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Hurricane Dolly whips coast (cnn.com)
Hurricane Dolly was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane today after it made landfall on South Padre Island, Texas, the National Hurricane Center said. But Dolly's sustained winds were still about 95 miles an hour. The storm is expected to produce from 8 to 12 inches of rain, with up to 20 inches in isolated spots, and widespread flooding is likely.

Hurricane Dolly weakens as it heads through Texas (yahoo! news)
AP - Hurricane Dolly slammed into the South Texas coast Wednesday with punishing rain and winds of 100 mph, blowing down signs, damaging an apartment complex and knocking out power to thousands before weakening over land.

Hurricane Dolly slams South Texas before weakening (yahoo! news)
AP - Hurricane Dolly slammed into the South Texas coast Wednesday with punishing rain and winds of 100 mph, blowing down signs, peeling off roofs and knocking out power to thousands before weakening over land.

Hurricane Dolly hits South Texas, flooding feared (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Hurricane Dolly hit the south Texas coast on Wednesday with 95 mph (150 kph) winds, pouring torrential rain on the U.S.-Mexico border area and threatening floods in low-lying areas.

Dolly hits land, falls to Category 1 (msnbc.com)
Hurricane Dolly was downgraded to a Category 1 storm after slamming into the South Texas coast Wednesday with punishing rain and winds of 100 mph that knocked out power to thousands.

Category 2 Dolly makes landfall (msnbc.com)
Hurricane Dolly was downgraded to a Category 1 storm after slamming into the South Texas coast Wednesday with punishing rain and winds of 100 mph that knocked out power to thousands.

Hurricane Dolly weakens, hits Texas coast (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Hurricane Dolly hit the coast of Texas at South Padre Island Wednesday afternoon and has weakened into a Category 1 hurricane, the U.S. National Weather Service said.

Dolly Weakens After Landfall in Texas (abc news)
Slow moving storm now Category 1 with 95 MPH winds.

Hurricane Dolly slams into Texas with 100 mph winds (yahoo! news)
AP - Hurricane Dolly gathered strength and slammed into the South Texas coast Wednesday with punishing rain and winds of 100 mph, blowing down signs, damaging an apartment complex and knocking out power to thousands.

Obama tells Israel he's committed to its security (yahoo! news)
AP - From the solemnity of a Holocaust museum to a dusty village battered by Hamas rockets, Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama on Wednesday professed "an unshakable commitment to the security" of Israel, whether the threat comes from terrorists, Iran or elsewhere.

Obama stands by plan to talk with Iran (cnn.com)
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama pledged Wednesday to maintain a close relationship between the United States and Israel.

McCain Swipes at Obama Again: Iraq Plan Could Reverse Progress (abc news)
Obama's withdrawal plan could lead U.S. to wider war in Iraq, McCain said.

McCain Hits Again: Obama Iraq Plan Wrong (abc news)
Obama's withdrawal plan could lead US to wider war in Iraq, McCain said.

Obama assures Israel he's a friend (reuters)
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama assured Israel and its U.S. Jewish supporters on Wednesday he was a friend who would not press for peace concessions that would compromise its security.

Obama Sees 'Slow Drift' Toward Nukes (abc news)
Democrat defends Israel, but sees stronger sanctions, not strike, against Iran.

Senator: Waste, fraud hurting soldiers (cnn.com)
Tens of billions in taxpayer dollars have been lost, wasted or remain unaccounted for in Afghanistan and Iraq, and some of those funds -- and some missing weapons -- have landed in insurgents' hands, a U.S. senator alleged Wednesday.

Obama says he's committed to Israel (cnn.com)
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama pledged Wednesday to maintain a close relationship between the United States and Israel.

Obama Launches Day of Meetings in Israel (abc news)
Obama meets with Israeli leaders to begin busy day in Israel and the Palestinian territories

President Bush drops opposition to housing bill (yahoo! news)
AP - Congress is moving quickly to pass a housing package that aims to help 400,000 strapped homeowners avoid foreclosures and prevent Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from collapsing.

Congress moves to help homeowners avoid foreclosures (yahoo! news)
AP - Congress is moving quickly to pass a housing package that aims to help 400,000 strapped homeowners avoid foreclosures and prevent Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from collapsing.

Bush will back mortgage rescue (cnn.com)
The House was poised Wednesday to pass sweeping legislation that will offer up to $300 billion in assistance to troubled homeowners and throw government support behind mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

House to vote on foreclosure rescue measure (yahoo! news)
AP - The government would help struggling homeowners get new, cheaper loans and be allowed to offer troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac a cash infusion as part of legislation that aims to calm the chaotic housing market.

GSE rescue gets big price tag as House vote looms (yahoo! news)
Reuters - A Bush administration plan to support Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could cost U.S. taxpayers $25 billion, congressional analysts said on Tuesday in a report that fueled debate as Congress took steps to approve a housing market rescue package.

