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U.S. to start NATO talks on Afghan transition: Petraeus
Reuters - The United States will start preliminary talks with its allies in Afghanistan soon on next years planned transition, expected to include withdrawal of some U.S. forces, the top NATO commander in the country said on Thursday.
Study: 1 in 7 home kitchens would flunk inspection
AP - A new study suggests that at least one in seven home kitchens would flunk the kind of health inspection commonly administered to restaurants.
Hurricane Earl closes in on US East Coast
AFP - Hurricane Earl
Gunman shot as Discovery hostages planned escape
Mariner Energy facility on fire in Gulf
Reuters - An oil and gas facility owned by Mariner Energy Inc off the coast of Louisiana was on fire Thursday, and the U.S. Coast Guard said it was working to rescue 13 workers.
Gulf oil rig explodes off La. coast
AP - An offshore oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive oil spill.
Feds sue Arizona Joe Arpaio sheriff in civil-rights probe
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RBS move to boost Scottish jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland says Scotland is likely to gain jobs as a result of major restructuring, despite news that 3,500 UK posts will be lost.
'Lights out' help migratory birds
A growing number of New York sky-scrapers switch off their lights at night to help reduce the number of migratory birds hitting the buildings.
The mint with a whole lot of food miles
A British discount store is buying in Polo mints from Indonesia even though the same mints are being manufactured just a mile up the road in York.
Man 'strangled wife and hid body'
A cheating husband murdered his wife after she found out about his infidelity, a court heard.
Boy hit by boat dies in hospital
A six-year-old boy who was struck by a speedboat at Cranfield beach in County Down dies in hospital.
Hatton fighting career is 'done'
Former light-welterweight world champion Ricky Hatton says he is unlikely to fight again.
Clue to egg flaws in older women
British scientists say they are closer to knowing why older women trying to fall pregnant are more likely to produce abnormal eggs.
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Hawking: God didn't create universe
God did not create the universe, world-famous physicist Stephen Hawking argues in a new book that aims to banish a divine creator from physics.
Natalie Portman gets Oscar buzz
Has Queen Amidala turned to the dark side?
Oil sheen spotted after platform fire
An oil and gas platform caught fire today off the Louisiana coast. All 13 workers are safe, but there are reports of a sheen in the water, Gov. Jindal said.
Crowded web TV field awaits Apple
With Wednesdays announcement that it will be revamping its web TV offerings, Apple has made its most serious push into an emerging, and increasingly crowded, field.
Sheriff Arpaio sued by Justice Dept.
Justice Department civil rights lawyers filed suit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona on Thursday after talks collapsed on a deal to provide federal investigators with requested documents.
Residents in Earl's path stock up
Chris Meek put his motorcycle in storage in Wilmington, North Carolina, to protect it from Hurricane Earl as the Category 4 hurricane headed toward the North Carolina coast.
Hamas pledges to keep fighting
Resistance operations will continue against Israelis despite the arrests of Hamas activists in the West Bank, a Hamas official said Thursday.
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Cartoon: So Sue Me
If you own a big tech firm, you arent Microsoft, and you werent named in the patent lawsuit filed this week by Paul Allens Interval Licensing, well... youre probably looking deep into your soul today and asking where it all
U.S. Stocks Fall for Third Week, Longest Decline Since February
U.S. stocks fell for a third week, sending the Standard & Poors 500 Index to its longest losing streak since February, as a record plunge in home sales raised concern the economy may relapse into a recession.
Facebook Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Like Buttons
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Facebook in a Los Angeles County Superior Court alleging that the company commercially misappropriated the names and likenesses of minors without parental consent. The plaintiffs are seeking financial restitution for revenues and
Facebook Now 'Worth $33 Billion
Facebook is now worth as much as $33.7 billion, after investors have paid up to $76 for a share in the company ahead of its much-hyped flotation on the stock market, according to a report.
Treating Customers as Online Equals Boosts Business
When customers see that a company is devoting resources, effort and attention to enhancing relationships, they are more likely to become advocates for that companys products or services, new business research finds.
Aisle by Aisle, an App That Pushes Bargains
It’s like the most persistent sales clerk you’ve ever encountered.
Chart of the Day: Housing Prices Since WWII
That chart in this post, constructed from Case-Shiller data, shows the reality: home prices have actually been pretty steady over time. In fact, if you look at a fifty-year period after World War II, home prices were absolutely steady.So heres
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Candidate Indicted for 'Sex Conduct' With Minor
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Treasury Urged to Reject Lawyer Tax Change
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Democrats' Summertime Blues Increase
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Are These in YOUR Water?
