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A man walks on a pier as waves crash around as Hurricane Earl heads toward the eastern coast in Atlantic Beach, N.C.  (Photo by Chuck Burton / AP) Community near ground zero almost like any other Beyond the controversy, the area just north of the World Trade Center looks a lot like other New York City neighborhoods. It has a Starbucks, some Indian restaurants, a tobacconist and a strip club. NPR Jobless claims and productivity down New claims for unemployment benefits fell, but were still too high to signal a change in fortune for the troubled labor market. Reuters Unemployment remains an issue CNN   Hurricane Earl closes in on US East Coast Hurricane Earl closed in on the East Coast, as tens of thousands fled North Carolina's barrier islands to avoid danger. Sydney Morning Herald Block Island preps for Earl YouTube Bernanke: Shut down banks if they threaten the financial system Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told a panel investigating the financial crisis that regulators must be ready to shutter the largest institutions if they threaten the financial system. San Francisco Chronicle Bernanke makes headlines CNBC Iran to stage anti-Israel rallies amid peace talks in Washington Iran called on all Iranians to attend nationwide anti-Israel rallies as direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians were underway in Washington. Haaretz 4 Israeli settlers killed, as peace talks begin PBS   NATION Justice Department sues Ariz. sheriff for failure to turn over documents The U.S. Justice Department sued Sheriff Joe Arpaio, saying he had refused for more than a year to turn over records in an investigation into allegations his department discriminates against Hispanics. Arizona Daily Star Ariz.'s anti-immigration firebrands: fueled by out-of-state activists TIME Driving the day: immigration Politico Soldier's mental health and behavior questioned in WikiLeaks case An Army private is undergoing medical tests to determine his mental state in a case alleging he leaked classified material to WikiLeaks. Las Vegas Sun Suspect's attorney says he's seen no evidence of document leak CNN POLITICS House ethics panel urges further probe of 3 congressmen House investigators have recommended that three lawmakers be further investigated to determine whether political contributions were improperly linked to votes on the huge financial-overhaul bill. Winston-Salem Journal GOP promises detailed agenda Republicans have been tagged as the "Party of No" — unfairly, they argue, despite what their Democratic opponents say is evidence to the contrary. Soon the party will unveil a midterm agenda. NPR ENVIRONMENT Can nuclear waste spark a solution? A new generation of nuclear power technology is aimed at transforming one of the industry’s most enduring problems — its radioactive waste — into an energy solution. National Geographic Judge orders pricey selenium cleanup at 2 coal mines A federal judge has ordered Patriot Coal Corp. to spend millions of dollars to clean up selenium pollution at two surface coal mines in West Virginia. McClatchy Newspapers HEALTH Child's ordeal shows risks of psychosis drugs for young Many doctors say prescribing antipsychotic drugs for younger children may pose grave risks to development of both their fast-growing brains and their bodies. New York Times Puzzles and crosswords delay dementia, study suggests People who do puzzles and crosswords may stave off dementia longer but experience a more rapid decline once the disease sets in, a study suggests. BBC LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Michael Douglas cancer diagnosis: what you need to know "I got cancer," Michael Douglas announced on the David Letterman show. He says he was diagnosed with throat cancer three weeks ago and has just finished his first week of radiation and chemotherapy. U.S. News & World Report 7 questions make interviewers cringe Chances are you've prepared answers to a variety of questions an interviewer might throw your way, but have you spent equal time considering the questions you want to pose to a potential employer? CNN RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Detroit Muslims work on tolerance, not terror, on Facebook Upset by recent scrutiny of her religion and eager to put a positive face on her faith, Areej Kattan started a Facbook campaign to post positive material about Islam. Detroit News Mormons, Jews resolve proxy baptism dispute — or have they? The Mormon Church and Jewish leaders in New York are looking forward to working together on relief efforts and other endeavors after announcing the resolution of a sticky dispute. Salt Lake Tribune Bollywood plans Jesus biopic South Indian director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and producer Konda Krishnam Raju have announced they will make a $30 million U.S. feature