Archives for: August 2011
Obama urges those in Irene's path to prepare
By News on Aug 26, 2011
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CHILMARK, Mass. (AP) -- President Barack Obama says people in Hurricane Irene's path should be prepared for the worst and take precautions now....Economy grew at slower 1 pct. rate this spring
By News on Aug 26, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. economy grew at a meager 1 percent annual pace this spring, slower than previously estimated. The downward revision will likely increase fears that the economy is at risk of another recession....16 killed in bombing on UN building in Nigeria
By News on Aug 26, 2011
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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) -- The Nigerian Red Cross says at least 16 people are dead after a car bomb attack on the United Nations' offices in Nigeria's capital of Abuja....AP sources: White House wants NATO to hunt for WMD
By News on Aug 26, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- It's a polite faceoff of spies vs. diplomats, as the Obama administration debates how aggressively to pursue Libya's vast weapons stores, including tons of caustic mustard agent and thousands of anti-aircraft rockets that experts fear could fall into the hands of terrorists or Libyan loyalists....AP-GfK Poll: Most Republicans happy with GOP field
By News on Aug 26, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- After grousing for months, Republicans are growing more satisfied with their choices for president and, so far, they like what they're hearing from the newest candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry....