Top StoriesHurricane Earl downgraded to Category 3 as winds decrease to 115 mphWashington Post - - 1 hour ago As Hurricane Earl steamed toward the east coast, vacationers along North Carolina's Outer Banks began packing their cars and moving inland, cutting short their summer just before Labor Day weekend. Video: Earl gathers strength
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Earl path to remain offshore, tropical storm watch issued for NJ coast The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Offshore Oil Platform Explodes in Gulf of Mexico, But No Leak FoundABC News - - 12 minutes ago An explosion on an offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico early today ignited a fire that caused workers to evacuate into the water, but the US Coast Guard said that all the workers survived and there are no oil leaks reported ... Mariner Energy oil rig fire extinguished, no sign of oil spill in Gulf Christian Science Monitor Temporary cap that stopped oil gusher removed BusinessWeek Israelis, Palestinians to work out framework agreementJerusalem Post - - 1 hour ago US envoy George Mitchell stresses framework will tackle all core issues at heart of conflict, Netanyahu and Abbas agree to hold another meeting on Sept. Abbas to Netanyahu: Freeze settlements or talks off Jewish Telegraphic Agency Privacy in iTunes PingPC World - 1 hour ago Ping is Apple's music-centric social network that is integrated into iTunes 10. From a privacy standpoint, it's pretty straightforward--as opposed to Facebook's multitude of privacy settings--but then again, Ping is also very limited as to what ... Apple iTunes Ping: Hands On PC Magazine TI Is ArrestedNew York Times - - 48 minutes ago Months after his release from a federal prison the rapper T. I., below, was arrested Wednesday night with his wife in Los Angeles on drug charges, The Associated Press reported. Video: Rapper TI and Wife Arrested on Drug Charges
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Sabathia Moves Closer to First 20-Win SeasonNew York Times - - 2 hours ago Mark Lennihan/AP By BEN SHPIGEL Perhaps you have heard, but on days he pitches, the mound belongs to Dallas Braden. Cross his rubber and suffer the consequences, as Alex Rodriguez discovered four months ago - and chuckled at. Cano, Yankees tag Cahill in 11-5 rout of Oakland San Francisco Chronicle Afghans pull money from troubled Kabul BankLos Angeles Times - - 57 minutes ago Afghans on Thursday rushed to withdraw their savings from troubled Kabul Bank despite attempts by officials to reassure nervous depositors that their money was safe. Afghans Pull Money From Weakened Bank New York Times Group: Half of Calif health workers got flu shotsSan Jose Mercury News - 21 minutes ago AP SAN FRANCISCO—A consumer group has found that just over half of California health care workers received flu shots during the 2008-2009 flu season. Lake Co. sets flu shot clinics Chicago Daily Herald Review & Outlook: Tony Blair on the PanicWall Street Journal - 3 hours ago Tony Blair's memoir, out this week, has so far received attention mostly for the former Prime Minister's judgments about George W. Bush (remarkably admiring) and Gordon Brown (decidedly mixed). Video: Inside Story - A Journey
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Tony Blair memoir: I'd do Iraq again, and I considered firing Gordon Brown Christian Science Monitor Joe Arpaio: Why is Obama administration suing an outspoken Arizona sheriff?Christian Science Monitor - - 1 hour ago The Justice Department said Thursday that Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona's Maricopa County is not cooperating in an investigation into whether his department has used racial profiling in sweeps to catch illegal immigrants. Arizona Pols In the Hot Seat Newsweek HP Vs Dell: the Showdown That Ended in SpectacleABC News - - 20 minutes ago AP By JORDAN ROBERTSON AP Technology Writer It pitted two of the world's biggest technology companies against each other for control of a company that was obscure outside of technology circles and flat-out unloved on Wall Street, with a stock that was ... OPTIONS REPORT: Some 3PAR Traders Left Holding the Bag Wall Street Journal Review: 'Machete' a dull ride with goreSan Francisco Chronicle - - 22 minutes ago Danny Trejo is MACHETE, a legendary ex-Federale with a deadly attitude and the skills to match, stars in, "Machete." So here is "Machete," director Robert Rodriguez's full-length expansion of his own fake trailer for a '70s-style exploitation movie ... Machete director carves spot for beloved character Houston Chronicle MLB will rule on Nyjer Morgan punishment FridaySportingNews.com - 48 minutes ago Major League Baseball is expected to deliver its ruling on a punishment for the Nationals' Nyjer Morgan Friday, ESPN.com reports. Video: Marlins outlast Nats
