Isaac Hits Louisiana As New Orleans Readsied For Katrina Anniversary
Hurricane Isaac made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River and headed toward New Orleans, triggering power outages for over 200000 homes and prompting evacuations in low lying areas. Officials stressed caution as the levee system, strengthened after Katrina, faced a new test while residents braced for continued winds and rain.
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US home prices edge up for first annual gain since 2010
The S P and Case Shiller index shows national home prices rose in June year over year, the first such gain since September 2010. All 20 major metro areas posted higher prices from May for the second consecutive month, with analyst David Blitzer saying prices may have turned the corner.
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Market downturns on Tuesday across major indices
The Dow fell 21.68 points to 13,102.99 while the Nasdaq rose 3.95 to 3,077.14 and the S&P 500 dropped 114 to 1,409.30. Treasuries edged up slightly with the 30 year at 2.74 percent. Commodities moved mixed with corn up 5.25 cents to 7.96, soybeans up 3.50 cents to 17.22, wheat down 5.50 cents to 8.68, oil at 96.33 a barrel and metals lower for silver 0.174, platinum down 32.80 to 1,520.40.
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Texas GOP redistricting ruled discriminatory by federal court
A federal court ruled that Texas Republican lawmakers discriminated against minority voters in drawing new political boundaries. The decision against the GOP plan could affect future elections and highlight racial bias in district carving. The court noted black Congressional seats contained economic drivers like arenas while white incumbents did not.
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Lawsuit rejected in Israeli court over Corrie death
An Israeli Haifa court cleared the Israeli military of wrongdoing in the 2003 death of American activist Rachel Corrie, crushed by a bulldozer during a Gaza protest. The ruling ends a seven year battle by Corrie’s family who may appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Obama administration finalizes boost to fuel efficiency by 2025
The Obama administration finalized rules to nearly double the average MPG of new cars and trucks to 54.5 by 2025, with phased-in targets and potential fines for noncompliance. The plan aims to cut greenhouse gases and fuel use, though critics warn of higher sticker prices and the public cost of vehicles.
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