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Hurricane Earl weakens as it scoots by US east
BusinessWeek
A weakened Hurricane Earl churned past North Carolina's Outer Banks and began to lash southeast Virginia early Friday, while two more states along the US East Coast declared states of emergency. Earl lost strength Thursday, winding down …
Cape Cod greets Earl with plywood and grumblingReuters
Earl, Losing Force Fast, Churns by New EnglandWall Street Journal
Tropical Storm Earl Weakens, Heads for Coast of Nova ScotiaBloomberg
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Outgoing Obama Adviser: Stimulus was Right to Do
CBS News
Christina Romer, outgoing chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, addresses a breakfast meeting of the Economic Club of Washington, DC, Aug. 6, 2009. On her last day on the job Friday as chair of President Obama's Council of Economic …
Obama Pledges New Measures Next Week to Boost US Economic Growth, HiringBloomberg
Obama to Link Tax Plan, HiringWall Street Journal
Obama to Address New Economic Ideas Next WednesdayABC News
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Powerful quake hits New Zealand
Los Angeles Times
The 7.1-magnitude temblor causes widespread damage in Christchurch, but no deaths and only two serious injuries are reported. Associated Press A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island early Saturday and caused widespread damage, …
New Zealand struck by 7.4 earthquakeBoston Herald
7.1 quake: Key informationStuff.co.nz
Widespread devastation after 7.0 quake in New ZealandAFP
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9 feared dead in New Zealand plane crash
msnbc.com
FOX GLACIER, New Zealand — At least nine people were believed killed Saturday when a small plane crashed at an airstrip at a national park in New Zealand, police and medical officials said. The Press newspaper of Christchurch reported on its website …
Nine Dead in New Zealand CrashWall Street Journal
9 people killed in New Zealand plane crashThe Associated Press
Nine reported dead in New Zealand plane crashThe Hindu
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`Plague doctor' takes a curious journey
MiamiHerald.com
A convicted research scientist was stopped at Miami International Airport after screeners found a suspicious-looking metal canister in his luggage. Thomas C. Butler was an authority on infectious diseases at Texas Tech University. …
Scientist Sets Off Security Scare, Not His First, at Miami AirportNew York Times
Suspicions force airport closurePittsburgh Post Gazette
Miami airport shut down after security officials see researcher's canisterFort Worth Star Telegram
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Earl bears down
Boston Globe
Hurricane Earl swelled yesterday into a massive storm almost the size of New England, swirling north up the Eastern Seaboard on a track expected to take it perilously close to Nantucket around midnight. …
Latest developments on Hurricane EarlCNN
Earl takes swipe at North Carolina, heads northLos Angeles Times
Despite Hurricane Warnings on East Coast, Some Head Into DangerNew York Times
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Utah field goal in overtime upends No. 15 Pitt
ESPN
Did you attend this game? If so, start chronicling your sports memories today with ESPN's Sports Passport. Enter the games you attend, upload your photos and share your memories! Utah coach Kyle Whittingham encourages his players during warmups for an …
Utah knocks off No. 15 Pittsburgh in OTmsnbc.com
Whew! Utes fend off Pitt in OTSalt Lake Tribune
Utah upsets No. 15 Pittsburgh, 27-24 in overtimeOrlando Sentinel
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Drug violence is worse, Calderon admits
Washington Post
A crowd in Mexico City's Zocalo shouts slogans against President Felipe Calderon before his speech. (Luis Acosta) By William Booth MEXICO CITY – President Felipe Calderon acknowledged Thursday that an increasingly bloody war with powerful drug …
Mexico clash 'leaves 25 drug cartel gunmen dead'BBC News
25 killed in shootout between Mexican army, gangstersXinhua
25 killed in Mexico drugs shoot-outThe Press Association
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Ohio: Fox Accused of Illegal Help in Campaign
New York Times
By AP The Democratic Governors Association filed an elections complaint on Thursday in Ohio alleging that the Fox News illegally helped the Republican nominee for governor solicit funds. The association says Fox allowed John Kasich to request …
Democrats accuse Fox News of bolstering Ohio candidateBoston Herald
Democrats Strickland, Brown rally union members in DaytonDayton Daily News
Convicted killer spared death penaltyCNN
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Quinn: Prisons chief Michael Randle wasn't forced out
Chicago Tribune
Gov. Pat Quinn said Thursday that he did not force his embattled corrections chief to resign over a botched prisoner early release program and defended Michael Randle's job performance during his short time in …
Embattled Illinois prisons chief resignsThe Associated Press
Illinois: Corrections Chief LeavingNew York Times
Illinois' Top Prison Official ResignsWSIL TV
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Study: Fewer illegal immigrants entering the US
Houston Chronicle
BY THE NUMBERS The number of illegal immigrants entering the United States annually has declined by nearly two-thirds since 2007 — marking a significant shift after years of growth, according to a new study by the Pew Hispanic Center. …
Illegal immigration in sharp declineMiamiHerald.com
Number of illegal immigrants in US drops, report saysWashington Post
Study finds sharp drop in number of illegal immigrantsAustin American-Statesman
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Cherie who? On way to top, Tony Blair's closest companion was Gordon Brown.
