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2 asteroids to pass Earth closer than the moon

September 8, 2010

In an unprecedented event for astronomers, two asteroids will swing past the Earth Wednesday at a distance closer than the moon.

What to expect when fall TV favorites return

September 8, 2010

It’s time for viewers to get ready for the long-awaited return of their fall favorites, and fortunately, the upcoming action looks to make it worth the wait.

Alaska's Murkowski: 'I'm still in this game'

September 8, 2010

A week after conceding the GOP primary, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she's not a quitter and is "still in this game."

Ronald Reagan movie planned for 2011 (Reuters)

September 8, 2010

Reuters - The story of Ronald Reagan's life -- from boyhood to Hollywood actor to leader of the free world -- is about to spill out on the big screen in a way quite different from the miniseries that caused such a stir seven years ago.

Venice film fest fights its corner as crisis bites (Reuters)

September 8, 2010

Reuters - A dearth of big Hollywood stars, Venice's notoriously high costs, fierce competition from Toronto -- this year's film festival on the Lido is fighting to keep its place on the map as one of cinema's most prestigious events.

Pressure rises on pastor who wants to burn Quran

September 8, 2010

A Christian minister vows to go ahead with plans to burn copies of the Quran despite warnings from the White House and the top U.S. general in Afghanistan that doing so would endanger American troops overseas.

'Pray for rain' as fire doubles, destroys homes

September 8, 2010

After destroying dozens of structures and forcing 3,500 people to flee, a wildfire near Boulder doubled to more than 7,000 acres — with no rain in sight and a forecast for higher winds.

Hermine hits Texas: 'A lot of wind, a lot of rain'

September 8, 2010

Tropical Storm Hermine rolled into south Texas early Tuesday, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to an area battered by Hurricane Alex earlier this summer.

Ancient city by the sea rises amid Egypt's resorts (AP)

September 8, 2010

AP - Today, it's a sprawl of luxury vacation homes where Egypt's wealthy play on the white beaches of the Mediterranean coast. But 2,000 years ago, this was a thriving Greco-Roman port city, boasting villas of merchants grown rich on the wheat and olive trade.