Israelis, Palestinians resume direct talks (AP)

AP - Seeking to broker a Mideast peace agreement that has eluded U.S.

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Some bunker down, some flee as Earl approaches US (AP)

AP - Tourists were largely gone from North Carolina’s Outer Banks, but those resolute residents who stayed behind say they were prepared Thursday to potentially face down the most powerful hurricane to threaten the coast in years.

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Risks remain with Gulf well cap coming off (AP)

AP - The image of thick crude gushing from a blown-out oil well a mile beneath the Gulf of Mexico was turned off when a tightly fitting cap was secured on top a month-and-a-half ago.

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Heat blankets US as workers return after holiday (AP)

AP - A summer sizzle is washing over parts of the United States, the heat enveloping commuters who returned to work Tuesday morning after the long holiday weekend.

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Army disinvites Graham to Pentagon Prayer Day (AP)

AP - Evangelist Franklin Graham’s invitation to speak at a Pentagon prayer service has been rescinded because his comments about Islam were inappropriate, the Army said Thursday.

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GOP senators seek go-slow approach on health care (AP)

AP - An odd couple of Republican senators have hit the road, arguing for a go-slow approach to President Barack Obama’s push to revamp health care.

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Slain SC serial killing suspect had long rap sheet (AP)

AP - The serial killer who terrorized a South Carolina community by shooting five people to death before police killed him Monday was a career criminal paroled just two months ago, authorities said.

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