Washington Post
Tony Blair's autobiography goes on sale Wednesday, amid protests over his participation in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. By Manuel Roig-Franzia Tony and Gordon. Blair and Brown. The bubbly one and the gruff one. Much happened, and is still happening, …
Tony Blair, New Tory, Defends His ReignBusinessWeek
Tony Blair wasn't Labour's messiahThe Guardian
Iraq, intelligence and intellectual paucityThe Guardian
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US Adds Legal Pressure on Pakistani Taliban
New York Times
WASHINGTON — The United States government on Wednesday ratcheted up legal pressures against the Pakistani Taliban, the Qaeda-linked group accused of a role in the failed Times Square bombing in May and in the suicide bombing at a CIA …
US announces reward for information on top Taliban leadersThe Hindu
US charges Pakistan Taliban leader in CIA deathsLos Angeles Times
US adds TTP to terrorism blacklistDaily Times
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Economy takes center stage in Boxer-Fiorina debate
MarketWatch
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — The economy took center stage in Wednesday's debate between incumbent Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer and Republican challenger Carly Fiorina, as the two traded broadsides over how best to pull the …
California Senate Debate Turns on EconomyNew York Times (blog)
Boxer And Fiorina Trade Blows In First Senate DebateNeon Tommy
Who won Boxer-Fiorina debate?OCRegister
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Don't Rule Out Apple Ruling Your Living Room
BusinessWeek
Apple's (AAPL) decade-long run of iPod-, iPhone-, and iPad-fueled prosperity has featured only one notable dud. Introduced in 2006, Apple TV is a set-top box used to play movies and other digital fare on a TV via iTunes on a Mac or PC. …
Apple TV, iPods, Ping Will Challenge Google, Facebook, MicrosofteWeek
Apple iPod Touch, the best gets betterCNET
First looks at new iPod Nano, Touch, Apple TV, iTunesUSA Today
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Our view: Election integrity
Anchorage Daily News
It's been disappointing this week to see the apparently baseless claims of a tainted electoral process in the Republican primary for US senator. We shouldn't have to tell any campaign that it ought not to cry election fraud, much less attack the …
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski concedes in GOP primaryUSA Today
Murkowski concedes in GOP primaryWashington Post
It's another Tea Party win as Alaska's Murkowski concedesMiamiHerald.com
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Gillard in no position to call shots
The Australian
JANET Albrechtsen deserves high marks for putting the record straight about Mark Arbib's non-appearance on last week's Q&A (ABC1, 9.35pm, Mondays). Viewers were asked to accept the official ALP explanation that Julia Gillard had directed Arbib not to …
Australian PM wins Greens support in govt bidReuters
Greens party supports Australian Labor Party gov'tThe Associated Press
Australia's Greens Sign Accord to Support Gillard's Bid to Form GovernmentBloomberg
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Hurricane Earl could sink plans for holiday weekend
Boston Herald
Hurricane Earl, a category 4 menace heading east, has North Carolina bracing for a direct hit and Labor Day vacation plans for Cape Cod up in the air. Craig Fugate, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, …
Outer Banks Tourism Threatened as Earl Aims for North CarolinaBloomberg
Mess with Washington at your own peril, Hurricane EarlWashington Post
Approaching Hurricane Earl threatens East CoastSeattle Times
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Sarah Palin's Shopping Spree: Yes, There's More…
Vanity Fair
Bose headphones. A birthday dress for Bristol. Campaign documents and e-mails reveal the fine print. By Michael Joseph Gross• The clothes. Few aspects of Sarah Palin's vice-presidential candidacy have been more discussed than the $150000 worth of …
Meghan McCain opens up about campaign, PalinsThe Associated Press
Is Palin a feminist?GSU Signal
Sarah Palin caused 'stress, drama, panic' on campaign trail, says John …New York Daily News
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Obama looks beyond Iraq