about the early life of Jesus of Nazareth. CBC News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog (Ned Resnikoff): The ever-expanding tentacles of the Glenn Beck brand  (Salon) War Room Column (Sean Trende): Bigger than 1994 RealClearPolitics Column (Robert Scheer): 2 wars don’t make a right Truthdig Editorial: France and its deportation of Roma (Gypsies) — echoes of the US? Christian Science Monitor Column (Dr. Michael B. Oren): Reason for optimism in Mideast talks McClatchy Newspapers Editorial: The president's call to turn the page does not mean our larger mission is finished Houston Chronicle Column (Roger Pilon): Wrong about human rights Philadelphia Inquirer Column (Mark LeVine): Where does Iraq's fate lie? Al Jazeera   Site edited by: Jeff Bromberg, Michael Makofka, Maribel Limon, Selena Williams, Charles Weiss, Rachel Wright, John Harvell, Tanya Flowers, Anne Lawver, Alen Amini, Daishi Sato, Kristen Toland, Mahvish Kazmi, Jodi McMaster and Cat Van Le.   GOOD NEWS Gang alternative movement gains momentum among US teens A new movement hopes to bring down the number of U.S. teens belonging to gangs, currently at seven percent. Discovery News Pleasant surprise for DonorsChoose.org The Claire Giannini Fund donated more than $1.3 million to cover the entire California wish list on DonorsChoose.org, with an extra $100,000 to help pay for other teacher needs across the country. San Francisco Chronicle WORLD Pakistani Taliban designated a terrorist group by US Listing the Pakistani Taliban as a terrorist group lets the U.S. expand its campaign against the organization, which has vowed more attacks in the U.S. Christian Science Monitor Blair 'cried for Iraq war victims' Former U.K. prime minister Tony Blair's memoirs reveal that he did not foresee the "nightmare" that followed 2003 invasion. Al Jazeera Column: Clinton, Bush and American character TIME Chilean rescuers divided over how much to tell trapped miners The 33 trapped Chilean miners were delivered their first hot meals in nearly a month, as a debate broke out over how much information should be shared with the men before they are rescued. Guardian Trapped, but still sane: Survivors speak out MSNBC BUSINESS French railway faces criticism in US The French national railway's hope to bid on the first high-speed tracks in the U.S. is running into resistance because of the company's role in transporting Jews to Nazi death camps. Seattle Times Report: Tesco's US operation accused of bullying staff European multinationals are exploiting America's weak labor laws to suppress unions, claims a report by Human Rights Watch. The Independent Airline merger could mean higher prices The U.S. Justice Department announced that it will allow United and Continental Airlines to merge. Now all that is needed to complete the $3.2 billion deal is a formal vote by both airlines’ shareholders. Newsweek EDUCATION NJ education officials look to improve progress of high school students The state's board of education president and the acting education commissioner vowed to continue moving forward with the New Jersey’s education reform goals, but did not provide any specifics on how. The Star-Ledger - NJ.com At college, talking daily to mom and dad As college students begin a new academic year, many are finding that with cell phones, text-message plans, e-mail, Facebook and Skype, they can have almost constant access to their parents. Philadelphia Inquirer Last call for blue phones? In a sure sign of the ubiquity of cell phone usage, a community college district in California has rid its campuses of the emergency “blue phones” to save money. Inside Higher Ed SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Samsung: Galaxy Tab is at least as good as Apple's iPad Samsung announced its Galaxy Tab with a bold claim: The device is at least as good as today's dominant tablet, Apple's iPad. CNET News 'Whispering' bat evolved to trick prey The barbastelle bat is the world's first known moth whisperer. It has lowered its voice to evade detection by moths and swoop in for the kill. National Geographic SPORTS Sources: Steelers QB wants shorter ban Ben Roethlisberger's representatives plan to ask the commissioner to reduce the six-game suspension by three games. ESPN Big 10 splits Mich., Ohio State The Big Ten announced its divisional breakdown for football, and Ohio State and Michigan will be in different six-team divisions when the league expands to 12 members in 2011. CBSSports   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Wall Street boosts hiring in anticipation of an economic recovery While much of the country remains fixated on the bleak employment picture, hiring is beginning to pick up in the place that led the economy into recession — Wall Street. New York Times   Photo of the Day Cars drive across the William B. 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