Obama vows Gulf revival five years after Katrina
President Obama told Xavier University in New Orleans that his administration would stand with Gulf residents until recovery is complete. He cited progress on housing, schools, and levee improvements while acknowledging ongoing vacancies, displacement, and job losses. He offered no new Gulf restoration plans or oil spill moratorium changes.
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Xavier University of Louisiana
U.S. wastes billions on Iraq reconstruction report
An Associated Press review details billions wasted on Iraq rebuilding, with examples like a $40 million prison unused and a $165 million children’s hospital sitting idle. Audits by the special inspector general for Iraq reconstruction show over $5 billion squandered, while some projects show mixed results amid security concerns and limited Iraqi input.
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Seven U S troops die in Afghanistan fighting this weekend
NATO said seven U S troops were killed over the weekend in southern and eastern Afghanistan. Two died in Sunday bombings, two in a Saturday south attack, and three in eastern fighting. Identities withheld until families are notified. Also bodies found Sunday of five kidnapped campaign aides for a female candidate in Herat.
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Afghanistan deaths rise as U S troops surge and polls loom
As of August 26, at least 1,145 U.S. service members have died in Afghanistan since the 2001 invasion. The surge brings international forces to about 140,000, with heavy fighting in Helmand and Kandahar. Five campaign workers were abducted near Adraskan. five others released. Bodies found in Herat district and transported for identification. No group claims the killings, while Taliban aims to disrupt the September 18 parliamentary vote.
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Adraskan
Nasar Ahmad Popul
Emmys Honor Mad Men Modern Family Top Awards
The 1960s drama Mad Men and the comedy Modern Family led the Emmys with top honors. Glee collected directing and supporting acting prizes, while Bryan Cranston and Kyra Sedgwick won drama lead awards. Aaron Paul and Archie Panjabi earned supporting acting honors. Edie Falco and Jim Parsons won comedy lead prizes.
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Eric Stonestreet
Jane Lynch
Ryan Murphy
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Kyra Sedgwick
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Aaron Paul
Archie Panjabi
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Jim Parsons
Gunman Kills Five Then Dies by Suicide in Arizona and California
In Lake Havasu City Arizona a gunman killed the mother of his two children and four others before fleeing to California with the children where he shot himself. Police say six people died in total. The suspect Brian Diez 26 was found dead in Rancho Cucamonga California. The two children 4 years old and 13 months old were unharmed. Victims named Debor ah Langstaff Primo Verdone Russell Nyland and Ashley Nyland. Wounded were Brock Kelson and Deborah Nyland.
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California
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Primo Verdone
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Ashley Nyland
Brock Kelson
Deborah Nyland
Two Alaska Officers Fatally Shot in Hoonah Village
In Hoonah Alaska two police officers died after a late Saturday shooting. Authorities say the suspect John Marvin Jr barricaded himself in his home and a SWAT team was deployed from Juneau. Wrangell officers are heading to assist.
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Oxford Dictionary May Move From Print To Online
The 126 year old Oxford English Dictionary may drop print editions as online use surges. The publisher reports 2 million online hits monthly and annual US subscriptions at 295 dollars, while the 1989 print set weighs 750 pounds and has sold about 30,000 copies. Hurricane Earl approaches the Caribbean as shelters open and flights are canceled. the National Hurricane Center warns of possible strengthening to a major hurricane east of Puerto Rico.
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Mayor murdered in Tamaulipas Mexico violence
Gunmen killed Hidalgo mayor Marco Antonio Leal Garcia in Tamaulipas. The attack wounded the mayor's daughter as the region battles Gulf cartel and Zetas gang. Calderon condemned the crime amid recent migrant massacres nearby.
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