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Video: Earl gathers strength Hurricane Earl bears down on Outer Banks, following well-worn path Christian Science Monitor Moshe Moreno describes 'miracle' escape from Hamas attackerJerusalem Post - - 1 hour ago Couple wounded in West Bank shooting saved by terrorist's rifle malfunction which allowed them to hide in roadside ditch. A husband and wife who were wounded in a shooting attack on Wednesday night in the West Bank ... Gaza: Militant Groups Promise More Attacks New York Times Top 5 issues on the table for Israeli-Palestinian talks Christian Science Monitor Small gains made in Mideast peace talksUSA Today - - 22 minutes ago Israelis and Palestinians have embarked on another round of peace talks after two days of stroking and cajoling by the Obama administration - an outcome that experts said is about as good as it gets for now. Middle East talks begin with work plan Los Angeles Times Dell's Enterprise Challenge Remains After 3ParABC News - - 1 hour ago AP By JESSICA MINTZ AP Technology Writer Dell Inc. doesn't have to start over in its quest to become a significant purveyor of technology for businesses after losing a multibillion dollar bidding contest for an obscure data-storage maker. HP Declares Victory Over Dell In 3Par Battle TheStreet.com First look: Taking HDR photos with Apple's iOS 4.1Apple Insider - - 2 hours ago When iOS 4.1 ships next week, iPhone and iPod touch users will have a new feature that allows for better photos in bright lighting: High Dynamic Range. GOOG Google Finance eWeek - PC Magazine - CNNMoney Privacy in iTunes PingPC World - 2 hours ago Ping is Apple's music-centric social network that is integrated into iTunes 10. 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Afghans Pull Money From Weakened Bank New York Times Report: Terry Bradshaw says Ben Roethlisberger's suspension should standESPN - - 22 minutes ago Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw said he hopes commissioner Roger Goodell keeps Ben Roethlisberger's suspension at six games, according to a report in the Shreveport Times. Common bone drugs linked to esophageal cancer riskReuters - - 55 minutes ago LONDON (Reuters) - People who take a commonly used class of osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates for more than five years may be doubling their risk of developing cancer of the gullet or esophagus, a British study found on Friday. Rapper TI, wife Tameka Cottle arrested on drug chargesToronto Star - 13 minutes ago Grammy-winning rapper TI was arrested along with his wife on suspicion of possessing methamphetamines, five months after the hip-hop star finished a prison stint on weapons charges. Video: Rapper TI and Wife Arrested on Drug Charges TI Is Arrested New York Times Foxed by Blair's lack of regretThe Guardian - 1 hour ago Your editorial (2 September) attributes three election victories to Tony Blair, but it's more accurate to give him two. By the 2005 election he was deeply unpopular and his campaign had to be rescued by Gordon Brown. Video: Inside Story - A Journey Review & Outlook: Tony Blair on the Panic Wall Street Journal 'Going the Distance' doesn't go far enough for its witty castUSA Today - - 56 minutes ago By Jessica Miglio, Warner Bros. Pictures By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY With good chemistry between likable leads and some timely recession-era professional woes, Going the Distance should be more of a contender. Going the Distance Houston Chronicle Joe Arpaio: Why is Obama administration suing an outspoken Arizona sheriff?Christian Science Monitor - - 2 hours ago The Justice Department said Thursday that Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona's Maricopa County is not cooperating in an investigation into whether his department has used racial profiling in sweeps to catch illegal immigrants. Burger King Bounds Higher On TakeoverForbes - 1 hour ago Burger King Holdings and 3G Capital today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which affiliates of 3G Capital will acquire the stock of the Company for $24.00 per share, or $4.0 billion, including the assumption of the ... Burger King sets sights overseas after $3.26B sale The Associated Press Review: 'Machete' a dull ride with goreSan Francisco Chronicle - - 18 minutes ago Crime thriller. Directed by Ethan Maniquis and Robert Rodriguez. Starring Danny Trejo and Robert De Niro. (R. 105 minutes. At Bay Area theaters. Machete director carves spot for beloved character Houston Chronicle South Korea Q2 growth revised to 1.4% from 1.5%MarketWatch - - 53 minutes ago LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- South Korea's central bank revised down the nation's second-quarter economic growth rate Friday, as contruction investment was less than previously thought. RPT-Australia PM commits to tighter gambling rulesReuters - - 2 hours ago MELBOURNE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has committed to tighter regulation of the country's $10 billion slot-machine industry, if she succeeds in her bid to form a minority government after inconclusive elections last ... 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