JOHN PAIN

Associated Press Writer
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Forecasters struggle with hurricane predictions

When a hurricane like Gustav forms, people often have two questions for forecasters: Will it hit me? And how strong will it be?

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Maintenance Blamed in '03 Cruise Blast

A boiler explosion that killed eight crew members on what was once the world's largest passenger ship was likely caused by Norwegian Cruise Line's improper operation, maintenance and inspection of the steam chamber, federal investigators said.

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5 Sex Offenders Live Under Miami Bridge

Because an ordinance intended to keep predators away from children made it nearly impossible for them to find housing, five convicted sex offenders are living under a noisy highway bridge with the state's grudging approval.

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Dell to Buy High-End PC Maker Alienware

Dell Inc., the world's largest computer maker, was long known for cheap, high-quality computers that didn't have much style or cachet among hardcore video gamers.

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Alienware Racks Up Gamers, and Millions

Just a few months after cleaning out his bank account and quitting his job to help start up a childhood friend's new computer company, Alex Aguila sat alone in the fledgling firm's office and began to have some second thoughts.

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Burger King Parent Plans to File for IPO

Burger King's parent company said Wednesday it plans to sell shares to the public for the first time in the fast-food chain's 52-year history, as it tries to more effectively compete with McDonald's and Wendy's.

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