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BUSINESS
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Iran, Oil Wild Cards For U.S. Stocks
Weekly stocks outlook cites Iran's nuclear ambitions, home sales announcements, and Bernanke's upcoming speech as points on the minds of investors this week. -
Stocks to Watch, Aug. 21: Lowe's, Gold Kist, Dollar General
The companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Monday's session are Lowe's Cos., Gold Kist Inc., Dollar General Corp. and Bob Evans Farms Inc.
FOXLIFE
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Busta Rhymes Arrested, Charged With Assault in NYC
Rapper Busta Rhymes has been arrested in NYC and charged with assault. -
Cloris Leachman and Patricia Clarkson Among Creative Arts Em
The ceremony preceding the Emmy Awards honors those who creatively contributed to shows on television, including makeup artists and designers, guest stars and technical staff. -
'Viva La Bam' Star's Uncle Arrested on Child Rape Charges
Reality TV practical joker Bam Margera's uncle Vincent Margera was arrested Saturday on charges of sexual assault on a child, officials said. -
Guest Hosts Planned in Place of Ailing Movie Critic Ebert
Actor, screenwriter among guest hosts for ailing movie critic Ebert. The substitutes, scheduled for shows through Sept. 24, include actor Fred Willard, screenwriter/novelist John Ridley and actress Aisha Tyler.
POLITICS
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Gov. Romney Says U.S. Needs More Skilled Immigrants
Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney told the California GOP convention Saturday the United States should encourage foreigners with skills to immigrate, while discouraging those who come here illegally and without skills. -
Kathryn Frost, Wife of Former U.S. Rep. Martin Frost, Dies
Kathryn George Frost, at one time the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. Army, died of breast cancer. -
Activists Want Congress to Set Limits on Food Labeling
States are trying to fill in gaps where federal law does not regulate, but small businesses are finding rules too burdensome. -
GOP Sees Opportunity to Pick Up Seat in Chicago Suburbs
Republican Scott McSweeney targets one-term Democratic Rep. Melissa Bean, saying she isn't true to her liberal roots in the GOP-leaning district. -
Analysts Suggest DHS Changes to Enhance Aiport Security
Tougher airport screening, stable leadership at the Department of Homeland Security and better federal research into new terror threats are just some of the challenges cited Sunday by a top member of Congress and security experts -
New Face of College Activism, Picket Fences, Not Picket Sign
The reputation for apathy that seems to follow American youth does not take into account the widespread community service activities many take part in. -
Lieberman Calls for Rumsfeld to Resign
Embattled Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., calls for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's resignation, but says U.S. must maintain support for Iraqis. -
Trucks Drive Through Maryland Campaign Finance Laws
State and federal parties are not limited in the amount of money they can use on gubernatorial campaigns. -
McCain: Some GOP Wounds Still Sore After 2000 Election
Arizona Republican says president is not getting enough credit on other issues, like the economy, and some congressional races could be global, rather than local, in focus. -
Hagel: GOP Has Lost Its Way
Nebraska senator says Republicans will face jeopardy in 2006 election if they keep stepping away from their principles. -
DNC Agrees to Shake Up Presidential Nominating Calendar
The Democratic National Committee on Saturday was expected to add Nevada and South Carolina to the early presidential voting states.
U.S.
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Floods, Mud Slides Close Transportation Links in Alaska
Flooding and mud slides brought on by heavy rain closed the main highway and rail line Saturday between Anchorage and Fairbanks, the state's two largest cities. -
Powerful Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Hits Near South Pole
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 hit near the South Pole, Japan's weather agency said Sunday. -
JonBenet Slaying Suspect to Arrive in U.S. Sunday Night
John Mark Karr, the suspect picked up in Thailand who has confessed to killing JonBenet Ramsey, will be back in the United States by late Sunday night, FOX News has confirmed. -
Florida Woman Mauled to Death by Own Dog
A 30-year-old Florida woman who was fatally mauled by her dog was trying to give it a bath when it attacked, police said. -
Virginia Inmate Kills Guard, Escapes Hospital
An inmate escaped from a hospital Sunday after wresting a pistol away from a deputy and fatally shooting an unarmed security guard, officials said. William Charles Morva, 24, remained at large Sunday, as officials searched for him. -
Investigators Find Up to 6 Bodies Buried on Missouri Farm
The remains of at least two people and possibly as many as six people were found buried on a western Missouri farm on Friday, authorities said on Saturday. -
Tiger Woods Wins 2006 PGA Championship
Tiger Woods shoots 4-under 68 to claim his 12th major title, making him second to Jack Nicklaus and his 18. -
Tiger Woods Climbs PGA Leaderboard
The leaderboard in the PGA championships gets even more scrambled as Tiger Woods and Luke Donald improve their scores, joining Mickelson, Love, Andrade. -
Pro-Polygamist Teens Rally to Defend Their Families in Utah
Calling their lives blessed, more than a dozen children and young adults from polygamist families in Utah spoke at a rally, calling for a change in state laws and the right to live the life and religion they choose.
VIEWS
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'Undocumented,' Crossing the Mexican Border
A missing passport, her name coughed up by computer, a U.S. citizen tries to return home from Mexico.
WORLD
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Iran Tests Short-Range Missile
Iran on Sunday test-fired a surface-to-surface short-range missile a day after its army launched large-scale military exercises througout the country, state-run television reported. -
Iran to Offer 'Multifaceted Response' to Nuke Package
Iran will offer a 'multifaceted response' to Western package of incentives aimed at persuading it to suspend uranium enrichment activities, but Tehran insisted Sunday it would not cease enriching uranium. -
Israeli Troops Arrest Senior Hamas Lawmaker
Israeli soldiers arrested a senior Hamas lawmaker, Mahmoud al-Ramahi, in the West Bank. -
New Zealand Ambassador Appeals for Release of Kidnapped Journalists
An ambassador from New Zealand has expressed his concern for the two kidnapped journalists in Gaza, and appealed for their release. -
Congo President Has Yet to Meet Needed Majority in Election Tally
President Joseph Kabila remained just short a vote majority needed for an outright win in Congo's historic elections as tally continues. -
Lebanese Defense Minister Warns Against Breaking Cease-Fire
Lebanon's defense minister warns that any group breaking the cease-fire with Israel would be "decisively dealt with" and considered a traitor. -
Pleas for Release of Journalists Kidnapped in Gaza
A New Zealand envoy and the brother of an American reporter make televised pleas for the release of two FOX News journalists who were kidnapped by militants in the Gaza Strip. -
British Police: 'Substantial Material' Gathered in Terror Probe
Home Secretary John Reid said British police have gathered "substantial material" in their investigation of an alleged terror plot to blow up U.S.-bound airliners. -
Firefighters in Greece Battle Wildfires Amid Heat Wave
Blazes broke out in southern Greece and in an Athens suburb as temps rose over 107 degrees F. -
Sniper Attacks Kill 20, Injure 300 in Iraq Rally
Sniper attacks on a major Shiite religious procession Sunday killed at least 20 people and injured 300 in several Baghdad districts, officials said. -
Israeli PM to Appoint Panel to Investigate Lebanon Fighting
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said he would appoint a panel to review the performance of the government and army during the recent fighting in Lebanon, officials said. -
Sri Lanka Military, Tiger Rebels Trade Artillery Fire
The Sri Lanka military and the Tamil Tiger rebels continue fighting, trading artillery fire along the border. -
Annan: Israeli Commando Raid Violated Cease-Fire
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Saturday that an Israeli commando raid on Hezbollah stronghold was a violation of the six-day old cease-fire agreement.
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