California fires threaten thousands o... - San Francisco Chronicle

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California fires threaten thousands of homes San Francisco Chronicle (08-31) 21:28 PDT Auburn, Placer County -- A legion of fires has wiped out 103 homes in California within 48 hours and continues to threaten thousands more, prompting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to declare a state of emergency in four counties. ... Sprawling wildfire shows little sign of slowing down Los Angeles Times Multiple wildfires scorch West in dry, hot weather The Associated Press Wildfires Rage in California, 12000 Homes in Los Angeles Threatened Voice of America Christian Science Monitor -WZTV -Los Angeles Times  »

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2 firefighters killed battling blaze ... - CNN

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2 firefighters killed battling blaze in Los Angeles County CNN LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Two firefighters died Sunday battling a wildfire in Los Angeles County, according to Deputy Fire Chief Michael Bryant. Flames come dangerously close to homes in a La Canada Flintridge community on Sunday. ... LA wildfire spreads, threatens communications hub Reuter! s 2 firefighters killed amid massive Calif. wildfire The Associated Press 2 firefighters killed in Calif. wildfire United Press International Washington Times -Los Angeles Times -9&10 News  »

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Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington, be... - The Associated Press

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Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington, beside brothers The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was laid to rest Saturday night alongside slain brothers John and Robert on h »

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Kennedy's Arlington Burial Will Conti... - Washington Post

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Kennedy's Arlington Burial Will Continue a Family Legacy Washington Post Edward M. Kennedy's final resting place will be close to the famed gravesites of his slain brothers at Arlington National Cemetery. By Michael E. Ruane In April 1963, President John F. Kennedy stood on the heights outside Arlington House, gazed across ... Caroline Kennedy pays tribute to Uncle Teddy The Associated Press A celebration of Kennedy's life Boston Globe Tributes paid at Kennedy memorial BBC News NECN -Politico -Baltimore Sun  »

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Senate Has Seen Changes in Kennedy\'s ... - New York Times

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Senate Has Seen Changes in Kennedy's Time New York Times WASHINGTON â€" In the spring of 2003, the United States Senate was heading for a meltdown. Democrats were blocking confirmation of federal judges. Republicans were set to retaliate with a “nuclear option”: a new rule stripping ... Democrats Push to Quickly Replace Kennedy Washington Post Thousands Wait Hours To Say Goodbye To Kennedy Boston Channel.com Kennedy for the Ages W »

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Kennedy\'s longtime goal: health care ... - Newsday

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Kennedy's longtime goal: health care coverage for  »

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CIA interrogation memos provide fodde... - Los Angeles Times

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CIA interrogation memos provide fodder for both sides Los Angeles Times Reporting from Washington - For months, former Vice President Dick Cheney has argued that the worth of the Bush administration's aggressive interrogation program was proved in two secret CIA memos that he urged be released. ... Obama Dances Awkwardly With Bush Policies Washington Post Hurdles Stand in Way of Prosecuting Abuses New York Times CIA provides first step-by-step description of harsh techniques San Jose Mercury News W »

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Two missing after waves hit Maine; Bi... - CNN International

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Two missing after waves hit Maine; Bill heads to Canada CNN International (CNN) -- Two people were missing Sunday after large ocean waves knocked several people into the Atlantic off Maine's Acadia National Park as Hurricane Bill moved along the New England coast, a park official said. Ocean waves knocked several people into ... Hurricane wave sweeps Maine spectators out to sea The Associated Press Hurricane Bill Passes Nova Scotia, Heads Up Coast Bloomberg Hurricane Horror: 2 Missing After Young Girl, Others Are Swept ... ABC News Christian Science Monitor -Newsday -AFP  »

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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 ... FBI chief condemns Lockerbie bomber's release Los Angeles Times Minister Ivan Lewis 'urged' Lockerbie release Times Online Mandelson faces new questions over Libya links Telegraph.co.uk CNN International -guardian.co.uk -AFP  »

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White House to Boost 10-Year Deficit ... - Wall Street Journal

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White House to Boost 10-Year Deficit Forecast to $9 Trillion W »

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Nerves show as Kenny MacAskill faces ... - Times Online

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Nerves show as Kenny MacAskill faces the world's media Times Online Kenny MacAskill, a Scottish politician who would probably be unrecognised on the streets of Glasgow, strode confidently into the Scottish government's media lounge to deliver the statement that the world was waiting for. Mindful of his international ... US powerless as Libyan bomber freed BBC News Barack Obama leads condemnation of Scotland for freeing Lockerbie ... Telegraph.co.uk Primer: The case of the Lockerbie terrorist bomber Los Angeles Times W »

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Swiss government to sell its UBS stake - MarketWatch

