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4 dead from storm as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
Despite warnings of life-threatening storm surges ahead of the storm, several major routes along the coast were op…
Microbes eating up BP oil in Gulf
WASHINGTON - Government scientists studying the BP disaster are reporting the best possible outcome: Microbes are consuming the oil in the Gulf without depleti…
GOP may seek repeal of Obama health bill
WASHINGTON - If you thought passing the health care overhaul was messy, wait until Republicans try to repeal it if they regain power this fall.
Yellowstone breaks summer visitor record
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban's shadowy leader told Afghans on Wednesday that the insurgents are winning the war and warned Americans that they are wasting lives and billions in tax dollars by continuing in…
'Fiery' pastor won't back down
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The government turned up the pressure Tuesday on the head of a small Florida church who plans to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11, warn…
Thousands flee fires near Boulder, Colorado
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - David Myers knew it was time to leave when he looked out into the forest and spotted bright red flames towering skyward. Then came a blin…
Taking the offensive on Labor Day
MILWAUKEE (AP) - A combative President Barack Obama rolled out a long-term jobs program Monday that would exceed $50 billion to rebuild roads, railways and run…
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Want cheapskates to spend? Hawk gizmos that save
NEW YORK - How do you get penny pinchers to spend these days? Pitch products that promise to save them money.
Wolf killings set to expand
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Government agencies are seeking broad new authority to ramp up killings and removals of gray wolves in the Northern Rockies and Great Lakes, despite two recent court actions that restored the…
Volunteers helping track firefly numbers
INDIANAPOLIS - The yellow-green streaks of fireflies that bring a magical air to summer nights, inspire camp songs and often end up in jars in children's bedro…
Earl's biggest damage in Northeast: business
YARMOUTH, Mass. - Earl's worst damage in New England was to seasonal businesses hoping to end their summer on a high note.
Key oil spill evidence raised to Gulf's surface
ON THE GULF OF MEXICO (AP) - Engineers have hoisted a key piece of evidence in the BP oil spill to the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, and investigators will soon get their first chance to scrutinize the equipment i…
Craigslist removes adult services section
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Craigslist has apparently closed the adult services section of its website, two weeks after 17 state attorneys general demanded it shut down the section.
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The Grand Old Tea Party?
WASHINGTON - Is the tea party the new Republican Party?