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	Click to View in Browser 09/5/2012 Storm clouds threaten Obama's convention speech CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Democrats in Charlotte, North Carolina, have one eye on the sky as bad weather threatens to spoil the biggest speech of President Barack Obama's re-election campaign. Defense industry bracing for further budget cuts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. defense companies are bracing for additional cuts in Pentagon spending, even if Congress reaches a deal to avert a controversial $500 billion across-the-board budget cut due to go into effect in January, industry officials said on Tuesday. Sandusky case has cost Penn State nearly $17 million so far (Reuters) - Penn State University has paid out almost $17 million to cover legal bills, public relations fees and other costs related to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, the university said on its website on Tuesday. Navy SEAL book contains classified information: Pentagon WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A book about the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden by a former Navy SEAL who participated in the mission contains classified information and the Pentagon is reviewing legal options, a Defense Department spokesman said on Tuesday. Hurricane Isaac sweeps tons of dead rats onto Mississippi beaches TUPELO, Mississippi (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of rats killed by Hurricane Isaac have washed up onto the beaches of Mississippi and created a foul-smelling mess that officials say will take days to clean up. Chinese drywall maker must face U.S. lawsuits: judge NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge has ruled that a Chinese drywall maker must face claims over its allegedly tainted product, which has been blamed for causing foul odors, the failure of appliances and health problems. New York City taxi fares rise 17 percent, few complain (Reuters) - The cost of a New York cab ride rose by 17 percent on Tuesday, which several residents and visitors seemed to take in stride. U.S. officials sound worldwide alert for Yosemite hantavirus risk SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. health officials have sent warnings to 39 other countries that their citizens who stayed in Yosemite National Park tent cabins this summer may have been exposed to a deadly mouse-borne hantavirus, a park service epidemiologist said on Tuesday. Redesigned Honda Accord to go on sale in U.S. September 19 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co said on Wednesday the redesigned version of its critical Accord mid-sized sedan will go on sale in the U.S. market on Sept 19. Planned Parenthood asks court to reconsider Texas health ruling AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Planned Parenthood asked a federal appeals court on Tuesday to reconsider a ruling that would allow Texas to exclude it from a health program for low-income women, as opponents of the rule packed a public hearing to express their outrage. Related Video China, US divided but vow goodwill U.S. Morning Call: Microsoft, Nokia all in with Lumia Great Debate A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend