By RYAN TRACY A federal appeals court Tuesday rejected the Environmental Protection Agency's latest effort to limit soot- and smog-forming air pollution that blows across state lines, providing a short-term lifeline for aging coal-fired power plants … African Leader's Death Highlights Gap Between US Interests and Its Ideals - New York Times
LIBREVILLE, Gabon -- There was probably no leader on the African continent who exemplified the conflict between the American government's interests and its highest ideals better than Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia. Mr. Meles, who died on Monday … In Ohio, Obama hits Romney over education costs - Reuters
* Obama says not all parents can lend to kids for college * Stresses he and wife Michelle graduated with large debt * Romney campaign says Republican would spur jobs for grads By Jeff Mason BEXLEY, Ohio, Aug 21 (Reuters) – President Barack Obama sought … Akin rebuffs Romney, Republican, calls to quit Senate race - Reuters
By Patricia Zengerle | WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressman Todd Akin, under fire for controversial remarks on abortion and rape, insisted on Tuesday he would not leave the Missouri Senate race, despite pressure from fellow Republicans and talk of who … As Fighting Rages, Syria and Russia Reject US Intervention Threat - New York Times
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Army shellings and shootings raged in at least three insurgency hot spots across Syria on Tuesday, including what antigovernment activists described as the deadly bombardment of mourners in a Damascus suburb during funerals for … Woman found dead in Ariz. home with 4 dozen cats - The Associated Press
Train derailment kills two women in Maryland, delays 9/11 hearing - Reuters
* Midnight derailment buries two college students * Victims were tweeting moments before accident * Derailment knocks out data network in Guantanamo Bay, delaying hearing By Dan Burns Aug 21 (Reuters) – A freight train derailed early Tuesday while … Lesbian who reported 'hate crime' attack staged incident, Nebraska police say - CNN International
(CNN) — A Nebraska "hate crime" that targeted an openly gay woman and that triggered responses from candlelight vigils locally to Facebook postings of support nationwide was staged by the alleged victim, authorities said Tuesday as they charged the … Akin remains, but it will be Biden time in Tampa - Washington Post (blog)
By Alexandra Petri Joe Biden will be in Tampa on Monday, just in time for the start of the GOP convention. It's happening! One wonders whether he is there to provide the Official Counter-Attack or whether the Republicans invited him, hoping that if he … Ready to feel old? Here's what the world looks like to college freshmen - Detroit Free Press
Most students entering college for the first time this fall were born in 1994. For these students, Kurt Cobain, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Richard Nixon and John Wayne Gacy have always been dead. Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., … Japan incurs bigger-than-expected trade deficit in July
Japan incurred a much worse-than-expected trade deficit in July as exports to Europe and Asian neighbours tumbled, official data showed Wednesday. Hollywood actor Sean Penn's charity to demolish Haiti's badly damaged National Palace
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The non-profit aid group founded by Hollywood star Sean Penn in the aftermath of Haiti’s deadly 2010 earthquake will oversee demolition of the wrecked National Palace, the Haitian government said Tuesday.
Los Angeles County health officials say more cases of syphilis found among porn performers
and the discovery of more cases is likely.
Asian shares ease, euro resilient on ECB hopes
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares fell after recent rally but the euro held near a seven-week high on Wednesday on views the European Central Bank will act to rein in surging euro zone borrowing costs and policymakers will find ways to keep Greece on lifelines. Top global miner BHP Billiton may put three mega projects on hold on Wednesday when it is expected to report its first annual profit fall in three years due to rising costs and falling commodity prices. … Natalie Wood's death certificate amended to reflect lingering questions about her drowning
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Natalie Wood’s death certificate has been changed to reflect some of the uncertainties and lingering questions surrounding the actress’ drowning more than 30 years ago in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California.
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