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RPT-Australia PM commits to tighter gambling rulesReuters - - 36 minutes ago MELBOURNE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has committed to tighter regulation of the country's $10 billion slot-machine industry, if she succeeds in her bid to form a minority government after inconclusive elections last ... Three more votes, three days to go The Australian Independent Lawmaker Supports Australian Leader New York Times Just another reason to expect the Patriots starters to play tonight...Boston Herald - - 35 minutes ago The week began with word that the Patriots [team stats] starters would play tonight. That's what Tom Brady [stats] said, that's what teammates said, that's what we said. Belichick: Starters will play Boston Globe Patriots Starters Won't Warm Bench NBC Connecticut VIDEO: David Letterman Calls Paris Hilton 'An Idiot'Radar Online - 15 minutes ago Paris Hilton has had better weeks: The socialite, who was arrested on drug charges in Las Vegas Friday night, is now the late night punch line of the week as well, as David Letterman joked about her recent misfortunes on The Late Show Wednesday. Judge: Paris Hilton may owe $160K over movie deal The Associated Press Obama to hold press conference next FridayReuters - - 1 hour ago President Barack Obama is flanked by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) as he makes comments on the Middle East Peace process in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, September 1, 2010. Obama to hold news conference next week The Associated Press Obama to push message on economy, hold news conference Reuters Blogs (blog) Verizon offers prepaid data plans for smart phonesBetaNews - - 15 minutes ago Verizon strengthened its prepaid offerings on Thursday, introducing prepay data plans for consumers who wish to use smart phones on a no contract basis. Verizon joins the prepaid mobile data party Computerworld Convicted killer spared death penaltyCNN - - 58 minutes ago (CNN) -- An Ohio death row inmate who has repeatedly claimed his innocence was spared execution, after the state's governor Thursday noted "legitimate questions" about evidence used to convict the man. Ohio gov spares killer who claimed innocence The Associated Press Stephen Hawking changes tune on God in 'Grand Design'USA Today - 31 minutes ago Poof! Stephen Hawking says that was all that was necessary to kick off the universe. No need for God. The BBC report, quoting serialization of the famed physicist's newest book, The Grand Design, says Hawking's ditched his prior position, that "belief ... Survey: Employers shift more insurance costs to workersKansas City Star - - 2 hours ago An annual survey released Thursday finds that workers are paying, on average, about $482 more for job-based family health insurance this year as companies force employees to shoulder more of the burden of health care costs. Family Health Care Costs Will Jump 14% in 2010 DailyFinance Family Health Premiums Up 3 Percent in 2010, Study Finds Arkansas Business Online Brewer Says Her Performance in Gubernatorial Debate Fell ShortFOXNews - 1 hour ago | AP Gov. Jan Brewer says she didn't do as well as she wanted in her televised debate with challenger Terry Goddard. Brewer paused during her opening statement during the Wednesday evening debate, and on Thursday she told Phoenix radio station KTAR-FM ... Arizona governor stumbles in televised debate The Associated Press US Retail Sales Top Estimates on Tax Holidays, DiscountsBloomberg - - 8 hours ago A family walks toward the entrance to the Kohl's store in Round Rock, Texas. Photographer: Jack Plunkett/Bloomberg US retailers reported August sales that beat analysts' estimates as ... Retailers report surprising August sales gains Los Angeles Times |
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