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Obama says he was not satisfied but that it's "a welcomed sign compared to where we were."


Unemployment - United States - Labour economics - Real estate - Reuters

Crews find sediment in well; incoming BP CEO says it's time to "scaleback" cleanup efforts.


BP - Dudley - West Midlands - England - Business

Deaths of three U.S. troops Friday raises toll to 66 in July, now deadliest month of nine-year war.


United States - Afghanistan - History - United States armed forces - War in Afghanistan

MARKET COP | How the cases involving the Wyly brothers, Citigroup expose hurdles for regulators.


Citigroup - Business - Allegedly Unethical Firms - US Securities and Exchange Commission - Subprime lending

You have your Windy City, your Big Apple, your Frisco. Get ready for Washington's new nickname.


Washington - Big Apple - Chicago - United States - New York

U.S. strategy acknowledges Beijing's rise in power but lays down markers.


China - United States - Google - Shopping - Business

Wyly brothers, who have spent millions funding conservative political causes, are accused of fraud.


Business - Law - Fraud - Allegedly Unethical Firms - Sterling Software

The near-constitutional right to pick up and move to a better job becomes a victim of the recession.


Recession - United States - Home - Business and Economy - Employment

With ruling, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton has become one of nation's most divisive figures.


United States federal judge - Susan Ritchie Bolton - Immigration - Law - Arizona

Instead of helping small businesses, U.S. program enriched Afghanistan's traditional power brokers.


Afghanistan - United States - War in Afghanistan - Asia - United States armed forces

Efforts to reach settlement fall short, setting up a potentially historic trial for N.Y. congressman.


New York - United States House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct - United States - Ethics - Philosophy

Since Justice Dept.'s arrival, 13 officers have been indicted in connection with civilians deaths.


New Orleans Police Department - New Orleans - Police - United States - Danziger Bridge

Column | Haynesworth looked broken -- closer to a humiliated rookie -- at training camp.


Training camp - sport - Camps - Recreation - Washington Redskins

Despite talk of deficiencies, the Redskins' new quarterback says he's ready to get back to chasing a Super Bowl.» Rick Maese


Super Bowl - Donovan McNabb - Quarterback - sport - Washington Redskins

Q&A transcript | Virginia's most high-profile attorney general took questions and comments.


Ken Cuccinelli - Attorney general - Virginia - United States - Law

Magazine | How Virginia's most high-profile attorney general made the state the subject of "boob" jokes.


Conservatism - Attorney general - Politics - Recreation - Humor

TV COLUMN | Talk-show host is leaving "American Idol" after one season as a judge; Jennifer Lopez may be show's new Paula Abdul.


Simon Cowell - American Idol - Fox Broadcasting Company - Talent show - Ellen DeGeneres

Talk-show host is leaving hit Fox TV singing contest after one season as a judge; Simon Cowell left at the end of last season.


Simon Cowell - AmericanIdol - Fox Broadcasting Company - Arts - Programs

As opponents protest, governor asks court to lift order blocking key portions of immigration law.


Law - Immigration - United States - Services - Lawyers and Law Firms

Defense secretary warns "battlefield consequences" from WikiLeaks disclosure are "potentially severe."


Wikileaks - Pentagon - United States - September 11 2001 - Terrorism