Isaac becomes Category 1 hurricane near Gulf Coast

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 levees fortified after Katrina struck seven years ago this week.



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Ann Romney says America can trust her husband in speech given Tuesday night

Meet Mitt Romney's sweetheart. Making her national debut, Ann Romney swept onto the stage at the Republican National Convention late Tuesday night and delivered a forceful defense of her husband's character and values - and made an all-out play for the critical women's vote - in a speech designed to introduce the country to the man she knows better than anyone.


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GOP convention opens: Party proceeds despite storm

TAMPA, Fla. - Republicans launched Mitt Romney's national convention Monday with the bang of a gavel before a smattering of delegates as Tropical Storm Isaac led them to cancel most of the opening-day program. -á



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Gas prices rise as refineries shut for Isaac

Pump prices are heading higher as Tropical Storm Isaac forces several major refineries along the Gulf Coast to halt production in preparation for high winds and heavy rains.



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American Taliban seeks group prayer in Ind. prison

The U.S. government claims it has the ultimate proof that American-born Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh might foment hate and violence among fellow Muslim inmates if they're allowed to pray together daily. He has already tried, it argues.



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Ind. excise police issue 77 citations over weekend

For the second weekend in a row, Indiana State Excise Police descended on the Ball State area, this time issuing 77 citations and making arrests, including a juvenile detained for alcohol possession and fleeing police officers.







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