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Obama notes McCain's effort to temper GOP comments - The Associated Press

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:41:25 +0800

Obama notes McCain's effort to temper GOP comments
The Associated Press - 35 minutes ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Barack Obama acknowledged Saturday that John McCain has asked his supporters to temper their attacks on him. But the Democratic presidential nominee said the Republican's economic plans remain wrong for the country.
Obama holds 4-point lead on McCain in race Reuters
McCain Tries To Reclaim Iowa CBS News
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The Sixth Tourist in Space - A Game Developer - eFluxMedia

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:40:14 +0800

Canada.com

The Sixth Tourist in Space - A Game Developer
eFluxMedia - 36 minutes ago
By Alex Garrel Space has no frontiers for people with money. Richard Garriott, 47, a computer game developer from Austin , Texas , will be the sixth tourist in space, as part of a joint venture between Russia 's Federal Space Agency and the US firm ...
Meltdown! Space-Station Toilet Breaking Down Again FOXNews
Game developer set for space launch United Press International
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Pre-game report from the Cotton Bowl - ESPN

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:40:12 +0800

Los Angeles Times

Pre-game report from the Cotton Bowl
ESPN - 36 minutes ago
But first glance inside the renovated Cotton Bowl gives the stadium an even bigger big-game feeling. A new façade outside has given the storied old stadium a completely different look.
Texas-Oklahoma matchup has it all Dallas Morning News
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Phillies 8, Dodgers 5 Phillies Set Tone Early, Standing Up to Dodgers - New York Times

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:36:35 +0800

Phillies 8, Dodgers 5 Phillies Set Tone Early, Standing Up to Dodgers
New York Times - 40 minutes ago
By BEN SHPIGEL PHILADELPHIA - The first pitch Manny Ramírez saw from Brett Myers on Friday afternoon brushed him off the plate, and the second zipped past his left shoulder and caromed off the backstop.
Video: Myers Three Hits Pace Phillies Win AssociatedPress
Phillies beat Dodgers to take 2-0 series lead Los Angeles Times
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Rays aim to rebound in Game 2 of ALCS versus Red Sox - Sports Network

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:27:56 +0800

The Age

Rays aim to rebound in Game 2 of ALCS versus Red Sox
Sports Network - 49 minutes ago
(Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox try to go two games up on the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series this evening when the AL East rivals play Game 2 of the best-of-seven set at Tropicana Field.
Video: Matsuzaka, Red Sox Blank Rays 2-0 AssociatedPress
Sox take away home-field edge Boston Herald
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Palin denies she abused power - CNN International

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:20:20 +0800

The Age

Palin denies she abused power
CNN International - 56 minutes ago
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CNN) -- Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin denied Saturday that she had abused her power as Alaska's governor, a conclusion reached by a state investigator in a report released the day before.
Video: Alaska Panel Finds Palin Abused Power AssociatedPress
Investigation finds Palin abused power in 'Troopergate San Jose Mercury News
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McCain campaigns for Obama at McCain event? - Christian Science Monitor

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:54:19 +0800

AFP

McCain campaigns for Obama at McCain event?
Christian Science Monitor - 1 hour ago
By Jimmy Orr | 10.11.08 At this late stage in the election, Republican nominee for President John McCain would undoubtedly prefer not to promote rival Barack Obama at one of his own campaign rallies.
McCain calms supporters, urges respect for Obama Los Angeles Times
McCain booed for Obama defense NECN
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Wachovia: No shareholder vote on Wells deal - Bizjournals.com

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:50:33 +0800

Sify

Wachovia: No shareholder vote on Wells deal
Bizjournals.com - 1 hour ago
Wachovia Corp. says securing shareholder approval of its pending acquisition by Wells Fargo & Co. â€œwould seriously jeopardize the financial viability of Wachovia.
Citi Bows Out Wall Street Journal
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Connecticut OKs same-sex marriages - Newsday