$25 billion bailout for Fannie, Freddie? (msnbc.com)
A federal rescue of troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could cost taxpayers as much as $25 billion, Congress' top budget analyst said Tuesday.

Mortgage-giant rescue could cost $25 billion (yahoo! news)
AP - A federal rescue of troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could cost taxpayers as much as $25 billion, Congress' top budget analyst said Tuesday.

Fannie-Freddie help may cost $25B (cnn.com)
The Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday estimated that a government plan to stabilize mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could cost government coffers an average of $25 billion.

Treasury: Swift support needed for mortgage giants (yahoo! news)
AP - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Congress needs to quickly approve a support package for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make sure the two mortgage giants maintain their critically important role in housing finance.

Karadzic to defend himself against genocide charges (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Radovan Karadzic will conduct his own defence at the Hague tribunal and is convinced he will be cleared of charges of genocide, relatives and associates of the war crimes suspect said on Wednesday.

Karadzic to run own defence, gets shave, haircut (reuters)
Radovan Karadzic will conduct his own defence at the Hague tribunal and is convinced he will be cleared of charges of genocide, relatives and associates of the war crimes suspect said on Wednesday.

Serbia pressed to capture Mladic (bbc news)
Serbia is urged to follow up the arrest of Radovan Karadzic by quickly seizing his wartime commander, Ratko Mladic.

Angry Serb nationalists protest Karadzic arrest (yahoo! news)
AP - Serb nationalists skirmished with riot police in the capital Tuesday, lashing out against the new Western-leaning government that captured war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic. Karadzic's lawyer vowed to appeal Serbia's plan to extradite the former Bosnian Serb chief to a U.N. war crimes court.

Amanpour: Karadzic arrest is big step forward (cnn.com)
The arrest of Bosnian Serb war crimes fugitive Radovan Karadzic is an important step in the reconciliation process in the Balkans, Christiane Amanpour, CNN senior international correspondent, says.

Fugitive Karadzic worked in Belgrade clinic: officials (yahoo! news)
AFP - War crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic practised alternative medicine under a false name in the Serbian capital, officials said Tuesday, after his arrest following years on the run.

War crimes suspect worked as doctor (msnbc.com)
Bosnian Serb wartime president Radovan Karadzic, one of the world's most wanted war crimes fugitives, was arrested after 11 years on the run, in disguise and working as a doctor.

Sex slave: 'Every day we were raped' (cnn.com)
Jasmina was forced from her home by soldiers 16 years ago and repeatedly raped during the Bosnian war. Sometimes, they'd torture her in front of her children. Other times, she'd beg them to kill her: "That's when they laughed." Jasmina spoke to CNN, offering a glimpse into the world of those terrorized by Radovan Karadzic's alleged ethnic cleansing.

Indian PM celebrates vote win, says millions will benefit (yahoo! news)
AFP - India's government Wednesday celebrated a victory it said would help bring millions out of poverty, after winning a vote that clears the way for a controversial nuclear deal with the United States.

Indian PM says nuclear vote will help millions (yahoo! news)
AFP - India's government Wednesday celebrated a victory it said would help bring millions out of poverty, after winning a vote that clears the way for a controversial nuclear deal with the United States.

VP buzz swirls around McCain (cnn.com)
Amid speculation that Sen. John McCain will announce his vice presidential running mate this week, the Arizona senator Tuesday avoided answering any questions on a timetable for the decision.

McCain may be zeroing in on a running mate (yahoo! news)
AP - Yet another town-hall meeting isn't doing the trick. Neither is dropping in on a former Republican president. So just what can John McCain do to draw attention away from his showy Democratic rival? Pick a running mate, perhaps.

McCain may name his No. 2 soon (msnbc.com)
Another town-hall meeting isn't doing the trick. Neither is dropping in on a former Republican president. So just what can John McCain do to draw attention away from his showy Democratic rival?

Indian government wins confidence vote (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government won a vote of confidence in parliament on Tuesday, ensuring the survival of the ruling coalition and a civilian nuclear deal with the United States.

With foe in spotlight, McCain steps up attacks (cnn.com)
As Sen. Barack Obama makes his headline-grabbing trip overseas, Sen. John McCain is arguing that he's best equipped to make the tough calls at home and abroad.

McCain steps up attacks (cnn.com)
As Sen. Barack Obama makes his headline-grabbing trip overseas, Sen. John McCain is arguing that he's best equipped to make the tough calls at home and abroad.

Phillies stun Mets in ninth to grab NL East lead (reuters)
The Philadelphia Phillies moved to the top of the National League East on Tuesday after scoring six runs at the top of the ninth to beat the New York Mets 8-6.

Phillies rally for 6 runs in 9th to beat Mets (yahoo! news)
AP - So Taguchi and Jimmy Rollins had two-run doubles in a six-run ninth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied against the New York Mets' makeshift bullpen for an 8-6 victory Tuesday night, taking over first place in the NL East.