Los Angeles Times
Declaring an end to the combat mission, he says the US must now focus its shrunken resources on rebuilding its ailing economy. President Obama appealed for support from a nation impatient for progress on unemployment and other economic woes and …
Obama: US combat in Iraq over; time to 'turn the page'USA Today
Troops, families glad to hear end to Iraq combatThe Associated Press
Review & Outlook: Oval Office AmbivalenceWall Street Journal
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Obama Marks Shift From Iraq Combat as Risks for US Remain
Bloomberg
President Barack Obama will give the second Oval Office address of his presidency to mark the transition from a US combat role in Iraq, a shift that won't end the risks to …
Obama to Address US on Iraq TransitionVoice of America
Obama prepares to deliver address on IraqUSA Today
Amid drawdown of troops, Biden reassures IraqisBoston Globe
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Hurricane Earl barreling across Atlantic
MiamiHerald.com
The timing of a strong low-pressure trough moving off the East Coast will determine whether Earl's hurricane-force winds remain offshore or whip states from NC to Maine. BY CURTIS MORGAN Hurricane Earl grew into a powerful Category 4 storm Monday and …
Fluke of Earl: Trackers struggle to get read on storm's pathBoston Herald
Coast Keeps Eye on EarlWall Street Journal
Hurricane Earl now Category 4 stormSeattle Times
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Rare whale rescued off Maui dies after 2 weeks
Washington Post
In this Aug. 16, 2010 photo provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a whale rescue team lifts a Blainville's beaked whale onto a truck in Kihei, Hawaii. The whale died Sunday at the Hawaii Cetacean Rehabilitation Facility in …
Rare whale rescued off Maui dies after 2 weeks at Hawaii dolphin and whale …TODAYonline
Rare whale flown to treatment facility diesHawaii News Now
Rescued Beaked Whale DiesKITV Honolulu
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S.Korea welcomes sanctions on North, offers flood aid
Reuters
SEOUL, Aug 31 (Reuters) – South Korea welcomed expanded US financial sanctions against North Korea on Tuesday, but made a its first large-scale offer of aid to its destitute neighbour since the sinking of one of its …
Kim Jong Il, Amid US Sanctions, Extols China's Economic GainsBusinessWeek
US extends North Korea sanctionsABC Online
S Korean president "positively evaluates" DPRK leader's visit to ChinaXinhua
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Mexico nabs US-born drug lord 'La Barbie'
Houston Chronicle
Mexican authorities captured a legendary Texan on Monday who is accused of a bloody climb to the top echelon of one of the hemisphere's most powerful drug cartels. Edgar Valdez Villarreal, known as "La Barbie" for his looks, …
Mexican Police Catch Suspected Trafficker 'La Barbie'BusinessWeek
Mexico captures top drug traffickerAljazeera.net
TIMELINE-Key events in Mexico's drug warReuters
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'Modern Family' and 'Mad Men' take top Emmy awards
Los Angeles Times
The ABC comedy series about a disarmingly dysfunctional family won the top comedy series honor as well as in the writing and supporting actor categories. Fox's cult phenomenon "Glee" — nominated for 19 …
Newcomers shine at the EmmysHouston Chronicle
Emmys telecast: Too much frenzy, not enough celebrationUSA Today
Emmys Night Belongs To 'Glee,' 'Modern Family'MTV.com
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FOREX-Yen pares losses on BOJ disappointment
Reuters
TOKYO, Aug 30 (Reuters) – The yen pared broad losses on Monday as the Bank of Japan's decision to expand a fixed rate fund supply scheme disappointed investors who were looking for more aggressive measures to fight deflation. …
Bank of Japan Expands Loan Program to 30 Trillion YenBusinessWeek
Australian, New Zealand Dollars Pare Advance Versus Yen After BOJ MeetingBloomberg
BOJ Eases Policy to Fight Yen Rise but Impact Seen SlimABC News
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N.Korea leader's train may be headed home from China: report
AFP
