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Oil spill emergency
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Housing construction hits a 7-month high
Construction of new U.S. homes rose in June to the highest level in seven months as builders rushed to pour foundations for homes that must be completed by the end of November.
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The evolution of the electric car
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23 cities where recession is slowing
Here are 23 metro areas where the economy may be nearing the bottom of the recession, according to Adversity Index data from msnbc.com and
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Marino shoots 68 while others struggle at Open
Wind rattles first-round contenders on Day 2; Tiger aims for contention.
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Propofol seen as ‘smoking gun’ in Jackson case
Toxicology report will show what drugs were present, and at what levels.
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HIV travel ban may be lifted for infected visitors
Foreigners who have HIV soon may be allowed to travel and immigrate to the United States under a plan by federal health officials to lift a 22-year ban on infected visitors
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Aye matey, beloved pirate games set sail again
One of the funniest games in video game history is getting a new lease on life. Nearly 20 years after its launch, "The Secret of Monkey Island" has been given a major makeover and a new sequel.
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Top 10 family beaches
Parents and kids alike are guaranteed to love these 10 great beaches across the country.
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