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7.0 quake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand 3 September 2010, 8:45 pm
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 has struck near New Zealand, the U.S. Geological Survey said. ... -
U.S. cartoonist went too far, Mexicans say 3 September 2010, 7:17 pm
An American's cartoon showing the eagle in the Mexican flag dead in a pool of blood is drawing criticism. ... -
UPS cargo plane crashes near Dubai 3 September 2010, 3:56 pm
A cargo plane has crashed in an uninhabited area near the Dubai airport, according to the official WAM news agency in the United Arab Emirates. ... -
Indictment: Thais forced to work on Hawaiian farms 3 September 2010, 2:36 pm
Six job recruiters have been indicted in federal court in what the FBI has called the largest human-trafficking operation ever to result in charges in the United States. ... -
Settlements an obstacle in Mideast talks 3 September 2010, 2:15 pm
After two days of meetings and talks led by President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Israeli and Palestinian leaders leave Washington deadlocked over the contentious issue of Israeli settlements. ... -
Pakistan suicide bombing kills 59, injures 160 3 September 2010, 1:28 pm
A suicide bomber blew himself up outside an Ahmadi worship place in northwestern Pakistan Friday, killing a pedestrian, police said. ... -
Iranian mob attacks opposition leader's apartment 3 September 2010, 12:14 pm
A mob ransacked the entrance to the Tehran apartment complex of Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karrubi late Thursday, an assault that resulted in an attack on the head of his security detail, his son said. ... -
South Korea, U.S. to hold joint naval exercise 3 September 2010, 12:12 pm
South Korea and the United States will conduct a joint anti-submarine warfare exercise starting Sunday, the U.S. military announced Friday. ... -
Recipe for water in space: Just add starlight 3 September 2010, 9:41 am
European scientists say they've figured out the recipe for water in space: Just add starlight. ... -
Opinion: Peace talks a test of Israel's Netanyahu 3 September 2010, 7:24 am
Watching the Israeli and Palestinian leaders trudge to Washington for one more peace summit, one might wonder why President Obama invited them. Why should the president invest his prestige in an effort that looks so unpromising? ...
U.S. News
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Earl weakens as it heads north 3 September 2010, 8:43 pm
Earl weakened to a tropical storm Friday night with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph hour. Residents of New York and New England, however, are still bracing for the storm. ... -
Girl, 4, weighed 15 pounds at death 3 September 2010, 8:26 pm
The mother of a 4-year-old girl, found dead in her Brooklyn home Thursday morning, was charged Friday with second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and endangering the welfare of a child, according to police. ... -
U.S. cartoonist went too far, Mexicans say 3 September 2010, 7:17 pm
An American's cartoon showing the eagle in the Mexican flag dead in a pool of blood is drawing criticism. ... -
Acid attack victim: Sunglasses -- and God's hand -- saved my vision 3 September 2010, 4:35 pm
Bethany Storro doesn't usually wear sunglasses, but she got a surprise paycheck and bought a pair earlier this week. Those sunglasses, she is convinced, saved her eyesight when a woman threw a cup of acid in her face 20 minutes later. ... -
New Vietnam-era Medal of Honor recipient announced 3 September 2010, 4:11 pm
President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor, the military's highest award for bravery, to Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger for his valor in saving the lives of three wounded comrades in Laos in 1968, the White House announced Friday. ... -
BP replaces failed blowout preventer 3 September 2010, 2:42 pm
BP began operations to remove its failed blowout preventer from atop its well deep below the Gulf of Mexico, the company said Friday. ... -
Six charged in Hawaii with trafficking Thai guest workers 3 September 2010, 2:36 pm
Six job recruiters have been indicted in federal court in what the FBI has called the largest human-trafficking operation ever to result in charges in the United States. ... -
Actress who played Bonnie Blue Butler in 'GWTW' dies at 76 3 September 2010, 1:20 pm
Cammie King Conlon, who played the ill-fated Bonnie Blue Butler in "Gone With the Wind," used to joke "that I peaked at age 5." ... -
Airport scare caused by metal canister in luggage 3 September 2010, 12:04 pm
Bomb squad investigators were at Miami International Airport on Friday after a suspicious item was spotted in a baggage screening area, authorities said. ... -
Toshiba recalls 41,000 computers over risk of burns 3 September 2010, 12:56 am
Toshiba has announced the voluntary recall of about 41,000 notebook computers worldwide at risk of overheating and burning users. ...
