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Cnn.com |
3:12pm PDT |
Edwards will endorse Obama, campaign says |
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Summary: Former presidential candidate John Edwards will endorse Sen. Barack Obama at a rally tonight in Michigan, Obama's campaign says. Both Obama and the other remaining Democrat, Sen. Hillary Clinton, had sought Edwards' blessing since the former North Carolin |
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ChristianPost |
3:09pm PDT |
The Tao of Narnia |
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Summary: Many of us can hardly wait for the release of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series. Prince Caspian will arrive in theaters this ... |
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Cnn.com |
3:06pm PDT |
Clinton says McCain over Obama would be error |
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Summary: Hillary Clinton today reiterated her vow to stay in the presidential race, but she said it would be a "terrible mistake" for her supporters to vote for John McCain over Barack Obama. "I'm going to work my heart out for whoever our nominee is -- obviously |
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BBC News |
3:04pm PDT |
Man charged with Oxford St murder |
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Summary: An 18-year-old man is charged with murdering 22-year-old Steven Bigby in London's Oxford Street on Monday. |
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BBC News |
3:04pm PDT |
Oxford St murder - man charged |
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Summary: An 18-year-old man is charged with murdering Steven Bigby in London's Oxford Street. |
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Cnn.com |
3:01pm PDT |
iReporters ask tough questions of Clinton |
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Yahoo News |
2:58pm PDT |
Republicans respond to election "wake-up call"
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - Republican leaders in the House of
Representatives, stung by a third election defeat in as many
months, scrambled on Wednesday to regain the confidence of
voters as well as some of their own members. |
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BBC News |
2:58pm PDT |
Edwards to back Obama in US race |
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Summary: US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is to be endorsed by former rival, John Edwards, his campaign says. |
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AgapePress |
2:54pm PDT |
Obama wins pro-abortion sweepstakes |
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Summary:
NARAL apparently believes Barack Obama is more pro-abortion than Hillary Clinton, and has awarded its presidential endorsement to the Illinois senator.
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AgapePress |
2:53pm PDT |
Anti-psychotic drugs and children |
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Summary:
Similar U.K. and U.S. studies on the use of anti-psychotics on children are raising questions about whether youth from both countries are being over-treated.
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Yahoo News |
2:53pm PDT |
Emotional Bush pledges support to Israel
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - An emotional President George W. Bush
pledged that America would remain "Israel's best friend in the
world" on Wednesday during a celebratory visit to Jerusalem to
mark the 60th anniversary of the Jewish state. |
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BBC News |
2:49pm PDT |
Fritzl's victims thank the public |
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Summary: The family of an Austrian man accused of imprisoning and raping his daughter in a cellar release their first message. |
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Cnn.com |
2:45pm PDT |
Thai PM: Myanmar rejects foreign help |
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Summary: The government of Myanmar authorized five more U.S. flights to land in the country with needed aid for survivors of last week's cyclone, a U.S. Marine spokesman told CNN.
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ChristianPost |
2:39pm PDT |
Danish Gov't in Row over Head Scarves in Court |
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Summary: Denmark's government said Wednesday it will prepare legislation that would bar judges from wearing Islamic head scarves and religious symbols in ... |
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Cnn.com |
2:38pm PDT |
China's quake victims 'eat bitterness' |
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Summary: In Che Jia Va, survivors of the deadly earthquake that struck central China wait patiently for aid. They don't complain.
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Yahoo News |
2:31pm PDT |
Woman pleads guilty in Spitzer prostitution probe
(AP)
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Summary: AP - A woman accused of booking johns for a high-priced call girl ring pleaded guilty Wednesday to money laundering and promoting prostitution in the federal probe that brought down "Client No. 9," former Gov. Eliot Spitzer. |
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Yahoo News |
2:28pm PDT |
Jack Black spills the beans: Jolie expecting twins
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Angelina Jolie is indeed expecting twins, and it was Jack Black who let the news slip with a "Brady Bunch" crack. Long rumored to have two children by Brad Pitt on the way, Jolie confirmed the news during a side-by-side "Today" show interview with Bl |
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ChristianPost |
2:18pm PDT |
Churches Across USA Help with Mortgage Crisis |
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Summary: Embracing the religious tradition of helping the poor, pastors around the nation are doubling as financial shepherds for their mortgage-distressed flocks. 'What happens to the lives of people daily is important,' said Jean Beil, a spokeswoman for Catholic |
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ChristianPost |
2:15pm PDT |
Chuck Norris Tells Liberty Univ. Grads to Let God Direct Steps |
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Summary: Chuck Norris, known for martial arts roles, revealed his softer Christian side as he addressed Liberty University's largest graduating class yet over the weekend, reading Bible verses, giving his testimony and advising grads to let God direct their ... |
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Yahoo News |
2:04pm PDT |
Sen. Specter wants independent Spygate probe
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Hold on, NFL. Spygate isn't over. Not if the "incensed" Pittsburgh Steelers fan in Congress has anything to do with it. Sen. Arlen Specter on Wednesday called for an independent investigation of the New England Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' s |
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Yahoo News |
2:04pm PDT |
Food crisis requires new green revolution: Congress
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - Congress pushed the Bush
administration on Wednesday to do more to boost global
agriculture, faulting a long-term decline in foreign aid for
the food crisis unfurling across the developing world. |
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BBC News |
2:00pm PDT |
Lebanon revokes Hezbollah curbs |
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Summary: Lebanon has cancelled measures targeting Hezbollah that triggered a week of violence between political factions. |
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BBC News |
2:00pm PDT |
Call for part-private Royal Mail |
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Summary: The UK's postal regulator calls for the part privatisation of Royal Mail to ensure a high-quality mail service. |
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AgapePress |
1:59pm PDT |
Marriott officials meet with pro-family leaders |
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Summary:
Pro-family leaders have wrapped up what is being called a "productive" meeting with officials of Marriott International.
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Yahoo News |
1:58pm PDT |
Lebanon cancels anti-Hezbollah measures
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - Lebanon's government cancelled measures
on Wednesday that angered the Iranian-backed Hezbollah movement
and triggered the worst internal conflict since the country's
1975-90 civil war. |
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Yahoo News |
1:51pm PDT |
Bush puts optimistic face on fading peace hopes in Mideast
(AP)
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Summary: AP - President Bush put an optimistic face on fading hopes for Mideast peace Wednesday, declaring that Israel's 60-year triumph over war and tragedy shows democracy can succeed everywhere. But Bush's upbeat message was marred by rocket fire from Gaza and |
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Yahoo News |
1:50pm PDT |
McCain's wife sells Sudan-related investments
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Cindy McCain, whose husband has been a critic of the violence in Sudan, sold off more than $2 million in mutual funds whose holdings include companies that do business in the African nation. |
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Cnn.com |
1:48pm PDT |
Clinton: McCain over Obama would be 'error' |
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Summary: Hillary Clinton today reiterated her vow to stay in the presidential race, but she said it would be a "terrible mistake" for her supporters to vote for John McCain over Barack Obama. "I'm going to work my heart out for whoever our nominee is -- obviously |
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BBC News |
1:42pm PDT |
Rangers' cup dream ends in defeat |
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Summary: Rangers fans are left heartbroken after the club's Uefa Cup dream ended in defeat in Manchester. |
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Cnn.com |
1:39pm PDT |
House GOP unveils 'change' agenda for fall |
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Summary: Sensing trouble in the fall, the House GOP leadership on Wednesday addressed recent losses in special Congressional elections by unleashing a new agenda aimed at changing that party's image.
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