Fears US church Koran burning will stoke backlash
Plans by a Florida church to burn the Koran on the anniversary of 9/11 fueled fears Tuesday of a backlash which could endanger troops in Afghanistan, as US officials also sought to stem a wave of anti-Islam sentiment.
Rep. Frank faces town hall foe in Mass. primary
Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank's retort was an Internet sensation.
Wildfires spark evacuation in Colorado
Some 3,500 people were evacuated after a rushing wildfire swept through part of the western US state of Colorado, destroying a number of homes, officials said on Tuesday.
New polls spell gloom for Obama's Democrats
New opinion polls Tuesday made painful reading for President Barack Obama's Democrats, cementing conventional wisdom that they face a pounding by Republicans in November's congressional elections.
Hermine slams northeast Mexico, swirls into US
Powerful Tropical Storm Hermine slammed into far northeastern Mexico and then barreled into US territory early Tuesday, threatening storm surges, flash floods and tornadoes on both sides of the border.
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National News9/8/2010 21:10
Powerful Tropical Storm Hermine slammed into far northeastern Mexico and then barreled into US territory early Tuesday, threatening storm surges, flash floods and tornadoes on both sides of the border. -
National News9/8/2010 21:04
Some 3,500 people were evacuated after a rushing wildfire swept through part of the western US state of Colorado, destroying a number of homes, officials said on Tuesday. -
National News9/8/2010 21:01
New opinion polls Tuesday made painful reading for President Barack Obama's Democrats, cementing conventional wisdom that they face a pounding by Republicans in November's congressional elections. -
National News9/8/2010 20:54
Plans by a Florida church to burn the Koran on the anniversary of 9/11 fueled fears Tuesday of a backlash which could endanger troops in Afghanistan, as US officials also sought to stem a wave of anti-Islam sentiment. -
National News9/7/2010 20:47
Mexican authorities urged people to move to shelters while officials in Texas distributed sandbags and warned of flash floods as Tropical Storm Hermine strengthened and headed toward the northwestern Gulf coast on Monday. -
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