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25 min ago Tourists to pay extra to visit U.S.
Planning a trip to the United States? Tuesday is the last day for citizens of some countries to dodge a new travel fee.
25 min ago Faith leaders slam anti-Muslim views
A broad coalition of Christian, Jewish and Islamic leaders denounced what they described as a rising tide of anti-Muslim bigotry across the United States Tuesday, arguing that such sentiments constitute a betrayal of traditional American principles.
25 min ago Pastor weighs plans to burn Qurans
A pastor who plans to burn Qurans says his church plans to through with the act, but Terry Jones also says the congregation is "weighing the situation."
25 min ago Hermine soaks South Texas
Tropical Storm Hermine is heading north after making landfall near Brownsville, Texas. The storm has 45 mph winds and may cause local flooding.
25 min ago Air tankers fight fast-moving blaze
A fleet of aircraft is being deployed to help put out a fast-moving wildfire near Boulder, Colorado, that has forced about 3,500 residents to evacuate.
25 min ago John Lennon's killer denied parole
Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's killer, is up for parole for the sixth time and may be questioned this week.
25 min ago Trapped miners to get help from NASA
NASA usually trains astronauts. But today, a team from the space agency will give survival tips to the miners trapped 2,300 feet underground in Chile.
3 hours ago Plea deal for ex-flight attendant?
Steven Slater, probably the nation's most famous former flight attendant, is scheduled to be in a New York courtroom Tuesday.
3 hours ago Woods makes U.S. Ryder Cup team
Tiger Woods has been included in the United States Ryder Cup team by captain Corey Pavin.
3 hours ago Frum: Why Republicans need a plan
Eight weeks to Election Day, and still no sign of an updated "Contract with America," the famous Republican campaign manifesto of 1994.
3 hours ago Pastor weighs plans to burn Qurans
A pastor who plans to burn Qurans says his church plans to through with the act, but Terry Jones also says the congregation is "weighing the situation."
3 hours ago Van der Sloot: I 'misused' Holloway case
In a jailhouse interview with a Dutch television station, Joran van der Sloot said he is remorseful for telling so many stories regarding the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway, but once again denied culpability in the case.
3 hours ago Hermine soaks South Texas
Tropical Storm Hermine is heading north after making landfall near Brownsville, Texas. The storm has 45 mph winds and may cause local flooding.
3 hours ago 45 mph winds fan wildfire
Evacuations were ordered as crews battled a fast-moving wildfire near Boulder, Colorado. About 3,000 residents are in the evacuation areas, officials say.
6 hours ago Lawyer: Woman in Iran case whipped
Confusion surrounds reports an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned to death for adultery has been whipped for another offense, with one lawyer casting doubt on another's claim.
6 hours ago Gunmen behind Mexico massacre ID'd
Six of the suspected gunmen responsible for the killings of 72 migrants in Mexico have been identified, Mexican authorities said Monday, the state-run Notimex news agency reported.
6 hours ago Petraeus warns against burning Qurans
The U.S. commander in Afghanistan has criticized a Florida church's plan to burn copies of the Quran on September 11, warning the demonstration "could cause significant problems" for American troops overseas.
6 hours ago Landslides bury 40 in Guatemala
Officials say about 40 people were buried in two landslides here. Four of them were Carlos Coti's family members.
6 hours ago Ex-flight attendant due in court
Steven Slater, probably the nation's most famous former flight attendant, is scheduled to be in a New York courtroom Tuesday.
6 hours ago Trapped miners to get tips from NASA
NASA teams usually use their knowledge to help astronauts many miles above the earth's surface. But on Tuesday, a group of experts from the U.S. space agency will share their advice for the 33 miners who have been trapped 2,300 feet underground in Chile since August 5.
6 hours ago Opinion: Bad timing could sink Dems
With the real possibility of a Republican takeover of the House of Representatives, many Democrats are starting to argue for budget cuts.
6 hours ago Poll: GOP better at handling economy
Republicans have a slight edge over Democrats on the economy, according to a new national poll.
6 hours ago Obama to introduce business tax cut
In another move aimed at stabilizing the still-shaky economy, President Barack Obama on Wednesday will introduce a new $200 billion tax cut giving businesses across the country an incentive to buy new equipment in the short term, according to a senior administration official.
6 hours ago Hermine moves into Texas
Tropical Storm Hermine is heading north after making landfall near Brownsville, Texas. The storm has 45 mph winds and may cause local flooding.
9 hours ago Fires evacuate Colo. homes
Crews battled a fast-moving wildfire near Boulder, Colorado, early Tuesday, while fire teams in western Oklahoma had gained the upper hand there, emergency officials said.
9 hours ago Black farmers push for $5 billion payout
The National Black Farmers Association will call for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday to fund a historic discrimination case settlement involving minority farmers.
9 hours ago Petraeus warns against burning Qurans
The U.S. commander in Afghanistan has criticized a Florida church's plan to burn copies of the Quran on September 11, warning the demonstration "could cause significant problems" for American troops overseas.
9 hours ago Paper: Van der Sloot admits to extortion
Joran van der Sloot admitted to a Dutch newspaper that he extorted money from the family of Natalee Holloway, the Alabama teen who disappeared in Aruba.
9 hours ago NASA to share tips for trapped miners
NASA teams usually use their knowledge to help astronauts many miles above the earth's surface. But on Tuesday, a group of experts from the U.S. space agency will share their advice for the 33 miners who have been trapped 2,300 feet underground in Chile since August 5.
9 hours ago Flash floods possible as Hermine moves inland
Tropical Storm Hermine moved across Texas early Tuesday morning, bringing the potential of "life-threatening flash floods," the National Hurricane Center said.