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    • Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.

      Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008.

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      from Reuters Pictures by Reuters

    • A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.

      1 month ago

      from Reuters Pictures by REUTERS

    • BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. From Getty Images.

      BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.

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      from Getty Images

    • Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town.

      1 month ago

      from Reuters Pictures by REUTERS

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    • Pedestrians are reflected on a stock indicator in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008. Japanese shares fell sharply in early trade Tuesday, briefly sending the country's benchmark index to its lowest level since December 2003. From AP Photo by Koji Sasahara.

      Pedestrians are reflected on a stock indicator in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008. Japanese shares fell sharply in early trade Tuesday, briefly sending the country's benchmark index to its lowest level since December 2003.

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      from AP Photo by Koji Sasahara

    • Minnesota Vikings tight end Vansanthe Shiancoe (81) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from running back Adrian Peterson (28) against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter against the during their NFL football game in New Orleans, October 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Minnesota Vikings tight end Vansanthe Shiancoe (81) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from running back Adrian Peterson (28) against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter against the during their NFL football game in New Orleans, October 6, 2008.

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      from Reuters Pictures by REUTERS

    • NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 06: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings tries to get past Mike McKenzie #34 of the New Orleans Saints on October 6, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. From Getty Images.

      NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 06: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings tries to get past Mike McKenzie #34 of the New Orleans Saints on October 6, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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    • LONDON - JULY 10: (UK TABLOID Singer and charity co-founder Alicia Keys arrives at the Black Ball UK in aid of 'Keep A Child Alive' HIV/AIDS charity at St John's, Smith Square on July 10, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.

      LONDON - JULY 10: (UK TABLOID Singer and charity co-founder Alicia Keys arrives at the Black Ball UK in aid of 'Keep A Child Alive' HIV/AIDS charity at St John's, Smith Square on July 10, 2008 in London, England.

      2 months ago

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    • TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 06: Actress Alicia Keys from the film "The Secret Life Of Bees", poses for a portrait during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival at The Sutton Place Hotel on September 6, 2008 in Toronto, Canada. From Getty Images.

      TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 06: Actress Alicia Keys from the film "The Secret Life Of Bees", poses for a portrait during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival at The Sutton Place Hotel on September 6, 2008 in Toronto, Canada.

      1 month ago

      from Getty Images

    • TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 05: (L-R) Actresses Sophie Okonedo, Alicia Keys and Queen Latifah attend the "The Secret Life Of Bees" premiere after party during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival held at the Ultra Supper Club on September 5, 2008 in Toronto, Canada. From Getty Images.

      TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 05: (L-R) Actresses Sophie Okonedo, Alicia Keys and Queen Latifah attend the "The Secret Life Of Bees" premiere after party during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival held at the Ultra Supper Club on September 5, 2008 in Toronto, Canada.

      1 month ago

      from Getty Images

    • Egyptian women wearing the niqab, the Islamic full face veil that leaves only a slit for the eyes, chat at the River Nile bank in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, June 14, 2007. An Egyptian supreme court ended Saturday June 9, a five year legal battle ruling that the American University in Cairo "AUC" cannot ban women from wearing face veil while on campus. The decision by the Supreme Administrative court will force other universities in Egypt to relinquish its ban on face veils on campus. From AP Photo by MOHAMED AL SEHETY.

      Egyptian women wearing the niqab, the Islamic full face veil that leaves only a slit for the eyes, chat at the River Nile bank in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, June 14, 2007. An Egyptian supreme court ended Saturday June 9, a five year legal battle ruling that the American University in Cairo "AUC" cannot ban women from wearing face veil while on campus. The decision by the Supreme Administrative court will force other universities in Egypt to relinquish its ban on face veils on campus.

      16 months ago

      from AP Photo by MOHAMED AL SEHETY

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EBay to cut 1,000 jobs, buy Bill Me Later

17 mins agoMSNBC
EBay Inc. said Monday it will cut about 1,000 employees, reducing its work force by about 10 percent.
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Bench players keys Hawks to win over Orlando

17 mins agoMiami Herald
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Reserve guards Maurice Evans and Acie Law scored 17 and 20 points respectively, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 118-101 Monday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Rashard Lewis led Orlando with 22 points.
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Tom Verducci: Five Cuts: Lowe becomes ace and leader for Dodgers

37 mins agoSports Illustrated
Derek Lowe beat the Cubs in Game 1 of the NLDS and will try to do the same to the Phillies in the NLCS opener. 1. Before NLDS Game 3, Los Angeles pitcher Derek Lowe asked manager Joe Torre, "Are we going to have a meeting?" When Torre said yes, Lowe
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With hometown support, Creamer wins fourth title

37 mins agoInternational Herald Tribune
HALF MOON BAY, California : Finally, her time had arrived. When at long last Paula Creamer's wait to win as a pro in the Bay Area was over, she slipped the watch with the diamond-encrusted face off her left wrist and tossed it to a woman in the
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Vital Signs: Aging: New Guidelines on Colorectal Screening

