| Democrats Nominate Obama - Washington Post |
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| Washington PostDemocrats Nominate ObamaWashington Post - 26 minutes agoThe third night of the Democratic National Convention kicked off with a traditional roll call vote, in which state delegations cast votes to designate the Democratic presidential nominee.Video: A Winning Strategy for Obama-Biden WSJDigitalNetworkRepublicans find a voice at the Democratic convention Los Angeles TimesThe Associated Press - Christian Science Monitor - Seattle Post Intelligencer - New York Daily Newsall 8,160 news articles |
| Gustav kills 23; New Orleans makes evacuation plan - The Associated Press |
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| ABC NewsGustav kills 23; New Orleans makes evacuation planThe Associated Press - 3 hours agoPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Gustav stalled offshore Wednesday and poured more misery onto Haiti after landslides and flooding killed 23 people.Video: Deadly Storm Gustav Heads for Gulf Coast AssociatedPressGustav blamed for 22 deaths United Press InternationalNorthwest Cable News - Bloomberg - CARIBWORLDNEWS.COM - MarketWatchall 4,216 news articles |
| Protesters face police in Thailand - International Herald Tribune |
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| Times OnlineProtesters face police in ThailandInternational Herald Tribune - 1 hour agoBy Seth Mydans BANGKOK: The leaders of thousands of protesters who were blockading the prime minister's compound refused a civil court's orders to leave the premises on Wednesday and challenged the police to enter and arrest them.Thai Protest Enters Third Day, Police to Disperse 5000 Crowd BloombergDeadline to end Thai siege expires Aljazeera.netguardian.co.uk - Monsters and Critics.com - Radio Australia - The Associated Pressall 1,310 news articles |
| 2 Hijackers of Jet in Darfur Surrender and Free Hostages in Libya - New York Times |
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| Sydney Morning Herald2 Hijackers of Jet in Darfur Surrender and Free Hostages in LibyaNew York Times - 3 hours agoThe hijackers of a Sudanese airliner surrendered to authorities in Libya on Wednesday after releasing all the passengers at the remote Sahara desert oasis of Kufrah.Delighted Sudanese home after hijacking ordeal AFPHijackers of Darfur plane surrender after standoff guardian.co.ukBBC News - The Associated Press - Wall Street Journal - Aljazeera.netall 1,624 news articles |
| Anwar sworn in as Malaysian MP - Aljazeera.net |
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| Wall Street JournalAnwar sworn in as Malaysian MPAljazeera.net - 23 minutes agoAnwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's leading opposition figure, has been formally declared a member of parliament, moving a step closer to achieving his goal of taking over the government.Anwar sworn in as member of Malaysian parliament CNNMalaysia's Anwar sworn into parliament AFPReuters - CNBC - MLive.com - The Associated Pressall 1,081 news articles |
| New Orleans Girds for Another Storm - New York Times |
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| New York Daily NewsNew Orleans Girds for Another StormNew York Times - 1 hour agoBy ADAM NOSSITER NEW ORLEANS - An unsettling sense of the past repeating itself pervaded this city on Wednesday as Tropical Storm Gustav crept this way through the Caribbean, two days before Hurricane Katrina’s third anniversary.Gustav racing toward Gulf Coast three years after devastation of ... New York Daily NewsNew Orleans Braces as Gustav Set to Follow Katrina (Update1) BloombergABC News - BBC News - The Associated Press - Voice of Americaall 1,170 news articles |
| Stevens Wins Alaska Primary, Young in Dead Heat - Washington Post |
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| Washington PostStevens Wins Alaska Primary, Young in Dead HeatWashington Post - 3 hours agoORIGINAL POST: The two longest-serving -- and now, scandal-plagued -- pillars in Alaska politics faced the state's Repubican primary voters Tuesday, as Rep. Don Young was locked in a battle that was still too close to call Wednesday morning while Sen.Race Tightens in Alaskan Primary Wall Street JournalIncumbents show vulnerability in Alaska primary The Associated PressCNN - Los Angeles Times - New York Times - Bloombergall 743 news articles |
