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WASHINGTON – Identity thieves who might have been worried that Congress would block their way into people’s bank accounts will likely get a reprieve until at least early 2006, but that doesn’t mean lawmakers are ignoring the problem. “Congress is absolutely taking this seriously,” said Consumers Union policy analyst Susanna …

NEW YORK – After standing on a city street for more than 28 hours, with only a blanket to protect him from the cold and rain, Peter Gonzalez had no doubt about what he should do next: stay up all night playing video games. The 19-year-old college student was among …

MIAMI – The busiest and costliest Atlantic hurricane season on record officially — and mercifully — draws to a close Wednesday, with hundreds of thousands of Americans still dealing with the devastation wrought by Katrina, Rita and Wilma. Despite the end of the June 1-to-Nov. 30 season, hurricanes could still …