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Tropical Storm Debby threatens more flooding in Florida
MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Debby drifted slowly eastward over Florida's Gulf Coast on Tuesday, threatening to dump more rain on areas already beset by flooding.
Insight: A land owner caught between energy giants
GAYLORD, Michigan (Reuters) - A Michigan land owner who alleges he was jilted by two of North America's largest energy companies says emails made public Monday by Reuters prove that the two companies colluded to kill deals that could have earned him more than $54 million.
In New York primary, new generation of politicians emerges
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Yorkers began voting on Tuesday in a primary election that will decide the political fate of Congressman Charles Rangel, a once-towering figure in New York politics who has seen his reputation tarnished in recent years by an ethics scandal.
In Utah, a softer touch on a still-tough immigration law
SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - Utah insists that on immigration issues, it is no Arizona. Its laws are kinder and gentler, officials say. Despite its conservatism, Utah is one of only three states, for instance, where illegal immigrants can drive.
Sandusky insists he is innocent of child sex abuse: lawyer
(Reuters) - Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky still maintains he is innocent of sexually abusing children, remains determined to clear his name and insists that he has always been faithful to his wife, Dottie, his defense lawyer said on Monday.
Texas grid expects to set June power record again
(Reuters) - The Texas power grid expected demand Tuesday to break the June peak record for a second day in a row and urged consumers to continue cutting back on power use to avoid straining the system as much of the state broils under triple-digit temperatures.
Crops to keep baking in dry heat for 2 weeks
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Hot and dry weather for at least the next two weeks will put even more stress on corn and soybean crops, hurting them and cutting yields, agricultural meteorologists forecast on Tuesday.
Wildfire displaces thousands near Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Reuters) - A wildfire roaring virtually unchecked near some of Colorado's most visited tourist sites kept some 4,800 people out of their homes on Tuesday on the outskirts of the state's second-most populous city, authorities said.
Michael Jackson's convicted doctor wishes he testified: lawyers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The physician convicted of killing Michael Jackson regrets not testifying on his own behalf while on trial last year, two defense lawyers said on Monday after visiting the jailed doctor on the third anniversary of the pop star's death.
Stockton, California to take up bankruptcy budget plan
STOCKTON, California (Reuters) - Stockton, California was poised on Tuesday to take a major step toward becoming the largest U.S. city ever to file for bankruptcy after talks with its creditors on Monday at midnight.
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