Workers repair the Orleans Street canal in New Orleans Thursday Aug. 28, 2008. Despite billions of dollars in improvements in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, no one knows for sure if the city’s floodwalls can sustain another heavy blow should approaching storm Gustav make a direct hit. (AP Photo/Judi Bottoni)
By CAIN BURDEAU
Associated Press Writer
NEW ORLEANS  [...]

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Redskins fans are looking for a new way to the game after shuttle service was stopped.
WASHINGTON, D.C – One week before the start of the regular season, some Redskins fans are frustrated and feeling the pinch after their shuttle service to games at Fed Ex Field is suddenly gone. 
On the final night of preseason play, [...]

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Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., left, and Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., acknowlege the crowd following Biden’s vice-presidential nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
DENVER (AP) — Barack Obama and the Democrats have made history — no matter who wins [...]

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This photo released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows rap music mogul Marion “Suge” Knight after he was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, in Las Vegas. The 43-year-old Knight was arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a controlled substance, possession of dangerous drugs without a prescription and battery [...]

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The new version of Microsoft’s Web browser makes it easier for people to surf the Internet without leaving a trace. (Microsoft)
By JESSICA MINTZ
AP Technology Writer
SEATTLE  – 
The next version of Microsoft Corp.’s Web browser makes it easier for people to surf the Internet without leaving a trace.
Companies that sell advertisements online - including Microsoft - can [...]

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Click here for a photo gallery from this past weekend’s concert celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Ben’s Chili Bowl which was held at DC’s 9:30 Club.
(All pictures are courtesy of Duane McCray/Smile For Me Photography (301) 643-7998)

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By Kirstin N. Fuller
You and your girlfriend trade daily text messages about how you desperately need to getaway.  The kids’ first day of school was just as stressful for you as it was for them.  Your micro-manager of a boss causes gray hair to sprout by the hour.  You need a girlfriends getaway at a [...]

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., watches Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speak at the Democratic National Convention during a stop in Billings, Mont., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
By BETH FOUHY
Associated Press Writer
BILLINGS, Mont.  –  Barack Obama on Tuesday applauded and cheered former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton as she declared her support for [...]

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In this July 27, 2006 file photo, former NBA player Wayman Tisdale gives pointers to children at a Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA basketball camp in Oklahoma City. The 44-year-old Tisdale, now an award winning jazz musician, had part of his right leg amputated Monday, Aug. 25, 2008 because of bone cancer. (AP Photo, File)
By MURRAY EVANS
Associated [...]

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In this March 13, 2008 file photo, Dr. Dre is shown at a fashion show during Mercedes Benz fashion week in Culver City, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)
LOS ANGELES  –  Dr. Dre’s 20-year-old son has died, the rapper’s publicist said Tuesday.
“Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr.,” publicist Lori Earl [...]

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