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Discounts spur surprising Aug. retail sales gains

This year's back-to-school season isn't as big a bust for retailers as they feared - or as last year's - but it's not great either. More>>

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Man in Letterman blackmail plot freed from NY jail

The former television producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman was freed Thursday after four months in jail for a plot that put a spotlight on the comic icon's office affairs, city Correction Department records... More>>

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New test seen as big advance in diagnosing TB

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Medical Writer Scientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the... More>>

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Coast Guard: No oil sheen from Gulf explosion

Coast Guard backs off earlier report of oil sheen from Gulf platform explosion off La. coast More>>

Earl threatens East Coast with 125 mph winds

East Coast braces for 125 mph winds, rain from Earl; watches and warnings from NC to Canada More>>

Israel, Palestinians agree to 2nd round of talks

Israel, Palestinians to produce outline of final peace deal, agree to second round of talks More>>

Earl threatens East Coast with weekend pounding

Hurricane warning issued for Mass. as East Coast braces for weekend pounding by Earl More>>

Oil sheen spreading from Gulf platform explosion

Coast Guard: a mile-long oil sheen spreading from site of burning Gulf platform off La. coast More>>

NC Governor: 'Ready' for Hurricane Earl

Hurricane warning issued for Mass. as East Coast braces for weekend pounding by Earl More>>

Facebook page leads search for loved ones in Haiti

Out of rubble of Haiti hotel, online family is born as Facebookers vow to leave no one behind More>>

Israeli, Palestinians resume direct talks

Cautious US relaunches direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks after 2 years More>>

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