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- Bill Clinton: 'Obama is ready to lead'
Former President Bill Clinton declared he was "here to support Barack Obama" at the Democratic National Convention. Earlier, Democrats nominated Obama to be their candidate for president.
- Louisiana declares pre-storm emergency
Three years ago, almost to the day, residents of New Orleans watched nervously as Hurricane Katrina formed in the Gulf of Mexico and headed their way. Now, they're hoping the anniversary won't bring a similar encounter with a potential hurricane named Gus
- Child killer smiles as he hears death sentence
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- Harvard dean: McCain, Obama neglect schools
As we enter the final months of the longest presidential campaign in American history, it seems clear that the issue of the education of our nation's children is virtually absent from John McCain and Barack Obama's rhetoric.
- Indicted senator wins Alaska GOP primary
Indicted U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens easily turned back challengers in Alaska's Republican primary, but the state's longtime representative, Don Young, was locked in a neck-and-neck battle with a GOP rival Wednesday.
- Recently married lesbian activist dies
Lesbian activist Del Martin, at the forefront of the battle for same-sex marriage in California, died Wednesday in San Francisco. She was 87.
- Unknowns Tomb crumbling; caught in fight
The Tomb of the Unknowns is at the center of combat between Arlington National Cemetery officials and preservationists: Should the aging memorial be fixed or replaced with a replica? "The cracks continue to grow," said one cemetery official who is pushing
- NYC's HIV rate 3 times higher than nation's
New York City's rate of HIV infection is about three times the national rate, according to estimates released Wednesday by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
- Ancient scrolls come alive on Internet
More than 2,000 years after they were written, the Dead Sea Scrolls are going digital as part of an effort to better preserve the ancient texts and let more people see them than ever before.
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- Cool off with Boston's aquatic attractions
Everyone knows Boston is a city steeped in history, but on a steamy hot summer day, one of the best places to experience the city is from the ocean or the harbor.
- Are reward-miles credit cards worth it?
Everyone knows that airlines make it difficult to redeem frequent-flier miles for free travel. Yet you may not know that they're making it expensive, too.
- FAA probes nationwide flight delay glitch
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- Historic Highlands Square a Denver hot spot
One of Denver's best-kept secrets is just a seven-minute drive from downtown. With the Democratic National Convention in town this week, the Highlands Square shopping district near 32nd and Lowell hopes to get the word out.
- Get amazing airplane views: 7 tips
I'm strapping myself in for a ride to the edge of the sky. Outside my porthole, the ground crew is preparing the vehicle for launch. The entry hatch is sealed, the mobile gantry pulled away. All systems are go. Soon, powerful thrusters will accelerate us
- Southwest to trim 196 flights
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- Soaring newcomer at world's biggest aquarium
In the world's largest aquarium, where most inhabitants settle for swimming, Nandi soars gracefully through her new home on majestic 9-foot wings.
- Montreal: See Canada's Paris in 48 hours
Given Montreal's proximity to substantially-sized American cities, you might not think Quebec's largest city would be so different. But in architecture, language, cuisine and culture, Montreal clearly distinguishes itself as a bustling French-flavored cen
- Costa Rica adventures keep kids on the go
Soccer turns out to be the only language the kids need.
Headlines last updated on Aug 27, 2008 20:42:57pm.
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