SEOUL — A train believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il left the northeast Chinese city of Harbin Monday amid speculation he is headed home after a surprise trip to China, a report said. The secrecy-shrouded visit which began Thursday …
Kim Jong Il appears to head home after latest hush-hush trip to ChinaLos Angeles Times
Kim Jong Il May Have Visited Harbin Yesterday on China Trip, Yonhap SaysBloomberg
China paper defends North Korea as Kim eludesReuters Africa
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Anti-American: Dangerous hate talk
Charleston Gazette
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The fact that 24 percent of Americans believe Barack Obama is a Muslim, according to a poll just released by Time magazine, and the ongoing controversy about building a Muslim community center and mosque near Ground Zero reflect …
NYC mosque debate will shape American IslamThe Associated Press
Freedom of ReligionPress & Sun-Bulletin
Religious freedom, or religious treason?The Breeze
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Katrina's mark on New Orleans remains 5 years after storm
Houston Chronicle
NEW ORLEANS — Touch down at Satchmo, taxi to the hotel, wander through the Quarter, eye the scantily clad, grab a beer, listen to some old-school jazz, down a beignet and coffee — tourist life is eternal in the Crescent City, …
5-year anniversary of Katrina's wrath somber, reflectiveCNN
New Orleans embracing loss and recoveryMinneapolis Star Tribune
5 years after Katrina, DC area hotel firms see gulf business pick upWashington Post
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Five years after Katrina, its victims remain blown away by the storm
San Jose Mercury News
When the homesickness comes on Reggie Melancon, as it often has since Hurricane Katrina blew him all the way from New Orleans to San Jose five years ago, he settles onto the couch in his cramped apartment and watches the game again. …
A photographer's perspective on New OrleansCNN
Five years after Katrina, New Orleans still caught between stormsLos Angeles Times
Rebuilding New Orleans InfastructureCBS News
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Manchin, Raese to vie for Byrd's Senate seat
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
AP | Posted: Sunday, August 29, 2010 12:00 am | Loading… CHARLESTON, W.Va. • West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin won the Democratic nomination Saturday and will face GOP primary winner and businessman John Raese in the race to fill the Senate seat vacated …
Gov. Manchin, Sen. Vitter win nominations in W. Va., La.USA Today
West Virginia governor, businessman win Senate nominationsCNN
W.Va. Gov. Manchin wins Dem primary for US SenateThe Associated Press
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Edgar beats BJ Penn again, leaves no doubt at UFC 118
USA Today
With a unanimous five-round decision Saturday at UFC 118 over, Edgar (13-1) defended his lightweight belt against the man he took it from four months ago. All three judges scored it 50-45 for Edgar, meaning Penn (15-7-1) did not win a single round this …
UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 updatesLos Angeles Times
Frankie Edgar Retains Title, Randy Couture Dominates James Toney at UFC 118NESN.com
Edgar dominates Penn, Couture destroys Toney at UFC 118Vancouver Sun
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Hurricane Danielle bringing rip currents to US
Fort Worth Star Telegram
By — AP FLORIDA — Category 2 Hurricane Danielle is far out over the Atlantic but is bringing dangerous rip currents to the US East Coast. Lifeguards had to rescue dozens of swimmers off Florida on Saturday. Danielle was forecast to pass well east of …
Danielle brings rip currents to US, dozens rescuedAtlanta Journal Constitution
Hurricane Danielle Path: Danielle Riptides May Reach US East CoastSpreadit.org
Hurricane Danielle weakens to category 2 strengthMarketWatch
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NASA offers help in Chile mine rescue
ABC Online
The American space agency NASA is sending a team of experts to Chile to give advice on how to help 33 trapped miners cope with their ordeal. A NASA medical officer says the Chilean authorities have asked for advice on the nutritional and behavioural …
Trapped miners: depression fears mar 'miracle' as Chileans rally aroundThe Guardian
