FEMA: Obama Signs Mississippi Emergency Order
Federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Mississippi to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Isaac starting …
Rep. Ryan Tried to Scrap Obama-Backed Disaster Aid System
Rep. Paul Ryan's House budget would have cut $10 billion in disaster help; party elders told him no way, at least for now.
Isaac Becomes Cat 1 Hurricane, Could Flood 4 States
Isaac became a hurricane Tuesday that could flood the coasts of four states with storm surge and heavy rains on its way to New Orleans, where residents hunkered down behind …
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Obama Campaign Focusing on Strong Base: College Students
Obama's campaign said it registered 10,000 voters on college campuses in Ohio last week and signed up 300 new volunteers at colleges in Iowa.
Isaac Almost a Hurricane, Threatens Gulf with Flooding
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami predicted Isaac would power up to hurricane strength, which is measured by winds of 74 mph, later in the day.
10 Things to Know for Tuesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that people will be talking about today:
Drought-stricken States Welcome Isaac's Rain
Rain welcome to some, but it's unlikely to break the drought.
Miss. Opens Shelters on Coast
Officials in Mississippi's most populated coastal county have started transporting people with special needs to shelters.
Ron Paul Delegates Making Trouble in Tampa
Rep. Ron Paul's delegates are trying to mount a floor fight over new GOP rules designed to limit the ability of insurgent presidential candidates to amass delegates to future Republican …
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Romney Claims Abortion Ban Exceptions, Party Disagrees
Mitt Romney would allow abortion in some cases, although his party will not.
Isaac Threat to Gulf, Not Just New Orleans
With its massive size and ponderous movement, a strengthening Isaac could become a punishing rain machine depending on its power, speed and where it comes ashore along the Gulf Coast.
Isaac Gaining Strength in Gulf, Surge Major Threat
Tropical Storm Isaac is gaining strength as it gets closer to predicted landfall along the northern Gulf Coast.
Apple Stock Hits All-Time High, Everything Else In Waiting Mode
Stocks nosed higher, but trading was light, even by the slumberous standards of August. The investors who weren't on vacation were biding their time until a big speech Friday by …
Routine Use of Marijuana By Teens Linked to Later Drops In IQ
A new study suggests that teenagers who routinely smoke marijuana may end up with a long-term drop in their IQ.
Isaac Has Jindal, Bryant Staying Home From GOP Convention, For Now
Louisiana's Republican elected officials are scrapping or delaying Florida travel plans for the GOP's national convention. Some who had arrived in Tampa quickly turned around and headed home to wait …
