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Poll: Most say US on wrong track Economic fears are weighing heavily on Americans, with a large majority saying the United States is on the wrong track and nearly half believing the worst is yet to come, a Reuters/Ipsos poll said Wednesday. Video: In Joplin, food bank feeling the pinch Progress has been made in the cleanup of the damage left behind by the tornado in Joplin, Mo., but many are still in need, especially for food. Donations poured in immediately after the tragedy, but now a major food bank in the area is starting to see some empty shelves. NBC's Ron Mott reports. (Nightly News) UAE pledges up to $1 million for Joplin The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday pledged to give up to $1 million to help equip high school students in the tornado-ravaged city of Joplin with laptop computers for the coming school year. Slideshow: Suffering spreads as Kenyan drought deepens East African humanitarian crisis destroys pastoral way of life Soul searching lies ahead as UK riots cool British Prime Minister David Cameron will face pressure Thursday to soften his austerity plans, toughen up policing and do more to help inner-city communities after days of riots and looting laid bare deep social tensions in a depressed economy. Are London looters unloading on Craigslist? With the growing online rogues' galleries of London looters in action â€" it's not surprising someone's trying to turn an extra profit on their criminal activity. Granderson's HRs help Yankees end skid Curtis Granderson hit a three-run homer off Garrett Richards before the rookie got his first major league out and the New York Yankees snapped their three-game losing streak with a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. Romney returns to Iowa Mitt Romney will be campaigning, with a different strategy, in the state where his presidential ambitions first began to unravel back in 2008. GOP picks its six members for super committee House Speaker John Boehner has named GOP Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas to co-chair a powerful new committee that will try to come up with a bipartisan plan this fall to reduce the federal budget deficit by more than $1 trillion. Telescope captures a cute, fluffy galaxy Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The spiral galaxy NGC 3521 is a swirling maw of raw power, measuring 50,000 light-years across. So why on earth do astronomers call it "fluffy"? Klinsmann settles for draw in US soccer debut Jurgen Klinsmann's debut is out of the way. All he needs now is a win. Klinsmann's debut coaching U.S. soccer was bolstered by Robbie Rogers' tying goal late in the second half to help the Americans salvage a 1-1 draw against Mexico on Wednesday night. GolfChannel: These kids aren't afraid of Tiger GolfChannel: Young guns like Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler haven't had reason to fear Tiger Woods. That could change if Woods finds his old form. Alaska volcano's eruption stirs concern A volcano that has been erupting for several days in Alaska's Aleutian Islands may be preparing for a more explosive event, scientists said on Wednesday. Crystal Cathedral sale sparks bidding war The bankruptcy sale of Crystal Cathedral, the glass-walled Orange County church known for its "Hour of Power" broadcasts, has touched off a bidding war between a Roman Catholic diocese and a local university. Video: Dougherty Gang caught after 8-day manhunt A cross country search for three siblings came to an end Wednesday morning after a high speed chase and shoot out in Walsenburg, Colo. Two brothers and their sister are accused of shooting at police officers in two states and robbing a bank in a third. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports. (Nightly News) GolfChannel: Tiger has a bounce in his step GolfChannel: Tiger Woods is pain-free now and talking about fun, and his swing coach sees a player who is executing shots and not thinking about it too much. Was 'Apes' too violent for its PG-13 rating? PG-13 rated movies are getting edgier and rougher -- including, notably, the final "Harry Potter" installments, and the even more brutal "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" that debuted last weekend. Uggla extends hitting streak to 31, Braves sweep Dan Uggla extended his hitting streak to 31 games and Tim Hudson pitched into the eighth inning, leading the Atlanta Braves over the Florida Marlins 6-2 Wednesday night for a three-game sweep. Mothers exchange blows in Kenya drought As they held their wailing infants in their arms, two mothers fought after one of them tried to cut in the long line for children to receive treatment for severe malnutrition. Beauty queen accused of shoplifting a $69 shirt Lorena Tavera, a former Miss El Paso USA, was confronted and detained by police after she allegedly concealed the shirt in a shopping bag at a mall store. Tavera has denied any wrongdoing. Fugitive Florida siblings jailed in Colorado Three siblings on the run from authorities were jailed Wednesday evening in Colorado following a high-speed chase that ended in a crash and gunfire, officials said. Video: Student recovering after attack in London riots He's become the emblem of the riots. Twenty-year-old Malaysian accounting student Asyraf Haziq was assaulted then mugged by passers-by as he lay collapsed and bleeding on an east London street. British Prime Minister David Cameron called it a “disgusting sight.” James Blake from Channel 4 News London reports. (Nightly News) J.Lo's return to 'Idol' isn't necessarily good When “Idol” returns, it will be in a very different landscape than the one it left. The surprising success of “The Voice” and Simon's return to TV mean that “Idol” is no longer the only musical talent show in town. Hometown heroes: Power players give back LeBron James recently opened a clubhouse for kids in Akron, Ohio, but he's not the only VIP to give back. Why Apple is now No. 1 company in the world After holding down the title for 13 minutes yesterday, as the stock market closed Wednesday Apple officially became the most valuable company in the world. Ramadan becomes an issue for Whole Foods Whole Foods’ decision to promote a new line of foods geared toward Muslims has generated a heaping portion of controversy. Copyright 2011 msnbc.com RSS URL: http://rss.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032091/device/rss/rss.xml

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