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Coast Guard backs off earlier report of oil sheen from Gulf platform explosion off La. coast More>>
East Coast braces for 125 mph winds, rain from Earl; watches and warnings from NC to Canada More>>
Israel, Palestinians to produce outline of final peace deal, agree to second round of talks More>>
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Coast Guard: a mile-long oil sheen spreading from site of burning Gulf platform off La. coast More>>
Hurricane warning issued for Mass. as East Coast braces for weekend pounding by Earl More>>
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Cautious US relaunches direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks after 2 years More>>