Tropical Storm Lee swamps parts of Gulf Coast

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• Tropical Storm Lee swamps parts of Gulf Coast
• Obama visits storm-battered N.J.
• Katia could become major hurricane
• Typhoon Talas kills 22 in Japan
• Strong winds whip central TX wildfires
• Fighters push on to Gadhafi stronghold
• Peacekeepers in Haiti investigated
• Mom: 'You are guilty of heinous crime'
• Amanda Knox appeal in final stages
• Security alert issued for small planes

Tropical Storm Lee swamps parts of Gulf Coast Posted: 04 Sep 2011 07:01 PM PDT While New Orleans has braved Tropical Storm Lee without any major problems, residents of other communities on the Gulf Coast soldiered through severe flooding Sunday from the plodding, drenching storm.

Obama visits storm-battered N.J. Posted: 04 Sep 2011 02:08 PM PDT President Barack Obama arrived in flood-stricken New Jersey on Sunday to review damage inflicted by Hurricane Irene last week.

Katia could become major hurricane Posted: 04 Sep 2011 04:06 PM PDT Hurricane Katia intensified rapidly to become a Category 2 storm on Sunday as it spun through the Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center said.

Typhoon Talas kills 22 in Japan Posted: 04 Sep 2011 06:47 PM PDT Typhoon Talas swept over western Japan, killing at least three and leaving a trail of mudslides after heavy rains, authorities said Sunday.

Strong winds whip central TX wildfires Posted: 04 Sep 2011 06:56 PM PDT Strong winds whipped up several wildfires in central Texas Sunday, threatening homes and forcing some residents to evacuate.

Fighters push on to Gadhafi stronghold Posted: 04 Sep 2011 07:39 PM PDT Stage may be set for clashes ahead of this week's deadline for loyalists of ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi to surrender.

Peacekeepers in Haiti investigated Posted: 04 Sep 2011 03:36 PM PDT The Uruguayan Ministry of Defense confirmed Sunday it has opened an investigation into an alleged assault in Haiti involving at least five Uruguayan troops deployed in the Caribbean nation as United Nations peacekeepers.

Mom: 'You are guilty of heinous crime' Posted: 04 Sep 2011 07:42 AM PDT The mother of Lauren Spierer issues an emotional open letter to the person responsible for the Indiana University student's disappearance.

Amanda Knox appeal in final stages Posted: 04 Sep 2011 02:35 PM PDT A day before American Amanda Knox's appeal of her murder conviction resumes in an Italian appeals court, the sister of slaying victim Meredith Kercher vowed to keep fighting for justice on her behalf.

Security alert issued for small planes Posted: 04 Sep 2011 12:43 PM PDT U.S. officials say terrorists could try to use small aircraft in attacks, but have no specific information that such a plot is in the works, according to a new notice distributed by federal officials.

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