Sports Top Stories
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Marlins bounce Braves 3 September 2010, 11:58 pm
MIAMI (AP) -- Whenever Florida left fielder Logan Morrison hits the ball hard toward a gap, he starts thinking about turning it into a triple.... -
No. 1 Nadal routs Istomin 3 September 2010, 10:27 pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- Even Rafael Nadal felt compelled to applaud when his second-round opponent at the U.S. Open hit a spectacular, full-sprint winner and was left doing the splits at the net.... -
Mallory Rubin: John Brantley, UNC, BCS busters headline Week 1 storylines 3 September 2010, 9:11 pm
College football's first Saturday has finally arrived for the defending champs, one cancer survivor, one embattled coach and the two QBs leading Florida and Texas, writes Mallory Rubin.... -
Morgan gets 8-game ban after brawl 3 September 2010, 6:25 pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- Nyjer Morgan's wild week has landed him an eight-game suspension, one of nine punishments handed out Friday by Major League Baseball following a brawl between Washington Nationals and Florida Marlins.... -
Leftwich out for Week 1 3 September 2010, 6:09 pm
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger isn't the only Steelers quarterback who might be out for four weeks.... -
Season-ending surgeries: P Strasburg 3 September 2010, 5:44 pm
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Nationals rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg had reconstructive elbow surgery Friday that could keep him out of the starting rotation until the 2012 season.... -
Masoli wins appeal, eligible to play for Ole Miss 3 September 2010, 4:54 pm
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) It turns out Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli can now play for the Rebels immediately.... -
AFC West: Chargers will hear footsteps 3 September 2010, 11:51 am
The AFC West also-rans of years past -- the Raiders, Broncos, Chiefs -- are finally making strides. But is that progress enough to unseat the Chargers? Jim Trotter previews the division.... -
Tom Verducci: Rare September comebacks, the perfect Manny, phenom fireball flameouts 3 September 2010, 11:21 am
It's quite rare for MLB clubs to stage wild comebacks for playoff slots in September. This does not bode well for the Cardinals, Red Sox, Rockies and White Sox, writes Tom Verducci.... -
LSU, U-M, Oregon St. will survive Sat. tests 3 September 2010, 9:18 am
Crashing a BCS bowl isn't enough for Boise State and TCU. Both have visions of a national title, but their biggest tests may be in Week 1. Will they pass? Stewart Mandel makes his picks....
Business and Money
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Obama's economy boost - just don't call it stimulus 3 September 2010, 3:54 pm
President Obama is pledging to propose a new package of job-boosting ideas next week -- just don't call it stimulus.... -
Dow back in the black for 2010 3 September 2010, 2:57 pm
Stocks closed near session highs Friday, with the Dow erasing its losses for the year, as investors welcomed a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market.... -
Where the jobs are now, and where they'll be next 3 September 2010, 1:07 pm
U.S. companies modestly added jobs in August, easing concerns that the nation might slip back into a recession. The latest jobs report released by the Labor Department today is better than expected. Employment in the private sector rose by 67,000 payrolls, after a revised 107,000 increase in July that was more than originally estimated. The report immediately sent stocks rallying, despite the fact that overall employment dropped and the unemployment rate climbed to 9.6% from 9.5%, as more people... -
Dollar slips on return to risk 3 September 2010, 11:23 am
As better-than-expected economic data boosted investor morale this week, the greenback lost some of its luster, falling against a basket of currencies.... -
What went wrong at Burger King 3 September 2010, 10:17 am
It's not yet clear what Burger King's new owner, the Brazilian-backed private equity firm 3G Capital, has in mind for the troubled No. 2 fast-food chain. But a total strategic revamp is in order.... -
August jobs report: Signs of life for employment 3 September 2010, 10:08 am
Business hiring is picking up, but not enough to make up for the massive losses of temporary government jobs.... -
Mariner Energy shares fall after platform fire 3 September 2010, 8:24 am
Shares of Mariner Energy tumbled Thursday after a fire in one of the company's production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.... -
Strongest jobs recovery in decades. Seriously 3 September 2010, 7:42 am
A jobless recovery? Hardly.... -
Stock futures pop after jobs report 3 September 2010, 7:02 am
Stocks futures jumped Friday after the August employment report showed that employers cut fewer jobs than economists were expecting and added more private-sector jobs than forecast.... -
Should US government debt be rated junk? 3 September 2010, 7:01 am
A few weeks ago, Hedgeye, the investment research firm where I'm a managing director, hosted a conference call for our subscribers that posed the question, "Should U.S. Government Debt Be Rated Junk Status?" Given that debt issued by the U.S. government continues to trade at almost all-time lows in yield, this is a contrarian call to say the least....
