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Katrina struck Monday morning, Aug. 29. Power failed, levees broke and 80 percent of New Orleans was flooded. Four days of misery, leading to 34 patient deaths, began at Memorial Medical Center.
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson sought to reassure an anxious public Sunday that the banking system is sound, while also bracing people for more troubled times ahead.
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Aussie star enters final round leading by 2, would be oldest major winner
Holy box office, Batman! Fueled in part by the death of Heath Ledger, who gives a maniacal performance as The Joker, "The Dark Knight" has taken in more than $155 million in its first weekend in theaters.
The ritual of deep cleaning doesn't just clear the cobwebs from your ceilings (and your head) — it's essential for great health, too. Knowing when to pitch everything from medication to your smoke alarm helps you stay safer and heal faster.
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Space elevator enthusiasts gather to assess how far they've risen on what they hope will be a radically new path to orbit and beyond.
The weather is beyond your control, but surprise summer storms and delayed flights don't have to wreck your travel itinerary.
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