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Obama moves economy to top of week's agenda The White House will put its focus on igniting the economy as President Obama starts the week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to speak at a Labor Day event. September 06, 2010 1:57 AM Plan C to get Chile miners: Use oil drill Hedging their bets, officials in Chile said on Sunday they will set up an oil drill as a third option to rescue the 33 miners trapped underground since August 5. September 06, 2010 12:53 AM 2,000 more troops to Afghanistan As many as 2,000 additional troops -- including a number of U.S. forces -- may be headed to Afghanistan soon under a proposal by Gen. David Petraeus, CNN has learned. September 05, 2010 8:12 PM Pope may intervene in stoning case Pope Benedict XVI has not ruled out getting involved in the case of an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning, the Vatican says, calling the practice "brutal." September 05, 2010 4:45 PM McCain wants Obama to visit border Republican Sen. John McCain on Sunday invited President Barack Obama to visit the border with Mexico to get a complete picture of the region and called on the president to do more for security. September 05, 2010 12:16 PM Peace Corps volunteer killed in Africa Thomas Maresco, 24, an aid worker from Florida, died Saturday from a gunshot wound in Lesotho, the Peace Corps said. Police believe he was the target of a robbery. September 05, 2010 6:50 AM 3rd migrant survived Mexico massacre A third migrant survived a massacre that left 72 dead in a Mexican border state, and could play a key role in authorities' investigation of the crime, El Salvador's president said. September 06, 2010 12:56 AM GA town: Uphold law, uphold pants The town of Dublin, Georgia, is putting saggy, baggy pants in the category of indecent exposure, with violators facing fines of up to $200. September 05, 2010 7:01 PM Victim in acid attack out of hospital The 28-year-old victim of an acid attack was released Sunday from a Portland, Oregon, hospital, a nursing supervisor said, nearly a week after an unknown assailant threw a cup of the caustic liquid in her face. September 05, 2010 8:23 PM 75,000 bags of dog treats recalled A leading pet product company has issued a voluntary recall of nearly 75,000 bags of dog treats due to salmonella concerns, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. September 05, 2010 5:38 PM

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Insurance rates set to triple Homeowners beware - flood insurance rates are set to triple after Dec. 17. Recent updates to area flood maps means that some residents may now be living in flood zones, which could cause residents to pay higher flood insurance premiums. September 06, 2010 1:42 AM Insurance companies preparing for Canterbury claims Insurance companies are gearing up to deal with the cost of the worst natural disaster the country has seen in decades September 04, 2010 5:39 PM Insurance, church thefts alleged A former insurance agent and church treasurer in Fairfield County has been charged with grand theft and receiving stolen property, accused of fleecing his clients and his church. September 04, 2010 4:55 AM Flood insurance pays repeatedly for many Middle TN properties The government insurance program has funded claims to thousands of properties nationally that have had repeated flood losses. September 06, 2010 2:23 AM Fairhope's insurance provider sues over 'Dyas Triangle' defense Fairhope's liability insurance carrier sued the city and Mayor Tim Kant last month, alleging that some claims in the two-year-old “Dyas triangle” lawsuit are not covered by the Alabama Municipal Insurance Corp. policy, and that the company is not obligated to defend the case. September 06, 2010 12:34 AM Insurance changes kick in Sept. 23 Millions of Ohioans could benefit from new health-care regulations kicking in this month, starting with a requirement that insurance companies cover immunizations, cancer screenings and other preventative services for free. September 05, 2010 5:48 AM Insurance agent to refund $66,500 to Miss. farmers Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says his office has reached an agreement with an agent to refund $66,500 in policy fees to poultry farmers. September 03, 2010 10:47 AM Local Insurance Market Remains Largely Untapped KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's insurance market remains largely untapped with the average sum assured being less than RM50,000. September 05, 2010 11:09 PM Quake tremors hit insurance stocks Insurance stocks were the worst hit as tremors from the Christchurch quake extended to the stock exchange today, despite confidence re-insurance covenants would cover the cost of claims. New Zealand’s largest listed general insurer, Tower, recorded the largest decline, with shares last trading at $1.84, down 7c from Friday’s close. Early in the trading session, Tower went as low as $1.75. read ... September 05, 2010 11:57 PM Insurance group Standard Life to axe 600 jobs in major overhaul Target of £100m cost savings to be reached by 2011 Insurance and pensions group Standard Life is to cut 600 jobs over the next 15 months as part of a major overhaul of the business. The Edinburgh-based insurer's new chief executive David Nish, who took over from Sir Sandy Crombie in January, is wielding the axe to streamline operations and shift the group's focus to long-term savings products ... September 04, 2010 4:13 PM