| Del Martin, 87, pioneering lesbian activist - San Jose Mercury News |
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| The ProvinceDel Martin, 87, pioneering lesbian activistSan Jose Mercury News - 48 minutes agoBy Joe Rodriguez Mercury News Del Martin, a strident and eloquent voice in the early gay and lesbian civil rights movement in America, died Wednesday in San Francisco not long after enjoying perhaps the hardest-won prize of her lifelong cause - legal ...Lesbian activist dies months after marrying long-time partner USA TodayUS lesbian pioneer, 87, dies months after wedding ReutersCNN - Metro Weekly - San Francisco Chronicle - MarketWatchall 290 news articles |
| An SEC Timetable for Global Accounting Rules - BusinessWeek |
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| CEP NewsAn SEC Timetable for Global Accounting RulesBusinessWeek - 4 hours agoby Keith Epstein In an important move that some companies regard as vital to staying globally competitive—and critics view is a troubling sign that Washington wants to outsource its authority to lax regulators abroad—the Securities & Exchange ...US SEC mulls 2014 for international accounting rules ForbesSEC OKs plan that could lead to global accounting rules USA TodayWall Street Journal - New York Sun - New York Timesall 205 news articles |
| Fannie Shuffles Its Top Leaders - Washington Post |
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| Washington PostFannie Shuffles Its Top LeadersWashington Post - 41 minutes agoBy Zachary A. Goldfarb Struggling mortgage giant Fannie Mae shook up its senior management yesterday, announcing the departure of its chief financial officer and two other top executives.Fannie Names New CFO, Risk Chief Wall Street JournalFannie Replaces Top Managers Amid Capital Concern (Update3) BloombergForbes - CNNMoney.com - Bizjournals.com - New York Timesall 338 news articles |
| MBIA May Rise After Agreeing to Reinsure $184 Billion of Debt - Bloomberg |
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| MBIA May Rise After Agreeing to Reinsure $184 Billion of DebtBloomberg - 1 hour agoBy Christine Richard Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- MBIA Inc. may rise after the company agreed to reinsure $184 billion in municipal bonds for Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.MBIA to Aid Troubled Bond Insurer New York TimesUPDATE 3-MBIA to reinsure $184 bln FGIC-backed muni bonds ReutersFinancial Times - MarketWatch - StreetInsider.com (subscription) - Bloombergall 39 news articles |
| Historic night: Democrats unite around Obama - USA Today |
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| Washington PostHistoric night: Democrats unite around ObamaUSA Today - 54 minutes agoBy Martha T. Moore, USA TODAY DENVER - It was a scripted scenario, the outcome never in doubt. But when history arrived on the floor of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday afternoon, it came with the full force of emotion.At 5280 Feet, the Party Atmosphere Is Thin New York TimesBill Clinton at the podium: Barack Obama could benefit from watching Los Angeles TimesWashington Post - The Associated Press - Bloomberg - Monsters and Critics.comall 3,247 news articles |
| Excerpts of Sen. Joe Biden's speech at the Democratic convention - Los Angeles Times |
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| Wall Street JournalExcerpts of Sen. Joe Biden's speech at the Democratic conventionLos Angeles Times - 1 hour agoBy AP Prepared remarks from Sen. Joe Biden, Barack Obama's runningmate, for his address at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday in Denver, as released by the Obama campaign: Beau, I love you.Biden Defines Differences Between Obama, McCain in Acceptance Speech FOXNewsBiden says nation needs more than a good soldier The Associated PressBBC News - CNN - Dallas Morning News - KVOA.comall 1,108 news articles |
| Democrats choose Obama in historic acclamation - The Associated Press |
