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US Gross Domestic Output Revised Lower

Economy grows at slower pace than initial estimates

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A building which housed the former Metropolitan Hospice is seen destroyed and abandoned five years after Hurricane Katrina, in the New Orleans East section of New Orleans, 22 Aug 2010

Obama to Visit New Orleans for Hurricane Katrina Anniversary

Sunday marks fifth anniversary of massive storm, resulting flood that killed more than 1,800 people, left over 1 million homeless

Some seafood vendors are hesitant to buy from Gulf fisheries.

Gulf Seafood Health Concerns Linger

Impact of oil disaster extends well beyond coastal region

Iraq Security a Concern for Iraqis in US

Many question timing of US draw-down during political uncertainty in Iraq

US Man Imprisoned in North Korea Arrives Home

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter secured the release Aijalon Mahli Gomes during a visit to Pyongyang

Aaron Harvey holds his daughter Grace while talking to U.S. Army National Guard recruiters about enlisting at a career fair in Newark, New Jersey, 24 Aug 2010

US Economic Growth Slowing

Federal Reserve Board chairman says central bank will take further steps to boost economy if conditions deteriorate

Muslim taxi stabbing victim Ahmed Sharif appears before television cameras for first time

Muslim Stabbing Victim Makes Television Appearance

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg condemns attack as 'disgraceful'

Iranian opposition supporters living in Greece hold a banner during a protest against Iran's Islamic regime in Athens

Author Charts How English is Becoming 'Globish'

As more non-native speakers use English to communicate, one author argues their simplified language is a powerful new global dialect

The friendship between Geoffrey Davis and Rueven Lipkind is a model for growing cooperation and understanding between groups in Crown Heights Brooklyn

New 'Peace Museum' Celebrates Inter-Community Cooperation

Walls of James E. Davis Multicultural Museum of Peace covered in photos in hopes of educating people on importance of standing together

Lincoln Memorial

Conservative Political Rally Stirs US Civil Rights Activists

Conservative political rally scheduled on the 47th anniversary and location of King's famous 'I Have a Dream' speech

President Barack Obama (file)

Analysts: Obama's Perceived Faith is a Political Barometer

Recent public opinion poll showed nearly 20 percent of people believe US president is a Muslim

In this courtroom sketch, defendants Onta Williams, left, Laguerre Payen, center in white shirt, David Williams, third from right, and James Cromitie, right, sit with their attorneys at federal court in White Plains, N.Y. (File).

Controversial Trial of 4 Terrorist Suspects Begins in New York

Men are accused of attempting to blow up two New York synagogues and conspiring to shoot down military planes

Cyber Attacks Againts US Military Computers Increase Sharply

Officials reveal major cyber attack in 2008 that served as wake-up call to threat

Jane Addams

Honoring Unsung Hero of Women's Rights Movement

Jane Addams advanced suffrage, democracy and world peace

Tour of NYC Mosques Shows Widespread Diversity

Controversy over planned Islamic Center near 9/11 site sheds light on city's more than 100 mosques

American Profile of the Week

Ted Landphair's America Blog

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Ted Landphair

Only in America Essay

Thoughtless visitors chip away at America's splendor

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