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CNN Top Stories: Obama moves economy to top of week's agenda

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:57:21 +0100

The White House will put its focus on igniting the economy as President Obama starts the week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to speak at a Labor Day event.

CNN Top Stories: 3rd migrant survived Mexico massacre

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:56:55 +0100

A third migrant survived a massacre that left 72 dead in a Mexican border state, and could play a key role in authorities' investigation of the crime, El Salvador's president said.

CNN Top Stories: Plan C to get Chile miners: Use oil drill

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:53:42 +0100

Hedging their bets, officials in Chile said on Sunday they will set up an oil drill as a third option to rescue the 33 miners trapped underground since August 5.

CNN Top Stories: Victim in acid attack out of hospital

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:23:11 +0100

The 28-year-old victim of an acid attack was released Sunday from a Portland, Oregon, hospital, a nursing supervisor said, nearly a week after an unknown assailant threw a cup of the caustic liquid in her face.

CNN Top Stories: 2,000 more troops to Afghanistan

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:12:50 +0100

As many as 2,000 additional troops -- including a number of U.S. forces -- may be headed to Afghanistan soon under a proposal by Gen.

CNN Top Stories: 75,000 bags of dog treats recalled

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:38:45 +0100

A leading pet product company has issued a voluntary recall of nearly 75,000 bags of dog treats due to salmonella concerns, according to the U.S.

CNN Top Stories: 7 boaters rescued off SC coast

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:33:51 +0100

Seven people, including three children, who were missing since Saturday night were rescued Sunday about 25 miles off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, Sunday morning, the U.S.

CNN Top Stories: Pope may intervene in stoning case

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:45:45 +0100

Pope Benedict XVI has not ruled out getting involved in the case of an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning, the Vatican says, calling the practice "brutal."

CNN Top Stories: McCain wants Obama to visit border

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:16:02 +0100

Republican Sen.

CNN Top Stories: Peace Corps volunteer killed in Africa

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:50:18 +0100

Thomas Maresco, 24, an aid worker from Florida, died Saturday from a gunshot wound in Lesotho, the Peace Corps said.