JIM ELLIS

AP Writer
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Barry Weakens to a Tropical Depression

Tropical Storm Barry weakened into a tropical depression as it moved through Tampa Bay on Saturday, bringing nearly 7 inches of rain to parts of the drought-parched region.

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Harry Potter Theme Park Opening in Fla.

Universal Orlando Resort is opening a Harry Potter theme park that will let fans visit many of the iconic locations in the books and movies that endeared the boy magician to millions.

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Boy, 10, Guilty of Beating Homeless Man

A 10-year-old boy was convicted Thursday in the beating of a homeless Army veteran that left the man so severely injured he required reconstructive surgery.

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Clinton Wants Stricter Loan Standards

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday she favors stricter home loan standards, clearer mortgage documents and better counseling for borrowers to stave off delinquencies and foreclosures.

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New DVD Game Battles Childhood Obesity

Obesity may be a global epidemic, but it's Obeez City that is spreading out of control in a new DVD game.

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Displaced in Florida Take to Shelters

Displaced residents slept in shelters and officials enacted curfews after violent thunderstorms, including at least one tornado, left a swath of central Florida in shambles and killed 19 people or more.

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Toddler's Temper Ousts Family From Plane

AirTran Airways on Tuesday defended its decision to remove a Massachusetts couple from a flight after their crying 3-year-old daughter refused to take her seat before takeoff.

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