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:45:08 +0800

ABC News

Connecticut OKs same-sex marriages
Newsday - 1 hour ago
By MARK SPENCER, ALAINE GRIFFIN And DANIELA ALTIMARI | courant.com HARTFORD, Conn. - Beth Kerrigan and Jody Mock sat hunkered down in front of their computer in their West Hartford home Friday morning, sifting through the voluminous Supreme Court ...
Video: Connecticut Court Allows Gay Marriage AssociatedPress
Gay Marriage Is Ruled Legal in Connecticut New York Times
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Obama: “Subsidize” Americans Who Can’t Afford Health Insurance - Afro American

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:25:10 +0800

ABC News

Obama: “Subsidize” Americans Who Can’t Afford Health Insurance
Afro American - 1 hour ago
By Alan King (October 10, 2008) -- With more than 7 million African Americans currently uninsured, Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama said yesterday he would “subsidize” Americans who cannot afford health insurance.
John McCain, Barack Obama on healthcare Los Angeles Times
In this economy, don't count on comprehensive health reform Chicago Tribune
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Nobel Peace Prize winner wants jobs for the young - International Herald Tribune

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:12:07 +0800

WELT ONLINE

Nobel Peace Prize winner wants jobs for the young
International Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
AP HELSINKI, Finland: Nobel Peace Prize winner Martti Ahtisaari said Saturday that finding jobs for more than 1 billion young people in the Middle East and Asia will be a major challenge to peacebuilding in the next decade.
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Zimbabwe's Opposition Says Power-Sharing Deal in Jeopardy - Voice of America

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:43:23 +0800

Voice of America

Zimbabwe's Opposition Says Power-Sharing Deal in Jeopardy
Voice of America - 2 hours ago
By VOA News Zimbabwe's opposition says a power-sharing deal is in jeopardy after President Robert Mugabe allocated key ministries to his ZANU-PF party.
Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe hands key ministries to his Zanu-PF party Telegraph.co.uk
Fury as Mugabe party gets key ministries CNN International
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Bush Says Nations Must Act Together to Confront Economic Crisis - Bloomberg

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:21:42 +0800

GulfNews

Bush Says Nations Must Act Together to Confront Economic Crisis
Bloomberg - 2 hours ago
By Catherine Dodge Oct. 11 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush said the economic crisis is affecting people around the world and governments must be sure not to take actions that contradict or interfere with one another.
'Global response' CNNMoney.com
Bush Vows to Resolve Crisis New York Times
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Lehman Credit-Default Swap Payout Could Climb as High as $365 Billion - Washington Post

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:24:52 +0800

Telegraph.co.uk

Lehman Credit-Default Swap Payout Could Climb as High as $365 Billion
Washington Post - 8 hours ago
By Heather Landy NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- In what may shape up to be the most expensive payout ever in the credit-default swap market, sellers of insurance against a debt default by Lehman Brothers will have to pay 91.375 cents on the dollar to settle the ...
Lehman Credit-Swap Auction Sets Payout of 91.38 Cents (Update1) Bloomberg
Lehman CDS Settlement Disappoints Wall Street Journal
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McCain ad deplores Obama's ties to Ayers - Boston Globe

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:42:40 +0800

BBC News

McCain ad deplores Obama's ties to Ayers
Boston Globe - 9 hours ago
John McCain yesterday aired his toughest TV ad yet against Democratic rival Barack Obama, attacking Obama's association with former radical William Ayers.
Video: McCain Links Obama To Ayers CBS
Did Obama "lie" about Ayers? Washington Post
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Genomics project unites four Wisconsin research institutions - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:29:44 +0800

Genomics project unites four Wisconsin research institutions
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 9 hours ago
By KATHLEEN GALLAGHER Wisconsin’s four biggest academic research institutions will collaborate on an initiative aimed at giving the state national stature in the fast-emerging field of individualized medicine, Gov.
Marshfield Clinic gets biggest donation yet Chicago Tribune
Wis. governor unveils gene research triangle Forbes
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Panicky Sellers Darken Afternoon on Wall Street - New York Times

