Sprawling wildfire shows little sign ... - Los Angeles Times

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Sprawling wildfire shows little sign of slowing down Los Angeles Times The Station blaze has destroyed more than 50 buildings and burned more than 105000 acres of mountainous brush. Little hope of containment is seen as long as hot, dry conditions continue. The strain shows on the face of firefighter Thomas Rindge as he ... California fires threaten thousands of homes San Francisco Chronicle Multiple wildfires scorch West in dry, hot weather The Associated Press Station Fire tops 105200 acres, still growing Inland V »

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2 firefighters die battling blaze in ... - CNN

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2 firefighters die battling blaze in Los Angeles County CNN LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Two firefighters died Sunday afternoon as a fast-spreading wildfire in Los Angeles County grew to more than 42000 acres, a fire official said. Flames come dangerously close to homes in a La Canada Flintridge community ... Raging wildfire threatens 12500 homes in LA suburbs Boston Globe Station fire claims 18 homes and two firefighters Los Angeles Times Two firefighters die in growing LA wildfire Reuters The Associated Press -Times Online -San Bernardino Sun  »

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As night fell, burial - and revelation - Boston Globe

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As night fell, burial - and revelation Boston Globe ARLINGTON, Va. - As darkness fell and Kennedy family members and friends gathered around, Senator Edward M. Kennedy's personal appeal to the pope was read aloud at his gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery, ... Sen. Edward M. Kennedy laid to rest near brothers Los Angeles Times Kennedy's Letter To Pope Revealed At Burial Boston Channel.com Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington, beside brothers The Associated Press New York Daily News -San Jose Mercury News -Reuters  »

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Savoring Kennedy\'s life, in song and ... - Boston Globe

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Savoring Kennedy's life, in song and story Boston Globe With the skyline of Boston darkening behind them and his flag-draped casket before them, Senator Edward M. Kennedy's friends, relatives, and colleagues gathered last night for an intimate memorial service that was by ... Political Luminaries Pay Tribute to Kennedy ABC News Kennedy's Passion for Public Service Rec »

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Many tell stories of Kennedy the advo... - USA Today

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Many tell stories of Kennedy the advocate USA Today BOSTON â€" To say goodbye to Sen. Edward Kennedy, Sandra Regan came to stand on the steps of her childhood church, St. Stephen's, in the North End. She wanted to honor "everything he achieved in the Senate. ... Deep into night, memories carry throngs to wake Boston Globe Thousands ! greet Kennedy motorcade, file past casket Los Angeles Times Senate Has Changed in Kennedy's Time New York Times Bloomberg -The Associated Press -Washington Post  »

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Kennedy\'s death may rally Dems on hea... - San Francisco Chronicle

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Justice Dept. Report Advises Pursuing... - New York Times

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Justice Dept. Report Advises Pursuing CIA Abuse Cases New York Times WASHINGTON â€" The Justice Department's ethics office has recommended reversing the Bush administration and reopening nearly a dozen prisoner-abuse cases, potenti »

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Prosecuting the CIA - Wall Street Journal

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Waves knock several into ocean off Ma... - CNN International

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Waves knock several into ocean off Maine; Bill heads to Canada CNN International (CNN) -- Three people missing Sunday after large ocean waves knocked several people into the Atlantic off Maine's Acadia National Park have been located, a park official said. Ocean waves knocked several people into the Atlantic off Maine's Acadia ... Hurricane wave sweeps Maine spectators out to sea The Associated Press Hurricane Horror: Young Girl Among Spectators Swept Into Maine Sea ABC News Hurricane Bill still affecting NJ coast Philadelphia Inquirer Bloomberg -The Star-Ledger - NJ.com -AFP  »

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Hurricane Bill\'s winds weaken as it n... - The Associated Press

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Hurricane Bill's winds weaken as it nears US The Associated Press EDGARTOWN, Mass. â€" A weakening Hurricane Bill spun northward Saturday, churning up rough seas, creating dangerous rip tides and closing beaches to swimmers up and down the eastern seaboard, including President Obama's planned vacation spot, ... At the quiet Shore,  »

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Obama Faults GOP in Health Debate - Wall Street Journal

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A Second Lockerbie Outrage - Wall Street Journal

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Obama: Health care debate is 'heart of who we are' - USA Today

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Obama: Health care debate is 'heart of who we are' USA Today President Obama cast health care in moral terms Wednesday during a conference c »

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In Another U-Turn, Favre Un-Retires - New York Times

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In Another U-Turn, Favre Un-Retires New York Times Tony Avelar/AP Brett Favre's play with the Jets dropped off late last season and the team missed the playoffs. The Giants and Jets prepare for the 2009 NFL season. Discuss  »

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Some Obama promises must wait - msnbc.com

