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3 US troops die, deadliest month of Afghan war (AP)
AP - Three U.S. service members were killed in blasts in Afghanistan, bringing the toll for July to at least 63 and making it the deadliest month for American forces in the nearly 9-year-war.
Economic growth likely slowed in second quarter (AP)
AP - The already fragile economic recovery may be getting weaker.
Arizona sheriff not relenting after court ruling (AP)
AP - Lost in the hoopla over Arizona's immigration law is the fact that state and local authorities for years have been doing their own aggressive crackdowns in the busiest illegal gateway into the country.
GOP gets wish: Rangel case in campaign season (AP)
AP - Republicans wanted an election-season ethics case against Democratic powerhouse Rep. Charles Rangel of New York. And now, it looks like they have one.
FBI access to e-mail and Web records raises fears (AP)
AP - Invasion of privacy in the Internet age. Expanding the reach of law enforcement to snoop on e-mail traffic or on Web surfing. Those are among the criticisms being aimed at the FBI as it tries to update a key surveillance law.Wildfire explodes in rural LA County hills (AP)
AP - Firefighters plan an aggressive air attack at first light Friday against a fast-moving wildfire that exploded in northern Los Angeles County, chewing through more than 7 square miles of dry brush, forcing hundreds of evacuations and burning at least three structures.
In Rhinebeck with Chelsea: Rocky Horror, cows (AP)
AP - If some of Chelsea Clinton's wedding guests want to make a weekend of it in Rhinebeck, there's a stage production of "The Rocky Horror Show" on the boards Saturday night and Sunday.
Less oil on surface means less work for fishermen (AP)
AP - Even when the oily sheen starts fading from the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, it manages to become bad news for fishermen.
Source: J-Lo close to deal for `American Idol' (AP)
AP - Former "Fly Girl" Jennifer Lopez is poised to return to television — this time as a judge on "American Idol."
ABC News: Money
Best American Cities For Working Mothers
Minneapolis tops list of the best U.S. cities for working moms.
Love, Marriage and Student Loans
A change in the Income Based Repayment program should give married couples some relief from burdensome student loan debt payments.
Cuckoo for Cocoa, Magnet for Controversy
Anthony Ward, a London cocoa trader, is said to be cornering the market, but fears of rising chocolate prices are overblown.
PHOTOS: Top 10 Paid CEOs of the Last Decade
The 10 Highest Paid CEOs of the Last Decade
More Toyota Trouble: 412K More Cars Recalled
Toyota recalls 412,000 cars in US, mostly Avalons, for steering problems
Will Coal Bosses Work to Influence Elections?
Top officials at the country's major coal companies, including Massey Energy, owner of the West Virginia mine where 29 died earlier this year, apparently want to take advantage of looser campaign finance laws and use corporate money to defeat political candidates they believe to be "anti-coal." According to an email from Roger Nicholson, senior vice president of the International Coal Group, "a number of coal industry representatives recently have been considering developing a 527 entity with the purpose of attempting to defeat anti-coal incumbents."
Target's Contribution a Bullseye for Gay Boycott
Target and Best Buy are both being criticized by loyal customers and gay rights activists for contributed campaign money to MN Forward, a group that is supporting Tom Emmer for the Minnesota gubernatorial race this November. Emmer is a staunch opposer of gay marriage.
ABC News: Travel
Bangkok Comes Out on Top
Travel magazine names Bangkok world's 'Top City,' giving hope for recovery.
'Pasties' to Shield from Full-Body Scanners?
Don't like the thought of the Transportation Security Administration scanning your naked body for explosives? Fear not: a Las Vegas man has created a product called Flying Pasties that he says will hide your private parts from the TSA's new full-body scanners.
Forget Cheap Airfare; Ticket Prices Climb
The government says airline fares rose to second-highest level since 2001.
Skinny Lady Booted Off Plane for Fat Flier
Southwest Airlines recently kicked a skinny woman off a plane to make room for an oversized 14-year-old girl who needed two seats, a move that has prompted at least one expert to call for airlines to start selling bigger seats for bigger Americans.
