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Updated 7:52 PM ET

• Earl rains begin to hit NC's Outer Banks
• Oil platform explodes off La. coast; crew rescued
• Hopeful sign: More talks for Israel, Palestinians
• Discounts spur surprising Aug. retail sales gains
• Co-worker: Suspect's girlfriend alive during chase
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State

Updated 7:22 PM ET

• North Carolina-based Marine killed in Afghanistan
• Earl threatens East Coast with a pounding
• 'Gone with the Wind' child actress dies at 76
• Deal releases 28 years of personal tax returns
• Rapper T.I. comeback could be derailed with arrest
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National

Updated 7:52 PM ET

• Heavy rain from Hurricane Earl smacks NC islands
• Oil platform explodes off La. coast; crew rescued
• Arizona governor stumbles during debate
• Wash. woman in acid attack recounts agonizing pain
• Feds sue Arizona sheriff in civil rights probe
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World

Updated 6:26 PM ET

• Hamas among intractable issues in Mideast talks
• Mozambique riots spotlight world food price spike
• Afghan president says airstrike killed civilians
• Book says Nazi hunter Wiesenthal worked for Mossad
• UN to release Congo 'genocide' report in October
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