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Hurricane Earl Bears Down on Carolina Coast
The storm closed in on North Carolina early Friday morning, pelting the state with rain and wind as towns braced for Earl’s devastating force.
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Critics Root for Espada’s Exit, but He’s Dug In
Pedro Espada Jr., the Senate majority leader, faces a tough battle in the Sept. 14 primary, but political observers say he remains a formidable candidate to defeat.
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Employers Push Costs for Health on Workers
Employers passed all of the increases in insurance premiums this year to their employees, a survey found.
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Depositors Panic Over Bank Crisis in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s top bank official tried to calm fears of a meltdown at Kabul Bank, while scores of Afghans were unable to withdraw money from the bank.
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As Colleges Compete, Money Flows to All Sports
The Directors’ Cup, a little-known but prized honor, has set off a competition to have the best broad-based sports program.
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Crossroads County: Fewer Young Voters See Themselves as Democrats
Though many students are liberals on social issues, the economic reality of a weak job market has taken a toll on their loyalties.
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BP Says Limits on Drilling Imperil Oil Spill Payouts
The company, which had committed to setting aside $20 billion for damage claims and penalties, says proposed legislation could disrupt those efforts.
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A Crisis in Amish Country
An Amish man has been charged with sexual assaults, dividing a congregation that prefers to handle disputes internally.
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Soldiers Kill 25 in Mexico Gunbattle
Mexico’s military says 25 suspects have been shot dead by soldiers in a gunbattle near the U.S. border.
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Mideast Experts Fear Peace Talks Are Too Ambitious
Some veteran peace process practitioners say Israel and the Palestinians should first aim for a partial solution because the gaps between the positions are too wide.
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Book Sets Off Immigration Debate in Germany
Thilo Sarrazin, a former official who has been criticized as espousing racist views, has set off a discussion about Germany’s immigration policy.
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Hurricane Earl Starts Bearing Down on Carolina Coast
The storm closed in on North Carolina Thursday evening, pelting the state with rain and wind as towns braced for Earl’s devastating force.
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Successive Rounds of Mideast Talks Are Set
With Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton expressing confidence in the talks, the Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed to hold regular meetings.
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YouTube Deals Turn Piracy Into Revenue
Some copyright holders are allowing YouTube to sell ads on videos that are uploaded without permission, generating revenue that is expected to make the site profitable this year.
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Once Around the Park, Then Farewell
Getting ready to leave New York, but already missing the High Line, the Shakespeare Garden and more.
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Officials Assess Damage From Blast in Gulf of Mexico
The explosion touched off flurries of conflicting reports about sightings of oil slicks in the water.
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Bernanke Says He Failed to Spot Flaws
The Federal Reserve chairman also said it was impossible for the government to save Lehman Brothers in 2008.
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The Tipsy Diaries: The Kitchen Sink in Your Drink
It’s an infuse-a-palooza out there, as infused spirits make serious headway in bars and restaurants of all kinds.
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