The Associated Press

GOP convention opens with appeal for Gustav aid

Republicans, determined to propel John McCain to the White House, opened their storm-shortened national convention on... 14 comments

The Associated Press

Police fooled by life-sized doll

Police were trying to determine Tuesday whether they were the victim of a hoax after the body they thought they found... 24 comments

MSNBC

Gustav stalks some evacuees

For some of the 2 million people seeking safety from Hurricane Gustav, they could run but they couldn't hide. 17 comments

Newsday.com

British couple on trial for sex on Dubai beach ask judge to be allowed to leave country

Michelle Palmer and Vince Acors, speaking in low voices, asked the judge for a "quick ruling" that would let them ret... 11 comments

The Associated Press

Thai PM declares state of emergency in capital

Thailand's prime minister declared a state of emergency in the capital Tuesday after street fighting overnight betwee... 1 comment

PR-inside.com

4th man appears in British court on terror charge

A fourth man charged in connection with alleged threats to assassinate Prime Minister Gordon Brown has appeared in co...

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KAPP

Gustav No Longer a Hurricane

Gustav is no longer a hurricane, but Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is warning that it's only "halftime" in terms of...

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USA Today

New storm, new lessons

Deaths : Gustav was blamed for seven deaths, the Associated Press reported. At least 94 in the Caribbean.

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HendersonvilleNews.com

Border Patrol also guards against foreign bugs

Alishia Beckham is on the front lines defending the United States from foreign invaders - armed with weapons that inc... 9 comments

CNN Money

Oil plunge near 5-month low

Oil futures tumbled more than $5 a barrel on Tuesday to levels not seen since early April on a strengthening dollar a...

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