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:05:57 +0800

Boston Globe

Panicky Sellers Darken Afternoon on Wall Street
New York Times - 11 hours ago
By VIKAS BAJAJ Until 3 pm on Thursday, it seemed as if the stock market might escape another dark day. Richard Drew/Associated Press Thursday was the busiest day in the history of the New York Stock Exchange, starting quietly before a 90-minute free ...
Video: Wild Swings Drive Morning Trading AssociatedPress
With Market Declines, Investors Face Margin Calls CNNMoney.com
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YouTube to Offer TV Shows With Ads Strewn Through - New York Times

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:43:18 +0800

Canada.com

YouTube to Offer TV Shows With Ads Strewn Through
New York Times - 11 hours ago
By BRIAN STELTER After months of experimenting with long-form video, YouTube said on Friday it would start offering full-length episodes of some television shows on its sprawling Web site.
YouTube beams up Star Trek for long-form video, prominent new ads CNET News
YouTube to air oldie TV episodes in entirety Houston Chronicle
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Stevens's Reputation 'Sterling,' Powell Says - Washington Post

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:13:53 +0800

CBS News

Stevens's Reputation 'Sterling,' Powell Says
Washington Post - 12 hours ago
By Del Quentin Wilber Former secretary of state Colin L. Powell told jurors in the corruption trial of Sen. Ted Stevens yesterday that the powerful Alaska Republican had a "sterling" reputation among the nation's military and political leaders.
Reporter's Notebook: Powell Takes the Stand for Stevens FOXNews
Powell says Sen. Stevens' integrity "sterling" Reuters
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On Obama, Acorn and Voter Registration - New York Times

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:37:30 +0800

ABC News

On Obama, Acorn and Voter Registration
New York Times - 12 hours ago
By STEPHANIE STROM Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign on Friday stepped up its efforts to tie Senator Barack Obama to a community organizing group that has been accused of involvement in problematic voter registrations in several hotly ...
Parties spar on ACORN, sign-ups Philadelphia Inquirer
GOP Alleges Nonprofit Voter Fraud CBS News
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Obama Campaigning on Xbox 360? - New York Times

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:04:40 +0800

Washington Post

Obama Campaigning on Xbox 360?
New York Times - 16 hours ago
By WAGNER JAMES AU, GigaOm This is either a brilliant Photoshop job, some canny viral political campaigning, or both: An Xbox 360 gamer playing Burnout Paradise spotted an Obama campaign billboard with a “Paid for by Obama for President” caption as he ...
Revenge of the Wii, Part 2 TechNewsWorld
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HPV infection rates similar in men and women - Reuters

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:51:02 +0800

Canada.com

HPV infection rates similar in men and women
Reuters - 17 hours ago
By David Douglas NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although men are at high risk of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, most last no more than a year, about the same time this sexually transmitted disease persists in women, researchers report in ...
Cancer Vaccine Used by 25% of Girls 13 to 17 New York Times
1 in 4 US Teen Girls Received Merck’s HPV Vaccine eFluxMedia
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Obama's Primetime Buy Comes at Bargain Price - Washington Post

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:14:03 +0800

Canada.com

Obama's Primetime Buy Comes at Bargain Price
Washington Post - 20 hours ago
By Lisa deMoraes Barack Obama's presidential campaign is getting a bargain for the half-hour of Oct. 29 primetime it's bought on CBS and NBC.
Obama campaign to pay millions for primetime buy Reuters
Primetime Buy Represents Quite a Deal for Barack Obama eFluxMedia
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Notes on a Milk Scandal - Wall Street Journal

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:28:15 +0800

GulfNews

Notes on a Milk Scandal
Wall Street Journal - 20 hours ago
By JOSEPH STERNBERG | FROM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL ASIA It's a question I'd never expected to spend much time thinking about.
France pulls tainted Chinese food BBC News
More melamine-tainted products seized Times of Malta
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