Democrats nominate Obama by acclamation - San Jose Mercury News
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By Dan Balz and Anne E. Kornblut DENVER - Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois completed an improbable and historic journey Wednesday when he was nominated by acclamation as the Democratic candidate for president, becoming the first African-American to lead a ...
Video: Biden Says Trust Obama's Judgement
Obama Set to Accept Democratic Nomination
New Orleans Braces as Gustav Set to Follow Katrina (Update1) - Bloomberg
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By Jerry Hart Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Almost three years to the day after Katrina devastated New Orleans, disaster-response officials are bracing for Tropical Storm Gustav's projected landfall there as forecasters predict it will strengthen into a major ...
Officials may evacuate New Orleans as Gustav nears
New Orleans on evacuation standby as hurricane threatens
Tropical Storm Approaches Jamaica; Louisiana Prepares (Update3) - Bloomberg
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By Alex Morales and Brian K. Sullivan Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Gustav approached Jamaica, gaining strength as residents of Louisiana began to prepare for the system to hit at hurricane force next week, three years after Katrina devastated ...
Video: New Orleans Watching Gustav's Path
UPDATE 1-Gustav nears hurricane strength, heads for Jamaica
Thai PM vows 'no showdown' as protesters dig in - AFP
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BANGKOK (AFP) - Thailand's embattled prime minister vowed Thursday to end massive rallies against his rule without force -- raising the spectre of a prolonged siege of Bangkok's main government compound.
Thai protesters defy order to leave PM's compound
Protesters defy court order to continue occupation of Thai ...
Anwar, back in Malaysia parliament, stages walkout - The Associated Press
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim rejoined Malaysia's Parliament on Thursday and staged a walkout to protest a proposed government law that critics say is meant to bolster a sodomy charge against him.
Anwar Makes Victorious Return to Malaysian Parliament
Malaysia's Anwar stages walkout after return to parliament
Hanging chads in Alaska primary? Don Young waits… - Christian Science Monitor
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By Jimmy Orr | 08.28.08 We know this: one embattled lawmaker from Alaska has made it past the primary. He would be the longest serving Republican Senator in the history of our country, Ted Stevens.
Alaska senator wins vote despite charges
Indicted Senator Wins GOP Primary
Del Martin, 87; longtime leader in gay rights movement - Los Angeles Times
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Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP Del Martin, left, places a ring on her partner Phyllis Lyon during their June wedding ceremony officiated by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom.
Lesbian rights pioneer Del Martin dies at 87
Lesbian activist dies months after marrying long-time partner
Same-sex marriage ban behind in latest poll - San Francisco Chronicle
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The gap between those who support and those who oppose same-sex marriage is closing, and a poll indicates that backing for a proposition to ban such marriages is lagging.
Most oppose bid to ban gay marriage in California, poll finds
Support is weak for same-sex ballot measure
US Economy Grew Faster Than Previously Estimated (Update1) - Bloomberg
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By Courtney Schlisserman Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- The US economy expanded at a faster pace than previously estimated in the second quarter, helped by surging exports and a smaller decline in inventories.
Q2 growth revised to 3.3 percent
Growth revised much higher in second quarter
Jobless claims ease for 3rd straight week - CNNMoney.com
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By Lara Moscrip, CNNMoney.com contributing writer Most of the Uncle Sam stimulus checks have been sent out. How did you use your rebate?
US Initial Jobless Claims Fall 10000 to 425000 (Update1)
UPDATE 1-US jobless claims a touch lower than expected
Oil futures continue to gain on storm worries - MarketWatch
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By Polya Lesova, MarketWatch NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude-oil futures rose early Thursday, continuing to gain support from concerns that Tropical Storm Gustav may damage energy infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico.
GLOBAL MARKETS-Sterling tumbles; Gustav sends oil higher
Oil, Natural Gas Rise as Gustav Threatens US Gulf Platforms
Obama accepting nomination on anniversary of historic King speech - San Jose Mercury News
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By Bruce Newman In this Aug. 28, 1963, file photo the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. acknowledges the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial for his "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington, DC Just 45 years since Martin Luther King declared his ...
MLK's and Obama's Dream Share Anniversary
Centenarian remembers Dr. King's 'I have a dream' speech
Convention Cheat Sheet - Washington Post
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DENVER -- After two nights of mixed results, the third night of the Democratic National Convention delivered just what Democrats were looking for: reconciliation between the Obamas and the Clintons, an historic presidential nomination, and a startling ...
