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updated 5:25 p.m.EDT, Thu August 18, 2011

Dow falls 419 points on global economy fears

Stocks got socked Thursday as concerns about the U.S. and global economies sent major indexes plunging. FULL STORY

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• U.S. investigating S&P CNNMoney
• How D.C. is destroying the economy

SYRIA ON THE BRINK

• Obama calls for al-Assad to step down
• U.S. strategy | Map of Arab unrest
• Panel finds crimes against humanity

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• Israel hits Gaza after deadly attacks
• HP kills pad, looks to leave PC biz
• Bachmann: I'll bring back $2 gas
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• Ticker: Rick Perry gets heckled
• Dem wants to 'unleash' on Obama
• Cafferty: Should Dem challenge Obama?
• Blitzer: Iraq-Iran ties frustrate U.S.
• Nivea apologizes for 're-civilize' ad
• Army mom surprises girl at school
• New chip mimics brain, IBM says
• Jihadists wants Letterman's tongue
• The world's hottest soccer rivalry SI
• 'LA Ink' canceled People
• Kardashians spill wedding secrets
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Police fighting flash mob mayhem

Police are scrambling to find creative, affordable and efficient ways to fight mayhem from flash mobs -- groups of people who gather quickly after being summoned online. FULL STORY l OPINION: DON'T CUT SOCIAL MEDIA

WHO IS RICK PERRY?

Secret to his success

The Texas governor is flexible in what he espouses. He has principles and core beliefs, but his politics aren't rigid, Ruben Navarrette says. Full story
• Bennett: Perry a strong candidate
• Cardona: Hiding behind rhetoric

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Updated 5:16 pm EDT Aug 18

• Dow 10,990.58
  (-3.68 %)

  -419.63
• Nasdaq 2,380.43
  (-5.22 %)

  -131.05
• S&P 1,140.65
  (-4.46 %)

  -53.24

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U.S.

• Police fighting flash mob mayhem
• Miami vows probe of booster's claims
• Joplin student: 'Life changed forever'
• NY crash 'like a Bruce Willis movie'
• Classic Porsche gets green makeover
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World

• U.S., Europe says al-Assad must go
• Why Germany might let Europe fail
• Is India's Hazare another Gandhi?
• Riding with Afghan security forces
• Does America need a prime minister?
• Chavez to nationalize gold production
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Business

• Recession is inevitable
• HP kills TouchPad, looks to exit PC biz
• Home sales take a sharp turn down
• Stocks: 'It's a war zone out there'
• Living 70+ years in one town
• Bachmann: I'll bring back $2 gas
• The Marines go solar

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Politics

• Obama optimistic at end of Midwest tour
• Poll: New low for Obama in NJ
• Navarrette: Who's the real Rick Perry?
• U.S.: Syrian leader al-Assad must go
• Bill Clinton: From omnivore to vegan
• Crowded calendar could alter 2012 race
• DHS launches awareness ad campaign

Entertainment

• Michael Kors ties the knot
• Kim's getting hitched. Circus begins
• Sheen roast: 'comedy intervention'
• The celebrity walk-off club
• DeVito: Small guy, big career
• Kelly Preston on son's death, Scientology
• Uncle Jesse's hawking yogurt

Health

• The dietary education of Bill Clinton
• Is charity sex better than no sex?
• Dean Ornish: Ask the right questions about health care
• Blaming others can ruin your health
• Research says dogs really can smell cancer
• Modern life rough on men
• Tri Challenge: Life as a triathlete

Tech

• New computer chip mimics human brain
• Police fighting flash-mob mayhem
• Why people don't finish video games
• How to apply for jobs online: a quiz
• How Americans really use cell phones
• Apple releases first Lion update
• Google-Moto deal = better phones?

Living and Eatocracy

• Uproar over lingerie for young girls
• When to leave a relationship
• Party of one at table for 2
• No music for Christian Woodstock?
• When moms and nannies clash
• 4 ways to deal with busybody at work
• Ralph Lauren shakes fashion world

Opinion

• Obeidallah: U.S. Muslims reach out
• Navarrette: Who's the real Rick Perry?
• Cardona: Perry's rhetoric hides record
• Bennett: Why Perry a strong candidate
• Rushkoff: Social media and flash mobs
• Koenen: Peace Corps and sex abuse
• Moore: Perry vs. Bush

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Sports

• SI.com's SEC conference preview
• Latest MLB Power Rankings
• NFL commish is rightfully under fire
• Is NFL's wildcat era over?
• Shaq blames Obama for Rondo woes
• Is the Big 12 eyeing Notre Dame?
• Photos: Notable NASCAR feuds

Rolling Stone

• Apple reveals pricing for iCloud
• Rock stars who look like wizards
• Rick Perry vs. Ben Bernanke
• Mötley Crüe honored at Sunset Strip
• 'Glee 3D' is excruciating
• Ticketmaster at Wal-Mart

Travel

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