Wildfires have destroyed 71 Californi... - San Francisco Chronicle

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Wildfires have destroyed 71 California homes San Francisco Chronicle A flurry of fires wiped out 71 homes in California within 48 hours and continued to threaten thousands more, prompting Governor Arnold Schwarzenneger to declare a state of emergency in four counties. Most of the devastation was concentrated in Auburn, ... Multiple wildfires scorch West in dry, hot weather The Associated Press NW firefighters help fight Calif. wildfires KVOA.com Wildfires Rage in California, 12000 Homes in Los Angeles Threatened Voice of America Christian Science Monitor -Los Angeles Times -Washington Post  »

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LA wildfire spreads, threatens commun... - Reuters

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LA wildfire spreads, threatens communications hub Reuters LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif., Aug 30 (Reuters) - A wildfire burned out of control through the Los Angeles foothills and deep into the brittle forest on Sunday, threatening 10000 homes and encroaching on the region's telecommunications ... 2 firefighters killed in crash amid SoCal wildfire The Associated Pr! ess Wildfire Spreads Near Los Angeles New York Times Raging California wildfires gain ground AFP CNN -Los Angeles Times -Pasadena Star-News  »

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Sen. Ted Kennedy laid to rest at Arli... - New York Daily News

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Sen. Ted Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetary New York Daily News The Kennedy family gathers around the gravesite during the funeral for Sen. Ted Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery. How will you remember the late Sen. Edward Kennedy? ARLINGTON, Va. ... Obama leads mourners at Kennedy funeral San Jose Mercury News At funeral Mass, Obama hails Kennedy as 'a kind and tender hero' Boston Globe Sen. Kennedy laid to rest with burial service NECN The Associated Press -Washington Post -CBS News  »

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Ted Kennedy, Hero and Lightning Rod - Washington Post

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Ted Kennedy, Hero and Lightning Rod Washington Post Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's colleagues say the question that has been building since his death Tuesday is not so much who will replace him -- no one can. It is what lesson his brand of liberalism holds for today's anxious ... Kennedy's Closest Confidante, in Politics and Life New York Times Caroline Kennedy pays tribute to Uncle Teddy The Associated Press A celebration of Kennedy's life Boston Globe W »

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Kennedy took public\'s battles to heart - USA Today

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Kennedy took public's battles to heart USA Today By Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP By Andrea Stone, USA TODAY After 15 months of fruitless appeals to elected officials to help her autistic son after he lost government benefits at age 21, the Haitian immigrant wrote to her senator, "the only one who can ... For Better and for Worse, Senate Has Seen Changes in Kennedy's Time New York Times Democrats Push to Quickly Replace Kennedy Washington Post Sen. Kennedy's body takes final poignant tour The Associated Press ABC News -W »

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Kennedy helped shape many laws that a... - Los Angeles Times

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Kennedy helped shape many laws that affect average Americans Los Angeles Times The late senator's legislative legacy includes hundreds of bills on a range of issues, including health, civil rights and labor. By Richard Simon Reporting from Washington - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who died Tuesday night at age 77, left a legislative ... Ted Kennedy hailed as 'conscience' of Senate Newsday Loss of Health Care Champion Creates Uncertainty New York Times His Life's Work, Up to the End Washington Post ABC News -USA Today  »

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Cheney Criticizes Decision To Expand ... - Washington Post

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Cheney Criticizes Decision To Expand CIA Investigation Washington Post The Justice Department's decision Monday to expand an existing investigation of potenti »

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New details emerge of CIA interrogato... - Los Angeles Times

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Hamid Karzai accused by rival candida... - Times Online

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Hamid Karzai accused by rival candidate of rigging Afghanistan ... Times Online The main ch »

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Bomber release 'damages Scotland' - BBC News

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Bomber release 'damages Scotland' BBC News The release of the Lockerbie bomber has damaged the reputation of Scotland across the globe, former Labour first minister Jack McConnell has warned. He condemned the move and said it must be made clear it was not done in the name of the Scottish people ... The Libyan Ultimatum Times Online Mandelson faces new questions over Libya links Telegraph.co.uk FBI chief: Bomber's release 'a mockery' CNN International guardian.co.uk -New York Times -AFP  »

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Bernanke Says Global Economy Emerging... - Bloomberg

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Bernanke Says Global Economy Emerging From Recession Bloomberg Aug. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said the global economy is beginning to emerge from recession after “aggressive” action by central banks and governments. “Economic activity appears to be ... GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks, oil jump on housing data, Bernanke Reuters We saved the world from disaster, Bernanke says MarketWatch Bernanke gives upbeat assessment Silicon V »

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Barack Obama attacks decision to free... - guardian.co.uk

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Barack Obama attacks decision to free Lockerbie bomber guardian.co.uk An Afriqiyah Airways plane carrying Abdelbaset al-Megrahi leaves Glasgow airport bound for Libya. Photograph: David Moir/Reuters President Barack Obama has denounced Scotland's release of the convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi ... Primer: The case of the Lockerbie terrorist bomber Los Angeles Times A Criminal Injustice W »

