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Officials May Evacuate New Orleans as Gustav Nears
(Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:41:08) — If a Category 3 or stronger hurricane comes within 60 hours of the city, New Orleans plans to institute a mandatory evacuation order. Unlike Katrina, there will be no massive shelter at the Superdome, a plan designed to encourage residents to leave.

Kuznetsova Tastes Victory in U.S. Open
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:14:09) — Svetlana Kuznetsova shook off an early break and rallied to a 7-6 (3), 6-1 victory over Sorana Cirstea on Wednesday in the second round of the U.S. Open.

Family Suspects Foul Play in Florida Mom's Death
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:06:32) — Police continue to investigate the cause of death a 51-year-old Florida mother found Sunday in the Atlantic Ocean, though her family already suspects foul play

Report: Body in Car Driven by Missing Tot's Mom
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:52:24) — Results taken from air samples reveal that a body was decomposing in the trunk of a car driven by the mother of missing Florida toddler Caylee Anthony, a local TV station reported.

Milwaukee Prisoner on the Loose After Attacking Officer
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:56:08) — A Milwaukee prisoner on his way to the hospital is now on the loose after attacking an officer and escaping a police van, authorities told a local TV station.

Man Jumps to Death After Okla. Oil Field Fire Erupts
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:56:29) — A worker jumped to his death from an oil rig Wednesday after an explosion rocked a Tulsa-area oil field.

GAS TRACKERS: Sites Help Find Best Prices
(Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:32:16) — With gas prices — and driver frustration — soaring, FOXNews.com offers two Web sites that help track national prices and best value near you.

Utah Man Accused of Stabbing Woman After Dance Refusal
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:32:52) — A Salt Lake City man allegedly stabbed a woman in the face after she refused to dance with him, the Salt Lake Tribune reported.

FAA Computer Crash Delays More Than 600 Flights
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:44:27) — Air traffic returned to normal late Tuesday night after a glitch in the program the Federal Aviation Administration uses to log flight plans was fixed, the FAA said.

Judge Allows Cameras for S.C. Bikini Strangler Sentencing
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:27) — A judge has decided to allow television cameras to record the sentencing of a convicted sex offender facing life in prison or death for raping a Clemson student and strangling her with her bikini top.

Man Donates $3M Lottery Ticket to New York Church
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:59:11) — A man who scratched off a lottery ticket and realized it was worth $3 million promptly donated it to his church, his pastor said Wednesday

Boy Accuses Another Boy in Ohio Microwaved-Baby Case
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:58:14) — Finger pointed at boy in Ohio microwaved-baby case.

Murdered New York Couple Leaves Bitter Will
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:42:09) — A Brooklyn couple slain in their home last month spoke from the grave in drafted last wills, leaving a bizarre legacy for unloved ones they detested in life.

Orphans' Choir Robbed Twice in One Week in Chicago
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:04:18) — Thieves robbed a Ugandan children's choir on tour in Chicago for a second time this week, just three days after laptops, video equipment and a passport were stolen from the choir's van while it performed in a West Side church.

Porn Star Gets 6 Years in Prison for Having Gun, Coke
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:08:25) — A porn star was sentenced to six years in federal prison for gun and cocaine possession, The Los Angeles Daily News reported.

Fear Grips Immigrants After Largest U.S. Raid
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:25:08) — A day after the largest single-workplace immigration raid in U.S. history, Elizabeth Alegria was too scared to send her son to school and worried about when she'd see her husband again.

Army Prep School Hopes to Turn Dropouts Into Soldiers
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:32:32) — Eeager to fill its ranks amid wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army formally opened its first prep school Wednesday, where recruits only need a GED before they're ready to begin basic training.

Cop Allegedly Kept Nude Pic of Boy, 15, on Cell Phone
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:31:03) — A police officer from Espanola, N.M., will be dismissed from the force after allegedly keeping a nude photo of a 15-year-old boy on his cell phone.

Man Builds 5-Seat, Keg-Outfitted Harley
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:32:55) — Steve 'Doc' Hopkins of Shawano, Wis., has created a five-seat, four-engine Harley-Davidson motorcycle for the company's 105th anniversary parade this weekend in Milwaukee, MyFOXNEWisconsin.com reports.

Rottweiler Kills Black Bear Cub in New Jersey
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:07:42) — A Rottweiler killed a black bear cub, according to police.

Fla. City Manager Fired for Sex Change Files for Divorce
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:08:21) — The former Largo city manager who was fired after her plans to have a sex change became public finalized a divorce from her wife of 18 years.

Lawyer: Half-Ton Woman Too Large to Kill Nephew
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:56:39) — A nearly half-ton woman could not have beaten her nephew to death as she was charged because the 1,000 pounds she's carrying makes it impossible, her attorney said Tuesday.