You swallow these invisible shrimp with every gulp of New York City tapwater -- yet thats nothing to worry about, say experts
Beliefs Pit Muslim GIAgainst Deployment
Pfc. Naser Abdo, a Muslim soldier from Texas, says he wants to leave the U.S. Army as a conscientious objector because his faith and the military simply dont mixGates: Troops in Afghanistan for Years to ComeTRANSCRIPT: Gates Sits Down With
Justice Dept. Sues Arizona Sheriff in Civil Rights Probe
The U.S. Justice Department sued Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Thursday, saying the Arizona lawman refused for more than a year to turn over records in an investigation into allegations his department discriminates against Hispanics.
Back to School Style
Do your kids have tastes that dont match your budget? Check out where to get fun new back-to-school fashion for pretty cheap
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Hurricane Earl swirls toward N.C.
Treacherous winds, driving rain force thousands of vacationers to evacuate parts of Outer Banks. Outer Banks
Oil rig blast injures 1 in gulf
U.S. Coast Guard says an offshore oil rig exploded west of Deepwater Horizon blast. Deepwater Horizon
Discovery incident baffles author
Author of novel mentioned in James J. Lees list of demands says gunman warped his words.
Earl spinning 145-mph winds
Thousands evacuating parts of the Outer Banks as hurricane watches and warnings extend up the East Coast. » Associated Press |
Nats have a brawl in Florida
Nyjer Morgan charged a Marlins pitcher on the mound, an action that clear both benches and led to ejections.
Pa. capital nearing bankruptcy
In a highly unusual move, the city of Harrisburg says it will not make a $3.3 million payment.
Hostages safe after dramatic day at Discovery Channel building
James J. Lee was shot and killed by at least two rounds by officers who had set up inside the building, according to a law enforcement source.
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U.S. to start NATO talks on Afghan transition: Petraeus
KABUL (Reuters) - The United States will start preliminary talks with its allies in Afghanistan soon on next years planned transition, expected to include withdrawal of some U.S. forces, the top NATO commander in the country said on Thursday.
U.S. sues Arizona sheriff in immigration probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday sued an Arizona sheriff for refusing to cooperate with its investigation into allegations the sheriff discriminates against Hispanics in his program to crack down on illegal immigrants.
Mariner Energy facility on fire in Gulf
HOUSTON (Reuters) - An oil and gas facility owned by Mariner Energy Inc off the coast of Louisiana was on fire Thursday, and the U.S. Coast Guard said it was working to rescue 13 workers.
Coast Guard responding to possible rig blast in Gulf
HOUSTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard was flying helicopters to a possible offshore drilling rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, a Coast Guard spokesman said.
3G Capital to buy Burger King for $3.26 billion
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Burger King Holdings Inc , the No. 2 U.S. fast-food chain, agreed to be bought by investment firm 3G Capital for $24 per share, or about $3.26 billion.
Flood-hit Pakistanis and Afghans may cross to Iran: UNHCR
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Dismal conditions in flood-hit areas in southwest Pakistan could force thousands of Pakistanis and Afghan refugees to cross the border into Iran, the U.N. refugee agency warned Thursday.
Afghan leader condemns air strike as Gates arrives
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai strongly condemned an air strike by NATO-led forces which he said killed 10 campaign workers for this months election, a sour note as U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived for talks.
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Food safety groups slam USDA egg graders at farms in recall
Staff at two Iowa egg processors implicated in a national salmonella outbreak were supposed to enforce rules, federal regulations show.
1 in 7 home kitchens would flunk inspection, worse than restaurants
A new study suggests that at least one in seven home kitchens would flunk the kind of health inspection commonly administered to restaurants ...
New test may 'revolutionize TB care,' diagnosing
Scientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether ...
Hurricane Earl to batter North Carolina tonight
Hurricane Earl is a powerful Category 4 storm packing 140-mph winds, and coastal residents in its path need to take action now, FEMA Administrator ...
Muslim groups support N.Y. mosque, decry hostility
It is unethical, insensitive and inhumane to oppose the planned mosque near ground zero, more than 50 leading Muslim organizations said Wednesday ...
Methodists see clues for growth in thriving churches
Its the conundrum Protestant denominations with declining memberships and shrinking budgets are desperate to solve: How to stem the decades-long ...
Tony Blair's book offers insights on alliances
The alliance between George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair was tight, but Blair says that may never have occurred without 9/11. ...
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Send your images and stories from breaking news scenes.
Health care credit cards may add to your pain
These days, you may leave your dentists office with more than a toothbrush and dental floss in your bag. Thousands of dentists are offering patients health-care credit cards to cover the work that needs to be done, with seemingly hard-to-resist
DOJ sues Arizona's Sheriff Arpaio
In an atmosphere of tension between the federal government and Arizona, the Justice Department today dialed it up some more, filing a lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- accusing him, the county, and his office with failing to
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NYT: Designers, pundits rate Oval Office redo
NYT: Ho-hum Oval Office? Arianna Huffington, Ann Coulter and top designers react to the makeover unveiled this week.
