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Sun Shines in Northeast, But Threats Remain

WORCESTER, Mass. – Severe flooding swept away cars, uprooted trees and forced evacuations as the Northeast endured another day of driving rain Saturday. But in some places, there was good news — the sun was shining. Forecasters expected strong winds overnight but said the worst of the heavy rain appeared …

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GM Shares Tumble After SEC Subpoena

DETROIT – General Motors Corp. (GM) shares fell almost 5 percent Thursday after the company disclosed that it had received a Securities and Exchange Commission subpoena for documents about pension benefits and its dealings with Delphi. GM, the world’s largest automaker, announced the SEC actions in a public filing Wednesday. …

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Iraq War Vet Takes on DeWine for Senate Seat

WASHINGTON – Paul Hackett (search), the Iraq War veteran from Cincinnati who was hailed by national Democrats for his narrow loss this summer in a heavily Republican House district, has decided to challenge Mike DeWine (search) for U.S. Senate in 2006. Spokesman David Woodruff, who served as Hackett’s campaign manager …

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