Correction: Ann Rule-Defamation story

SEATTLE — In a story July 23 about true-crime author Ann Rule's defamation lawsuit against the Seattle Weekly newspaper, The Associated Press misstated the title of Rule's book about serial killer Ted Bundy. It is "The Stranger Beside Me," not "The Killer...

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La. flood board sues oil companies over erosion

NEW ORLEANS — The oil and gas industry has cost Louisiana hundreds of acres of coastal land that serve as a natural buffer against flooding from hurricanes, officials in charge of New Orleans-area flood protection say in a lawsuit seeking to hold dozens...

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Biden calls for stronger US-India business ties

MUMBAI, India — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told Indian business leaders Wednesday that commercial ties between their two countries should be strengthened and trade should expand exponentially. Biden spoke to top business officials at the Bombay Stock...

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Delta posts 2Q profit on lower fuel spending

ATLANTA — Delta is spending less on fuel these days, and that's helping the airline make money even though passengers aren't doing much more flying. Delta officials said Wednesday that summer bookings were strong, with passengers paying 2 percent more...

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Authorities see no sheen near burning Gulf rig

NEW ORLEANS — An out-of-control natural gas well burned Wednesday off Louisiana hours after it ignited following a blowout, though authorities said there was no sign of a slick on the surface of the water. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement...

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IMF won't file brief for Argentina in debt case

The International Monetary Fund says it will not file a brief backing Argentina in its legal battle with investors who refused to take losses on debts after the $100 billion default in 2001. Managing Director Christine Lagarde had been expected to recommend...

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Insurer WellPoint's 2Q profit soars 24 percent

INDIANAPOLIS — Shares of WellPoint Inc. hit an all-time high Wednesday, after the nation's second-largest health insurer trounced second-quarter earnings expectations and detailed how it expects to benefit from the health care overhaul and other growth...

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Investors who sued Massey Energy accept mediation

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Shareholders who say the former Massey Energy Co. lied about its safety record to inflate stock prices before the Upper Big Branch mine disaster have narrowed their settlement demands enough to enter mediation with the company. U.S....

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Dell's founder boosts offer to buy the company

NEW YORK — A group led by Dell's founder raised its offer for the struggling computer maker Wednesday in hopes of attracting more shareholder support for its plan to take the company private. The 10-cent per share increase came just hours before Dell's...

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Obama: Washington took its eye off economic ball

GALESBURG, Ill. — President Barack Obama is accusing Washington of taking "its eye off the ball" and getting distracted from the economy. The president is trying to refocus debate on pocketbook concerns after months that have been dominated by what...

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