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Tropical storm Hermine forms, warnings for Texas, Mexico
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tropical storm Hermine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and warnings have been issued from Tampico, Mexico to the mouth of the Rio Grande River and Baffin Bay, Texas, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said on Monday.
In wake of Earl, U.S. eyes other potential storms
MIAMI (Reuters) - The remnants of Tropical Storm Gaston look very likely to strengthen again as a tropical cyclone in the Atlantic and could threaten the Caribbean's Leeward Islands in coming days on a westward track, U.S. forecasters said on Sunday.
BP Gulf well "secured," awaiting final kill: U.S.
HOUSTON (Reuters) - BP Plc's ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well is secure with no threat of spewing crude again, the top U.S. official overseeing the spill response said
Obama to address new economic ideas next Wednesday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday he would outline new measures next week to boost the U.S. economy, but analysts were skeptical he would be able to deliver a big enough package to lift growth significantly.
Payrolls data offer ray of hope for recovery
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employment fell for a third straight month in August, but the drop was far less than expected and private hiring was a positive surprise, relieving concerns about a stalling economic recovery.
Judge denies bail for former Enron CEO Skilling: court document
HOUSTON (Reuters) - A federal appeals court judge on Friday denied bail for former Enron Corp Chief Executive Jeffrey Skilling, according to a court document.
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