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A new report on the Beslan school seizure contradicts an earlier account. More than 300 people were killed two years ago when Chechen militants seized the school. Russian officials have said that the blasts and fire began when hostage-takers set off bombs. But a report from a Russian lawmaker says security forces started the blasts when they fired grenades at the school.

The Dallas-based company said on its website that customers will get the $5 credit on their account within two billing cycles. The credit does not apply to AT&T Business, prepaid service or Cricket.

So you want to do something about climate change, but what? We have ideas. Some require a little planning, while others might mean one less thing on your to-do list. (You can skip raking leaves!)

The state rents the property now, and has tried for years to purchase it from the current owner. Officials say their aim is to prevent the property from falling into the hands of neo-Nazis.

The state rents the property now, and has tried for years to purchase it from the current owner. Officials say their aim is to prevent the property from falling into the hands of neo-Nazis.

The Federal Reserve said the economy continues to improve, so it is slowing its purchase of bonds by $10 billion a month.

Many Americans have spent the past few days preparing to combat terrorism with duct tape and plastic sheeting. On Monday, the White House suggested consumers purchase these supplies to seal up doors and windows in the event of an attack using a chemical or biological weapon. That government warning sent consumers racing to hardware stores and home improvement centers but left bio-terrorism experts puzzled. As NPR's Jon Hamilton reports, many experts say most people don't need an airtight room, and those who do will probably want something safer than duct tape and plastic.

It may be graphic, it may be violent, but author and humorist Mishna Wolff has purchased no less than three copies of Hubert Selby Jr.'s Last Exit to Brooklyn. As much as she is revolted by the characters' flaws, she is inspired by their courage.

The defendants allegedly took part in a scam that sold more than 7,600 fraudulent nursing degree diplomas from three Florida-based nursing schools, according to recently unsealed federal indictments.

It had been a decade since the Morehead State soccer team last defeated Southeast Missouri. But, thanks to an early first-half goal and another shutout by the defense, that fact was erased Sunday as the Eagles topped the Redhawks 1-0 at the MSU Soccer Field.