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  • A man walks in Times Square as Hurricane Irene arrives in New York, on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
    Unusually quiet New York waits for Irene's worst AP - 25 mins ago

    Waterlogged and silent, New York awaited the worst of Hurricane Irene as an unsettled dawn broke over the city Sunday. Wall Street and the labyrinth of cables and pipes … More »Unusually quiet New York waits for Irene's worst

    A man walks in Times Square as Hurricane Irene arrives in New York, on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

    Waterlogged and silent, New York awaited the worst of Hurricane Irene as an unsettled dawn broke over the city Sunday. Wall Street and the labyrinth of cables and pipes beneath the nerve center of global finance were at risk from cascading seawater.

  • The streets of New York are nearly empty as Hurricane Irene approaches the region with wind and rain early Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. Irene has the potential to cause billions of dollars in damage all along a densely populated arc that includes Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and beyond. At least 65 million people could be affected. (AP Photo/Chelsea Matiash)
    Hurricane Irene closes in on quiet, anxious NYC AP - 44 mins ago

    Hurricane Irene bore down on a dark and quiet New York early Sunday, bringing winds and rapidly rising seawater that lapped at sidewalks at the lower tip of Manhattan … More »Hurricane Irene closes in on quiet, anxious NYC

    The streets of New York are nearly empty as Hurricane Irene approaches the region with wind and rain early Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. Irene has the potential to cause billions of dollars in damage all along a densely populated arc that includes Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and beyond. At least 65 million people could be affected. (AP Photo/Chelsea Matiash)

    Hurricane Irene bore down on a dark and quiet New York early Sunday, bringing winds and rapidly rising seawater that lapped at sidewalks at the lower tip of Manhattan and threatened other parts of the city. The rumble of the subway system was silenced for the first time in years, the city all but shut down for the strongest …

  • Libyan rebels are seen on the road out of Misrata, 118 miles (190 kilometers) from Sirte, Libya, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. Rebel fighters pushed increasingly leaderless regime gunmen to the outskirts of Tripoli on Saturday, as severe shortages of fuel, water and electricity paralyzed the battle-scarred capital and the stench of growing piles garbage filled the air. The rebels, who now control most of Libya, said they are preparing for an assault on Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte, his last major bastion, if negotiations with tribal leaders there fail. Rebels deployed in Bin Jawad, a town about 100 miles (150 kilometers) east of Sirte, said they are waiting for NATO to bomb Scud missile launchers and possible weapons warehouses there. (AP Photo/Gaia Anderson)
    Libya rebels reject regime offer to talk AP - 43 mins ago

    Libyan rebels on Sunday rejected an offer by Moammar Gadhafi to negotiate and said they have captured the eastern town of Bin Jawwad, forcing regime loyalists to flee … More »Libya rebels reject regime offer to talk

    Libyan rebels are seen on the road out of Misrata, 118 miles (190 kilometers) from Sirte, Libya, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. Rebel fighters pushed increasingly leaderless regime gunmen to the outskirts of Tripoli on Saturday, as severe shortages of fuel, water and electricity paralyzed the battle-scarred capital and the stench of growing piles garbage filled the air. The rebels, who now control most of Libya, said they are preparing for an assault on Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte, his last major bastion, if negotiations with tribal leaders there fail. Rebels deployed in Bin Jawad, a town about 100 miles (150 kilometers) east of Sirte, said they are waiting for NATO to bomb Scud missile launchers and possible weapons warehouses there. (AP Photo/Gaia Anderson)

    Libyan rebels on Sunday rejected an offer by Moammar Gadhafi to negotiate and said they have captured the eastern town of Bin Jawwad, forcing regime loyalists to flee after days of fighting.

  • This undated photo made available by the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center shows Atiyah Abd al-Rahman. U.S. and Pakistani officials said Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011 that al-Qaida's second-in-command has been killed in Pakistan, delivering another big blow to a terrorist group that the U.S. believes to be on the verge of defeat. (AP Photo/National Counterterrorism Center)
    Al-Qaida's No. 2 reported killed by US in Pakistan AP - 6 hrs ago

    U.S. and Pakistani officials said Saturday that al-Qaida's second-in-command, Atiyah Abd al-Rahman, has been killed in Pakistan, delivering another big blow to a terrorist … More »Al-Qaida's No. 2 reported killed by US in Pakistan

    This undated photo made available by the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center shows Atiyah Abd al-Rahman. U.S. and Pakistani officials said Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011 that al-Qaida's second-in-command has been killed in Pakistan, delivering another big blow to a terrorist group that the U.S. believes to be on the verge of defeat. (AP Photo/National Counterterrorism Center)

    U.S. and Pakistani officials said Saturday that al-Qaida's second-in-command, Atiyah Abd al-Rahman, has been killed in Pakistan, delivering another big blow to a terrorist group that the U.S. believes to be on the verge of defeat.

