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China tightening controls on Internet

By JOE McDONALDAssociated Press BEIJING (AP) - China's new communist leaders are increasing already tight controls on Internet use and electronic publishing following a spate of embarrassing online reports about official abuses. The measures suggest China's new leader, Xi Jinping, and

Fees undermine fliers' ability to compare fares

By JOAN LOWYAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - For many passengers, air travel is only about finding the cheapest fare. But as airlines offer a proliferating list of add-on services, from early boarding to premium seating and baggage fees, the ability to comparison-shop for the lowest total fare is

Nasty weather threatens Gulf Coast for Christmas

By JANET McCONNAUGHEYAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Nasty weather, including a chance of strong tornadoes and howling thunderstorms, could be on the way for Christmas Day along the Gulf Coast from east Texas to north Florida. The storms will hold off long enough to let Christmas Eve bonfires

Nasty weather threatens Gulf Coast for Christmas

By JANET McCONNAUGHEYAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Nasty weather, including a chance of strong tornadoes and howling thunderstorms, could be on the way for Christmas Day along the Gulf Coast from east Texas to north Florida. The storms will hold off long enough to let Christmas Eve bonfires