Bachmann wins Iowa straw poll
The Republican presidential race entered a new phase with the entry of Rick Perry and a victory by Michele Bachmann, who narrowly beat Ron Paul, in the Ames straw poll.
Pressure’s on for deficit panel
A new bipartisan ”supercommittee” charged with reducing the deficit will begin its work with American opinions about Congress at an all-time low.
An end to drug tests on chimps?
The era of testing drugs on chimpanzees may be drawing to a close as experts debate its usefulness and ethics.
Did D.C. man have to die like this?
Theodoric C. James Jr. served 10 presidents but died alone in squalor. People tried to get D.C. agencies to help him, but he resisted assistance.
Stage collapses at Indiana State Fair; at least 4 dead
Authorities have confirmed at least four deaths and 40 more injured after a stage collapsed during a storm at the Indiana State Fair, where the country duo Sugarland was set to perform. 3:52 a.m.
Stage collapses at Indiana State Fair
The Indianapolis Star reported that strong winds before a thunderstorm caused the stage rigging for an outdoor concert at the fairgrounds in Indianapolis to collapse.
Last salute for a black veterans’ group
A little-known group of black WWII veterans had a lot to share at their final gathering.
Perseid meteor shower
Every August, the Earth passes through a comet’s stream, causing a meteor shower.
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