  • In this citizen journalism image made on a mobile phone and provided by Shaam News Network, anti-Syrian President Bashar Assad protesters, hold a cartoon placard depicting Moammar Gadhafi, right, and Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, with Arabic words read:"step back," during a demonstration against the Syrian regime, at Maaret Harma village, in Edlib province, Syria, on Friday Aug. 26, 2011. Syrian security forces killed at least two people as tens of thousands of anti-government protesters flooded the streets on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, a time that many activists hoped would become a turning point in the uprising. (AP Photo/Shaam News Network) EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO SALES, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY, CONTENT, LOCATION OR DATE OF THIS HANDOUT PHOTO
    1 killed as Syrian gov't warns against protests AP - 1 hr 40 mins ago

    At least one man has been killed by sniper fire in a suburb of the Syrian capital and security forces pursuing a deadly crackdown against President Bashar Assad's critics … More »1 killed as Syrian gov't warns against protests

    In this citizen journalism image made on a mobile phone and provided by Shaam News Network, anti-Syrian President Bashar Assad protesters, hold a cartoon placard depicting Moammar Gadhafi, right, and Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, with Arabic words read:"step back," during a demonstration against the Syrian regime, at Maaret Harma village, in Edlib province, Syria, on Friday Aug. 26, 2011. Syrian security forces killed at least two people as tens of thousands of anti-government protesters flooded the streets on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, a time that many activists hoped would become a turning point in the uprising. (AP Photo/Shaam News Network) EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO SALES, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY, CONTENT, LOCATION OR DATE OF THIS HANDOUT PHOTO

    At least one man has been killed by sniper fire in a suburb of the Syrian capital and security forces pursuing a deadly crackdown against President Bashar Assad's critics stormed villages, raiding houses and making arrests, activists said Sunday.

  • Campaigns find that some truths are inconvenient AP - 22 mins ago
    FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2011, file photo, Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, speaks at a "Round Table" meeting with area business leaders in Claremont, N.H. In Iowa Romney confronted a heckler saying “Corporations are people, my friend,” adding, “Everything corporations earn ultimately goes to people.” He said it again in New Hampshire. But while voters say they want authentic, straight-talking candidates, they also tend to punish candidates who make assertions that, while true, cause people to cringe and question whether these politicians are out of touch with those they seek to represent. (AP Photo/Jim Cole, File)

    Corporations are people. The fundamentals of the economy are strong. I voted for the $87 billion before I voted against it.

  • NFL security chief attends 49ers game AP - 3 hrs ago
    San Francisco police officers patrols the stadium parking lot before a preseason NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Houston Texans in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. The 49ers introduced new tailgating rules this week, after two men were shot in a parking lot after a game last weekend. There was also a brawl involving several fans during that game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

    A heavy police presence at Candlestick Park kept the peace during Saturday's 49ers game, a relief for sports fans and officials horrified by violence at last week's game where two men were shot and numerous fights resulted in bloodshed.

  • Autopsy planned for dead Yellowstone hiker AP - 3 hrs ago

    Investigators have been searching a swath of Yellowstone National Park by air and foot as they try to determine whether a man whose body was found on a backcountry trail was the victim of a grizzly bear attack.

  • 10 dead after strong typhoon hits Philippines AP - 54 mins ago
    Filipino boys play amid strong waves at Manila bay, Philippines, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. Slow-moving Typhoon Nanmadol remained dangerous Sunday despite weakening as it struck the tip of the mountainous northern Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

    Typhoon Nanmadol began blowing toward Taiwan on Sunday after leaving at least 10 people dead and scuttling a visit by a U.S. Navy carrier group in the Philippines, officials said.

  • Double-amputee sprinter reaches world 400 semis AP - 1 hr 26 mins ago
    South Africa's Oscar Pistorius gestures after qualifying following a Men's 400m heat at the World Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

    The double-amputee sprinter known as the "Blade Runner" is steadily stealing Usain Bolt's stage at the world championships.

  • Hurricane Irene threatens shuttered New York Reuters - 1 hr 40 mins ago
    Sixth Avenue stands virtually deserted in Manhattan as Hurricane Irene closed in on the New York City area

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hurricane Irene battered New York with heavy winds and driving rain on Sunday, shutting down the U.S. financial capital and most populous city, halting mass transit and causing massive power blackouts as it churned slowly northward along the eastern seaboard.

  • "Act now" to save global recovery, IMF chief urges Reuters - 14 hrs ago
    IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde speaks at the Council on Foreign Relations forum in New York

    JACKSON HOLE, Wyo (Reuters) - The new head of the IMF on Saturday called on global policymakers to pursue urgent action, including forcing European banks to bulk up their capital, to prevent a descent into a renewed world recession.

  • France eyes financial transaction tax deal at G20 Reuters - 1 hr 19 mins ago
    French FM Baroin pauses during a news conference in Beijing

    PARIS (Reuters) - France wants concrete results for a controversial international tax on financial transactions at November's G20 summit of leading economies, Finance Minister Francois Baroin said in remarks published on Sunday.

  • Obama keeping close watch on Hurricane Irene Reuters - 11 hrs ago
    U.S. President Obama speaks about Hurricane Irene during visit to National Response Coordination Center in Washington

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama kept a close eye on Hurricane Irene as it charged north along the East Coast on Saturday by visiting the Federal Emergency Management Agency and receiving an evening briefing from top officials.

  • Libyan forces close in on Gaddafi's home town Reuters - 1 hr 7 mins ago
    Rebel fighters look inside a warehouse at burnt bodies at the Khamis 32 military encampment in southern Tripoli

    TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libyan forces closed in on Muammar Gaddafi's home town Sunday, vowing to seize it by force if negotiations failed, and their leaders ruled out any talks with the deposed ruler, other than on the terms of his surrender.

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