric Westervelt.

Croatia does it again - winning a penalty kick shootout to advance to the semifinals for the second World Cup, eliminating Brazil. Croatia's defense stymied the 5-time champions the entire match.

The Tops Friendly Markets grocery store opened on Jefferson Avenue on the East Side of Buffalo in 2003. It was a long road to get there.

Also: supporters and opponents of Egypt's new constitution rally in Cairo; Mali army overthrows another prime minister; Apple's new map app gives dangerous directions in Australia; and a man goes nude in an exhibition of nude men.

Also: A published report alleges the NSA collected millions of French phone records; a powerful storm is menacing Mexico's storm ravaged Pacific coast; the U.S. resumes aid to to Pakistan; and gas prices are down sharply.

Also: Ohio prison officials will investigate the suicide of kidnapper Ariel Castro; Tropical Storm Gabrielle forms south of Puerto Rico; judges in Chile apologize for "state abuse" under the Pinochet regime; and surprising cars that can be folded.

Also: Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez faces a hearing on a murder charge; a massive undersea volcano is discovered in the Pacific; and a British firm is sorry for making job applicants dance in their interviews.

Also: Storms batter both Mexican coasts; Facebook and Twitter surface in Tehran; the shipping company responsible for the Hawaii molasses spill will pay cleanup costs; and the porn industry lifts a moratorium on filming after an HIV scare.

Also: Talks on Iran's nuclear program move to Geneva; Malian rebels suspend peace talks; two farmers are charged in the deadly U.S. listeria outbreak; and a Klan chapter will hold a rally at the Gettysburg National Park.

Also: The House is poised to vote on defunding the Affordable Care Act and cuts to food stamps; Colorado faces huge piles of flooding debris; Japan's prime minister orders all Fukushima nuclear reactors closed; and somebody won the $400 million Powerball!