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Powerful Earthquake Strikes New Zealand

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The quake, which hit 19 miles (30 kilometers) west of the southern city of Christchurch, shook a wide area with initial radio reports saying items were tossed from store shelves and roof tiles cracked by the strong tremblor.

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Obama: "No Silver Bullet" to Solve Country's Economic Woes

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President Barack Obama says that a new jobs report showing private sector growth in August is positive but more needs to be done for the economy.

Miami Airport Reopens Following Evacuation

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Miami International Airport has completely reopened following the evacuation of six concourses Thursday night.

No Sign of Oil Spill After Gulf Platform Fire

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The Coast Guard is saying there are no immediate signs of a spill from an oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast.

More Democrats Buck Plan to Let Taxes Increase For Rich

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Blame the fragile economy and the upcoming elections, but more and more congressional Democrats are reluctant to let taxes go up, even on wealthier Americans.

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