Political News
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Settlements remain obstacle in talks 3 September 2010, 2:15 pm
After two days of meetings and talks led by President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton, Israeli and Palestinian leaders leave Washington deadlocked over the contentious issue of Israeli settlements. ... -
Obama promises new jobs initiatives 3 September 2010, 10:36 am
President Obama promised to lay out a broad package of ideas for job creation next week and slamming Senate Republicans for blocking his small business aid legislation. ... -
Judge rejects Obama testifying at 'birther' colonel's trial 3 September 2010, 9:10 am
A judge on Thursday denied a request for President Barack Obama to testify at a court martial for a U.S. Army flight surgeon who refused to deploy to Afghanistan until he saw proof that Obama was born in the United States. ... -
Texas lawmaker admits mistake in scholarship scandal 3 September 2010, 7:12 am
A veteran House representative from Texas said she made a mistake when she awarded charitable scholarships to her family members instead of students in her district. ... -
Senators: Cyber self-defense can help U.S. security 3 September 2010, 5:56 am
Recently, we completed an intensive, bipartisan six-month study on cybersecurity and presented it to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. ... -
Army finishes initial review of McChrystal affair 2 September 2010, 2:36 pm
The Army's inspector general has completed an initial review into the circumstances surrounding comments by former Gen. Stanley McChrystal and his staff that appeared in Rolling Stone magazine, Army spokesman Col. Tom Collins told CNN. ... -
Gates arrives in Afghanistan 2 September 2010, 2:02 pm
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Afghanistan Thursday to consult with political and military officials. ... -
Navarrette: Obama must stick to his guns on education 2 September 2010, 10:29 am
It's back-to-school time, which means some in the media have gone back to asking: "What's wrong with our schools? And how can we fix it?" ... -
Egypt might host second round of Mideast peace talks 1 September 2010, 5:24 pm
If this week's Mideast peace talks brokered by the Obama administration go well, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is offering to host a second round of talks later this month in his country, according to two officials close to the talks. ... -
Borger: Will Obama be a Clinton -- or a Carter? 1 September 2010, 10:35 am
There are just times, when you are president of the United States, that formally speaking to the American people is part of the job. ...
Crime Top Stories
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Mistrial declared in actress' 'sham marriage' trial 3 September 2010, 8:37 pm
The sham marriage trial of actress Fernanda Romero, which the judge has likened to a soap opera, appeared threatened with a mistrial Friday after a dramatic turn a day earlier.... -
Girl, 4, weighed 15 pounds at death 3 September 2010, 8:26 pm
The mother of a 4-year-old girl, found dead in her Brooklyn home Thursday morning, was charged Friday with second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and endangering the welfare of a child, according to police.... -
Love triangle killer gets 27 years in prison 3 September 2010, 6:02 pm
A Florida judge Friday sentenced Rachel Wade, 20, to 27 years in prison for fatally stabbing her romantic rival in a fight last year.... -
Acid attack victim: Sunglasses, God's hand, saved my vision 3 September 2010, 4:35 pm
Bethany Storro doesn't usually wear sunglasses, but she got a surprise paycheck and bought a pair earlier this week. Those sunglasses, she is convinced, saved her eyesight when a woman threw a cup of acid in her face 20 minutes later.... -
Six charged with conspiracy to traffic Thai guest workers 3 September 2010, 2:36 pm
Six job recruiters have been indicted in federal court in what the FBI has called the largest human-trafficking operation ever to result in charges in the United States.... -
Discovery shooter smuggled immigrant 3 September 2010, 10:32 am
The gunman who held three people hostage at the Discovery Channel headquarters was once convicted of smuggling an illegal immigrant into the country from Mexico.... -
25 drug suspects killed in Mexico shootout 3 September 2010, 9:18 am
A shootout between soldiers and suspected drug dealers in northeast Mexico left 25 suspects dead, the military said. Authorities also confiscated a weapons cache and 23 vehicles, two painted to look like military vehicles.... -
Feds not keeping tabs on furloughed prisoners, inspector says 2 September 2010, 4:30 pm
Federal prison officials fail to properly keep track of thousands of inmates who are granted unescorted furloughs when they are temporarily released, an investigation by the Justice Department's inspector general has concluded.... -
Doc died in boyfriend's chimney, police say 1 September 2010, 12:02 pm
The decomposed body of a California doctor was found lodged in her boyfriend's chimney, several days after she had apparently attempted to get inside his home, police said.... -
Puppies tossed into river; video spurs outrage 1 September 2010, 11:40 am
A video apparently showing a young woman throwing live puppies into a river has sparked outrage across the Internet....
