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Update Aug. 12, 4:15 p.m. ET: The International Meteor Organization reports that hourly rate for Perseid meteors has climbed from the low 20s Tuesday into the 30s on Wednesday and now into the 40s. This represents the number of meteors observable per under perfectly dark skies. While the typical person's actual observation will be lower, the rising rate — fully expected — indicates the peak tonight and Friday morning will indeed be worth viewing, as predicted. — RRB The annual Perseid meteor shower is already putting on an excellent show, and the celestial fireworks have yet to peak. The main...

28 People Arrested Outside White House Protests Coincide With World Bank, IMF Meetings POSTED: 8:09 pm EDT October 2, 2004 UPDATED: 8:38 pm EDT October 2, 2004 WASHINGTON -- Twenty-eight people were arrested near the White House Saturday during a protest of the Iraq war. About 300 people gathered between the White House and Washington Monument. U.S. Park Police said they arrested those who illegally crossed a barrier between the White House and the protest. The 28 people who were arrested were trying to deliver a cardboard box to the White House. The box contained the names of people killed...