Doctor Pens Farewell Minutes Before Crash
Rescuers, searching for the bodies of four people presumed dead after their propeller plane crashed in Lake Michigan, found a heartbreaking memento – a moving farewell penned by a doctor aboard the plane just moments before it fell out of the sky.
NASCAR Owner Jack Roush's Plane Crashes
NASCAR team owner Jack Roush crashed his plane in OshKosh, Wisconsion Tuesday while attending the EAA AirVenture show. Roush is in "serious but stable" condition, according to Roush Fenway Racing, his NASCAR team.
152, 2 Americans, Dead in Pakistan Jet Crash
Plane crash in Pakistan kills all 152 people on board, says official.
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Rangel Appears Nearly Certain to Face Trial on Ethics Charges
Members of the House ethics committee accused Representative Charles B. Rangel of violating a ban on accepting gifts and other trangressions.
Gulf of Mexico Has Long Been a Sink of Pollution
The gulf has been suffering for decades before the rig explosion, with the oil industry, farming and lax oversight contributing to a dead zone in the gulf.
Taliban Exploit Openings in Neglected Province
Deprived of jobs and government services, people in Baghlan Province are turning to the Taliban for speedy justice and work.
S.E.C. Charges Billionaire Dallas Brothers With Securities Fraud
The billionaire brothers who are large donors to conservative causes were charged with conducting an extensive securities fraud.
Tourists Discover You Can’t Get There From Here
Four Corners is the only place in the United States where a person can stand in four states at once. But, while under reconstruction, not every day of the week.
Added to the Recall List: Millions of Frozen Mice
Salmonella outbreaks that have sickened more than 400 people in the U.S. and Great Britain, have been traced to frozen mice sold over the Internet as food for exotic pets.
Getting Into Med School Without Hard Sciences
A program admits students if they study humanities instead of the traditional pre-medical school curriculum.
Pentagon Report Places Blame for Military Suicides
A report faults commanders for failing to recognize or disregarding high-risk behavior among soldiers.
DeGeneres Steps Down From ‘American Idol’
Fox said the talk show host was leaving effective immediately, despite having four years remaining on her contract.
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Education: News & Videos about Education - CNN.com
Get a job, or go to grad school?
Dear Annie: I hope you can settle an argument. My parents are saying that with my college major (English), it will probably be hard for me to find a job when I graduate next spring. They want me to go straight to grad school and get a master's degree, which they say will make me more "marketable." (They are willing to foot the bill, which I do appreciate.)D.C. school system fires 241 teachers
The District of Columbia public school system announced Friday that it is letting 226 employees go for poor performance under the education assessment system IMPACT.Arrests highlight education busing issues
The arrest of 19 protesters at a rancorous school board meeting Tuesday brings the issue of busing and diversity in education into the national spotlight.Are hospitals deadlier in July?
More than 16,000 U.S. medical school graduates are awarded M.D. degrees each year, and many enter their residency programs at teaching hospitals in July. Now, a growing body of research suggests that month might be a more deadly time in U.S. hospitals.Why good jobs are going unfilled
We're getting to the point where even good news comes wrapped in bad news.Top issues: Education
U.S. education issues in 2010 boil down to two questions: how to fund cash-strapped state universities and how to fix so-called high school "drop-out factories."When having an MBA is Important
Some people view an MBA degree the same way that Charlie thought about his Golden Ticket in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory": They believe a piece of paper can magically transport you to a place you only imagined.
