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What now for Gulf? Fire complicates drill debate (AP)

AP – What now for the Gulf? News of another oil rig fire in the Gulf of Mexico, so soon after the BP oil spill, has set off a wave of anxiety along the Gulf Coast and prompted calls for the government to extend its six-month ban on deepwater drilling

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Judge removes ‘birther’ elements from Army doc’s court martial

A judge on Thursday denied a request for President Barack Obama to testify at a court martial for a U.S.

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Oil platform catches fire in Gulf; workers OK (AP)

AP – An oil platform that burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday was the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. This time, the Coast Guard said there was no leak, and no one was killed.

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Workers safe after oil platform fire

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Temporary Cap That Stopped BP Gusher Removed

The cap was removed Thursday as a prelude to raising the massive piece of equipment underneath that failed to prevent the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history. E-Mail This Add to Del.icio.us Go here to see the original: Temporary Cap That Stopped BP Gusher Removed Continued here: Temporary Cap That Stopped BP Gusher Removed Read the original: Temporary Cap That Stopped BP Gusher Removed Call or visit our website to speak to a bankruptcy attorney or learn more about filing for bankruptcy .

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Obama adviser Summers to visit China September 4 (Reuters)

Reuters – The White House said on Thursday that President Barack Obama’s top economic adviser will visit China from Saturday for three days of meetings.

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H&R Block 1Q loss narrows despite revenue decline (AP)

AP – H&R Block Inc. on Thursday said its fiscal first-quarter loss narrowed by 2 percent as it reduced staffing and other expenses.

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Oil prices rise after mixed economic news (AP)

AP – Oil prices ended higher Thursday after an initial retreat as investors put a positive spin on reports about jobs, manufacturing and home sales.

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US Def Sec: Afghans should lead corruption fight (AP)

AP – U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that while the fight against corruption must be led by Afghans, the U.S.

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Bernanke: Shut down banks if they threaten system (AP)

AP – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told a panel investigating the financial crisis that regulators must be ready to shutter the largest institutions if they threaten to bring down the financial system.

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