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- Earl's center passing just east of Outer Banks
Hurricane Earl was downgraded to Category 2 today, but forecasters warned it was still "large and strong." Rain bands have moved onto the coast of North Carolina.
- What chance do Mideast talks have?
The latest round of peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians is starting off much like similar endeavors in the past, but the Obama administration hopes that this time, the outcome will be different.
- Hamas, 10 groups vow to target Israelis
"Resistance operations" will continue against Israelis despite the arrests of Hamas activists in the West Bank, a Hamas official said Thursday.
- Convicted killer spared death penalty
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.
- Workers rescued after oil platform fire
A fire on an oil and gas production platform in the Gulf of Mexico is out and there is no indication of an oil sheen, the Coast Guard said. There were no serious injuries.
- BP removes cap from ruptured well
Thad Allen, the government's point man on the oil disaster, said crews are expected to begin efforts Thursday to remove the blowout preventer on BP's ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Bonnie Blue actress from 'GWTW' dies
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."
- President to aides: Find economic spark
After a week mostly focused on Iraq and Mideast diplomacy, it's back to the economy for President Barack Obama, who will deliver remarks Friday on the August unemployment numbers.
- Opinion: School reform takes courage
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?"
- Massacre survivor recounts experience
A survivor of a massacre in Mexico that left 72 dead advised other would-be migrants to stay at home to avoid a fate like the one he and his companions met.
Health
- She drops 100 pounds, gains new world
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.
- For teens, too little sleep may equal too many snacks
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.
- Build-it-yourself playground helps kids imagine
He's designed everything from upscale hotels and restaurants to the sets for Broadway plays and the Academy Awards ceremony.
- In mine's confines, survival instincts prevail
The health of 33 trapped Chilean miners is authorities' top priority as crews this week began drilling in an effort to free them.
- FDA agents visit Iowa farms that recalled eggs
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
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.
- West Nile virus kills 13 in Greece
West Nile Virus has killed 14 people in northern Greece and sickened 142, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
- Flu 2010: 5 things you should know
Ohio State offensive lineman Andrew Miller wants to be first in line for a vaccine this year. Here are five things you should know.
- The truth about 12 health myths
If you cross your eyes, they'll stay that way. If you have wet hair, you'll catch a cold. Some adages -- about nutrition, home remedies, and more -- need an update.
- 'Heroic' E. coli survivor still battling
It was prom night, May 2009, and Linda Rivera of Las Vegas, Nevada, was making goodies for her twin sons' party.
Entertainment
- Jim Parsons: hottest geek on the web?
It is official: Jim Parsons is the new poster child for geekdom.
- 'Going the Distance' a rare romantic comedy
"Going the Distance" is a light and tasty morsel of a romantic comedy in which two smart, funny, and basically sweet people try to conduct a cross-country relationship.
- Actress who played Bonnie Blue Butler in 'GWTW' dies at 76
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."
- How Oprah reacted to news of Dr. Oz's colon cancer scare
Dr. Mehmet Oz and Oprah Winfrey share a tight bond. Not only did she coin his nickname of "America's Doctor," but she also produces his popular daytime talk show, "The Dr. Oz Show."
- Police: T.I. and his wife arrested in L.A.
Police arrested rapper T.I. and his wife in California after they were allegedly found in possession of a controlled substance.
- Ian Ziering was hoping for a cast reunion on '90210' day
It's officially 90210 Day -- so how is Ian Ziering (aka Steve Sanders) celebrating?
- Rolling Stone review: 'Machete'
This unholy mess replaces the artful ambition of "The American" with torture, blood spray, kinky sex, twisted fun and a bizarro critique of U.S. policy on illegal immigration.
- 'Modern Family,' 'Mad Men' take top honors
The most spoken words during Sunday night's 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards may be "Glee" and "Mad Men," as those two shows dominate nominations with a total of 36.
- InStyle picks the best dressed
Last night's Emmys began with a star-studded musical shout-out -- or was it a sing-out? -- to "Glee," the much-loved new series about the importance of being yourself. And the evening's best-dressed celebrities seemed to take that show's message to heart: Although a few trends did emerge (hello, navy!), each of our top style stars picked a unique, gorgeous gown that perfectly suited the woman underneath.
- Rapper Nicki Minaj: I'll show you more
Three years ago, Nicki Minaj was getting fired from jobs more often than she was paying her rent on time.
Travel
- Ashley Judd finds cause in Congo
With a dozen humanitarian missions behind her, Ashley Judd has ventured to Africa to challenge the relationship between valuable minerals and unspeakable violence.
- Labor Day travel savings tips
The end of summer is approaching fast and everyone wants to get out and enjoy those last few days in the sun.
- Transportation chaos hits Seoul as typhoon strikes
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.
- Amazing airline meals, if you splurge
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.
- Hurricane worries Labor Day travelers
The menace of Hurricane Earl comes at a bad time for any of the vacation-starved Americans who are heading to parts of the East Coast this Labor Day weekend.
- The inside scoop on Rome's gelato
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.
- Sierra Leone tourists to build their own eco-resort
For many people, the name Sierra Leone still conjures up images of the country's decade-long civil war and subsequent war crimes trials.
- Mexico City woos gay honeymooners
As more governments approve same-sex marriage laws, Mexico City officials are hoping to attract a growing part of the tourism market: gay honeymoons.
- Updated 'Fly Rights' guide released
The Department of Transportation's updated handbook for consumer air travelers outlines everything from choosing loyalty programs and making official complaints to the new three-hour tarmac delay limit.
- Flight returns to San Francisco after engine problems
A Qantas Airlines flight bound for Sydney, Australia, from San Francisco, California, was forced to return to San Francisco early Tuesday after experiencing problems with one of the plane's engines, the airline said.
Headlines last updated on Sep 02, 2010 22:40:43pm.
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