Big Easy faces evacuation as Gustav looms

National Guard troops stood ready and batteries and water bottles sold briskly as the New Orleans area watched a storm march across the Caribbean on the eve of Hurricane Katrina's third anniversary.

Up to 10,000 defy order to end Thai protest

Economic growth revised higher

  The economy shifted to a higher gear in the spring, growing at its fastest pace in nearly a year as foreign buyers snapped up U.S. exports and tax rebates spurred shoppers at home.

  Higher economic growth lifts markets

Red Sox hand out another Bronx bashing

Jason Bay drove in four runs, Dustin Pedroia hit a grand slam and the Boston Red Sox routed the listless Yankees 11-3 on Wednesday night, putting an emphatic dent in New York’s dwindling playoff chances.

Mets rally, reclaim NL East lead from Phillies

Scoop: Tim Gunn calls Miley Cyrus ‘tarty’

“I don’t want her to look like she’s going into a convent school, but it’s just a little too much for a 15-year-old,” the “Project Runway” mentor told OK! magazine about Cyrus’ style.

Tidbits: Janice Dickinson bashes Tyra Banks

Cells switch identity in biological breakthrough

Talk about an extreme makeover: Scientists have transformed one type of cell into another in living mice, a big step toward the goal of growing replacement tissues to treat a variety of diseases.

Mental skills fade earlier than thought

Cosmic Log: New rocket racer lifts off

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Rocket Racing League's bigger, more powerful prototype plane gets its first flight tests.

Computer virus strikes space station

Top 10 Labor Day escapes

Labor Day weekend translates to the last hurrah of summer, when sun-lovers prepare for a bittersweet farewell to the season. Enjoy summer's last gasps at one of these close-to-home locales.

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