Camp Hope waits for minersBBC News
Chile, divided by quake, unites around minersThe Associated Press
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France's crackdown on Romas continue, hundreds deported
Hindustan Times
France today deported hundreds more Roma in defiance of growing domestic and international criticism of its crackdown on travelling minorities. Two specially chartered planes carrying Roma men, women and children left Paris's Charles de Gaulle airport …
France: Roma Policy ChallengedNew York Times
France denies UN criticism over Roma's rights abuseXinhua
UN Urges France to Stop Collective Deportation of RomaVoice of America
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Video of the Trapped Chilean Miners Stirs a Country's Emotions
New York Times
SAN JOSÉ MINE, Chile — Huddled around a television set in a dining tent, relatives laughed, smiled and clapped on Friday as they watched the first video images of the 33 miners trapped in a chamber about 2000 feet below. …
NASA helping in historic rescue of trapped Chilean minersWashington Post
Five Chilean miners 'depressed'BBC News
In Chile, Trapped Miners Dig in for the Long HaulWall Street Journal
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USAID chief says he had to leave Pak after being threatened
Times of India
WASHINGTON: Indian-American US aid chief Rajiv Shah has said that he had to leave a relief camp in flood-hit Pakistan in a hurry, after being threatened by extremist elements present there. Shah was the topmost US official to visit Pakistan this week …
1 million more Pakistanis displaced by floodingLos Angeles Times
U.S. doubles helicopters for Pakistan flood reliefReuters
UN: Another Million Displaced by Pakistani FloodsVoice of America
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Networks take different paths in covering Glenn Beck 'Restoring Honor' rally
Washington Post
The Lincoln Memorial — and the rest of the Mall — is a popular site for protests and rallies. Here are some noteworthy ones that show how hard it is to measure the size of a protesting crowd. With Glenn Beck's Saturday rally, it's best to be wary of …
Blog causes uproar on eve of Beck rallyThe Associated Press
Blog Causes Uproar On Eve Of Beck RallyNPR
Beck, Sharpton to lead rallies on King speech anniversaryMiamiHerald.com
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Democrats highlight Bush, 'extremism' in House battle
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff That, in simplified form, was the label hung on Republicans Friday by the Democrat charged with spearheading his party's 2010 House election campaign. Saddled with a sagging economy and lower presidential approval ratings, …
Rep. Van Hollen 'confident' Democrats won't lose HouseWashington Post
Democratic Campaign Chief Says Tea Party Will Hurt RepublicansBloomberg
Van Hollen Says Democrats Will Retain Majority in the HouseU.S. News & World Report
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NY mayor suggests cabbie attack may be tied to Islamic center debate
Seattle Times
Michael Enright once volunteered with an interfaith group that has supported a proposal for an Islamic center near Ground Zero — a … By SARA KUGLER FRAZIER and TOM HAYS The Associated Press SETH WENIG / AP Cabdriver Ahmed Sharif shows where he was …
Man in Cab Stabbing Showed Zeal for VeteransNew York Times
Wounded NY cabbie says religion had role in attackReuters
Mayor seeks to calm cabbie, NYC after knife attackThe Associated Press
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Carter wins release of American from North Korea
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — Former President Jimmy Carter is leaving North Korea Friday with a US citizen who was imprisoned in the communist country after entering it illegally in January, according to the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia. …
Ex-US President Carter frees American from North KoreaBBC News
NKorea releases American imprisoned since JanuaryBusinessWeek
Carter wins American's release from North KoreaLos Angeles Times
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Australia PM: opposition to submit policy costings
Reuters
