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Officials announce takeover of mortgage giants
The government takeover of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, which was confirmed today, could cost taxpayers tens of billions of dollars.
Rescuers find father and son off Daytona Beach
Rescuers have found an Florida man and his 14-year-old son alive after they were swept away last night by the outgoing tide near Daytona Beach.
Evacuation planned as Ike nears
A phased evacuation is planned for this morning for residents in the Florida Keys as Hurricane Ike gets ready to pass by.
Hanna brings possible tornado to Allentown
The National Weather Service will visit Allentown, Pennsylvania, to try to determine if Tropical Storm Hanna spun out a tornado that damaged a high school and surrounding areas.
SF Bay area officer, 2 others killed in gun fight
Police in the San Francisco Bay area say three people including a police officer are dead after a reported domestic disturbance at a hair salon turned into a gun fight.
Army Airborne soldier dies during training in NC
The military is investigating the death of a soldier from the 82nd Airborne Division who collapsed during physical training.
High-resolution satellite launched in Calif
A super-sharp Earth-imaging satellite has been launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base on the Central California coast.
Police: Bomb scare on train in NJ was hoax
Authorities in New Jersey say a bomb scare involving a package on a freight train appears to have been a hoax.
Bush: Congress should allow more offshore drilling
President Bush says if Congress doesn't permit offshore drilling to increase oil supplies, lawmakers should not to be re-elected in November.
Contract talks fail; machinists strike Boeing
Boeing machinists are on strike today after federally mediated contract talks failed to produce an agreement.


ONG customers have a big decision to make
If you're an ONG customer, do you want to lock in a set price for the cost of natural gas for the next year?
A new worm scam you need to watch for
If you're a member of a social networking site, you may be a target Video Video
Chain link fence project meets a stone wall
Many non profit organizations do good work on a shoe string budget. So when a three thousand dollar problem hit one such group hard, a board member called the Problem Solvers
Heal your credit report
Seminar Friday September 5, 2008 "Do It Herself: A Journey to Financial Freedom" Video Video
Phone Book Recycling
Finding a convenient way to recycle phone books frustrates viewer
Custom Rock Pools
Uniting your pool with the natural landscape and features of your home takes careful planning. In addition to building traditional pools, many designers like to create what's known as a 'negative edge effect'.
Security systems and pets
If you own a cat or dog and are considering purchasing a security system, discuss special features that you might need with your security consultant prior to purchasing a system.
Eminent domain
Eminent domain is the right of the government to take ownership of privately-held real estate regardless of the owner's wishes. Land for schools, freeways, parks, public housing, and other social and public interests are obtained in this manner and the structures on the existing land may be condemned and destroyed.
Microwave maintenance
A microwave oven works because certain radio waves cause some substances to get hot as the waves pass through them. Fats, sugars, and water are primarily affected, while most glass, porcelain, and plastics aren't.
Customizing your security system
If you're thinking about a home security system, there are many options available to give you the type and amount of protection for your particular needs.
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