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- Bush to praise McCain as 'ready to lead'
In comments to be shown at the Republican National Convention tonight, President Bush calls presumptive nominee Sen. John McCain "ready to lead," saying he's been prepared for the presidency by a lifetime of service.
- Lawmaker: Palin due to face investigators
As she takes part in the Republican National Convention with Sen. John McCain, the abuse of power probe facing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin at home is charging ahead -- and the governor is expected to be questioned later this month, according to the lawmaker o
- Anti-abortion group says Palin 'walks her talk'
Sarah Palin's announcement that her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant -- and she supports her daughter -- shows that the Alaska governor is steadfast in her support of family values, GOP loyalists and anti-abortion groups say. "She walks her talk," said Se
- Leslie Sanchez: Obama's high-tech advantage
In 1840, a young Whig organizer named Abraham Lincoln wrote the guidebook on political field work. His "confidential" circular advised Whig campaign operatives to "make a perfect list of all the voters and ascertain with certainty for whom they will vote.
- Papers suggest Olympians got banned drugs
Two members of the 2008 Jamaican Olympic track team received shipments of performance-enhancing drugs through an Internet distribution network, according to documents obtained by SI.
- Trio of storms stirring up Atlantic
Hurricane Hanna's path and strength remain uncertain, but the latest forecast map from the National Hurricane Center predicts it could make landfall as a major hurricane on the southeastern U.S. coast by Friday evening.
- Sheriff: 'Strong probability' Caylee is dead
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- Police: Tycoon killed family in mansion arson
British police said Tuesday they now believe a millionaire killed his wife and daughter before setting fire to their mansion home and killing himself.
- 'Bandit' star Jerry Reed dies
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Health
Entertainment
- Horrific accident leads to singing career
Singer Melody Gardot made her first album lying in bed. It wasn't that she was lazy; it was that she was recovering from an accident that almost took her life. Music was good therapy -- and a good career move.
- Illicit teen sex and vampires?
Alan Ball likes to get under people's skin. And the "Six Feet Under" creator with two new projects: a film, "Towelhead," about the sexual awakening of an Arab-American girl, and a show, "True Blood," about vampire-human relationships.
- Judge dismisses claims in Ledger lawsuit
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- Toronto film fest could offer surprises
A mere film festival cannot compete with the Academy Awards' grip on the public imagination, but the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival (which begins Thursday) comes pretty close -- in part because it has become the first important bellwether for th
- Voice of Snoopy dies at 91
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Travel
- Bargain London? If you know where to look
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- Strict diets for airlines as fuel costs soar
A Canadian airline's recent decision to remove life vests from all its planes to save weight and fuel has provoked a torrent of angry criticism.
- Troubleshooter: A bill, but no reservation
Wendell Mrugala makes a hotel reservation through Orbitz. But when he contacts the online agency to confirm his room, he's told there's no reservation. Mrugala makes another reservation, but is surprised when he learns the first reservation has gone throu
- Pearl Islands draw beach bums, 'Survivor' fans
"Shh ... shh get back," the man with the walkie-talkie said. "We're filming." We had stumbled onto the set of a "Survivor"-like television show. But I'm getting ahead of myself. First let me tell you how we stumbled onto the Pearl Islands in Panama, and t
- NYC airports score badly on delays
JetBlue Airways and New York City-area airports experienced some of the worst flight delays in the industry for July, according to a monthly report.
- Plush Tennessee farm a treat for families
I'd all but given up on resort vacations for my family. I just couldn't take the food. As the editor of Food & Wine magazine, I've grown accustomed to culinary adventures pretty much every day. But resort meals, with their overcooked pasta and tasteless c
- Pittsburgh's 'wonderful, gritty' Strip District
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- Land of warriors holds on to traditions
The southern Japanese island of Kyushu is a world away from the bustling urban centers of Tokyo and Osaka and a place that still holds on tight to its traditions, Dan Hayes writes.
- Mix it up with lodging alternatives
Where's the toilet paper?
Headlines last updated on Sep 05, 2008 13:24:07pm.
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