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• Gustav intensifies, threatens Caymans
Aug. 29: Hurricane Gustav is strengthening and is now a Category 1 storm, on track to hit the U.S. early next week. NBC Weatherplus meteorologist Bill Karins has the details. KINGSTON, Jamaica - Deadly Gustav intensified into a hurricane on Friday as ...
• Venus and Serena on a collision course
Both Venus and Serena Williams are looking like strong contenders to win the U.S. Open as they head towards a potential meeting in the quarterfinals, writes Tracy Austin of NBCSports.com. NEW YORK - Between them Venus and Serena Williams have won 15 ...
• Judge's goof could mean prison for ex-soldier
U.S. District Judge William Steele didn't want to order Lett to serve time at all, but he thought the law required it. Steele noted at the sentencing Lett had led "an exemplary life up until the time of the offenses and even after," when Lett re ...
• Another upset: Kuznetsova falls to Srebotnik
NEW YORK - Former champion Svetlana Kuznetsova became the last upset victim at the U.S. Open, beaten by 28th-ranked Katarina Srebotnik 6-3, 6-7 (1), 6-3 in the third round Friday. A day after No. 1 Ana Ivanovic lost to 188th-ranked Julie Coin, the ...
• Canada's oil rush fuels environmental concerns
U.S. politics a factor Questions about developing Alberta's oil sands have seeped into the U.S. presidential campaign and the debate in Canada and the U.S. over keeping down the price of gasoline while still protecting the environment.