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Katia Path: Hurricane Strengthening; U.S. Strike Not Ruled Out; Another Developing in Gulf

Hurricane Katia is official, as the storm strengthened in the past 24 hours from tropical storm strength. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Katia, the second hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic season, will likely further strengthen and become a major hurricane by the weekend. The threat that Katia could eventually strike the U.S. remains, through models are uncertain.
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Bolt of Jamaica walks during training session near the Athlete's village at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu

IAAF will not Rush to Change Rule that Ousted Bolt

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will not be rushed into revising the controversial false-start rule that sent Usain Bolt crashing out of the world championships 100 meters, a top official said on Wednesday.
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Russia's Mail.ru Raises 2011 Growth Forecasts

Russian internet investment group Mail.ru raised its full-year revenue growth forecast to 50 percent from 40 percent on Wednesday after sales and profit rose at its social network, online gaming and e-mail activities in the first half.
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London Carnival Stabbing Recalls Aug. Riots

A stabbing at the annual Notting Hill Carnival in London ruined the city's hopes of ending the summer without further incident. On Monday, a young man was stabbed in the stomach in the north London neighborhood. He was hospitalized in a critical, but stable, condition.
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9/11 Guidelines Issued to Federal Agencies

The White House quietly issued instructions to American embassies and government agencies outlining what themes to emphasize when commemorating the 10 year anniversary of 9/11.
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Global Stocks at 2-Week High on Upbeat U.S. Signals

Global stocks rose to their highest levels in nearly two weeks Tuesday, while safe haven assets like the Swiss franc and German Bunds were subdued, encouraged by signs that the U.S. economy may avoid recession.
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Judge Bars Testimony from Longtime Jackson Doctor

Michael Jackson's dermatologist will not testify in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, a judge ruled on Monday, in a blow to defense plans to portray the singer as a drug addict who may have given himself the substance that caused his death.
Usain Bolt of Jamaica reacts after being disqualified for a false start in the men's 100 metres final at the IAAF 2011 World Championship in Daegu

World's Fastest Man takes His Time

For the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt sure took his time in responding to the controversial disqualification which stripped athletics of its biggest name from its blue riband event.
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Lockerbie Bomber in 'Comatose' State

Abdelbaset Ali al - Megrahi, who was convicted over the December 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103, is harking on death's door. The Libyan citizen jailed for 270 counts of murder for the bombing of Lockerbie is currently under the care of his family members at his Tripoli home in Libya.
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European Markets up; U.S. Stock Futures down

European shares gained in early trading Monday morning, tracking a late rally in Wall Street Friday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke raised hopes for more economic stimulus.
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Bruno Mars, Russell Brand Remember Amy Winehouse at VMAs

Amy Winehouse was deeply remembered and missed at the MTV Video Music Awards. Although the winner of the 2007 Brit Award for the Best British Female Artist never made it to the VMAs in her lifetime, her friends and fans paid tribute to her on Sunday, a month after the Rehab singer's death.

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