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A combative President Barack Obama rolled out a long-term jobs program Monday that would exceed $50 billion to rebuild roads, railways and runways, and coupled it with a blunt campaign-season assault on Republicans for... More>>
A buzz preceded actor Casey Affleck's directorial debut, "I'm Still Here": Was the movie about brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix's seemingly downward spiral from actor to hip-hop musician really a no-holds-barred... More>>
A leading virus expert urged health authorities around the world Sunday to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadly than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak. More>>
Guinness World Records certifies 27-inch-tall Colombian as world's shortest man More>>
Attorney says JetBlue flight attendant in NYC airport flap resigned, wasn't fired by airline More>>
Powerful 7.1 earthquake smashes buildings, rips open new fault, but no deaths reported More>>
Earl causes power outages in Canada; biggest Northeast impact might be business on big weekend More>>
Hurricane Earl sideswipes NC's Outer Banks, then takes aim at New England; Cape Cod threatened More>>
Hurricane Earl sideswipes NC's Outer Banks, then takes aim at New England; Cape Cod threatened More>>
Hurricane Earl sideswipes NC's Outer Banks, then takes aim at New England; Cape Cod threatened More>>
Struggling youth crime prevention groups see salvation in $1.6B federal bailout of sorts More>>
Earl weakens to a Category 1 hurricane on track for Northeast, top sustained winds near 85 mph More>>
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