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Gulf oil rig explodes off La. coast

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An offshore oil rig has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive oil spill. More>>

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Gunman shot as Discovery hostages planned escape

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As the three hostages at Discovery Channel's headquarters appeared ready to make a run for it, police said Thursday that a SWAT team officer quickly shot and killed the increasingly agitated gunman who had explosives strapped to himself, ending the four-hour standoff. More>>

Unemployment claims drop for second straight week

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The number of people requesting unemployment benefits declined for the second straight week, suggesting that the slowing economy isn't prompting widespread job cuts. More>>

Clinton opens new round of Mideast peace talks

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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton formally opened the first direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians in nearly two years on Thursday, imploring the parties to ignore the long history of failed negotiations and make needed compromises to forge an agreement. More>>

Mass. coast gets hurricane warning ahead of Earl

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A hurricane warning is out for part of the Massachusetts coast including Nantucket as Earl bears down on the Eastern Seaboard. More>>

Fight night: Boxer and Fiorina square off in first debate

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Republican challenger Carly Fiorina took aim at the nation's troubled economy during her first debate with Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer, blaming the incumbent for policies "that are devastating the state." More>>

Discovery Channel gunman had ties to San Diego Video included

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A man who was shot and killed by police after holding three people hostage at the Discovery Channel network's headquarters had ties to San Diego County. More>>

Victim cross examined in actor's attempted murder trial Video included

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She gave tearful and graphic testimony of a stabbing attack that she thought would end her life. Kendra Beebe was back on the stand Wednesday to testify against a Hollywood actor accused of trying to kill her. More>>

Back in the red: Republicans once again outnumber Democrats in San Diego County Video included

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San Diego County Republicans say they have reason to party: after a two-year hiatus, they now make up the largest party affiliation in the county -- by a margin of fewer than 900 voters. More>>

WEDNESDAY, September 1, 2010

District message to parents: Public school is free Video included

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Thousands of San Diego students head back to school next week, and getting a child ready can be expensive. But if your child attends public school, it's supposed to be free. More>>

WEDNESDAY, September 1, 2010

SDG&E unveils new online tool to prepare for wildfires Video included

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SDG&E is set to unveil a new tool to help residents in vulnerable areas prepare for wild fires. It's an online database that give customers critical information in real time. More>>

Obama cautiously hopeful as Mideast talks begin

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Under the shadow of fresh violence, President Barack Obama solemnly convened the first direct Israeli-Palestinian talks in two years Wednesday. More>>

Is it panic time for Padre fans?

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Confidence is a funny thing in sports. When you've got it you can't lose. When you lose it, everything that can go wrong does go wrong. More>>

Number of illegal immigrants in US now declining

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The number of illegal immigrants living in the U.S. has dropped for the first time in two decades — decreasing by 8 percent since 2007, a new study finds. More>>

Official: 3 bombs kill 25 at Pakistan Shiite march

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Three bombs ripped through a Shiite Muslim religious procession in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday, killing 25 people and wounding about 150 others, officials said. More>>

Island evacuations start as Earl nears East Coast

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Hurricane Earl steamed toward the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday as communities from North Carolina to New England kept a close eye on the forecast. More>>

The Stig's ID is 'Top Gear' secret no more

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The opaque visor of one of Britain's most famous helmets has been lifted. The identity of The Stig, the always-anonymous test driver on the popular television show "Top Gear," has long been a closely guarded secret. On Wednesday, lawyers said the BBC had been refused an injunction blocking publication of a book revealing the identity of the character. More>>

Discovery Channel gunman had ties to San Diego Video included

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A man who was shot and killed by police after holding three people hostage at the Discovery Channel network's headquarters had ties to San Diego County. More>>

Audio recording captures scuffle with county planning commissioner Video included

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An East County community activist is accusing a county planning commissioner of assaulting her after a public meeting last week. More>>

WEDNESDAY, September 1, 2010

SDG&E unveils new online tool to prepare for wildfires Video included

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SDG&E is set to unveil a new tool to help residents in vulnerable areas prepare for wild fires. It's an online database that give customers critical information in real time. More>>

WEDNESDAY, September 1, 2010

YWCA prepares for domestic violence fundraiser Video included

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The YWCA of San Diego needs your help to raise awareness of a very serious issue: domestic violence. More>>

Back in the red: Republicans once again outnumber Democrats in San Diego County Video included

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San Diego County Republicans say they have reason to party: after a two-year hiatus, they now make up the largest party affiliation in the county -- by a margin of fewer than 900 voters. More>>

Brush fire in Carlsbad

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A brush fire broke out in rough terrain in Carlsbad Wednesday. More>>

WEDNESDAY, September 1, 2010

District message to parents: Public school is free Video included

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Thousands of San Diego students head back to school next week, and getting a child ready can be expensive. But if your child attends public school, it's supposed to be free. More>>

Victim cross examined in actor's attempted murder trial Video included

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She gave tearful and graphic testimony of a stabbing attack that she thought would end her life. Kendra Beebe was back on the stand Wednesday to testify against a Hollywood actor accused of trying to kill her. More>>

$10M worth of pot seized in San Diego County

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Authorities say they've seized more than $10 million worth of marijuana plants growing in a steep canyon in northern San Diego County. More>>

20 suspected illegal immigrants come ashore in Carlsbad Video included

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Almost two dozen suspected illegal immigrants are now in custody after their boat washed up in the North County. More>>

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