Levees hold but waters rise in Dolly's rains
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:05:36 GMT
AP - Hurricane Dolly slammed ashore and then loitered over deep south Texas as a tropical storm, dumping as much as a foot of rain in places and ripping roofs off buildings with 100 mph winds.
House committee probes medically unfit truckers
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:46:37 GMT
AP - It's so easy to fabricate the medical certificates required to operate commercial trucks on the nation's highways that there's almost no incentive for truckers to obtain a legitimate document, according to a congressional study.
Obama in Europe in effort to burnish foreign cache
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:36:29 GMT
AP - Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama landed in Berlin Thursday, kicking off the European leg of his overseas trip amid high expectations.
Killings turn focus on San Francisco sanctuary law
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:16:50 GMT
AP - The scene repeats itself daily on city streets: a driver gets stuck bumper to bumper, blocking an intersection and preventing another car from turning left.
AP IMPACT: Fatal MRAP accidents prompt warnings
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:45:17 GMT
AP - The towering trucks that give U.S. troops the best protection against roadside bombs and enemy bullets also make them vulnerable to routine hazards like sharp turns, rutted roads and rickety bridges.
Cancer center director issues warning on cell phone risks
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:44:28 GMT
AP - The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer.
Asia-Pacific eyes coordinated disaster relief work
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:37:42 GMT
AP - Asia-Pacific powers on Thursday announced an ambitious plan to pool their military and civilian resources for disaster responses in a region beset by cyclones, earthquakes and floods.
Visa survey shows foreign travel remains popular
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:54:50 GMT
AP - The weak U.S. dollar has not dissuaded Americans from planning trips abroad this year, but they may be heading to destinations closer to home, according to a survey released Thursday by Visa Inc.
50 Cent sues Taco Bell over ad campaign
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:46:39 GMT
AP - 50 Cent has sued Taco Bell, claiming the fast-food restaurant chain is using his name without permission in advertising that asks him to call himself 99 Cent.
Source: Swimmer Jessica Hardy tests positive
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:02:07 GMT
AP - Jessica Hardy's first trip to the Olympics could be over before it began. The swimmer tested positive for a banned substance, leaving her just two weeks to pursue any appeals before the Beijing Games begin.
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