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Make or break? Iowa Straw Poll to test GOP rivals After months of laying the groundwork, the first test of the Republican presidential candidates' viability is finally here. Video: Candidates eye momentum that comes with Straw Poll win NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports from Iowa where a crop of 2012 presidential hopefuls are competing to win the Straw Poll and the momentum boost that comes with such a victory. (msnbc tv) Police: Gunmen kidnap U.S. citizen in Pakistan Gunmen abducted an American man from his home in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Saturday, officials said Sandals found as Aruba cops search for US tourist Police and firefighters have searched an abandoned phosphate mine in Aruba as investigators seek clues in the disappearance of an American tourist. Bus overturns on Pa. Turnpike, injuring 2 dozen A Greyhound bus bound for St. Louis from New York City flipped on its side on the Pennsylvania Turnpike early Saturday, briefly trapping a woman and injuring about two dozen people, authorities said. Fidel Castro turns 85, skips his birthday bash Fidel Castro marked his 85th birthday outside of the public spotlight Saturday, with little fanfare around the aging revolutionary icon. Reputed gang leader jailed for 65 years A man who authorities say led one of South Florida's most violent gangs was sentenced to 65 years in prison on racketeering charges Friday. Wall Street ends wild week with modest gains A strong report on retail sales in July sent U.S. stock prices higher Friday after a week of record-setting gains and losses on Wall Street. NATO: 9 troops die in 2 days in Afghanistan Insurgent attacks killed nine NATO service members in the past two days in Afghanistan, military officials said Friday. Joy Behar marries beau of 29 years Multitasker Joy Behar, who voices opinions on "The View" and has her own talk show on HLN, swaps vows with her beau of only 29 years, Steve Janowitz. Shell fighting oil leak in North Sea Royal Dutch Shell PLC said Friday it is trying to stop oil leaking from a flow line at one of its drilling platforms in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland. Woods done as king of the hill, maybe for good Everyone who wanted their pound of flesh has it now, and more. 'Grease Devil' panic grips rural Sri Lanka Panic over nighttime assaults blamed on "grease devils" has struck across rural Sri Lanka, leading to the deaths of at least three people this week, prompting women to stay indoors and men to arm themselves. Rays hit 5 solo HRs off Sabathia, beat Yanks 5-1 Be certain, Joe Maddon was impressed with all the homers the Rays hit. David Price and a few big plays in the field, though, is what really got him excited. Grossman looks good as Redskins top Steelers Rex Grossman's opening statement in his case to become the Washington Redskins' starting quarterback was an 89-yard drive that didn't produce a point. He made up for it, sort of, with an 82-yard drive for a touchdown against a second-string defense. Federal judge throws out Obama drilling rules A judge on Friday threw out Obama administration rules that sought to slow down expedited environmental review of oil and gas drilling on federal land. Calif. journalist's killer sentenced to 25 years A judge has sentenced one of the men convicted in the murder of a California journalist to 25 years in state prison. Girl’s charity legacy tops $1 million Rachel Beckwith wanted to raise $300 by her ninth birthday to help bring clean water to people in poor countries. Donors from across the world are making sure her wish is realized. Copyright 2011 msnbc.com RSS URL: http://rss.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032091/device/rss/rss.xml

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