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| USA TodayDemocrats choose Obama in historic acclamationThe Associated Press - 26 minutes agoDENVER (AP) - Barack Obama stepped triumphantly into history Wednesday night, the first black American to win a major party presidential nomination, as thousands of Democrats transformed their convention hall into a joyful, shouting celebration.Biden says McCain 'doesn't get it' in nomination speech NECNTexas GOP to Launch Ad Highlighting Obama’s Links to Questionable ... FOXNewsDallas Morning News - Kansas City Star - Christian Science Monitor - RealClearPoliticsall 1,055 news articles |
| Microsoft Readies New Browser As It Responds to Firefox's Gains - Wall Street Journal |
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| Siliconrepublic.comMicrosoft Readies New Browser As It Responds to Firefox's GainsWall Street Journal - 5 hours agoBy JESSICA HODGSON SAN FRANCISCO -- Microsoft Corp. took the wraps off the latest test version of its Internet Explorer browser on Wednesday, unveiling new privacy and security features as the company battles the upstart Firefox browser.Microsoft Previews Internet Explorer 8 Washington PostSearch & Internet Explorer 8 Search Engine LandUSA Today - TG Daily - PC Magazine - The Associated Pressall 430 news articles |
| Virus Found On Computer In Space Station - InformationWeek |
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| ABC NewsVirus Found On Computer In Space StationInformationWeek - 4 hours agoCiting security policies, NASA would not disclose details about how the virus got on a laptop on the International Space Station. By Thomas Claburn NASA confirmed on Wednesday that a computer virus was identified on a laptop computer aboard the ...Ground Control To Major Tom: Check Your Laptop For Worms CRNComputer viruses in space!! ComputerworldSpace.com - VNUNet.com - Monsters and Critics.com - Scientific Americanall 101 news articles |
| TiVo, 'Entertainment Weekly' Team Up For Content - CRN |
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| TiVo, 'Entertainment Weekly' Team Up For ContentCRN - 7 hours agoTiVo, a maker of digital video recording devices, said Wednesday that it is entering a partnership with "Entertainment Weekly" to "reinvent how TV fans in print and online connect with their favorite shows," according to a statement issued by TiVo.TiVo, Entertainment Weekly Strike Content Deal MEDIAWEEKTiVo skips ahead to profit, inks Entertainment Weekly deal Bizjournals.comCNET News - Wall Street Journal - TG Daily - Christian Science Monitorall 68 news articles |
| 'Traitor' Falls Into the Old Trap Of Moral Ambiguity About Terrorism - Washington Post |
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| Boston Globe'Traitor' Falls Into the Old Trap Of Moral Ambiguity About TerrorismWashington Post - 12 hours agoBy Philip Kennicott Once again there are terrorists in our midst, and once again they are Muslims, hiding in sleeper cells, posing as ordinary Americans, waiting to cause mayhem.SHOOTING PARTY Guy Pearce and Don Cheadle wrestle with the ... Entertainment Weekly'Traitor' review: Don Cheadle good. War waffling bad. Portsmouth Herald NewsSan Jose Mercury News - Northwest Herald - MTV.com - Arizona Daily Starall 252 news articles |
| "Suge" Knight charged with assault - Reuters |
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| Xinhua"Suge" Knight charged with assaultReuters - 4 hours agoBy Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight was arrested on charges of assault and domestic violence on Wednesday after punching his girlfriend and pulling a knife on her during an argument, Las Vegas police said.Nevada: Rap Mogul Is Accused in Beating New York TimesSuge Knight Busted for Sin City Smackdown E! OnlineThe Associated Press - MTV.com - The Business Sheet - NME.comall 372 news articles |
| Brad Pitt Relives Assassination Glory at Venice Fest - E! Online |
