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Help News

Temporary Cap That Stopped BP Gusher Removed

The cap was removed Thur as a prelude to raising the massive piece of equipment underneath that failed to prevent the worst offshore massive oil dump in United States Help history.

Gates Says Afghans Should Lead Corruption Fight

The defense secretary said the United States Help will still work to prevent millions of American dollars flowing into the nation from underwriting bribery and graft. Afghan President Hamid Karzai pledged to work against corruption, which is undermining trust in his government.

Fire Extinguished On Gulf Oil Platform

All thirteen people aboard the rig, which exploded Thur morning, were rescued from the water. The Coast Guard said initial reports of an oil sheen on the water could not be confirmed.

Dell Cedes Data-Storage Maker 3Par To HP

Dell Inc. is walking away from a bidding contest with rival Hewlett-Packard Co. for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. Dell said it will not match HP's offer to pay $33 per share for 3Par, or about $2.07 billion.

In Weight-Loss Struggle, American people Are Leery Of Pills

Out-of-pocket costs and side effects are 2 reasons people are reluctant to try diet drugs or supplements, according to a nationwide survey conducted for NPR. So how much weight would someone have to lose to consider taking them?

U.N. Delays Release Of Report On Congo 'Genocide'

A leaked draft of the report accuses the Rwandan army of possible genocide in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its release was postponed so the Rwandan government, which was infuriated by the accusation, can append its comments.

Gaza Youth Yearn For Normalcy, Haunted By War

Almost three-quarters of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are younger than 30. Most have never left the tiny, Hamas-ruled coastal territory, have never met an Israeli, and have never known a time when there wasn't a conflict outside their doorstep.

Why We've Given Less To Pakistan's Flood Victims

Americans have given $25 million so far to help victims of Pakistan's flood disaster -- far less than the United States Help donations made in the immediate aftermath of other major disasters. Experts cite the relative lack of news coverage, attitudes toward Pakistan and the nature of the disaster itself.

Bosses Put Higher Insurance Tab On Workers' Shoulders

Employers keep shifting a larger share of health costs to their employees. Higher premiums, deductibles and copayments are making health insurance less affordable for people who get coverage at work.

Feds Sue AZ Help Sheriff In Civil Rights Probe

The Justice Department says Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is standing in the way of its investigation by refusing to turn over arrest records and other materials that could show whether he violated the rights of Hispanics pulled over in traffic sweeps.