Video: Clinton exposes doubts over Obama
Clintons unite in support of Obama's historic candidacy
Barack Obama's Invesco stage looks like Greek temple - New York Daily News
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BY CORKY SIEMASZKO Barack Obama will deliver his acceptance speech Thursday from a stage that looks like a backdrop from the movie "Gladiator.
Big speeches a new political tool for Obama
It’s O Day in Denver
IE8 Beta 2 shows Microsoft is serious about playing catch-up - Ars Technica
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By Peter Bright | Published: August 28, 2008 - 06:25AM CT As promised back in June, Internet Explorer 8 beta 2 has been released. Beta 1 showed promise, but true to its billing as a developer-only release, had a lot of rough edges and was painful to ...
Microsoft's IE8 Beta Sports
IE8 Beta Released To Public
Computer Virus Makes Extraterrestrial Landing On ISS Laptops - eFluxMedia
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By Dee Chisamera We all know what computer viruses are capable of these days, but the latest manifestation of this kind went outside the “regular” activity sphere, into space.
Be safer than NASA and disable Autorun/Autoplay
Computer Virus Hits ISS, Should NASA Worry?
Arctic ice 'is at tipping point' - BBC News
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By Richard Black Arctic sea ice has shrunk to the second smallest extent since satellite records began, US scientists have revealed.
Arctic Ice Continues Meltdown To 2nd Lowest Level In Three Decades
Arctic Ice Now At Its Second-Lowest Level In History
Just a Minute With: Guy Pearce for "Traitor" - Reuters
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By Iain Blair LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) - Australian actor Guy Pearce first grabbed the spotlight playing a demanding drag queen in the cult classic "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Don Cheadle's Movie, “Traitor”, Embarks Upon Prickly Issues
Traitor, Serious Entertainment
US blogger bailed over Roses leak - BBC News
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A man accused of illegally streaming unreleased Guns N' Roses songs on his website has been bailed after a court appearance in Los Angeles.
Man arrested for posting Guns N' Roses songs on Web
Feds arrest man accused of posting unreleased Guns N' Roses songs
Suge Knight Released On Bail After Alleged Domestic Violence Incident - MTV.com
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Hip-hop mogul will face assault and drug charges after allegedly beating girlfriend in Las Vegas. By Jocelyn Vena Marion "Suge" Knight has been released on $19000 bail after his Wednesday arrest for allegedly beating his girlfriend of three years.
'Suge' Knight Posts Bail After Las Vegas Arrest
Marion 'Suge' Knight posts bail after Vegas arrest
Trade for Bay looks like another stroke of genius - USA Today
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By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY Bay fever may never quite spread - "Jason being Jason" just doesn't have the same ring - but folks in New England are perfectly happy with their current left fielder.
Red Sox 11, Yankees 3 Yankees’ Hopes Are Going, Going ...
Jason Bay, Paul Byrd help Red Sox bury Yankees
LPGA way out of bounds - Boston Globe
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By Jim McCabe While the sentiment is understandable, it's hard to give commissioner Carolyn Bivens anything but failing grades for style, substance, and presentation.
LPGA Is Facing Comprehension Issue
Words speak louder than actions for LPGA
Jankovic down, not out - Boston Globe
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Jelena Jankovic missed this shot, but she went all out to defeat Sofia Arvidsson in a match that stretched to 2 hours 44 minutes. (Charles Krupa/Associated Press) By Bud Collins NEW YORK - The lady was flat on her face on the pavement.
Video: Women's 2nd Seed Jankovic Avoids Upset
Jankovic, Kuznetsova Survive Upset Bids
Diabetes researchers convert pancreas cells to produce insulin - Los Angeles Times
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The Harvard study may ultimately shift treatment options away from stem cells for a variety of diseases. By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Injecting a cocktail of proteins directly into the bodies of diabetic mice, researchers have ...
Scientists Reprogram Cells, Add to Debate
Researchers Report Advances in Cell Conversion Technique
Canadian Listeria Death Toll Rises to 15, Man Says Mother's Death ... - FOXNews
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OTTAWA - The death toll in Canada from listeria-contaminated deli meats has risen to 15, according to health officials. The Public Health Agency of Canada said there are at least 29 cases of listeriosis across the country, with an additional 31 cases ...
Lucerne Foods Recalls Certain Safeway, TakeAwayCafe Brand Sandwiches
Recall grows as victim's family prepares funeral
45.7 Million in US Lack Health Insurance - WebMD
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By Daniel J. DeNoon The US Census Bureau today announced that 45.7 million of us had no health insurance in 2007. That's 1.3 million fewer uninsured Americans than in 2006.
Panel on Pa. health reform focuses on price tag
The Real Census Story
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