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Times Online

Obama Picks Biden as VP
Washington Post - 50 minutes ago
Barack Obama confers with Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) during a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which Biden chairs. Barack Obama has chosen Delaware Sen. Joe Biden as his vice presidential running mate, a pick designed to shore up the ...
AP: Obama taps Biden as VP USA Today
Field Narrows for Obama’s Running Mate New York Times
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BBC News

Russia Pulls the Bulk of Its Forces Out of Georgia
New York Times - 1 hour ago
A Russian mobile artilery tank drives out of Gori, Georgia, on the road to Tskhinvili approaching the checkpoint for the new administrative boundary for South Ossetia, August 22, 2008.
AssociatedPress

Russia 'fails to comply' in Georgia Aljazeera.net
Financial Times - Voice of America - MLive.com - Reuters India
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USA Today

Bhutto widower proposed for Pakistan president
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's largest political party on Friday proposed the husband of assassinated leader Benazir Bhutto to succeed the ousted Pervez Musharraf as president.
Bhutto's widower to stand for president United Press International
Pakistani Lawmakers to Elect New President on September 6 Voice of America
New York Times - Houston Chronicle - guardian.co.uk - Bloomberg
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What Should We Do About Fannie and Freddie?
New York Times - all 2,673 news articles »

Obama Chooses Biden as Running Mate
New York Times - all 104 news articles »

Jerry Seinfeld Can't Help Vista
PC Magazine - all 690 news articles »

"Hamlet 2'': The play's the thing
San Jose Mercury News - all 253 news articles »

QB Aaron Rodgers bounces back in Packers' win over Denver
The Canadian Press - all 138 news articles »

Seven Florida deaths blamed on tropical storm Fay
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Among the Madrid crash survivors, courage and sheer luck
International Herald Tribune - all 4,582 news articles »


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ABC News

Among the Madrid crash survivors, courage and sheer luck
International Herald Tribune - 11 hours ago
By Caroline Brothers MADRID: There was nothing to distinguish them from the millions of other passengers setting off or going home from summer vacation, like families all over Europe.
AssociatedPress

'Chain of faults' in Madrid crash BBC News
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French Premier Backs Parliamentary Vote on Deployment in Afghanistan
New York Times - 4 hours ago
By STEVEN ERLANGER PARIS - Responding to new concerns about the French military presence in Afghanistan after the deaths of 10 soldiers there in a Taliban ambush, Prime Minister François Fillon said on Friday that he would support a parliamentary vote ...
Canada nears 100 dead in Afghanistan International Herald Tribune
French leader proposes vote on Afghanistan troops The Associated Press
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CBC.ca

How To Deter Russia
Washington Post - 2 hours ago
By William Courtney and Kenneth Yalowitz Ideas are circulating about how to punish Russia for invading Georgia, but the West's focus should be on deterring aggression, not exacting revenge.
A harsh world for Russia’s neighbours Financial Times
Reasons for caution on Russia International Herald Tribune
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Officials: Inmate charged with sending McCain threatening letter
CNN - 2 hours ago
DENVER, Colorado (CNN) -- An Arapahoe County Jail inmate was charged in federal court Friday with mailing a threatening letter to Sen. John McCain's Denver, Colorado, campaign office, according to the US Attorney's office in Denver.
Letter, powder sent to Gov. Crist traced to S. Florida Houston Chronicle
Jail inmate charged with mail threat to McCain Reuters
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Drinking age debate revived
DetNews.com - 1 hour ago
Some college presidents want law revisited, saying age limit has not curbed problems on campuses. EAST LANSING -- A movement by college presidents to revisit the drinking age of 21 is gaining momentum nationwide and in Michigan -- and sparking ...
More institutions weigh in on drinking-age debate Fort Worth Star Telegram
How Old Is Old Enough for Alcohol? Washington Post
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Georgia universities retain high marks in ‘Best Colleges’ guide
Atlanta Journal Constitution - 2 hours ago
By ANDREA JONES The US News & World Report college rankings will hit the newsstands Monday and, with the exception of one local school that landed with a splash in a new category, many of Georgia’s colleges barely moved at all.
W.Va. colleges ranked in US News & World Report Charleston Gazette
ACU tops magazine's regional list Abilene Reporter-News
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Washington Post

What Should We Do About Fannie and Freddie?
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By Joe Nocera My column this Saturday is a mini-history of the sins of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two entities that are supposed to help the country in times of financial duress, not add to its problems, as they have done.
Treasury's Vigil On Fannie, Freddie Washington Post
Fannie, Freddie Preferred Stock Downgraded By Moody's (Update4) Bloomberg
CNNMoney.com - Reuters - MarketWatch - Wall Street Journal
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Stocks End Week With a Rally
BusinessWeek - 1 hour ago
Bernanke's dovish tone on inflation signaled that the Fed won't be hiking rates. Speculation swirled about a possible buyout of Lehman Brothers Major US stock indexes finished solidly higher Friday, with Lehman Brothers Holdings (LEH) and other ...
Bernanke Says US Inflation Should Slow Into 2009 (Update4) Bloomberg
Might the Fed prick asset bubbles in future? MarketWatch
New York Times - Reuters - Forbes - CNNMoney.com
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CNNMoney.com

