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Officials may evacuate New Orleans as Gustav nears
Cities all along the Gulf Coast are hoping that what'll again be Hurricane Gustav won't bear a resemblance to Hurricane Katrina.
Salmonella outbreak appears to be over
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the salmonella outbreak that's sickened more than 1,440 people appears to be over.
Injuries reported after crane topples in Dallas
A crane lowering a heavy length of pipe has toppled at a city water pumping station on the Trinity River injuring two workers.
Government warns Simplicity bassinets are deadly
A government safety group says parents shouldn't use a Pennsylvania company's baby bassinets after two babies were trapped and strangled in the product.
Obama to woo nation with historic speech
Tonight, Barack Obama will make history by accepting the Democratic Party's nomination for president.
Woman refuses to return library book
A Maine woman says she'd rather go to jail than turn over a library book she deems "dangerous."
Jobless claims fall for third straight week
The U.S. government says the number of people signing up for jobless benefits declined last week.
'Junior' Gotti scheduled for arraignment
Organized crime figure John A. "Junior" Gotti is scheduled to appear before a federal judge in Tampa.
Louisiana governor declares emergency as Gustav nears
Bobby Jindal is declaring a state of emergency and activating the National Guard.
Democrats nominate Obama
Barack Obama's name will appear on ballots across the nation in November.