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Philippines Typhoon

Heavy rains from the outer bands of Typhoon Saola, which gave a glancing blow to the Philippines beginning last week, have left 23 people dead and another five injured, an official with the National Disaster Coordinating Center said Thursday.

SPORT Olympics Five Things to Watch

Gabby Douglas led the United States to team gold, now she goes for individual all-around glory, plus Phelps vs. Lochte again, Ann Romney's horse competes and two more things.

Oregon-Ocean-Caffeine

A study has found elevated levels of caffeine in the Pacific waters off the Oregon coast -- but it doesn't appear that the region's many cafes and coffee houses are to blame.

Syria-Unrest (Will update)

Syria's president exhorted his country's armed forces on Wednesday to restore stability to his nation, reeling from a growing grass-roots armed resistance.

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Syria-Unrest

Syria's president exhorted his country's armed forces on Wednesday to restore stability to his nation, reeling from a growing grass-roots armed resistance.

Mexico-Military-Corruption

Mexican authorities accused four top military officials of connections with organized crime in a high-profile case that has renewed debate over the role of government troops in the drug war.

Iraq-Violence

Violence claimed 325 lives in Iraq in July, making it the deadliest month in the country since August 2010.

UK-Heiress-Death-Rausing

The son of one of the world's wealthiest men pleaded guilty Wednesday at a west London court to a charge of preventing the lawful and decent burial of his wife, Eva Rausing, a court spokesman said.