CANBERRA Aug 27 (Reuters) – Australia's opposition has agreed to allow Treasury officials to analyse its election promises, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said on Friday, removing an obstacle to talks with independents on forming a new government. …
Abbott sinks Fielding's Senate threatThe Australian
Australia's Greens 'Making Progress' With GillardBusinessWeek
Abbott finally agrees to open booksHerald Sun
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Hurricane Danielle swells could reach US coast
The Associated Press
MIAMI — Forecasters say swells churned up by Hurricane Danielle could reach parts of the US East Coast by the weekend and that dangerous surf conditions are expected in Bermuda, though the eye will likely move well east of the island. …
Hurricane Danielle Now Season's Strongest Storm, on Track to Pass BermudaBloomberg
Hurricane Frank leaves death, destruction behind as it moves off shoreCNN International
Danielle and Earl churn through Atlantic OceanCNN
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Empire State Bldg not lit for Mother Teresa b'day
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — The Empire State Building was lit in red, white and blue on Thursday night for women's suffrage as more than 100 people protested a refusal by the iconic skyscraper's owner to mark Mother Teresa's 100th birthday. …
Empire State Bldg Not Lit For Mother Teresa B'dayNPR
“Draw constantly from Mother Teresa's example”The Hindu
In the Latest Religious Battle, a Call to Arms for Mother TeresaNew York Times
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China steps up air safety checks
Sydney Morning Herald
China stepped up nationwide air safety checks on Thursday as investigators searched for clues on why a Brazilian-made airliner crashed while trying to land in heavy fog, killing 42 people. The Henan Airlines ERJ-190 regional jet crashed in poor …
Henan Air President Removed After 42 Killed in China Crash, Xinhua ReportsBloomberg
China airport reopens after plane crash killing 42Xinhua
Safety concerns raised about China crash runwayThe Associated Press
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Hong Kong seeks answers to Manila hostage deaths
Atlanta Journal Constitution
AP HONG KONG — Business was halted in the bustling Asian financial hub of Hong Kong on Thursday in a three-minute tribute to eight residents killed in a deadly bus hijacking in the Philippines, as locals demanded answers for the tragedy. …
As Hong Kong Mourns, the Philippines Look InwardVoice of America
The Aftermath of Manila's Botched Hostage CrisisTIME
DILG, police execs face hostage probeInquirer.net
Los Angeles Times -The Associated Press -Financial Times
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Chile Enlists NASA, Navy in `Unheard of' Rescue of Trapped Copper Miners
Bloomberg
Chile's government is consulting with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the country's Navy on how to maintain the health of 33 trapped miners who face a three-month …
Local rescue expertise helps trapped Chilean minersABC Online
To relieve miners' hell: Latrine, books, antidepressants?USA Today
Chilean authorities prep trapped miners for long rescue operationXinhua
Aljazeera.net -BBC News -Wall Street Journal
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Florida Senate race starts without a clear favorite
Washington Post
Rep. Kendrick Meek is the Democratic nominee for Senate, overcoming billionaire Jeff Greene's massive television and mail onslaught to win a bitter Florida primary. Meek will face off against Gov. Charlie Crist and Republican Marco Rubio in November. …
Political insiders fear Scott — but fear Sink moreMiamiHerald.com
Who is Florida's Rick Scott?CNN
Rep. Kendrick Meek faces tough battle in Florida Senate raceBoston Herald
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Factbox: A look at North Korean leader Kim Jong-il
Reuters
(Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is visiting China, his only powerful ally, with his son and heir apparent, South Korean media reported. The visit is taking place ahead of a rare meeting next month of the North Korea's Workers' Party, …
North Korea Leader Kim Jong Il Said to Have Started Visit to China TodayBloomberg
Kim Jong-il Reported to Be in ChinaNew York Times
Kim Jong Il Traveling to ChinaWall Street Journal
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