Bidding Farewell To The Congo's 'Mother And Father'As a long Congo River barge journey ends, so, too, does a unique glimpse into the heart of a poor but potentially rich nation grappling with conflict. Despite the hardship, the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo draw great inspiration from the inescapable and mighty river. Health Law Myths: Outside The Realm Of RealityAre you really going to have to have a computer chip implanted in your head as part of the new health law? Will the law allow President Obama to create his own private army? While there are outrageous rumors circulating about the health law, some claims are grounded in truth. 'Recovery Summer' Ends With Economic PotholeThis was supposed to be the season the economy heated up, thanks to a wave of public works projects funded by the government's stimulus program. But summer is coming to an end and the recovery has not taken root. Forecasters are expecting another gloomy employment report on Friday. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Earl Weakens But Packs Punch As It Heads NorthPowerful gusts and driving rains churned over North Carolina's Outer Banks and were being felt in southeastern Virginia as the storm moves up the coast. Experts say Earl likely will continue to weaken but is expected to remain a large hurricane as it approaches southern New England. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Consumers Still Gear Up, Camp Out In RecessionSales in the outdoor gear industry are up more than 8 percent this year, topping retail sales overall. The industry's strength may be due to its consumers' high incomes, but the recession also has more people heading out into the wilderness. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Study: Cash For Clunkers Was A WashThe program didn't bring any new buyers into the market, a study found. But it encouraged people who would have bought a car anyway to make their purchase a few months sooner. Worries Mount Ahead Of Latest Employment ReportsThe biggest cause for concern is that the data for August, due out Friday, could show the weakest business hiring in months. Although the economy is technically a year into a recovery, jobs numbers aren't yet reflecting that. Miami Airport Reopens After Suspicious Item FoundA government official says a scientist has been detained in Miami after screeners found a metal canister in his luggage that looked like a pipe bomb. Gulf Coast Communities Investigate Oily Sea MistWith so many unanswered questions about the lingering effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, coastal communities are turning to independent scientists for answers. In Orange Beach, Ala., officials are having the air, water and soil tested to check for toxins from the BP spill. Tax Breaks; New Poll On NYC Islamic Center; New Attack In Pakistan'The Washington Post' reports the Obama administration is considering a package of tax breaks aimed at encouraging businesses to add workers -- and to combat GOP charges that the Democrats are anti-business. 
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