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Gulf Coast beaches rebound 1 year after oil spill

Beach towns from Alabama through the Florida Panhandle have had a strong summer 2011 rebound after a 2010 marred by tar balls, crude oil sheen, and cleanup crews and equipment ruining the views for any would-be sunbathers.

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Sept. 11 exhibits go beyond Ground Zero

As the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks nears, many museums around the country are planning exhibits and activities that give the public an opportunity to remember and reflect on the events of that fateful day.

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‘Fast Draw’ contest offers taste of the Wild West

More than 100 modern-day gunfighters are getting ready to mosey on over to the historic Western town of Pendleton, Ore. for the U.S. National Cowboy Fast Draw Championship taking place Sept. 1-4.

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More Irene cracks in Washington Monument

The National Park Service says engineers sealed cracks in the Washington Monument from last week’s earthquake ahead of Hurricane Irene. But now they have found water inside that may indicate more leaks.

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Police: Woman wrote ‘boom’ on suitcase

A Miami woman has been arrested in connection with the bomb scare that closed down one of the terminals at Miami International Airport this week, according to a report.

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