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 CNN | Wildfires burn in Colorado as Oklahoma gains ground CNN By the CNN Wire staff (CNN) — Evacuations were ordered and classes canceled as crews battled a fast-moving wildfire near Boulder, Colorado, early Tuesday, authorities said. "Approximately 3000 residents are in the evacuation areas," Boulder's … Firefighters' Homes Among Those Destroyed in Colorado Blaze Colorado wildfire destroys dozens of homes Fire Remained Quiet Overnight; Firefighters To Get More Resources |
Official: Obama to back more business tax breaks The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will call on Congress to pass new tax breaks that would allow businesses to write off 100 percent of their new capital investments through 2011, the latest in a series of proposals the White House is rolling out in … Obama to Propose Business Tax Relief, Spending to Spur Growth Obama Pushes New Stimulus Package Obama seeks massive tax break for business |
 CBC.ca | Harris Co. under flash flood watch because of Hermine Houston Chronicle Heavy thunderstorms and possible flooding are likely today and much of the week as Tropical Storm Hermine marches north through the region, dumping up to 10 inches of rain in the hardest-hit areas. … Rain from Tropical Storm Hermine to give Dallas days-long soaking Tropical Storm Hermine Crosses Rio Grande After Making Landfall in Mexico Tropical Storm Hermine Reaches Texas |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Petraeus: Dove World Outreach Center's 'Burn a Koran Day' endangers troops Christian Science Monitor The Dove World Outreach Center's plans to burn Korans has prompted protests in Kabul and elsewhere around the globe. Members of the Islamic group Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia hold placards during a protest in front of US embassy in Jakarta September 4. … US general condemns Qur'an-burning plan Petraeus: Planned Koran Burning Endangers Troops Petraeus condemns Fla. church's plan to burn Korans |
 CNN | On Many Democrats' Web Sites, Agenda Is Vague New York Times It's clear that Republican candidates for Congress expect to gain traction from the health care bill that Democrats passed this year, and that most polls show at least a plurality of the country remains opposed to. … Election 2010: Most expensive elections ever? Republicans could handle US economy better: poll GOP and Democrats election spending sets records ahead of November midterms |
 Kansas City Star | Abbas: No 'historic compromise' on Jerusalem, borders Jerusalem Post In interview with 'Al-Quds', PA president says Palestinians won't recognize Israel as a Jewish state, accuses Netanyahu of trying to "strip" Israeli-Arabs of their rights. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas rejected … Netanyahu tells Israeli public: No guarantee peace talks will succeed Abbas asks US to step into settlement dispute Netanyahu: Peace talks' success not guaranteed |
 The Hindu | Australia's Julia Gillard forms new government on shaky ground Christian Science Monitor Australia's Julia Gillard barely squeaked into power. But her slim majority means that passing any legislation will be tricky. Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks during a news conference with Treasurer Wayne Swan in Parliament House, … Factbox: Key policies for Australian PM Gillard Gillard Keeps Power by Ceding Ground to Australia Independents Julia Gillard to lead Australian minority government |
 Kansas City Star | Van der Sloot: I've 'misused' Holloway case 'for my own advantage' CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Joran van der Sloot is accused of trying to extort more than $250000 from Natalee Holloway's family. (CNN) — In a jailhouse interview with a Dutch television station, Joran van der Sloot said he is remorseful for telling so many … Lawyer: Revenge Try Won't Hurt Van Der Sloot Joran van der Sloot: I Feel 'Guilty for Everything' Holloway lawyer dismisses Van der Sloot claims |
 The Hindu | Strikers in Paris and London Snarl Travel New York Times Thibault Camus/AP By DAVID JOLLY PARIS — France was gripped Tuesday by a major strike and protests against President Nicolas Sarkozy's plan to raise the retirement age to 62 from 60. Also, a subway strike in London led the government to make available … France, London hit by 24-hour strikes French Unions Protest Pension Overhaul Thousands strike in France over pension reforms |
 Globe and Mail | Ellison Brings Hurd Into Oracle Forbes Fresh off his departure as Hewlett-Packard CEO, Mark Hurd has a new job at Oracle. Hurd, who was fired from HP last month amid a sexual harassment scandal, was also named to Oracle's board of directors. The company also announced that Charles Phillips, … Kaminsky's Call: Hiring Mark Hurd May Bring Upswings for Oracle Oracle Hires Ex-HP CEO Hurd as President as Phillips Departs Oracle leads tech action after hiring Hurd |
