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- Powerful, enormous Earl closing in on East Coast
Massive Hurricane Earl is moving close to the U.S. East Coast. Hurricane warnings and watches now extend from North Carolina to Massachusetts.
- Discovery Channel 'all clear' after sweep
Authorities gave an "all clear" early Thursday after sweeping the headquarters of the Discovery Channel in Silver Spring, Maryland, where police shot and killed a man who was holding three hostages.
- 3 babies found buried at Dutch home
Dutch investigators were trying to determine Thursday whether the bodies of three babies found at a home in the Netherlands belong to the woman who lived there.
- Typhoon Kompasu hits South Korea
Three people died after Typhoon Kompasu hit central South Korea Thursday morning, the Yonhap News Agency reported.
- Rapper T.I. and wife arrested in L.A.
Police arrested rapper T.I. and his wife in California after they were allegedly found in possession of a controlled substance.
- BP to try again to remove well cap
Thad Allen, the government's point man on the oil disaster, said crews are expected to begin efforts Thursday to remove the blowout preventer on BP's ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico.
- She drops 100 pounds, gains new life
I come from a small-ish town in Oklahoma where we've never met a vegetable we couldn't fry and the only things more super-sized than our portions are the huge church complexes that alternate with fast-food restaurants along our roads.
- Injury on the set of 'Transformers 3'
An extra in "Transformers 3" was seriously injured in Indiana on Wednesday evening during the filming of a scene for the upcoming movie, authorities said
Health
- In mine's confines, survival instincts prevail
The health of 33 trapped Chilean miners is authorities' top priority as crews this week began drilling in an effort to free them.
- FDA agents visit Iowa farms that recalled eggs
Federal agents visited Hillandale Farms and Wright County Egg, which have recalled more than half a billion eggs in the wake of the salmonella outbreak, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman said Wednesday.
- Weight-loss drug boosts heart, stroke risks for some
Overweight people with a history of heart disease who take the prescription weight-loss drug Meridia may be at increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
- West Nile virus kills 13 in Greece
West Nile Virus has killed 13 people in northern Greece and sickened another 143, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
- Justice appeals ruling that halted stem-cell research
The Justice Department moved Tuesday to block a court ruling preventing the use of federal funds for embryonic stem-cell research, warning that the decision could shut down life-saving research if allowed to stand.
- Breast, ovary removal cuts cancer risk in high-risk women
Women who have gene mutations that increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer can substantially reduce their chances of developing -- and dying from -- those cancers if they have their breasts or ovaries removed preemptively, according to a new study.
- FDA reports numerous violations at egg farms
Rodents, leaking manure, uncaged birds and flies too numerous to count were found by investigators at Iowa farms at the heart of the recall of more than half a billion eggs, the Food and Drug Administration reported Monday.
- A dying patient is not a battlefield
The patient, in his late 70s, had survived prostate cancer and had a new diagnosis of leukemia. A few days before, he'd been healthy and fine, but now his white blood cell count was so high that it was clogging his circulatory system, making it hard for him to breathe.
- Law requires New York landlords to tell tenants about bedbugs
Facing a sharp increase in bedbug cases, New York became the latest state Monday to require landlords to disclose an apartment building's bedbug infestation history within the previous year to potential tenants, according to a release from New York State Assemblywoman Linda B. Rosenthal, who sponsored the bill.
- Flu 2010: 5 things you should know
Ohio State offensive lineman Andrew Miller wants to be first in line for a vaccine this year. Here are five things you should know.
Entertainment
- Police: T.I. and his wife arrested in L.A.
Police arrested rapper T.I. and his wife in California after they were allegedly found in possession of a controlled substance.
- Pitt: NOLA eco-friendly homes 'exceeded my expectations'
Waiting in a parked car in the Ninth Ward as the rain pounds down, I cannot help but think about the flood in the movie, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
- Ashley Judd confronts Africa's deadly mineral issue
With a dozen humanitarian missions behind her, Ashley Judd has ventured to Africa to challenge the relationship between valuable minerals and unspeakable violence.
- The key to Kelly Osbourne's amazing body?
Kelly Osbourne, 25, hit the Emmy Awards red carpet on Sunday looking slimmer than ever in a black, form-fitting Tony Ward gown.
- Paris Hilton: I'm ignoring 'ridiculous, cruel' rumors
Cocaine in her purse? Banned from Las Vegas hotels? Boyfriend "separated" from his job?
- 'Modern Family,' 'Mad Men' take top honors
The most spoken words during Sunday night's 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards may be "Glee" and "Mad Men," as those two shows dominate nominations with a total of 36.
- Rapper Nicki Minaj: I'll show you more
Three years ago, Nicki Minaj was getting fired from jobs more often than she was paying her rent on time.
- InStyle picks the best dressed
Last night's Emmys began with a star-studded musical shout-out -- or was it a sing-out? -- to "Glee," the much-loved new series about the importance of being yourself. And the evening's best-dressed celebrities seemed to take that show's message to heart: Although a few trends did emerge (hello, navy!), each of our top style stars picked a unique, gorgeous gown that perfectly suited the woman underneath.
- Rolling Stone's top 10 Beatles songs
In Rolling Stone's new Special Collectors Edition issue, we count down the 100 greatest songs from the greatest band of all time: The Beatles. Check out the top 10 songs now, before the issue hits stands:
- Anna Paquin: Emmys, then honeymoon
Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer may have just tied the knot, but they aren't planning a honeymoon -- yet.
Travel
- Ashley Judd finds cause in Congo
With a dozen humanitarian missions behind her, Ashley Judd has ventured to Africa to challenge the relationship between valuable minerals and unspeakable violence.
- Labor Day travel savings tips
The end of summer is approaching fast and everyone wants to get out and enjoy those last few days in the sun.
- Transportation chaos hits Seoul as typhoon strikes
Typhoon Kompasu hit central South Korea Thursday morning, causing much of the metropolitan area's subway service to halt, toppling trees and resulting in widespread power outages along the west coast, Yonhap News Agency reported.
- Amazing airline meals, if you splurge
Most air travelers have little to be happy about when it comes to airline food these days. But if you splurge on business or first class, the dining experience can be deluxe and luxurious, especially on international flights.
- Hurricane worries Labor Day travelers
The menace of Hurricane Earl comes at a bad time for any of the vacation-starved Americans who are heading to parts of the East Coast this Labor Day weekend.
- The inside scoop on Rome's gelato
Where do Romans go for a cup of gelato? A local food writer steers us beyond tourist favorites to six artisanal gelaterias churning out creative, all-natural flavors.
- Sierra Leone tourists to build their own eco-resort
For many people, the name Sierra Leone still conjures up images of the country's decade-long civil war and subsequent war crimes trials.
- Mexico City woos gay honeymooners
As more governments approve same-sex marriage laws, Mexico City officials are hoping to attract a growing part of the tourism market: gay honeymoons.
- Updated 'Fly Rights' guide released
The Department of Transportation's updated handbook for consumer air travelers outlines everything from choosing loyalty programs and making official complaints to the new three-hour tarmac delay limit.
- Flight returns to San Francisco after engine problems
A Qantas Airlines flight bound for Sydney, Australia, from San Francisco, California, was forced to return to San Francisco early Tuesday after experiencing problems with one of the plane's engines, the airline said.
Headlines last updated on Sep 02, 2010 10:41:22am.
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