Strong quake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand – CNN


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Strong quake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand
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By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — An earthquake that struck New Zealand on Saturday caused "a lot of damage," though there are no reports of serious injuries or major damage, an emergency official said. "It was like a freight train running through the
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Clinton: time ticking for Israel-Palestinian peace

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday urged Israel and the Palestinians to overcome the final obstacles to peace, saying their new talks may be a last chance to end the conflict.

Obama says to address new economic ideas next week

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will outline new measures next week to boost the U.S. economy after August data on Friday showed again that jobs — the central issue in November elections — were being created too slowly.

Earl may not be a hurricane when it reaches Mass. – Boston Globe


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Earl may not be a hurricane when it reaches Mass.
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Hurricane Earl has weakened and may not even be a hurricane anymore when it arrives off the Massachusetts coast late tonight, according to the latest forecasts, but state and local officials said they were continuing
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White House: No second stimulus being considered

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House stressed on Thursday that no second economic stimulus package is being considered as part of new measures under review by President Barack Obama’s team.

Israel and Palestinians agree to more peace meetings

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed to a series of direct talks on Thursday, seeking to forge the framework for a U.S.-backed peace deal within a year and end a conflict that has boiled for six decades.

US Probes Fire in Gulf of Mexico That Sparked BP Spill Disaster Deja Vu – Bloomberg


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US Probes Fire in Gulf of Mexico That Sparked BP Spill Disaster Deja Vu
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US officials are investigating the cause of a fire yesterday on a Mariner Energy Inc. oil and natural-gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico that initially drew parallels with the BP Plc spill
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Suspicious package evacuates two concourses at MIA – MiamiHerald.com


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Suspicious package evacuates two concourses at MIA
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A suspicious package forced the evacuation of two concourses at Miami International Airport Thursday night, slowing traffic around the area and prompting many people at the airport to leave the area on foot.
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U.S. offshore oil fire may delay lift of drill ban

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama Administration is likely to stay focused on toughening regulatory oversight of the U.S. offshore oil industry and may push back lifting a ban on deepwater drilling after the latest accident in the Gulf of Mexico, analysts said on Thursday.

White House: No second stimulus being considered

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House stressed on Thursday that no second economic stimulus package is being considered as part of new measures under review by President Barack Obama’s team.