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Two of Saturn's 48 known moons are barely visible in this picture of the ringed planet. Mimas, at the upper right, has an enormous impact crater on one side, and Tethys, at the bottom, has a huge rift zone called Ithaca Chasma that runs nearly three-quarters of the way around the moon.

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  Suicide attack in northwest Pakistan kills 17

  By Riaz Khan - Associated Press
  A Taliban suicide bomber detonated a car in an alley behind a police station in a strategically important town in northwest Pakistan on Monday, killing at least 17 police and civilians in an explosion that shattered the station and neighboring homes. Published 8:44 a.m. September 6, 2010 - 1 Comments
  
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  Taliban threatens to attack Afghan polling places

  By Rahim Faiez and Christopher Bodeen - Associated Press
  The Taliban vowed Sunday to attack polling places in Sept. 18 parliamentary elections, warning Afghans not to participate in what it called a sham vote. Published 5:38 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 2 Comments
  
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  China, U.S. meet amid tensions over trade, military

  By Anita Chang - Associated Press
  Senior U.S. and Chinese officials met Monday to steady relations upset by disputes over currency, trade and military affairs despite calls for a tougher line on Chinese economic policies that some say are contributing to American unemployment. Published 10:05 a.m. September 6, 2010 - 1 Comments
  
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  Son: Iranian woman who faced stoning death to be lashed

  By Associated Press
  updated 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
  An Iranian woman who faced death by stoning for adultery now has received a new sentence of 99 lashes after a British newspaper ran a picture of an unveiled woman mistakenly identified as her, the woman's son said Monday. Published 9:23 a.m. September 6, 2010 - 0 Comments
  
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  Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case

  By Associated Press
  A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from actor John Travolta after the prosecutor said Mr. Travolta no longer wanted to pursue a case stemming from the death of his teenage son. Published 11:14 a.m. September 6, 2010 - 0 Comments
  
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  Mideast crisis looms over Israeli settlements

  By Karin Laub and Mohammed Daraghmeh - Associated Press
  Just days after Mideast peace talks began in Washington, the first major crisis already is looming: Israel hinted Sunday it will ease restrictions on building in West Bank settlements, while the Palestinian president warned he'll quit the talks if Israel resumes construction. Published 5:31 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 7 Comments
  
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  Embassy Row

  By James Morrison - The Washington Times
  Top Israeli defense officials privately support President Obama's decision to send a U.S. ambassador to Syria with the hopes that U.S. diplomatic pressure and financial aid will persuade President Bashar Assad to break ties with Iran and Hezbollah terrorists. Published 4:33 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 0 Comments
  

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  Afghans protest Fla. church's plans to burn Quran

  By Rahim Faiez - Associated Press
  Hundreds of Afghans railed against the United States and called for President Obama's death at a rally in Kabul on Monday to denounce a Florida church's plans to burn the Islamic holy book on Sept. 11. Published 9:44 a.m. September 6, 2010 - 5 Comments
  
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  Report: Van der Sloot concedes extorting Holloways

  By Associated Press
  The Dutchman charged with killing a 21-year-old Peruvian woman and suspected in the disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway has acknowledged extorting money from Holloway's parents and says he did it to get back at them. Published 11:24 a.m. September 6, 2010 - 0 Comments
  
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  Report: 2,000 more NATO troops may be Afghan-bound

  By Slobodan Lekic - Associated Press
  NATO may deploy 2,000 more soldiers to Afghanistan to join the 140,000-strong international force already there, an official said Monday. Published 11:50 a.m. September 6, 2010 - 0 Comments
  
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  Vatican: Stoning in Iran adultery case 'brutal'

  By Frances D'Emilio - Associated Press
  The Vatican raised the possibility Sunday of using behind-the-scenes diplomacy to try to save the life of an Iranian widow sentenced to be stoned for adultery. Published 3:33 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 4 Comments
  
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  Briefly

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  A study chaired by the chief economist of the International Energy Agency (IEA) is making a strong case for the introduction of nuclear energy in Italy. Published 4:31 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 0 Comments
  
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  World Scene

  By THE WASHINGTON TIMES
  Authorities have detained the reputed smuggler of an Ecuadorean man who told police he survived a massacre of 72 fellow migrants in Mexico, the justice minister confirmed Sunday. Published 4:38 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 0 Comments
  
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  Assault on Iraq army headquarters kills 12

  By Sinan Salaheddin - Associated Press
  updated 1 day ago
  Suicide bombers hit a Baghdad military headquarters on Sunday and killed 12 people, two weeks after an attack on the same site pointed to the failure of Iraqi forces to plug even the most obvious holes in their security. Published 8:12 a.m. September 5, 2010 - 2 Comments
  
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  French cowed by Islamic burgers

  By Angela Doland - Associated Press
  Last month, popular French fast-food chain Quick, the No. 2 burger chain in France after McDonald's, started serving halal-only food in 22 of its French outlets, targeting France's large Muslim population, an underexploited market that has long been ignored by big business. Published 5:34 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 10 Comments
  
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  Despite formal combat end, U.S. joins Baghdad battle

  By Barbara Surk - Associated Press
  updated 3 hours ago
  Days after the United States officially ended combat operations and touted Iraq's ability to defend itself, American troops found themselves battling heavily armed militants assaulting an Iraqi military headquarters in the center of Baghdad on Sunday. The fighting killed 12 people and wounded dozens. Published 6:09 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 2 Comments
  

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Obama to call for $50B in infrastructure spending President asks Congress to approve investments in roads, railways and runways in a pre-election effort to show he's trying to boost the economy.

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A squeeze for small businesses Why many owners say Obama's plan for help is as much a hindrance to hiring as the slow economy.

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• President will call for $100B business tax credit
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Officials: Kabul bank 'normalized' Despite crowds demanding money back, financial officials insist bank does not require a bailout.

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GOP fears the echoes of AlaskaTHE FIX | After Murkowski's loss, establishment GOPers are nervous about a repeat in Delaware.

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Parents turn to 'digital' grounding
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Resort Wear made on Andros Island Bahamas

You’ve seen them used as beach blankets. You’ve watched women tie them around their bikini-clad waists. Perhaps your college roommate even used one as a wall hanging. Give up? The answer is batik ... Luckily the Birch Family, who founded Small Hope Bay Lodge, where I was staying for the week, was also...

Andros Bahamas: Bonefish Capital of the World

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As Tropical Storm Earl Moves Northeast, Away From The US, FEMA Continues To Underscore The Importance Of Preparedness

WASHINGTON - As Tropical Storm Earl continues to move northeast, the National Hurricane Center has dropped all watches and warnings from the United States Atlantic Coast line, however dangerous water conditions, including swells and rip currents still exist as far south as New Jersey. Beach goers are urged to head warnings, listen to life guards and be safe.

Hurricane warning issued for the US Virgin Islands as Hurricane Earl approaches

MIAMI - Hurricane warning issued for the US Virgin Islands as Hurricane Earl approaches.

Hurricane Danielle Moves North, Aims East of Bermuda

(Updates with new locations for Danielle in second paragraph, Earl in fifth paragraph.)

Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Danielle, blowing north to northeast from southeast of Bermuda, weakened slightly after being downgraded early today to a Category 2 hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Gaston and the future Hermine?

Prime seats, boarding for sale by American, American Virgin Islands

New fee alert: American Airlines recently announced its “Express Seats” program, which lets travelers pay extra for the first few rows of coach, including bulkhead seats. If you pay the fee, which ranges from $19 to $39 depending on the length of the flight, you’ll also have the privilege of boarding in Group 1.