Levees hold but waters rise in Dolly's rains
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:56:35 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.
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.
Asia-Pacific eyes coordinated disaster relief work
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:48:54 GMT
AP - Asia-Pacific powers on Thursday put the finishing touches on an ambitious plan that calls for pooling their military and civilian resources to respond to disasters in a region beset by cyclones, earthquakes and floods.
Ecuador's draft charter favors leftist president
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:53:05 GMT
AP - A proposed new constitution grants Ecuador's leftist President Rafael Correa broad powers including the ability to dissolve Congress and set monetary policy, and would let him stay in office through 2017.
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.
Obama tells Israel he's committed to its security
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:18:34 GMT
AP - From the solemnity of a Holocaust museum to a dusty village battered by Hamas rockets, Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama on Wednesday professed "an unshakable commitment to the security" of Israel, whether the threat comes from terrorists, Iran or elsewhere.
Cancer center director issues warning on cell phone risks
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:22:39 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.
50 Cent sues Taco Bell over ad campaign
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:30:20 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 07:11:32 GMT
AP - Swimmer Jessica Hardy's trip to the Beijing Olympics could be in jeopardy after she tested positive for a banned substance.
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