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Some Obama promises must wait msnbc.com Aug. 17: NBC's Chuck Todd explains why President Obama has always been willing to compromise on a health care public option, and what a government co-op instead will entail. Msnbc.com's political cartoonists take a look back at the past week. Aug. ... Health care debate focuses on public insurance CNN Obama Administration Hints Public Health Care Option Could Be Dropped Voice of America Misconceptions over key issues in health care debate San Francisco Chronicle Atlantic Online -USA Today -New York Times  »

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Public insurance plan not essential: Sebelius - Reuters

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Public insurance plan not essential: Sebelius Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The government-run health insurance option favored by President Barack Obama is not essential to a healthcare overhaul as long as the final measure boosts competition, a top US health official said on Sunday. ... Sebelius: Public Health Plan Not Essential W »

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Police say ransom demanded in Arctic Sea mystery - CNN International

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Police say ransom demanded in Arctic Sea mystery CNN International (CNN) -- A ransom has been demanded for a missing Russian cargo ship which vanished two weeks ago after being involved in a suspected hijacking off the coast of Sweden last month, Finnish police told CNN Saturday. The last known contact with the Arctic ... Missing Ship Arctic Sea's Owner Gets Ransom Demand Bloomberg Finland says ransom demanded for missing ship The Associated Press Ransom demand made of missing ship's owners Times Online AFP -Aljazeera.net -guardian.co.uk  »

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Would-be assassin 'Squeaky' Fromme is paroled - San Francisco Chronicle

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Would-be assassin 'Squeaky' Fromme is paroled San Francisco Chronicle Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, the Charles Manson follower who tried to shoot President Gerald Ford outside the Capitol in Sacramento in 1975, was released today from a federal prison hospital in Texas, officials said. Fromme, 60, was released at 8 am local ... Woman who tried to kill Ford released from prison Reuters 'Squeaky' Fromme released from prison CNN Manson 'family' member released BBC News United Press International -The Associated Press -ABC News  »

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US Economy: Sales Unexpectedly Decrease as Job Losses Mount - Bloomberg

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US Economy: Sales Unexpectedly Decrease as Job Losses Mount Bloomberg Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Sales at US retailers unexpectedly fell in July, raising the risk that consumers will keep cutting back as job losses mount and temper a recovery from the worst recession since the 1930s. ... Retail sales drop in July despite cash-for-clunkers program MarketWatch Despite 'Cash for Clunkers,' Retail Sales Decline in July New York Times Retail Sales and Unemployment Claims Disappoint BusinessWeek W »

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Fears fuel emotional health care protests - CNN International

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Fears fuel emotional health care protests CNN International (CNN) -- Beyond the noise of raucous crowds and angry protesters who have turned town h »

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Statement from Special Olympics on death of Eunice Kennedy Shriver - Boston Globe

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Statement from Special Olympics on death of Eunice Kennedy Shriver Boston Globe It is with a heavy heart that I write to let you know that my mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, passed away early this morning. At the time of her death -- as it was throughout her long and full life -- she was surrounded by her family, her husband, ... With Special Olympics, Shriver leaves legacy of hope CNN Text of Obama Shriver statement The Associated Press Schwarzenegger: Shriver 'changed my life' San Jose Mercury News guardian.co.uk -Boston Channel.com -Arizona Daily Star  »

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Recovery Continues in New York City Crash - Wall Street Journal

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Search to continue after New York midair collision - CNN

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Search to continue after New York midair collision CNN NEW YORK (CNN) -- Officials will resume their search Sunday for victims of a midair collision between a plane and a tourist helicopter over the Hudson River in New York. Crews will resume the search for victims of a midair collision over New York's ... No Survivors Seen in Midair Crash Over Hudson River W »

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Burnett shows his mettle vs. Red Sox - MLB.com

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Burnett shows his mettle vs. Red Sox MLB.com NEW YORK -- In the end, perhaps the most memorable role AJ Burnett played in Friday's (and Saturday's) proceedings was the shaving cream pie he smashed in Alex Rodriguez's face, moments after the Yankees walked off 2-0 ... Rodriguez homer in 15th sinks Sox Boston Globe A-Ro! d's homer in 15th give Yanks 2-0 win The Associated Press Tazawa's First With Red Sox Is Forgettable New York Times New York Daily News -Hartford Courant -SportingNews.com  »

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Pakistan Taliban chief Mehsud 'dead' - AFP

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Pakistan Taliban chief Mehsud 'dead' AFP ISLAMABAD â€" Pakistan said Friday it believed that wanted Taliban warlord Baitullah Mehsud was killed in a US drone attack, which if confirmed would score a coup in the US-led fight against Islamist militants. The death of the notorious commander could ... Analysis: impact on Afghanistan will be minimal Times Onlin! e Q+A: Mehsud probably dead, but will it help win the war? Reuters Pakistan Foreign Minister: Pakistani Taliban Chief Dead Voice of America ABC Online -guardian.co.uk -TIME  »

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