Lu resigns
With what several members expressed as deep regret the University of Central Arkansas board of trustees accepted the resignation of Lu Hardin in a special meeting Thursday morning. more >>
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Ex-Marine acquitted in Iraqis' deaths
A former Marine accused of killing unarmed Iraqi detainees has been acquitted of voluntary manslaughter in a first-of-its-kind federal trial. more >>
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New Orleans asks: Will levees hold?
Just three years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans confronts a new threat from Gustav and a stark question: Will the partially rebuilt levees... more >>
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Gustav pounds Jamaica, death toll rises
Nearly a hurricane, Tropical Storm Gustav swamped Jamaica on Thursday after pounding other parts of the Caribbean and leaving at least 59 people dead in its wake. more >>
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Giambi saves Yankees from Red Sox sweep
Jason Giambi saved the New York Yankees, coming off the bench to hit a tying homer in the seventh and a game-winning single in the ninth for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. more >>
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America opts for ‘Talent’ over camp
It was all about separating real talent from sheer novelty Wednesday night on “America’s Got Talent” as voters put four of the best acts from Tuesday’s performance show through to the next round. more >>
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Spring’s economic rebound is unlikely to last
The economy pulled out of a dangerous rough patch in the spring, thanks largely to strong exports, but the rebound isn't expected to last. more >>
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Obama seeks to woo nation with speech
On the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech, Democrat Barack Obama was set to make history Thursday by becoming the first black person to accept a major party’s nomination for president. more >>
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Anxious freshmen meeting first on Facebook
Filled with going-to-college angst, many incoming freshmen spent plenty of time this summer soaking up campus life and getting to know their roomies and classmates first on Facebook. more >>
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1 in 10 Native American deaths alcohol related
Almost 12 percent of the deaths among American Indians and Alaska Natives are alcohol-related — more than three times the percentage in the general population, a new federal report says. more >>
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Much-needed help for holiday travelers
Route cuts, new fees and other changes will likely trip up infrequent fliers this fall and winter. more >>
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