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Despite comeback, warbler needs help to survive
AP Environmental WriterSqueezing between tight rows of jack pines, Sarah Rockwell unfurled what resembled a finely meshed badminton net suspended between two metal poles. A perfect device for capturing a rare Kirtland's warbler for study without injuring the delicate songbird....Tags: Academic Progress, Biology, Population, Natural Resources, Fires
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Gustav becomes major storm; some leave Gulf Coast
Hurricane Gustav strengthened into a dangerous storm Saturday, and as city officials started evacuation plans, some residents weren't waiting to be told to leave. Cars packed with clothes, boxes and pet carriers drove north among heavy traffic on...Tags: Disasters, Labor Day, Fires, Medical Services, National Hurricane Center
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Protesters campaign to oust government
BANGKOK, Thailand Protesters in Thailand ratcheted up their campaign to oust the government yesterday, broadening their occupation to stop trains and block provincial airports, as well as waging an unsuccessful attack on police headquarters. Police...Tags: Unions, Demonstration
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Planned U.S. defense base spurs concerns
REDZIKOWO, Poland Poland's prime minister sought to reassure worried residents near the site of a planned U.S. missile defense base yesterday, pledging that they and the country would be more secure, despite threats from an angry Russia. Before facing... -
Surprise choice
John McCain's surprising, and risky, decision to run with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin signals his intention to make reform a central theme of his campaign, analysts and Republican politicians said yesterday. The little-known Palin, who will be the first...Tags: George Bush, Elections, Religious Leaders, Hillary Clinton, Political Candidates
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Outspoken dark horse
Chicago TribuneShe's a former beauty queen, a fierce competitor known as "Sarah Barracuda," a political insider-turned-outsider and the first female governor of Alaska. Now 44-year-old Sarah Palin, a mother of five who gave birth to her last child in April, could be...Tags: People, Natural Resources, Values, Elections, Television Industry
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Md. GOP applauds pick
Maryland Republicans - especially women - applauded the addition of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to their party's presidential ticket yesterday, saying she delivered strong conservative credentials and a youthful complement to John McCain's maverick...Tags: Mitt Romney, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Elections, Religious Leaders, Hillary Clinton
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Obama's campaign mixes Palin message
Associated PressBarack Obama's spokesman fired off a fast criticism of Republican John McCain's new running mate yesterday, but the Democratic candidate himself quickly stepped in to offer her congratulations and praise. Obama, who is eager to win over female voters who...Tags: Joe Biden, Elections, Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton, National Government
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Not-so-golden oldies
After the collapse last season, the Ravens hired coach John Harbaugh to change the culture and breathe some life into the team. Instead, the Ravens have gotten worse and are limping to the starting line for the 2008 season.
It's not Harbaugh's fault. The...Tags: Samari Rolle, Veterans Affairs, People, Ozzie Newsome, Steve McNair
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Opposition to government heats up
Protesters scuffle with riot police Friday as activists ratchet up demands that the government resign. They accuse Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and his allies of being proxies of Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire tycoon-turned-politician ousted as...Tags: Coup d'Etat, Prosecution, Demonstration, Riots
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Glass ceiling intact
Barack Obama's pick of Joe Biden as his running mate has taken the 18 million holes that Hilary Clinton poked in the glass ceiling of women trying to achieve the highest job in the land and sealed them shut. He is sending out the message that the job of...Tags: Barack Obama, Joe Biden, National Government
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Her Path To The GOP Ticket
1996 to 2002: Two terms as mayor of Wasilla, Alaska 2002: Loses campaign for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor 2006: Upsets then-Gov. Frank Murkowski in the Republican primary, then defeats former two-term Gov. Tony Knowles, a Democrat,...Tags: Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Elections, John McCain, Political Candidates
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