Mayor’s brother allegedly threatened officers during DWI arrest
The brother of the mayor of Conway was arrested on suspicion of DWI early Thursday morning following a one-vehicle accident on Robinson Avenue. more >>
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Coast Guard: No oil sheen from Gulf explosion
The Coast Guard is backing off its earlier report that an oil sheen about a mile long was spreading following a platform explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. more >>
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Earl weakens but rain, waves hit N.C. islands
Hurricane Earl has weakened further but it's still a Category 3 storm with 115 mph winds bearing down on North Carolina's coast, the National Hurricane Center warned Thursday afternoon. more >>
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Run on Afghan bank's deposits reported
The Afghan president's brother — a major investor in the Kabul Bank — confirms to NBC News that funds were used to buy villas in Dubai but urges the U.S. to step in to prevent a financial panic. more >>
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What’s it going to take to topple mighty SEC?
Johnston: The conference's strength isn't exactly breaking news. After all, SEC teams have won four straight BCS titles. So what should others do to have a fighting chance? Here’s a blueprint for getting back into the game. more >>
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Sept. 2 — an ode to 'Beverly Hills, 90210'
For fans of the 1990s teen drama "Beverly Hills, 90210," this is an occasion for celebration in nostalgia for a show widely regarded as cheesy, but nevertheless beloved. more >>
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Economic data show recovery still kicking, a bit
It was a glass-half-full day for economic data on Thursday ... sort of. The upbeat news was tempered by worries about what Friday's unemployment report will say about the state of the labor market. more >>
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Mideast peace talks open to qualified optimism
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas his "partner in peace" at a dinner kicking off long-delayed Mideast peace talks. more >>
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Apple, Google to clash in music space by Christmas
Google is in talks with music labels on plans for a download store and a digital song locker that would allow its mobile users to play songs wherever they are as it steps up its rivalry with Apple, according to people familiar with the matter. more >>
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1 in 7 home kitchens would flunk inspection
A new study suggests that at least one in seven home kitchens would flunk the kind of health inspection commonly administered to restaurants. more >>
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Travelers on board for paperless boarding
Don't disconnect your printer just yet. While some tech-savvy passengers may be ready for it, experts say paperless boarding won’t be successful until it is both reliable and universal. more >>
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