AssociatedPress 9/11/2012 - 18-Inch Gator Found in Cleveland , AP Top Stories , Raw: Gas Rationing Begins in N.Y.

A Cleveland sewer crew found an 18-inch alligator in a creek on Thursday. The gator was nearly frozen, but has since been revived. (Nov. 9) 18-Inch Gator Found in Cleveland AP Top Stories Here's the latest news for: Friday, November 9th: Post nor'easter gas rationing; Obama faces choice on fiscal cliff; Clinton honors slain envoy to Libya; 18-inch gator found in Cleveland. Raw: Gas Rationing Begins in N.Y. Long lines are seen at a gas station in Brooklyn, as gas rationing begins across the city and on Long Island. Officials say it was imposed to ease the long waits for gasoline, which they say has caused panic-buying and hoarding. (Nov. 9) Boehner: Debt Limit Should Be Part of Talks House Speaker John Boehner says any deal to avert the so-called fiscal cliff should include lower tax rates, eliminating special interest loopholes and revising the tax code. (Nov. 9) Denver Mail Carrier Steps Past Man Who Died The U.S. Postal Service is defending a mail carrier who walked past a Denver man who collapsed and died near his front door. (Nov. 9) NJ Resident: 12 Days Without Power After Storm Residents in Glen Rock, New Jersey are still without power Friday, almost twelve days after Superstorm Sandy hit. Strong winds caused widespread power outages in the town that was designated as Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. (Nov. 9) Obama: Americans Agree With My Deficit Approach President Barack Obama, laying down his marker for grueling budget and tax negotiations, said Friday he won't accept any approach to deficit reduction that doesn't ask the wealthy to pay more in taxes. (Nov. 9) Obama to Visit Sandy Damage Next Week The White House says President Barack Obama will travel to New York on Thursday to view recovery efforts from the massive East Coast storm Sandy. (Nov. 9) CIA Director Petraeus Quits: Extramarital Affair David Petraeus has resigned as director of the CIA after admitting he had an extramarital affair. According to his letter of resignation, Petraeus asked President Barack Obama on Thursday to allow him to resign. On Friday the president accepted. (Nov. 9) Raw: Syrian Forces Shell Border Town Amateur video uploaded by Syrian activists on Friday showed graphic footage of bodies on the streets of the eastern town of Qourieh, in the province of Deir el-Zour that borders Iraq. (Nov. 9) AP Analyst: CIA Director Petraeus Resigns David Petraeus has resigned as director of the CIA after admitting he had an extramarital affair. According to his letter of resignation, Petraeus asked President Barack Obama yesterday to allow him to resign, and today the president accepted. (Nov. 9) AP Top Stories Here's the latest news for Friday November 9th: CIA Director David Petraeus resigns; Obama and Boehner make positions clear to avert the 'fiscal cliff;' Los Angeles Lakers fire coach Mike Brown. 'Fiscal Cliff' Negotiations on Starting Block President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner outline their positions in the looming battles over the year-end pending automatic tax increases and spending cuts. (Nov. 9) Medics Check High-Rise Residents After Sandy Medical teams were sent to parts of New York City hit by Superstorm Sandy to make sure residents in high-rise buildings are getting their medical needs met. Some residents haven't had water, power or heat for 12 days. (Nov. 9) Raw: Christie Walks Damaged N.J. Boardwalk New Jersey Governor Chris Christie toured the damage at the Seaside Heights Boardwalk, which he walked for the first time since Superstorm Sandy hit. (Nov. 9) Officials: Petraeus Affair Was With Biographer David Petraeus, the retired four-star general renowned for taking charge of the military campaigns in Iraq and then Afghanistan, abruptly resigned Friday as director of the CIA, admitting to an extramarital affair. (Nov. 9)