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Man accused in Aruba disappearance sued over $1.5 million policy

By Tina Burnside
An American Express insurance company is suing a Maryland man, who was accused in the Aruba disappearance of his traveling companion, in an effort to void a $1.5 million insurance policy he took out on her.

Group helps down-on-luck dog owners keep their pets

By Danielle Berger
Two weeks ago, a growth was found on the chest of Sara Polcari's 6-year-old dog, Charlie.

Chicago teachers strike leaves 400,000 students out of school

By Holly Yan
Just days after their school year started, 400,000 Chicago students will be out of school indefinitely as their teachers go on strike Monday in the country's third-largest school district.

Obama outraises Romney for first time in months

By Arielle Hawkins
President Barack Obama's re-election campaign and supporting committees brought in more than $114 million last month -- the first time the incumbent has outraised his opponent, Gov. Mitt Romney, since April.

9/11 responders wait for compensation for their illnesses

By Shirley Henry and Athena Jones
When the planes struck the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, New York City Police Detective Ernie Vallebuona raced from Staten Island to the site to help look for survivors, along with his fellow police officers.

Baton Rouge officials to hold additional forums on Green Light Plan

By Office of the Governor
BATON ROUGE, LA — City-parish officials will continue their series of meetings on the federally mandated Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) project and Green Light Plan for road improvements at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10, at St.

Kindle HD vs. iPad: A comparison

By Doug Gross
Having established itself as Apple's top tablet competitor by going smaller and cheaper, Amazon will now go head to head with the category-defining iPad on its own turf.

Will Arnett, Amy Poehler separate after nine years of marriage

By CNN WIRE STAFF
One of the funniest couples in Hollywood is breaking up.

What's to blame for lost coal jobs?

By Steve Hargreaves
President Obama has taken a lot of heat lately for killing the coal industry.

How world leaders travel: Boeing's latest mile-high luxury

By Lauren Said-Moorhouse
The business-flying elite will soon be able to cruise the skies in even more comfort as one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers unveils its latest VIP cabin fittings.