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Swiss government to sell its UBS stake MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- The Swiss government said late Wednesday that it will sell its stake in UBS AG . The Swiss Confederation will convert  »

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Another Favre U-Turn: He Will Be a Viking After All - New York Times

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Misconceptions over key issues in health care debate - San Francisco Chronicle

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Misconceptions over key issues in health care debate San Francisco Chronicle Somewhere amid the noise and rancor of town h »

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Obama's health ideas elicit support, skepticism in Colorado - Christian Science Monitor

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Obama's health ideas elicit support, skepticism in Colorado Christian Science Monitor The president has been working overtime to regain control of the healthcare debate and get his message across. By Conrad Wilson | Contributor/ August 16, 2009 edition President Obama took his argument for healthcare overhaul Saturday to some of his ... Obama Uses Op-Ed to Criticize Health Insurance Industry FOXNews Why Democrats will pass health care (finance) reform Kansas City Star What Do We Know About Health Reform? CBS News The Associated Press -United Press International -TheNewsTribune.com  »

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Seven killed in bombing near NATO headquarters in Kabul - Los Angeles Times

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Seven killed in bombing near NATO headquarters in Kabul Los Angeles Times Almost 100 more are injured in the blast in one of the most tightly secured areas in the city. The strike on the Afghan capital comes five days before nationwide elections. By Laura King Reporting from Kabul, Afghanistan - Insurgents struck at the main ... Suicide Blast Kills at Least Seven, Injures Dozens in Kabul Washington Post Bomb in Kabul targets NATO headquarters, near US Embassy Christian Science Monitor Taliban claim blast at NATO base in Kabul Reuters New York Times -CNN -Voice of America  »

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Designing the ideal health care system - CNNMoney.com

New York Times

Designing the ideal health care system CNNMoney.com One Fortune editor explores the ups and down of Obamacare - and poses his own solution. By Shawn Tully, editor at large The US health care system is struggling with a shortage of primary care physicians. CNNMoney.com asked readers -- especi »

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Consumers not feeling a recovery - CNNMoney.com

Washington Post

Consumers not feeling a recovery CNNMoney.com Surprise drop in July retail sales and an unexpected decline in Wal-Mart's same-store sales show Americans still aren't in the mood to spend. By Parija B. Kavilanz, CNNMoney.com senior writer When do you think the economy will improve? ... Despite 'Cash for Clunkers,' Retail Sales Decline in July New! York Times Retail Sales in US Unexpectedly Declined in July Bloomberg US Retail Stocks F »

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Storms, high winds possible on otherwise hot day - Houston Chronicle

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Storms, high winds possible on otherwise hot day Houston Chronicle Isolated thunderstorms and high winds are possible today as a weak front st »

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Sister of John F. Kennedy, Dies at 88 - Washington Post

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Sister of John F. Kennedy, Dies at 88 Washington Post Eunice Kennedy Shriver, 88, died Tuesday morning at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, Mass., after a series of strokes. Shriver, a member of a great political dynasty, devoted her life to improving the welfare of the ment »

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Obama to meet with Mexican, Canadian leaders - CNN

Los Angeles Times

Obama to meet with Mexican, Canadian leaders CNN MEXICO CITY, Mexico (CNN) -- President Obama will meet with the leaders of Mexico and Canada on Monday, with the three expected to discuss a broad range of issues. President Obama meets with Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Sunday in Guadalajara. ... "Three amigos" summit dominated by swine flu, trade Reute! rs Obama wrapping up summit in Mexico The Associated Press Obama backs Mexico's war on drugs BBC News Bloomberg -Xinhua -Los Angeles Times  »

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No Survivors Seen in Midair Crash Over Hudson River - Wall Street Journal

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Sotomayor poised to take oath as Supreme Court justice - CNN International

New York Times

Sotomayor poised to take oath as Supreme Court justice CNN International (CNN) -- Sonia Sotomayor will make history Saturday when she is sworn in as the nation's first Hispanic Supreme Court justice. Sonia Sotomayor will be the third female justice in Supreme Court history. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will ... Sotomayor is due to be sworn in BBC News Sotomayor to be sworn in by Chief Justice Roberts NECN Sotomayor Wins Confirmation Washington Post New York Daily News -The Associated Press -New York Times  »

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Q+A: Mehsud probably dead, but will it help win the war? - Reuters

Washington Post

Q+A: Mehsud probably dead, but will it help win the war? Reuters ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - As information poured in on Friday that Pakistani Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud was killed two days ago by a US missile strike, a whole series of questions arise over what it would mean for Pakistan, ... Mehsud death could signal turning tide against Pakistan militants guar! dian.co.uk Aide says Pakistan Taliban leader Mehsud dead The Associated Press Pakistan Taliban Chief Mehsud May Have Been Killed Bloomberg TIME -AFP -Xinhua  »

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