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| BBC NewsBrad Pitt Relives Assassination Glory at Venice FestE! Online - 3 hours agoBrad Pitt thought his luggage felt a little light when he left Italy last summer. In town to do some good and herald the premiere of his new film, Burn After Reading, the actor was unexpectedly presented Wednesday with the Best Actor trophy he won last ...Video: Clooney, Pitt 'Burn' Down Venice AssociatedPressGeorge Clooney's Hollywood DNC Convention distance Monsters and Critics.comNorwich Bulletin - Variety - People Magazine - The Associated Pressall 1,586 news articles |
| Red Sox 11, Yankees 3 Yanks’ Playoff Hopes Are Going, Going ... - New York Times |
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| New York Daily NewsRed Sox 11, Yankees 3 Yanks’ Playoff Hopes Are Going, Going ...New York Times - 45 minutes agoBy TYLER KEPNER The sound of Dustin Pedroia’s grand slam exploded like a gunshot Wednesday night, tearing the guts of even the most naïve believers in the 2008 Yankees.Yankees' playoff hopes get slammed in dismal 11-3 to loss to Red Sox New York Daily NewsPedroia helps BoSox slam Yanks Sports NetworkMLB.com - ESPN - The Associated Press - The Star-Ledger - NJ.comall 758 news articles |
| Mets Rally to Regain Division Lead - New York Times |
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| The Southern LedgerMets Rally to Regain Division LeadNew York Times - 1 hour agoBy JOE LAPOINTE PHILADELPHIA - When the Mets rookie outfielder Daniel Murphy batted in the eighth inning with two out and the score tied against the Phillies on Wednesday night, he carried on his shoulder more than the burden of just his baseball bat.Mets rally to regain lead in NL East MLB.comDelgado leads Mets past Phils, back into first place Sports NetworkNew York Daily News - Hartford Courant - The Associated Press - Philadelphia Inquirerall 112 news articles |
| Oswalt continues dominance of Reds - MLB.com |
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| The Associated PressOswalt continues dominance of RedsMLB.com - 41 minutes agoBy Krysten Oliphant / MLB.com HOUSTON -- Roy Oswalt was not as dominant as usual against the Reds on Wednesday, but the Astros' defense, with help from the bats, made sure he got the win.Oswalt strong again as Astros top Reds Sports NetworkOswalt continues mastery of Reds as Astros win Houston ChronicleThe Associated Press - Dayton Daily News - United Press International - Cincinnati Redsall 464 news articles |
| Scientists Reprogram Cells, Add to Debate - Washington Post |
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| Canada.comScientists Reprogram Cells, Add to DebateWashington Post - 1 hour agoBy Rob Stein Scientists have transformed one type of fully developed adult cell directly into another inside a living animal, a startling advance that could lead to cures for a variety of illnesses and sidestep the political and ethical quagmires ...Researchers Report Advances in Cell Conversion Technique New York TimesResearchers 'reprogram' pancreas cells in mice USA TodayLos Angeles Times - U.S. News & World Report - Reuters - Bloombergall 252 news articles |
| LI Man, 75, Dies of West Nile Virus - New York Times |
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| E Canada NowLI Man, 75, Dies of West Nile VirusNew York Times - 2 hours agoBy THE NEW YORK TIMES A 75-year-old Nassau County man died on Monday after contracting the West Nile virus, the Nassau County Health Department confirmed on Wednesday; it was the first fatality from the disease in the state this year.Kin attribute Island death to West Nile Staten Island Advance - SILive.comMosquitoes are targeted across Delaware Valley Delaware County Daily TimesNBC Sandiego.com - Newsday - Providence Journal - Montgomery Newspapersall 338 news articles |
| Epsom Salt May Cut Preemie's Palsy Risk - ABC News |
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| Epsom Salt May Cut Preemie's Palsy RiskABC News - 5 hours agoBy AUDREY GRAYSON But now doctors are turning a hopeful eye toward a common compound known as Epsom salt as a possible way to cut the risk of one of the many disorders for which preemies are at heightened risk -- cerebral palsy.Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Threat of Cerebral Palsy Washington PostEpsom Salt Infusion May Lower Cerebral Palsy Risk In Pre-Term Babies AHNBloomberg - KARE - WRAL.com - TurnTo23.comall 32 news articles |