BP Says Limits on Drilling Imperil Oil Spill Payouts

The company, which had committed to setting aside $20 billion for damage claims and penalties, says proposed legislation could disrupt those efforts.


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Arizona’s ‘Sheriff Joe,’ Immigration Firebrand, Squares Off With Feds

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Another showdown between Washington and Arizona — this time over a civil rights investigation and a recalcitrant (but beloved) sheriff.

 

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Colorado GOP Makes Last Push to Get Dan Maes Out of Gov’s Race

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Some party leaders want to dump their gubernatorial candidate, who has been damaged by a series of missteps. He vows to stay in the race.

 

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Hurricane Earl weakens as rains arrive in U.S.

Hurricane Earl was downgraded to Category 2 today, but forecasters warned it was still “large and strong.” Rain bands have moved onto the coast of North Carolina.

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Mexican Soldiers Kill 25 In Gunbattle Near Border

Troops were patrolling in the town of General Trevino around noon when they came under fire from a ranch allegedly controlled by the Zetas drug gang, according to a military spokesman who was not authorized to be quoted by name.

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Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges

Three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption are set to be re-interviewed by police, after being charged and provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council.

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Middle East talks ‘constructive’

Israeli and Palestinian leaders meet in Washington for the first direct peace talks in nearly two years and agree a framework for negotiations.

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New Yorkers Want Islamic Center Moved, Poll Finds

The poll indicated that support for a center planned near ground zero is tepid in its home town.


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New Yorkers Want Islamic Center Moved, Poll Finds

The poll indicated that support for a center planned near ground zero is tepid in its home town.


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Officials Assess Damage From Blast in Gulf of Mexico

The explosion touched off flurries of conflicting reports about sightings of oil slicks in the water.


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