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A federal judge has ruled that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a navigation channel led to massive flooding by Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast in 2005.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates a health care plan by Senate Democrats would cover 94 percent of Americans and reduce the number of uninsured by 31 million.
Disappointing forecasts from technology companies and an unexpected drop in home construction added to worries about the economy and sent stocks modestly lower.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night.
With so many celebrities willing to attend the opening of an envelope if a paycheck is involved, a recent decision by Brad Pitt is especially impressive.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates a health care plan by Senate Democrats would cover 94 percent of Americans and reduce the number of uninsured by 31 million.
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Astronomers' X-files include the mystery of an X-shape seen in the stars of some galaxies — but this mystery may be close to being explained.
More Americans are hitting the road for Thanksgiving this year, but fewer than ever are heading to the airport. While that’s certainly a sign of the times, it may also be an indicator of long-term changes ahead.
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