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Tropical Storm Isaac threatens Haiti

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 04:07 PM PDT

Tropical Storm Isaac brought rain and gusty winds to Puerto Rico on Thursdsay as it passed south of the U.S. territory and was expected to strengthen to hurricane strength as it approached Hispaniola.Tropical Storm Isaac brought rain and gusty winds to Puerto Rico on Thursdsay as it passed south of the U.S. territory and was expected to strengthen to hurricane strength as it approached Hispaniola.




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Ex-Navy SEAL in legal jeopardy for book on bin Laden raid

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 01:00 PM PDT

What legal consequences could a former U.S. Navy SEAL face for writing a book about the still-classified 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden? NBC's Pete Williams has the answer.

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Location privacy bill OK'd by California Assembly

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:27 PM PDT

A bill that would require law enforcement agencies to obtain a search warrant when they want to collect location information from electronic devices, such as data from GPS devices and GPS on cellphones, was passed by the California Assembly this week.A bill that would require law enforcement agencies to obtain a search warrant when they want to collect location information from electronic devices, such as data from GPS devices and GPS on cellphones, was passed by the California Assembly this week.




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Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:27 PM PDT

How your computer is making you fat

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 05:49 AM PDT

The more countries spend on technology, the chubbier their citizens become, according to a new study that quantifies the rise in obesity.It's common sense that sitting in front of computer and TV screens is making people fatter. A study out this week puts some precise numbers on it, though — and finds a surprisingly steady pattern across rich and poor countries.




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The Romney effect: Mormon church gets the spotlight

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:38 PM PDT

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints say that their faith has experienced increased attention and scrutiny as one of their most prominent members, Mitt Romney, prepares to accept the Republican presidential nomination.

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Coroner: Rodney King in drug 'delirium' at death

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:38 PM PDT

Rodney King's death was ruled accidental in an autopsy report released by the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office, which noted he had marijuana, cocaine and alcohol in his system.Rodney King's death was ruled accidental in an autopsy report released by the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office, which noted he had marijuana, cocaine and alcohol in his system.




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Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:38 PM PDT

Faith in Army's direction hits all-time low, survey shows

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 11:47 AM PDT

The number of Army leaders who believe that the largest military branch is heading in the right direction has hit an all-time low, according to an independent survey of 17,000 commissioned and non-commissioned officers.

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3 million bees seized from Queens man's home

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 11:11 AM PDT

Approximately 3 million bees were found swarming around a New York City home and were confiscated — to the relief of neighbors.Approximately 3 million bees were found swarming around a New York City home and were confiscated — to the relief of neighbors.




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Cops: Woman left mom, 91, on toilet for days

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 10:44 AM PDT

A Cockeysville woman has been indicted on six counts of manslaughter in the death of her 91-year-old mother, who died in January.

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Why I stopped buying almost anything new

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 07:59 AM PDT

Katy Wolk-Stanley is on a mission to live on less and not define herself by her purchases. Here, the Portland, Ore., writer and mother of two reveals why she decided to "de-clutter" her life.

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Woman who ruined painting says priest knew

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 10:33 AM PDT

People around the world were shocked Wednesday when images of a ruined 19th century painting of Christ were revealed. But now the woman who altered the painting is saying a priest in the church that was home to the artwork knew she was attempting to touch up the faded piece.People around the world were shocked Wednesday when images of a ruined 19th century painting of Christ were revealed. But now the woman who altered the painting is saying a priest in the church that was home to the artwork knew she was attempting to touch up the faded piece.




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Posted: 23 Aug 2012 10:33 AM PDT

Tiger, McIlroy start strong together at Barclays

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:07 PM PDT

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy don't disappoint in their opening round together at The Barclays on Thursday, as Tiger shoots a 3-under 68 and McIlroy fires a 69.Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy don't disappoint in their opening round together at The Barclays on Thursday, as Tiger shoots a 3-under 68 and McIlroy fires a 69.




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Costs of big wildfire season hurting some states

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 04:09 PM PDT

A damaged truck sits among other remains on Wednesday at a rural house site outside Manton, Calif., where a huge wildfire burned through on Saturday, forcing residents to evacuate.Fires across the West have left some states with thin budgets to scramble to get people, planes, bulldozers and other tools on fire lines to beat back the flames.




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Bullied bus monitor using donations to fight bullying

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 07:51 AM PDT

Bus monitor Karen Klein, 68, of Greece, N.Y., holds flowers as she is welcomed to an award ceremony in her honor at a radio station, in Boston on Thursday, June 28, 2012. Klein is planning to go on tour to prmote her anti-bullying campaign. Karen Klein, 68, the retired bus monitor made famous by viral videos showing middle school students viciously  taunting her, is using a portion of the $700,000 raised on her behalf to start her own anti-bullying foundation and touring with Miss Teen USA to promote the cause.




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Day at beach turns deadly when sand pit collapses

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 08:49 AM PDT

A college exchange student in California was killed Wednesday after a sand pit he dug with friends collapsed on top of him.

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Posted: 23 Aug 2012 08:49 AM PDT

Close family ties boost men's mental health

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 10:27 AM PDT

By MyHealthNewsDaily StaffMiddle-age adults who have regular contact with a group of friends are psychologically better off than those who don't, but when it comes to having close ties with many family members, men benefit more than women, a new study from England says.

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