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Hurricane Katia weakens
September 5, 2011 8:35 AM
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Katia has weakened slightly as it moves northwestward across the Atlantic but is still a Category 2 storm. Early Monday, Katia's maximum sustained winds decreased to 100 mph (160 kph). But the U.S. National Hurricane Center says some strengthening is forecast and Katia is expected... more » -
2010 ended with economy gaining strength
January 28, 2011 10:34 AM
WASHINGTON (AP)- The economy gained strength at the end of last year as Americans spent at the fastest pace in four years and U.S. companies sold more overseas. The growth is boosting hopes for a stronger 2011. The Commerce Department reported Friday that growth rose to an annual rate... more » -
Igor could become Category 5 hurricane in Atlantic
September 13, 2010 10:48 AM
Powerful Hurricane Igor is threatening to become a Category 5 storm as it churns far out over the Atlantic. Igor is currently at Category 4 strength with maximum sustained winds near 150 mph. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Igor could reach Category 5 strength later today. ... more » -
Hurricane Danielle gets a little stronger
August 25, 2010 8:18 AM
Hurricane Danielle has strengthened a little as it swirls far out over the Atlantic. After unexpectedly losing strength Tuesday, Danielle's maximum sustained winds increased Wednesday to near 85 mph. Additional strengthening is expected over the next two days. The hurricane is located about 795 miles east of the... more » -
Obama meets with Afghanistan commander
October 2, 2009 11:11 AM
President Barack Obama summoned his top commander in Afghanistan to a 25-minute meeting aboard Air Force One before returning to Washington. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs that Obama invited Gen. Stanley McChrystal to meet him Friday in the Dutch capital, where he was pitching the International Olympic Committee's on the... more »
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