Thursday, September 8, 2011

Texas wildfire destruction worsens: 1,626 homes lost - latimes.com

Texas wildfire destruction worsens: 1,626 homes lost - latimes.com: "The destruction caused by wildfires in Texas is mounting, with the number of homes reported lost soaring to 1,626, authorities said."

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UPDATE 1-US debt panel meets for first time, vow compromise | Reuters

UPDATE 1-US debt panel meets for first time, vow compromise | Reuters: "WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Members of a congressional "super committee," charged with finding at least $1.2 trillion in new deficit reductions, vowed to help get America's fiscal house in order when they met for the first time on Thursday."

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New floods overwhelm saturated Northeast - Weather - msnbc.com

New floods overwhelm saturated Northeast - Weather - msnbc.com:

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Longshoremen storm Wash. state port, damage RR - Yahoo! News

Longshoremen storm Wash. state port, damage RR - Yahoo! News: "LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — Hundreds of Longshoremen stormed the Port of Longview early Thursday, overpowered and held security guards, damaged railroad cars, and dumped grain that is the center of a labor dispute, said Longview Police Chief Jim Duscha."

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Export spike hints at firmer growth, jobs weak - Yahoo! Finance

Export spike hints at firmer growth, jobs weak - Yahoo! Finance: "The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose unexpectedly last week, further evidence of an anemic employment picture just hours before President Barack Obama unveils a plan on job creation in a major address to Congress."

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Remembering 9/11: Never Quit - YouTube

Remembering 9/11: Never Quit - YouTube: ""

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