Bush declares four Florida counties major disaster areas
President Bush designated Brevard Monroe Okeechobee and St Lucie counties in Florida as major disaster areas. The declaration allows federal aid for emergency work and repairs as officials continue damage assessments from Tropical Storm Fay. The storm caused at least 11 deaths in Florida and one death in Georgia and Alabama.
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Gasoline Prices Dip Nationwide by Fifteen Cents
A nationwide survey shows a 15 cent drop in average gas prices over two weeks. Regular gasoline at self-serve stations averaged 3.70 per gallon, with mid-grade at 3.83 and premium at 3.95.
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McCain attacks Obama over Clinton snub in VP pick
In Wisconsin Obama backs Joe Biden as running mate praising his unity and experience. McCain counters with a new act questioning Obama motive for passing over Hillary Clinton and spotlighting Biden’s long career.
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Olympics close in Beijing with star-studded ceremony
Beijing ends 16 day Olympic run with Placido Domingo and a Chinese soprano duet while stars like David Beckham and Jimmy Page attend. The U S Embassy urges freeing jailed activists as China showcases world class venues and athletes and claims historic success led by Michael Phelps eight golds and Usain Bolt three golds and three records.
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China
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David Beckham
Jimmy Page
London
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U.S. deaths in Afghan war reach 101 in 2008
Taliban forces grow more capable as U S casualties rise to 101 in 2008 after Sgt. 1st Class David J Todd Jr. from Marrero Louisiana died from gunfire while aiding Afghan police training in the northwest. The year’s total of 111 had already been a record and was expected to be surpassed.
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Kyrgyzstan Jetliner Crash Kills 71 with 24 Survivors
Government spokeswoman Roza Daudova said 71 people were killed when the passenger plane bound for Iran crashed shortly after takeoff. She noted 24 survivors, including seven of 17 Bishkek high school basketball team members aboard.
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Kyrgyzstan
Iran
Roza Daudova
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