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Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama to blame America’s economic and foreign policy problems on “a broken politics in Washington” in tonight's speech. Full story | Read his prepared text
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New Orleans asks: Will levees hold?
Just three years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans confronts a new threat from Gustav and a stark question: Will the partially rebuilt levees hold?
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Economy turning around soon? Not likely
The economy pulled out of a dangerous rough patch in the spring, thanks largely to strong exports, but the rebound isn't expected to last.
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Natural gas cars: Green, going nowhere
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Giambi saves Yankees from Red Sox sweep
Jason Giambi saved the New York Yankees, coming off the bench to hit a tying homer in the seventh and a game-winning single in the ninth for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
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Dad ignores Lindsay’s pleas and speaks out
After Lindsay Lohan told Access Hollywood on Wednesday that dad Michael was “out of control” for speaking out about her personal life, he lashed back to Access’ Billy Bush in an interview for “The Billy Bush Show.”
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Live to 43 or 86? Depends on where you live
Major inequalities in health and life expectancy persist worldwide, according to an independent World Health Organization commission.
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Live architecture: Grow your own home
Tolkien's hobbits would feel right at home in new dwellings made out of living tree roots and designed to protect inhabitants from earthquakes.
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Much-needed help for holiday travelers
Route cuts, new fees and other changes will likely trip up infrequent fliers this fall and winter.
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A good find: GPS to locate the kids
Programs offer a useful tool, but are not a panacea for parents. Full story
Computers
The PC gets more personalized
Buh-bye to gray boxes and laptops; hello to color and sizes and shapes to suit today's PC users. Full story
