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Jump-start needed to fix ailing economy
08/09/2010 05:58 - As President Obama heads to Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday to roll out a set of comprehensive proposals aimed at fixing the economy, top aides are knocking down suggestions that politics and the midterms are driving this effort.

BP to release results of oil spill probe
08/09/2010 02:49 - BP is expected on Wednesday to release findings of an internal investigation into the Gulf oil disaster, the oil giant said.

FBI: Bank robber put on mask too late
08/09/2010 05:57 - A brazen gunman wearing a porcelain doll mask robbed an Atlanta bank and made off with a stash of money, the FBI said.

Thousands evacuated as Colorado fire grows
08/09/2010 04:33 - A 7,100-acre wildfire burned out of control west of Boulder, Colorado, Wednesday, threatening hundreds of homes, forcing the evacuation of thousands and pressing additional fire crews into action, authorities said.

Survivors of foodborne illness to demand action on bill
08/09/2010 03:29 - After the recall of more than 500 million eggs from a salmonella outbreak this summer, food safety advocates and survivors of foodborne illness will call for the U.S. Senate to pass a bill that has been in limbo since last year.

Imam: NYC Islamic center is 'right thing'
07/09/2010 22:41 - The imam behind a controversial Islamic center near New York's ground zero broke his silence Tuesday, hours after a coalition of leaders denounced anti-Muslim bigotry.

Crowds protest officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles
08/09/2010 05:56 - Tensions flared for the second night as crowds protested in the streets of Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Former soldier accused of threatening to kill Obama to appear in court
08/09/2010 02:14 - A former soldier arrested after a hostage incident at a Georgia military base is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.

Feds: Threatening note found on plane bound for Los Angeles
08/09/2010 05:57 - Authorities have begun an investigation after a threatening message was found scrawled on the lavatory mirror of a Thai Airways plane, the Transportation Security Administration said.

SeaWorld shows to resume after killer whale death
08/09/2010 01:25 - Shows at SeaWorld in San Diego, California, are expected to resume on schedule Wednesday, a day after a 12-year-old male killer whale died.