Obama kicks off fall campaign with stadium show
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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:55:45 GMT
AP - Barack Obama launched his historic fall campaign for the White House on Thursday with an outdoor Democratic National Convention extravaganza that blended old-fashioned speechmaking, Hollywood-quality stagecraft and innovative, Internet age politics.
Tourists, residents flee as Gustav swamps Jamaica
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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:49:25 GMT
AP - Residents, tourists and oil workers fled as Gustav swamped Jamaica on Thursday, leaving 59 people dead in its wake. Louisiana and Texas put their national guards on standby, and New Orleans said a mandatory evacuation might be necessary.
Spring's economic rebound unlikely to last
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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:42:57 GMT
AP - The economy pulled out of a dangerous rough patch in the spring, thanks largely to strong exports, but the rebound isn't expected to last. Economic slowdowns overseas could make exports tail off just as Americans are hunkering down after the bracing impact of rebate checks wanes, plunging the country into another rut later this year.
McCain makes decision on running mate
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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:58:38 GMT
AP - An aide says Republican presidential candidate John McCain decided on a running mate early Thursday.
Mexican Supreme Court upholds legal abortion
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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:55:26 GMT
AP - Mexico's Supreme Court voted 8-3 Thursday to uphold legal abortion in the capital, opening the possibility that similar measures could be adopted elsewhere in Mexico and perhaps beyond.
CDC: Salmonella outbreak appears to be over
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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:51:39 GMT
AP - The government said Thursday that the salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 1,440 people appears to be over, but its ultimate source may never be known, partly because of shortcomings in the nation's food safety system.
Afghans say deadly US raid based on misleading tip
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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:04:25 GMT
AP - Afghan officials said Thursday that a deadly U.S.-led special forces raid on a remote western village last week was based on misleading information provided by a rival clan.
Rapper DMX pleads out Florida drug case
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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:30:39 GMT
AP - Rapper DMX has pleaded out a Miami drug case and now awaits extradition to face more charges in Arizona.
Italy museum defies pope anger over crucified frog
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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:39:36 GMT
AP - An art museum in northern Italy said Thursday it will continue displaying a sculpture portraying a green frog nailed to a cross that has angered Pope Benedict XVI and local officials.
Venus Williams, favorites keep winning at US Open
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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:36:37 GMT
AP - Venus Williams and James Blake kept favorites on the fast track at the U.S. Open, with top-seeded Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanovic hoping to join them later Thursday in reaching the third round.