Science and Space
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Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years 5 December 2008, 8:34 am
NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. ... -
iReporters watch planets, moon align 2 December 2008, 10:52 am
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Shuttle lands at California air base 30 November 2008, 10:17 pm
NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. ... -
Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening 26 November 2008, 10:02 am
From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. ... -
Indian lunar orbiter hit by heat rise 26 November 2008, 5:26 am
Scientists have switched off several on-board instruments to halt rising temperatures inside India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft. ...
Health News
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West Nile virus kills 15 in Greece, health officials say 3 September 2010, 9:44 am
West Nile Virus has killed 15 people in northern Greece and sickened 158 others, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. ... -
Would you get selective reduction? 3 September 2010, 6:24 am
For women carrying multiple fetuses, a medical argument for reducing that number is clear. But the decision isn't always clear-cut. ... -
Build-it-yourself playground helps kids imagine 2 September 2010, 3:59 pm
He's designed everything from upscale hotels and restaurants to the sets for Broadway plays and the Academy Awards ceremony. ... -
For teens, too little sleep may equal too many snacks 2 September 2010, 12:06 pm
All those late nights spent trolling Facebook, texting friends, and cramming for tests may be taking a toll on teenagers' diets, a new study suggests. ... -
West Nile virus kills 13 in Greece 2 September 2010, 11:51 am
West Nile Virus has killed 14 people in northern Greece and sickened 142, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. ... -
She drops 100 pounds, gains new world 2 September 2010, 11:03 am
I come from a small-ish town in Oklahoma where we've never met a vegetable we couldn't fry and the only things more super-sized than our portions are the huge church complexes that alternate with fast-food restaurants along our roads. ... -
In mine's confines, survival instincts prevail 2 September 2010, 8:40 am
The health of 33 trapped Chilean miners is authorities' top priority as crews this week began drilling in an effort to free them. ... -
Flu 2010: 5 things you should know 2 September 2010, 6:18 am
Ohio State offensive lineman Andrew Miller wants to be first in line for a vaccine this year. Here are five things you should know. ... -
FDA agents visit Iowa farms that recalled eggs 1 September 2010, 7:50 pm
Federal agents visited Hillandale Farms and Wright County Egg, which have recalled more than half a billion eggs in the wake of the salmonella outbreak, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman said Wednesday. ... -
Weight-loss drug boosts heart, stroke risks for some 1 September 2010, 3:40 pm
Overweight people with a history of heart disease who take the prescription weight-loss drug Meridia may be at increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine. ...
Travel News
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Ashley Judd finds cause in Congo 3 September 2010, 1:24 pm
With a dozen humanitarian missions behind her, Ashley Judd has ventured to Africa to challenge the relationship between valuable minerals and unspeakable violence. ... -
Caution urged for coastal visitors 3 September 2010, 12:47 pm
Travelers with Labor Day weekend plans along beaches in Hurricane Earl's path should proceed with caution, check road conditions and confirm lodging plans before starting out, safety and tourism officials say. ... -
Miami airport reopens after scare 3 September 2010, 12:04 pm
Bomb squad investigators were at Miami International Airport on Friday after a suspicious item was spotted in a baggage screening area, authorities said. ... -
Prince Edward Island's natural charm 3 September 2010, 7:39 am
"There is a kind of old-time charm and innocence there that you just don't see in many places anymore," said iReporter Diana Korczynski about Canada's smallest province. See snapshots of lovely Prince Edward Island. ... -
Transportation chaos hits Seoul as typhoon strikes 2 September 2010, 11:43 pm
Typhoon Kompasu hit central South Korea Thursday morning, causing much of the metropolitan area's subway service to halt, toppling trees and resulting in widespread power outages along the west coast, Yonhap News Agency reported. ... -
The inside scoop on Rome's gelato 1 September 2010, 11:05 am
Where do Romans go for a cup of gelato? A local food writer steers us beyond tourist favorites to six artisanal gelaterias churning out creative, all-natural flavors. ... -
Amazing airline meals, if you splurge 1 September 2010, 10:19 am
Most air travelers have little to be happy about when it comes to airline food these days. But if you splurge on business or first class, the dining experience can be deluxe and luxurious, especially on international flights. ... -
Sierra Leone tourists to build their own eco-resort 1 September 2010, 10:12 am
For many people, the name Sierra Leone still conjures up images of the country's decade-long civil war and subsequent war crimes trials. ... -
Labor Day travel savings tips 1 September 2010, 8:31 am
The end of summer is approaching fast and everyone wants to get out and enjoy those last few days in the sun. ... -
Mexico City woos gay honeymooners 31 August 2010, 1:35 am
As more governments approve same-sex marriage laws, Mexico City officials are hoping to attract a growing part of the tourism market: gay honeymoons. ...
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