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Don Hewitt: A life in news for a man ... - The Associated Press

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Don Hewitt: A life in news for a man who shaped TV The Associated Press NEW YORK â€" Don Hewitt wasn't just a giant in the world of TV news. He was a founding father of television, with his hand still in the game well into the Internet age. And he had a b »

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Obama still prefers public option, White House says - USA Today

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Obama still prefers public option, White House says USA Today The White House wants to make something perfectly clear: The public option is still on the health care negotiating table. "The goal is choice and competition" among health insurance plans, spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters this morning. ... Liberal Democrats fight US healthcare shift Reuters FACT CHECK: White House ignores health concession The Associated Press Talking heads bite Barack Obama Politico Los Angeles Times -Santa Rosa Press Democrat -NBC New York  »

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Hurricane Bill picks up at sea; Claudette weakens - The Associated Press

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Hurricane Bill picks up at sea; Claudette weakens The Associated Press PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. â€" Hurricane Bill picked up strength in the open Atlantic as it churned on a path toward Bermuda, while what was left of Claudette brought rain to the southern US Over the Atlantic, forecasters expected Hurricane Bill to become a ... Storms rage: Claudette hits Florida, Ana downgraded and Bill ... New York Daily News Hurricane Bill develops as Tropical Storms Ana, Claudette weaken MiamiHerald.com Storm Season Unleashed: Claudette Hits, But Bill Could Pack a ... ABC News Bloomberg -AFP -Caribbean360.com  »

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Webb's Myanmar Trip Sparks Debate - Wall Street Journal

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Afghan election despatch: the perils of voting in Helmand Province - Telegraph.co.uk

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National Air Traffic Controllers Association: Don't blame ... - New York Daily News

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National Air Traffic Controllers Association: Don't blame ... New York Daily News The National Air Traffic Controllers Association condemned the suspension of two Teterboro controllers, one of whom was talking to his girlfriend on a phone at the time... ... at the time of the last week's mid-air collision over the ... 2 Air Traffic Workers Suspended in Inquiry on Hudson River Crash New York Times Skies over Hudson have seen many close c »

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Retail Sales in US Unexpectedly Declined in July - Bloomberg

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Retail Sales in US Unexpectedly Declined in July Bloomberg Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Sales at US retailers unexpectedly fell in July as a boost from the cash-for-clunkers automobile incentive program failed to overcome cuts in other spending. The 0.1 percent decrease in sales, the first drop ... Despite 'Cash for Clunkers,' Retail Sales F »

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Vocal foes rally outside health care town hall as Obama denies ... - New York Daily News

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Reaction: Aung San Suu Kyi trial - BBC News

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Reaction: Aung San Suu Kyi trial BBC News A court in Rangoon has convicted Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and sentenced her to an additional 18 months of house arrest. Here is a roundup of international reaction so far to the court's ruling. The EU said it would "respond with ... Myanmar court convicts Suu Kyi of violating terms of house arrest Los Angeles Times Europeans Demand Release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi New York Times Suu Kyi House Arrest in Myanmar Extended by 18 Months Bloomberg The Associated Press -AFP -guardian.co.uk  »

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US commander says Taliban have Afghan momentum - Reuters

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US commander says Taliban have Afghan momentum Reuters KABUL, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The Taliban are advancing out of traditional strongholds in Afghanistan's south and east into the north and west, the commander of US and NATO troops in the country said in an interview published on Tuesday. ... Troop boost tipped to avoid Afghanistan 'chaos' ABC O! nline White House: Afghan war not in crisis The Associated Press US commander says Taliban gaining upper hand: report AFP SunJournal.com -W »

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Investigators search for clues in NYC air crash - Newsday

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Investigators search for clues in NYC air crash Newsday Photo credit: AP | A New York City Police helicopter hovers low over the Hudson River as it drops a police diver into the river, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, in New York. A tour helicopter carrying five Italian tourists collided with a sm »

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Rodriguez homer in 15th sinks Sox - Boston Globe

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Rodriguez homer in 15th sinks Sox Boston Globe NEW YORK - As the pitched roared off the bat, Junichi Tazawa turned to look. He stood there, staring out toward left field, where the b »

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Sotomayor's swearing in to court set for Saturday - The Associated Press

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Sotomayor's swearing in to court set for Saturday The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" When Sonia Sotomayor is sworn in Saturday to the Supreme Court, she'll be able to claim two firsts: first Hispanic justice and first high court member to have her oath-taking made available to TV cameras. ... Contrasts with court transcend ethnicity Chicago Tribune! On sidelines, Hispanics cheer Sotomayor USA Today Senate confirms Sotomayor for Supreme Court Reuters Washington Post -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -San Francisco Chronicle  »

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