T.I., wife arrested on meth possession charge
Newsweek: How airlines are ratcheting up fees
It seemed so reasonable at first—just a fee, no more than $40, for checking more than the standard two bags. But like a slowly expanding epidemic, the fees gradually started to creep. Here are the main fees to watch out
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Asimo the Robot Makes New Friends in Austria
Researchers Seek Feedback from Technology Fair Visitors to Help Make Hondas Battery-Operated Robot More Communicative
Oil Sheen Spreading from Gulf Platform Blast
Coast Guard Says a Mile-Long Sheen is Spreading from Site off Offshore Petroleum Platform that Exploded off La. Coast
Mideast Peace Talks "Productive"; 2nd Round Set
Israeli, Palestinian leaders Will Meet Again Sept. 14-15 in the Middle East with Further Talks Likely
Police: Discovery Hostages Planned Escape
Officers Heard Pop Just Before SWAT Team Moved in on Suspect; Captives Looked Ready to Run, Authorities Say
Justice Dept. Sues Controversial Ariz. Sheriff
Feds Say Joe Arpaio withheld Records in Investigation of Discrimination against Hispanics
Day Care Worker Convicted of Spiking Kids' Candy
Prosecutors Say 42-Year-Old Laced Treats with Dietary Supplement to Make Kids Sleep
Palin: Awful Temper, Revenge-Seeker, Insecure?
Vanity Fair: GOP Star Has Screaming Fits, Throws Things, Exacts Retribution on Former Employees
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Does America Crave American Champions?
The need of Americans for an American to root for; also, the growing difference between the pros and the fans.
As Colleges Compete, Money Flows to Minor Sports
The Directors’ Cup, a little-known but prized honor, has set off a competition to have the best broad-based sports program.
States Awarded Grants to Improve Achievement Tests
Two groups of 44 states will use the $330 million in federal money to design better annual reading and math tests.
Offshore Oil Rig in the Gulf of Mexico Explodes
There was one injury and all 13 members of the work crew on board on Thursday were accounted for, the Coast Guard said.
In Medical School Shift, Meeting Patients on Day 1
A new curriculum at N.Y.U. is intended to foster more personal relationships between medical students and patients.
Isner Struggles to Put Marathon Match in Past
After his victory on Wednesday, John Isner answered the predictable round of questions about that really long match at Wimbledon.
U.S. Retailers Depended on Discounts in August
Retail sales rose 3.3 percent in August, more than forecast. But the results are measured against a weak month a year ago.
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Egypt's Mubarak, Israel, and Obama
While the Mubarak regime may be grossly repressive and anti-democratic, one thing you can say for Hosni and son is that they sing a quite reasonable tune about Israel and the peace process.
The Discovery Gunman: TV as Enemy, and Weapon
James Lees rants were unified by one familiar theme: the exaggerated belief in a media institutions ability to single-handedly create, and impose solutions upon, social problems.
Health Reform: Already Good for Small Biz Workers?
According to a new study, once the Affordable Care Act is fully implemented, 95% of American workers will have health insurance through their jobs, up from 85% today.
Oil Sludge Blights Beaches of Party Mecca Goa
Black tar balls and oil sludge have surfaced this week on the famed beaches of Goa, the small Indian state so beloved by the day-glowed ravers of yesteryear
3 Unthinkable Things the Recession Has Caused
The global economic downturn has done what government policymakers, bosses and employers, the collective health care complex, and the consumer brain could not accomplish.
Why Israel Doesn't Care About Peace
Israelis feel prosperous, secure -- and disengaged from the peace process. Is that wise?
Arizona's Anti-Immigration Firebrands: Fueled by Out-of-Staters
Both Governor Brewer SB1070 defense fund and Sheriff Joe Arpaios campaign are being supported by a large number of contributions from outside of Arizona
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William Parente bought knife across street from hotel
Sometime after checking into the Sheraton hotel in Towson last week, William M. Parente went across the street to the Towson Town Center and bought the knife he used to kill himself.
Teen seriously hurt in Centereach crash
A Centereach teenager was hospitalized early Friday after he lost control of his car and struck a tree, Suffolk police said.
NYC teacher barricaded inside classroom
A New York City middle school teacher hasbarricaded himself in a classroom and the NYPD bomb squad is on thescene.
Nassau cops to target aggressive drivers
Rude, aggressive drivers beware.
Susan Boyle -- Scottish singing sensation -- gets makeover
Susan Boyle may have become famous in part for her great voice, but it seems shes ditched the other aspect of her appeal -- her dowdy looks.
Cops probe 'unknown substance' in girl's Burger King meal
A 6-year-old girl was taken to a hospital for observation Thursday after finding an unknown substance in a mac & cheese meal she was eating from a Burger King in Valley Stream, police said.
Cops: Two arrested after loaded gun found in car
A driver and his passenger were arrested late Thursday after they fled when police found a loaded gun in their car during a traffic stop in Hempstead, police said.
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