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Authorities had feared the first hurricane to hit the U.S. since last September could produce up to 20 inches of rain in some areas, possibly breaching levees in the heavily populated Rio Grande Valley.

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Brad Pitt's lawyers say they will take legal action against anyone publishing photos taken of the actor and his newly enlarged family at their French estate. Severa; Web sites removed the photos.

The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer.

A Technical Artist at Blue Castle Games, is someone who can proactively identify the artists needs, proposing and delivering effective tools and workflow. Extensive scripting work in MaxScript, Mel and Python will be required. You will do this by providing support to automate processes while working as a liaison between Software Engineers and the Art/Animation teams.

It's getting around - there is something amazing being built here at Blue Castle behind locked doors. We happen to have a key position open if you are an experienced Lead Character Artist with a proven track record of working on AAA open world/sandbox titles with a passion for Action games.

The Coast Guard closed 29 miles of the Mississippi River at New Orleans after a 600-foot tanker and a barge loaded with fuel oil collided, breaking the barge in half.

Electronic Arts Black Box captures the top four floors of a high-rise on Vancouver's downtown waterfront. EAX is 70,000 square feet of panoramic views of the city, harbour, and mountains! Piercing through the centre of the building is a 35 foot bamboo tree enclosed in glass by a stair case that connects all four floors, adding a touch of serenity to work. The studio is well equipped with multiple sound studios, game trial theaters, disco lounge, cafeteria, arcade, DJ booth, gym, company store and outdoor balcony complete with fireplace and barbeque. Enjoy all that the downtown core has to offer all while working for the studio that has created AAA titles such as Skate and the Need for Speed franchise!

The House has passed legislation that aims to help 400,000 strapped homeowners who are facing foreclosure and prevent troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from collapsing.

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U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama said on Wednesday a nuclear Iran would pose a "grave threat" and that the world must stop Tehran from obtaining an atomic weapon.

All six crew members aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed off Guam were killed, the Air Force said Wednesday.

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Relic Entertainment, the award-winning developer of Homeworld, Dawn of War and Company of Heroes, is looking for an experienced and motivated SR. CONSOLE PROGRAMMER to contribute to an exciting new action/adventure game for X360 and PS3.

Relic Entertainment, award winning developers of Homeworld, Dawn of War and the highest rated RTS of all time, Company of Heroes, is looking for an experienced and motivated COMMUNITY MANAGER to join our team. Experience freedom of creativity and know your contribution is valued and recognized - by the Relic team, and also by gamers and industry experts around the globe.

RELIC (THQ CANADA) IS RECRUITING. At Relic Entertainment we are developing an original game for PS3 and Xbox 360 and continue to build on our history of award winning games - games like Company of Heroes, Dawn of War, and Homeworld. Experience freedom of creativity and know your contribution is valued and recognized by the Relic team and also by gamers and industry experts around the globe. Life outside of Relic? You bet. We know, it's a novel idea, but one we not only embrace, we enforce. If you are going to live in Vancouver, you better have time away from work to take advantage of all this city has to offer.