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Earl threatens East Coast with weekend pounding

Hurricane warning issued for Mass. as East Coast braces for weekend pounding by Earl More>>

Oil sheen spreading from Gulf platform explosion

Coast Guard: a mile-long oil sheen spreading from site of burning Gulf platform off La. coast More>>

NC Governor: 'Ready' for Hurricane Earl

Hurricane warning issued for Mass. as East Coast braces for weekend pounding by Earl More>>

Some dig in, others flee coast as Earl nears US

Some bunker down, some flee as Earl approaches US

Facebook page leads search for loved ones in Haiti

Out of rubble of Haiti hotel, online family is born as Facebookers vow to leave no one behind More>>

Israeli, Palestinians resume direct talks

Cautious US relaunches direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks after 2 years More>>

Island evacuations start as Earl nears East Coast

Hurricane Earl bears down on East Coast, bringing island evacuations and rough holiday weather More>>

NY Muslim groups decry hostile atmosphere

NY Muslim groups decry hostile atmosphere, say bigotry shouldn't impede Islamic institutions More>>

Police kill gunman who held 3 at Discovery Channel

Gunman mad over Discovery Channel programs takes hostages at its offices, is killed by police More>>