Earl weakens but still powerful as it scoots by NC
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AP - Hurricane Earl churned past the North Carolina Outer Banks and its powerful gusts and driving rains were starting to be felt in southeastern Virginia early Friday, the beginning of at least 24 hours of stormy, windy weather along the East Coast. |
Miami airport evacuated when suspicious item found
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AP - A passenger was detained and four of Miami International Airport's six concourses were evacuated after a screener spotted something suspicious in a checked bag, authorities said. |
Gates sees progress in tour of Afghan war zone
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AP - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday he saw and heard evidence that the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy is taking hold in critical Kandahar province. |
Jobs report may show rise in unemployment rate
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AP - The unemployment rate may be about to rise again. |
| Latest Gulf oil rig problem differs from BP spill
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| Democrats spend early to knock out GOP challengers
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