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Thursday

Obituaries

Tony Curtis, 1950s Hollywood Heartthrob, Dies At 85

For many people, the name conjures memories of Curtis and Jack Lemmon dressed as women to avoid gangsters in the 1950s comedy Some Like It Hot. But he was also a playboy and an Oscar nominee (for The Defiant Ones) -- and became one of Hollywood's elder statesmen.

Tony Curtis, 1950s Hollywood Heartthrob, Dies At 85

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Sports

Tour Winner Contador Tests Positive, Suspended

Alberto Contador, the 2010 Tour de France winner, tested positive for a banned drug and has been suspended by cycling's governing body. The case is still being investigated.

Tour Winner Contador Tests Positive, Suspended

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Tuesday

The Tea Party In America

The Tea Party Picks Up Steam, Donations

The Tea Party began life as an apparently spontaneous expression of populist resistance to the Obama administration and Democrats in power. But this year its favored candidates have increasing benefited from big-time supporters, including top funders and even the Republican Party itself.

The Tea Party Picks Up Steam, Donations

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Television

Zucker Out, Burke In As Comcast Deal Takes Shape

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When complete, the Comcast-NBC Universal merger, would give the nation's largest cable operator direct access to all the entertainment content produced by NBC Universal. Federal regualtors must still approve the merger. Longtime NBC executive Jeff Zucker is out and Comcast's Steve Burke is in as the CEO designate of NBC Universal.

Zucker Out, Burke In As Comcast Deal Takes Shape

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Monday

Election 2010

President Obama Takes To The Campaign Trail

Although President Obama continues to focus on the economy, especially jobs, it may prove to be a little too late for many of his constituents. When it comes to what Americans think of the job the president is doing, only 40 percent give him positive ratings. Can a president with low approval ratings campaign effectively?

President Obama Takes To The Campaign Trail

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Mohammad Reza Shajarian: Protest Through Poetry

Iran's Mohammad Reza Shajarian, a superstar of Persian classical music, walks onstage to perform with his son Homayoun and the Ava Ensemble to a largely Iranian audience at the Orpheum Theater in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2008. Heinz Ruckemann/UPI Photo / Landov hide caption

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50 Great Voices

Mohammad Reza Shajarian: Protest Through Poetry

The Iranian singer is the country's most famous protest singer — even though, strictly speaking, his songs don't directly denounce the government at all.

Mohammad Reza Shajarian: Protest Through Poetry

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Friday

Middle East

Civilians Flee From Battle In Southern Yemen

Government troops in Yemen have been battling al-Qaida militants in a remote southern town since the beginning of this week. The government acknowledges that some 2,000 civilians have fled their homes in the battle zone. Other reports put the figure much higher.

Civilians Flee From Battle In Southern Yemen

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Sports

NFL, Fans Take Players' Concussions Seriously

The NFL has put into place panels and rules to guard against players playing with concussions. Violent collisions are more prevalent in football as players are getting faster and stronger.

NFL, Fans Take Players' Concussions Seriously

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Monday

The Tea Party In America

Tea Party Candidates Not Guaranteed Nov. Win

Tea Party candidates recorded several surprising wins in Republican primaries this year. But to get to Congress, they still have to win general elections. And that's getting tougher for some.

Tea Party Candidates Not Guaranteed Nov. Win

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Monday

Business

New Rules Would Have Banks Set Aside More Capital

The world's largest banks have agreed to overhaul the way they do business. The new rules would require banks to bolster assets against debt and other investments, something that may cut into profits. Financial leaders reached the agreement at a meeting in Switzerland. The rules still need to be approved by G-20 nations.

New Rules Would Have Banks Set Aside More Capital

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Wednesday

Environment

BP Issues Report On Oil Spill Disaster In Gulf

BP is releasing a 200-page assessment Wednesday, detailing the cause of the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. The spill ultimately put more than four million barrels of oil into the Gulf. In addition, a new federal study finds that oil is gradually disappearing, as bacteria continue to gobble it up.

BP Issues Report On Oil Spill Disaster In Gulf

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Monday

Africa

70 Dead After Boats Capsize On Congo's Rivers

Two boats capsized over the weekend on the Democratic Republic of Congo's network of rivers. At least 70 people are known dead and 200 others feared dead in the unrelated incidents. Officials say both boats were heavily loaded and operating with few safety measures.

70 Dead After Boats Capsize On Congo's Rivers

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Election 2010

November's Elections Reminiscent of 1982 Elections

Just two years ago, Democrats were on their way to the biggest congressional majorities in many years. Now they're struggling to stay in power. And that prompts comparisons to another president who started with a lousy economy. President Reagan's party faced tough midterm elections as unemployment topped 10 percent in 1982.

November's Elections Reminiscent of 1982 Elections

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Friday

Economy

August Jobs Report A Bit Better Than Expected

The Labor Department released its latest jobs report Friday morning, and the losses aren't as bad as had been expected. The unemployment rate for August creeped up to 9.6 percent, a tenth of a percent increase from the previous month. Private employers added jobs, but the government lost some.

August Jobs Report A Bit Better Than Expected

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National

Hurricane Earl Works Its Way Up Eastern Seaboard

Powerful gusts and driving rains from Hurricane Earl are reaching beyond North Carolina's Outer Banks and into southeastern Virginia. Forecasters say it's the start of at least 24 hours of stormy, windy weather along the East Coast.

Hurricane Earl Works Its Way Up Eastern Seaboard

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