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Mortgage interest rates set record lows

Average interest rates for long-term mortgages set record lows in the week ending Sept. 2, the U.S. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. said Thursday.

Markets gains slim Thursday

U.S. markets held onto tentative gains Thursday with reports that first-time jobless claims were relatively flat and work hours increased in the second quarter.

Lindbergh Band hosts Tournament of Roses president

On Friday, Sept. 3, the President of the Tournament of Roses Parade, Jeffrey L. Throop, will be in St. Louis at the Lindbergh High School Football Field from 6-9 p.m. to meet the band and experience the Lindbergh community. This "Pasadena Nights" event at Flyers Stadium (5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd.) is free and open to the public.

Jobless claims fall by 6,000 in week

The U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday first-time claims for jobless benefits declined by 6,000 last week.

Gulf crews set to lift blowout preventer

Engineers said they hoped to have the blowout preventer that malfunctioned in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill hoisted to a recovery ship by Sunday.

U.S. offers rewards for terrorist info

The U.S. State Department posted multimillion-dollar rewards for information to help arrest two suspected leaders of a designated terrorist organization.

Gunman was obsessed with Discovery Channel

James Lee, the gunman shot dead by police at the Discovery Channel's Maryland headquarters, had a history of environmental extremism, online postings indicate.

Report: America's roads in good condition

America's roads and bridges are in the best condition they've been in for more than a decade, a study says.

Obama declares emergency in N.C.

President Barack Obama Wednesday declared an emergency exists in North Carolina because of the approach of Hurricane Earl, the White House said.

Lawyer: Healthcare reform violates rights

A candidate for Nevada attorney general says healthcare reform violates at least seven amendments to the U.S. Constitution and has sued seeking to overturn it.

Police shoot, kill Discovery Channel hostage taker

Suburban Washington police shot and killed a self-described population control protester who took three people hostage at the Discovery Channel's headquarters.

Cardinals swept by Astros with 5-2 loss

Hunter Pence cracked a three-run homer Wednesday and the Houston Astros dealt the St. Louis Cardinals their fifth straight loss, 5-2.

Local Group Makes Offer on Fenton Chrysler Plant

Speaking at today’s St. Louis County Economic Council’s Annual Meeting, President and CEO Denny Coleman stated that the County is currently in discussions with a consortium of local business developers interested in the former Chrysler Assembly Plant. The potential buyers have submitted an offer to purchase the property.

St. Louis Department of Health issues alert

The City of St. Louis Department of Health has issued an alert which included forwarding a press release regarding Morningland Dairy of Mountain View, Missouri.

Fiona warnings, watches dropped

Tropical Storm Fiona was heading for the open Atlantic at 5 p.m. EDT, and all watches and warnings were dropped, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

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