Boeing time demands threaten tanker bid
Financial Times - 4 hours ago
By Sylvia Pfeifer in London A new competition for a $35bn contract to provide refuelling tankers to the US air force could be scuppered after Boeing asked for a total of six months to work on its proposal.
Boeing threatens to pull out of $35 bln tanker race MarketWatch
Report: Boeing Leans Closer Towards Nixing KC-X Bid Aero-News Network
BusinessWeek - Bizjournals.com - McClatchy Washington Bureau - AFP
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Times Online

Obama Chooses Biden as Running Mate
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By ADAM NAGOURNEY and JEFF ZELENY WASHINGTON - Senator Barack Obama has chosen Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. of Delaware to be his running-mate, turning to a leading authority on foreign policy and a longtime Washington hand to fill out the Democratic ...
Report: Obama to name Joe Biden as VP candidate Newsday
Obama picks Biden as his running mate Reuters
Dallas Morning News - The Public Record - Right Pundits - Reuters India
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Times Online

Op-Ed Columnist Voters Want More From Obama
New York Times - 34 minutes ago
By BOB HERBERT After being pummeled for weeks by John McCain, and losing some of his slender lead in the polls, the Obama campaign may finally be showing signs of life.
FOX News Poll: : In a Gut Decision, Undecided Voters Pick McCain FOXNews
Campaign Notebook: Obama, McCain Aim Conventions at Key Groups Bloomberg
Boston Globe - Christian Science Monitor - Reuters - Kansas City Star
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ABC News

Obama/Bayh? No text message yet…
Christian Science Monitor - 6 hours ago
By Jimmy Orr | 08.22.08 At this late stage in the day, some speculation is that the Barack Obama campaign is letting the McCain “housing gaffe” play out before letting us know who his vice presidential pick is.
McCain gaffe over houses could anger voters Reuters
New listing: 1 br, 0 ba, in gated community Kansas City Star
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E! Online

Jerry Seinfeld Can't Help Vista
PC Magazine - 10 hours ago
I love the guy, but the '90s comedic icon is not the answer to Microsoft's image woes. by Lance Ulanoff I like Jerry Seinfeld.
Top 10 celebrities for Microsoft’s Windows Vista campaign TG Daily
Microsoft wants to "build Windows." How about bridges? CNET News
Financial Times - BetaNews - Computerworld - VNUNet.com
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Canada.com

Techblog: Verizon and Google in search deal?
San Francisco Chronicle - 2 hours ago
Verizon and Google apparently are working on a deal to make Google the default search provider for mobile devices and perhaps more.
Verizon Wireless Discusses a Mobile Search Deal With Google New York Times
GOOGLE TO FACE FIRST REAL TEST OF ITS LEADERSHIP AS VENTURES ... San Jose Mercury News
BetaNews - TechNewsWorld - Wall Street Journal - Bizjournals.com
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BBC News

Apple iTunes Store Is Blocked in China, Internet Users Say
New York Times - 7 hours ago
By Bernie Becker Internet users in China have been complaining this week that they cannot access Apple’s iTunes Store. The start of the problems coincided with an announcement from an activist group which said that around 40 Olympic athletes had ...
China Blocks iTunes Access Over Pro-Tibet Album, Users Claim InformationWeek
Apple investigating iTunes block in China Apple Insider
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Ottawa Citizen

"Hamlet 2'': The play's the thing
San Jose Mercury News - 5 hours ago
By Christy Lemire AP In this image released by Focus Features, Steve Coogan and Amy Poehler are shown in a scene from, "Hamlet 2." (AP Photo/Focus Features) ** NO SALES ** The play's the thing in "Hamlet" and it is in "Hamlet 2," as well.
Steve Coogan: household name in Britain finally catching on in the USA Daily Breeze
Anything goes in 'Hamlet 2' Los Angeles Times
Christian Science Monitor - San Francisco Chronicle - New York Daily News - USA Today
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MTV.com

‘Death Race’ crawls to the finish line
MSNBC - 9 hours ago
Jason Statham plays a retired race car driver forced to get behind the wheel to win his freedom in "Death Race." Jason Statham stars as a prisoner forced to participate in a race to the death.
'Death Race': Bad Max, By Kurt Loder MTV.com
'Death Race' Goes Nowhere Very Fast Washington Post
Monsters and Critics.com - New York Times - San Francisco Chronicle - Knoxville News Sentinel
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Calgary Herald

