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Storm disrupts Gulf oil spill relief effort

As Tropical Depression Bonnie churns through the Gulf of Mexico, vessels at the site of BP’s ruptured well are being moved, possibly leaving the sealed well cap unattended for about 48 hours, federal officials said. Go to Source

Earthquakes strike south of Philippines

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines’ Moro Gulf early Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Go to Source

Seven out of 91 banks fail EU stress tests

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D.C. teachers fired over performance

District of Columbia public school system Chancellor Michelle Rhee says more than 100 teachers will be let go for poor performance. FULL STORY | RHEE EXPLAINS FIRINGS Go to Source

Sgt. major at Walter Reed accused of falsifying record

A top military official at Walter Reed Army Medical Center has been relieved of duty and charged with knowingly falsifying his personnel records. Go to Source

Bonnie weakens over Florida

Strong winds hit southern Florida on Friday as Tropical Storm Bonnie made landfall near Biscayne Bay in southeastern Florida. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Go to Source

Motorist pulled from 20-foot sinkhole

A Milwaukee, Wisconsin, motorist whose SUV fell into a large sinkhole Friday thanked the passer-by who brought an end to the brief but terrifying ordeal. Go to Source

Tropical Storm Bonnie moving over S. FL

Strong winds hit southern Florida on Friday as Tropical Storm Bonnie made landfall near Biscayne Bay in southeastern Florida. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Go to Source

North Korea vows ‘physical response’ to U.S. military drills

North Korea vowed Friday that there would be a “physical response” in reaction to the planned joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. FULL STORY l N. KOREA, U.N. COMMAND MEET Go to Source

North Korea vows ‘physical response’ to U.S. military drills

North Korea vowed Friday that there would be a “physical response” in reaction to the planned joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. FULL STORY l N. KOREA, U.N. COMMAND MEET Go to Source