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After the storm, can you survive the cleanup?
September 5, 2008Gulf Coast residents returning after Hurricane Gustav probably will have an easier time than Katrina survivos did three years ago. Wind and water damage appear to be much less. But they still face both challenges and dangers during their rebuilding efforts.
Study: Teen suicide rate down slightly, still high
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Exercise may benefit older brains
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Hanna 'could be dress rehearsal for Ike'
September 5, 2008Tropical Storm Hanna left devastation in Haiti and is heading toward the U.S. coast, while Hurricane Ike, an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 hurricane, roared farther out in the Atlantic, its destination a mystery.
Mexico to U.S.: No more beef, poultry shipments
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Police use tear gas to disperse protestors
September 5, 2008Police arrested an estimated 200 anti-war protesters Thursday night after using tear gas and percussion grenades to disperse a crowd near the State Capitol, about a mile from the Republican National Convention.
Detroit mayor resigns, vows 'comeback'
September 5, 2008Embattled Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick pleaded guilty Thursday to charges resulting from a sex scandal and is to resign from office immediately, a prosecutor said.
Military officials: No troop cuts this year
September 5, 2008Senior U.S. military leaders say it would be "impractical" to reduce U.S. troop levels in Iraq further before the end of the year because of the logistics required in the redeployments, two military officials told CNN Thursday.
Caylee's mom could leave jail soon, police say
September 5, 2008A Florida woman suspected in the disappearance of her 3-year-old daughter is likely to leave jail Friday after somebody posted $500,000 bond, police said.
Lobbyist Abramoff gets 4-year prison term
September 5, 2008Disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff was sentenced to four years in federal prison Thursday for his corrupt lobbying activities, which led to the downfalls of a congressman and several other Washington officials.