Phils rally for 6 runs in 9th to beat Mets (yahoo! news)
AP - So Taguchi and Jimmy Rollins had two-run doubles in a six-run ninth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied against the New York Mets' makeshift bullpen for an 8-6 victory Tuesday night, taking over first place in the NL East.

Phillies rally in 9th to beat Wagner-less Mets (msnbc)
So Taguchi and Jimmy Rollins had two-run doubles in a six-run ninth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied against the New York Mets' makeshift bullpen for an 8-6 victory Tuesday night, taking over first place in the NL East.

Mets blow lead, first in NL East (foxsports.com)

Mets blow lead, allow Phils to take first in East (foxsports.com)

Mets closer Wagner has muscle spasm near shoulder (yahoo! news)
AP - Tests on Mets closer Billy Wagner's left shoulder showed he has muscle spasms around the joint, and his availability for New York's first-place matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night will likely be a midgame decision.

Calzaghe postpones Jones fight after hand injury (reuters)
Joe Calzaghe's planned light-heavyweight fight against Roy Jones Jr of the United States in New York in September was postponed on Tuesday after the Welshman injured his right hand in training.

Pats' Nick Kaczur works deal to drop drug charges (yahoo! news)
New England Patriots offensive lineman Nick Kaczur pleaded guilty Tuesday to speeding in a deal with prosecutors that will put a misdemeanor drug possession charge on hold.

James leaves practice with mild ankle sprain (foxsports.com)
U.S. forward LeBron James left practice with what the team described as a mild right ankle sprain on Tuesday.James landed on Kevin Durant's foot during a scrimmage between Team USA and a select squad of young NBA players."He thinks it's a mild sprain," coach Mike Krzyzewski said. "Our trainers think it's a mild sprain. So we'll find out tomorrow. But I don't think it's anything serious. Obviously, we'll look and see what happens tomorrow.

Sell games on Xbox 360, keep the spoils (msnbc.com)
Microsoft Corp. will let independent developers sell video games for the Xbox 360 console ã�� and keep most of the profits ã�� beginning this holiday season, the company said Tuesday.

Microsoft turns to users for new wave of Xbox games (reuters)
Microsoft Corp will turn to users of its Xbox 360 to create new video games and broaden the types of games available on its console, taking a page out of the strategy books of Facebook and YouTube.

Stocks Surge as Investors Cheer Drop in Oil Prices (nyt > business)
A modest rally on Wall Street accelerated in late trading on Tuesday, as another steep drop in oil prices sent the Dow Jones industrial average surging 135 points to its highest close in a month.

Stocks jump as crude drops $3 a barrel (yahoo! news)
AP - Wall Street shook off early doldrums and closed sharply higher Tuesday after another drop in oil prices encouraged investors to set aside financial sector worries and go bargain hunting across the market. The Dow Jones industrial average rose more than 130 points.

Crude falls $3.09 to close at $127.95 a barrel (marketwatch.com)
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OM vervolgt marinier niet ()
Het Openbaar Ministerie (OM) in Arnhem heeft besloten om marinier Eric O. niet opnieuw te vervolgen. Dat heeft het OM donderdag gemeld.

Eric O. weer niet vervolgd ()
Het Openbaar Ministerie (OM) in Arnhem heeft besloten om marinier Eric O. niet opnieuw te...

Eric O. wordt niet opnieuw vervolgd ()
Het OM in Arnhem gaat Eric O. niet opnieuw vervolgen.

Robben op tijd fit voor Frankrijk ()
Bondscoach Marco van Basten zou in het EK-duel tegen Frankrijk weer een beroep kunnen doen op Arjen Robben.

Robben is fit voor Frankrijk ()
Arjen Robben is weer volledig fit. De aanvaller trainde vandaag volledig mee met de groep....

File op A1 door slachtafval ()
Een vrachtwagen die op de A1 Amersfoort-Amsterdam over een afstand van zo'n 18 kilometer slachtafval verloor, heeft donderdagochtend problemen in het verkeer veroorzaakt.

Chaos A1 door verloren slachtafval ()
Op de A1 tussen Amersfoort en Amsterdam heeft het verkeer last gehad van slachtafval op de weg.

'Sterftekans onder Antilliaanse baby's groter' ()
Antilliaanse kinderen in Nederland hebben 50 procent meer kans om te overlijden in hun eerste levensjaar dan autochtone kinderen. Dat concludeert wetenschapper Ernst-Jan Troe van het Rotterdamse Erasmus Medisch Centrum in een proefschrift waarop hij binnenkort promoveert.

?Sterftekans onder Antilliaanse baby?s groter? ()
Antilliaanse kinderen in Nederland hebben 50 procent meer kans om te overlijden in hun eerste...