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U.S. Is A Spicier Nation (Literally) Since 1970s
Americans' spice consumption has grown almost three times as fast as the population in recent decades. Much of that growth is due to the country's changing demographics. Now, flavors that were once exotic and rare are found on the shelves in many groceries.Optimism Revs Up At GM, Chrysler Plants
President Obama visits GM and Chrysler auto plants in Detroit on Friday to call attention to the successes -- so far -- of the bailed-out companies. A White House report says the industry has added 55,000 jobs, GM will stay open during its usual two-week summer shutdown and Chrysler added another production shift.Just Buy It: Impulsiveness Tied To Brain Chemical
From proposing to a loved one to going on a shopping spree, many of life's decisions are guided by the brain chemical dopamine. Scientists now say dopamine might explain why some people are more impulsive than others when it comes to planning and thinking.After A Son's Injury, A New Life Begins
Tom Davis grew up in Pensacola, Fla., enjoying everything the seaside town has to offer. But in the summer of 2000, when he was 21, a surfing accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. Tom recently sat down with his parents, Connie and Robert, to talk about his injury -- and their life together.3 U.S. Troops Die In Deadliest Month Of Afghan War
Three U.S. service members have been killed in Afghanistan, bringing the toll for July to at least 63 and making it the deadliest month for American forces in the nearly 9-year war.New York Launches Probe Of Life Insurance Industry
The attorney general's office is investigating whether insurers are profiting off of grieving families by placing funds from life insurance policies into potentially risky accounts that they control. Andrew Cuomo said his office had served subpoenas on Prudential Financial Inc. and MetLife Inc. as part of the probe.U.S. Closes Consulate In Mexico's Ciudad Juarez
The U.S. Embassy said it was closing the consulate pending a security review, but did not elaborate. Ciudad Juarez, across the river from El Paso, Texas, is at the center of Mexico's war on drug gangs.Alleged Mexican Drug Lord Killed In Shootout
An official said an army raid was closing in one of Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel's safe houses in Guadalajara when he opened fire on soldiers. Coronel is believed to be one of the top three leaders of Mexico's most powerful drug cartel, the Sinaloa.DeGeneres Leaving 'Idol,' Says It Was Bad Fit
The comedian-talk show host said she realized that while she "loved discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings." Her departure leaves two vacancies on Fox's hit show.
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The jailbreaking exemption has its limits
The "essential use" exemption means that only customers can legally perform jailbreaks. And it doesn't stop companies such as Apple from various work-arounds, argues Stanford Law Fellow Larry Downes.Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/29: What is this?
If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.Nintendo hit by loss on sluggish game sales
Weak sales of its DS console and a dearth of hot new games trigger a net loss and lower revenue for Nintendo's first quarter.New Droid X ad laughs at Apple's bumpers
A new ad by Motorola's Droid X suggests the main difference between it and the iPhone is that it doesn't need a jacket.GameStop: Game discs are here to stay
Not everyone might agree, but GameStop believes physical game discs will hang around for the long haul.Apple to investigate iOS 4 problems on iPhone 3G
Some owners of the older model iPhone who upgraded to the most recent system software have complained of slowness and quickly drained batteries.Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/28: What is this?
If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.
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The Digital Seven: Internet Guardians in Case of Catastrophe
In Case of a Catastrophe, Seven IT Experts Will Be Mobilized With Digital Keys to Secure the Internet.Video: Calcium, Heart Attack Link
A new study in the British Medical Journal shows calcium supplements are linked to an increased risk of heart attack. As Dr. Jon Lapook reports, researchers say doctors should rethink recommending calcium.Video: WikiLeaks Accused of Murder
Pentagon officials are accusing the WikiLeaks Website and the source of the "Afghan Diaries" of murder for jeopardizing the security of military contacts in Afghanistan. David Martin reports.Google: Search Engine Blocked in Mainland China
Latest Twist in Ongoing Showdown with Beijing Over Internet CensorshipU.S. Ability to Probe Nuclear Blasts Said Fading
Study Sees Weakening U.S. Capacity to Conduct Nuclear Forensics Posing Future RisksVideo: Fast Draw: History of Drinking
With bottles of rye whiskey made from George Washington's original recipe now on the market, Mitch Butler and Josh Landis of "The Fast Draw" team discuss the history of drinking in America.House Panel Approves Legalizing Online Gambling
Bill to Regulate Internet Gambling Could be Brought to Floor; Passage Would Lift Ban