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John McCain's options narrow on the electoral college map
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterWith just four weeks until the election, John McCain is facing an increasingly steep path to the presidency, as the economic crisis and Barack Obama's financial edge tilt the political landscape to the Democrat's advantage. After two of the closest...Tags: Political Campaigns, Parties and Movements, Weeds, Parliament, Lower House
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Fed to buy massive amounts of short-term debt
The Associated PressThe Federal Reserve announced today a radical plan to buy massive amounts of short-term debts in a dramatic effort to break through a credit clog that is imperiling the economy. The Federal Reserve, invoking Depression-era power under "unusual and...Tags: The Goldman Sachs Group Incorporated, Henry Paulson, Consumers, Investments, Stock Activities
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Putin stars in instructional judo DVD
The Associated PressVladimir Putin is out on video as a judo master. Russian state-controlled media already have shown the powerful prime minister at the wheel of massive racing truck, shirtless on a fishing excursion, and tracking a tiger through the Siberian forest --...Tags: Physical Fitness, National Government, Judo, Vladimir Putin, Nicolas Sarkozy
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Tonight's town hall debate offers McCain one of his last best chances to turn race around
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Tuesday night's presidential debate offers Republican John McCain one of his last best chances to stop Democrat Barack Obama's recent surge in the race and turn it in his favor. The debate's town hall format is McCain's favorite style...Tags: Barack Obama, NBC, Tom Brokaw, Jeremiah Wright, Interior Policy
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Four defendants in 'Bonusgate' case waive hearings
A former Democratic state legislator and three former Democratic House employees charged with diverting millions in tax money to political campaigns waived criminal charges against them to Dauphin County Court this morning. Former House Democratic whip...Tags: Employees, Political Campaigns, Prosecution, Ethics, Defendants
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Judo black belt Putin shows off moves on mat in DVD, urges Russians to lead healthy lives
Associated Press WriterST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) _ Vladimir Putin is out on video as a judo master. Russian state-controlled media already have shown the powerful prime minister at the wheel of massive racing truck, shirtless on a fishing excursion, and tracking a tiger...Tags: Physical Fitness, National Government, Judo, Vladimir Putin, Nicolas Sarkozy
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Veggie vampire, magic bone among the best kids books this Halloween
The Associated PressA vegetarian vampire with a sweet tooth and a large-mouthed creature with a big appetite and his own eating stool are among the playful and ghoulish standouts in the stacks for kids this Halloween. For more tender trick-or-treaters, there's plenty of...Tags: Public Holidays, Religious Festivals, Safety of Citizens, Halloween, Christmas
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At tonight's presidential debate, stakes are high
The Associated PressTuesday night's presidential debate offers Republican John McCain one of his last best chances to stop Democrat Barack Obama's recent surge in the race and turn it in his favor. The debate's town hall format is McCain's favorite style of campaigning....Tags: Barack Obama, NBC, National Government, Al Gore, John McCain
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Turkish warplanes bomb more Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq and Turkey
Associated Press WriterANKARA, Turkey (AP) _ Turkish warplanes bombed suspected Kurdish rebel positions in northern Iraq and southeast Turkey early Tuesday in new airstrikes responding to an attack that killed 17 soldiers at a military outpost four days ago. The military...Tags: Demographics, Parliament, Human Rights, Illegal Immigrants, Wars and Interventions
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L.A. police say man in 'absolute despair' over finances kills 5 family members, the himself
Associated Press WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) _ The only hints of trouble in the big beige house on Como Lane were the newspapers in the driveway and the lack of any activity behind the front door. But when police summoned by worried friends of the residents got inside Monday,...Tags: Sony Corp., San Fernando, Homes, Newspaper and Magazine, Public Employees
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Iceland nationalizes major bank under emergency law, announces $5.4 billion loan from Russia
AP Business WriterREYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) _ Iceland nationalized its second-largest bank Tuesday under emergency legislation and said it was negotiating a 4 billion-euro ($5.4 billion) loan from Russia to shore up the nation's finances amid a full-blown financial crisis....Tags: Corporations, News Agency, Emergency Planning, Vladimir Putin, Bankruptcy
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The Big 10 college towns for tourists
Special to the Chicago TribuneDon't fall into the college travel trap. Nowhere on the sheepskin is it written that when visiting offspring already on campus or traveling with them to choose a college, the folks who pay for the college years must be tied to a dingy motel or dine on...Tags: Physical Fitness, Chicago Botanic Garden, Art Institute of Chicago, Libraries and Museums, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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