'House Bunny' could be box-office leader
Los Angeles Times - 9 hours ago
Melinda Sue Gordon / AP "The House Bunny's" Anna Faris, from "The Hot Chick" and the "Scary Movie" series, could be on the brink of becoming a major star.
Anna Faris Bonds With Bunnies E! Online
How to Be a House Bunny with Anna Faris Deadbolt
The Virginian-Pilot - MTV.com - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Knoxville News Sentinel
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Packer Report

QB Aaron Rodgers bounces back in Packers' win over Denver
The Canadian Press - 47 minutes ago
DENVER - Aaron Rodgers went from pathetic one week to just about perfect the next. Brett Favre's replacement as Green Bay's quarterback bounced back from a bad game at San Francisco to complete 18 of 22 passes for 193 yards and a touchdown in the ...
Lumpkin's late touchdown lifts Green Bay over Denver Sports Network
Broncos: Rehearsal goes well Colorado Springs Gazette
Rotoworld.com - SBR Forum - Rocky Mountain News - Packer Report
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Canada.com

Calm, cool Kidd giving US gold-medal mentality
Dallas Morning News - 31 minutes ago
BEIJING - The last time Jason Kidd played in an Olympic gold medal game, he had a Fu Manchu mustache and a full head of hair. Eight years later, he is poised to become the 13th American man to win two basketball gold medals.
The US men's basketball team is doing us proud once again Kansas City Star
LOOK OUT, SPAIN US Redeem Team is one win from gold after handling ... San Francisco Chronicle
Washington Times - FOXSports.com - DetNews.com - New York Times
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The Gazette (Montreal)

Gymnasts' age remains an issue
Kansas City Star - 1 hour ago
By MECHELLE VOEPEL BEIJING | The United States Olympic Committee had a news conference Friday to discuss how pleased it is with the American athletes’ performance here.

Video: Olympics '08: IOC Wants Answers on Gymnasts' Age

AssociatedPress

Parents flipping mad over lingering age questions Boston Herald
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Telegraph.co.uk

Britain’s Olympic gold medal glory – day by day
WalesOnline - 1 hour ago
EVERY Olympics has its stars, the athletes who break world records, beat personal bests and bring home bumper hauls of medals. Welsh sportsmen and women have played a large role in making this one of the most exciting games for a long time - and, ...
Olympics: Messi to the fore in late gold rush at Olympics AFP
Jamaica Leads a Variety of Olympic Winning Nations in China Voice of America
Canada.com - Newsweek - International Herald Tribune - Voice of America
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Canada.com

Olympic buzz
Kansas City Star - 1 hour ago
Synchronized swimming teams, like the one from China that competed Friday, believe their sport is deserving of more respect. The US Olympic Committee has found a silver-medal lining to the Beijing Games.
China snatch first win with golden goal in Olympic men's hockey Xinhua
China's Olympics of opposites offer glint of hope Irish Times
Oneindia - New York Times - Los Angeles Times - Kansas City Star
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Sydney Morning Herald

Olympics: Bolt takes third gold at Games and as many world records
guardian.co.uk - 7 hours ago
Usain Bolt strikes a now-famous pose with team-mate Asafa Powell also celebrating Jamaica's stunning 4x100m relay world record.
Usain bolts into Olympic pantheon The Australian
Usain Bolt has three golden reasons to celebrate at these Olympics Telegraph.co.uk
Channel News Asia - Los Angeles Times - Nation News - Houston Chronicle
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FDA approves Amgen's blood platelet booster
Reuters - 8 hours ago
By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Amgen Inc drug Nplate is safe and effective for treating a rare clotting disorder that can cause dangerous bleeding, the US Food and Drug Administration said on Friday in approving the product for US sales.
Amgen's Bone-Marrow Stimulator Wall Street Journal
Bone Marrow Treatment Approved for Rare Bleeding Disorder Washington Post
Bloomberg - TMCnet - RTT News - MarketWatch
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ABC News

New FDA labeling rule could be lawsuit shield
CNNMoney.com - 9 hours ago
NEW YORK (Associated Press) - Government regulators have issued new rules designed to keep drug warning labels clear and concise, though some say the new guidelines would also shield drugmakers from lawsuits.
Regulators expected to allow radiation for spinach, lettuce San Jose Mercury News
FDA Allows Irradiation of Some Produce New York Times
San Francisco Chronicle - WebMD - Reuters - NewsChannel 9 WSYR
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Telegraph.co.uk

Face transplants can work, studies show
Reuters - Aug 21, 2008
LONDON (Reuters) - New faces given to a Chinese man after a bear tore off part of his face and a French-Caribbean man disfigured by a rare tumor show that such transplants can work and are not medical oddities, researchers said on Thursday.
Face Transplant Patients Make Progress WebMD
Face transplants: In pictures BBC News
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