37 mins agoThe New York Times
A government task force has recommended stopping colorectal cancer screening at age 75 for people who have been screened regularly and have no evidence of disease. It also advised that no one over 85 be screened, updating a 2002 report that recommended
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BofA to cut dividend in half, sell stocks

37 mins agoMSNBC
Bank of America Corp.'s third-quarter profit fell 68 percent and the bank says it's selling stock and halving its dividend to boost capital.
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Tibetan earthquakes kill dozens

57 mins agoBBC News
At least 30 people die as two earthquakes strike the Himalayan region of Tibet, Chinese state media report.
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No. 1 Sooners could be healed in time for Texas

57 mins agoBradenton Herald
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Global Update: H.I.V. Spreads in China, Affecting New Populations

57 mins agoThe New York Times
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Character attacks emerge in McCain-Obama race

57 mins agoBoston Globe
ASHEVILLE, N.C.—The two men who supposedly exemplified a different kind of politics are engaged in an increasingly bitter campaign as character attacks are emerging to compete with issues like the troubled economy. With the election four weeks away,
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Rays top White Sox 6-2, advance to their 1st ALCS

57 mins agophilly.com
CHICAGO - B.J. Upton and these Tampa Bay Rays are headed home , to get ready for the American League championship series. Worst in the majors last year, the Rays will play for a spot in the World Series after finishing off the Chicago White Sox 6-2
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Oil prices fall as financial turmoil goes global

57 mins agoMalaysia Sun
NEW YORK – Oil prices plunged below $90 a barrel Monday, coming within reach of year-ago levels as a widening financial maelstrom spreads overseas and crimps global demand for energy. A barre...
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9 killed when 2 strong quakes hit Tibet

1 hour agoMiami Herald
BEIJING -- Two earthquakes jolted the capital of Tibet and surrounding areas, killing at least nine people and collapsing hundreds of houses, China's state news agency said Tuesday. Rescuers rushed in to try to save people buried in the rubble. The
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Pope: Credit Crisis Shows Futility of Money

1 hour agoABC News
Pope Benedict XVI opens a meeting of 253 bishops at the Vatican, Monday Oct 6, 2008. The pontiff has warned against the futility of money and success in the face of the financial crisis. Benedict said "the only solid reality is the word of God." Pope
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Gates: Afghan militants key to country's future

1 hour agoMiami Herald
ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday endorsed efforts to reach out to members of the Taliban or other militants in Afghanistan who may be considered reconcilable, much like what has happened in Iraq. And he rejected
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U.S. Plans Taiwan Arms Sale

1 hour agoWall Street Journal
—John D. McKinnon in Washington and the Associated Press contributed to this article. The Bush administration has agreed to sell Taiwan $6.43 billion of weapons, eliciting disapproval from Beijing, which sees the island as part of China. Chinese Vice
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The Woe in Afghanistan

1 hour agoTime
Is the war in Afghanistan becoming the woe in Afghanistan? Tuesday marks the seventh anniversary of the U.S. invasion of the country, and despite many successes, the trends are not looking good. CNN's intrepid war correspondent, Nic Roberson, says that
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Ex-Broncos RB Henry's trial moved to Montana

1 hour agoESPN
DENVER -- Former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry's trial for an alleged cocaine deal will take place in Montana after a U.S. Magistrate Judge ordered the case moved. The judge also set bail Monday for the once-promising running back at $400,000
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Spokane author's book published Monday

1 hour agoWashington Times
SPOKANE, WASH. (AP) - Sherry Jones' "The Jewel of Medina" reached bookstores Monday amid fears that the book about the Prophet Muhammad's child bride might lead to violence and threats. But the author said she had received no threats and was spending
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Blast Kills Sri Lanka Opposition Leader

2 hours agoThe New York Times
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (Reuters) A Sri Lankan suicide bomber killed 22 people including a retired army general who was the provincial leader of the main opposition party, the police said on Monday. The bomber walked into the opening of a new office for the
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LONDON - JULY 10: (UK TABLOID Singer and charity co-founder Alicia Keys arrives at the Black Ball UK in aid of 'Keep A Child Alive' HIV/AIDS charity at St John's, Smith Square on July 10, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.

LONDON - JULY 10: (UK TABLOID Singer and charity co-founder Alicia Keys arrives at the Black Ball UK in aid of 'Keep A Child Alive' HIV/AIDS charity at St John's, Smith Square on July 10, 2008 in London, England.

2 months ago

from Getty Images

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 06: Actress Alicia Keys from the film "The Secret Life Of Bees", poses for a portrait during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival at The Sutton Place Hotel on September 6, 2008 in Toronto, Canada. From Getty Images.

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 06: Actress Alicia Keys from the film "The Secret Life Of Bees", poses for a portrait during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival at The Sutton Place Hotel on September 6, 2008 in Toronto, Canada.

1 month ago

from Getty Images

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 05: (L-R) Actresses Sophie Okonedo, Alicia Keys and Queen Latifah attend the "The Secret Life Of Bees" premiere after party during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival held at the Ultra Supper Club on September 5, 2008 in Toronto, Canada. From Getty Images.

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 05: (L-R) Actresses Sophie Okonedo, Alicia Keys and Queen Latifah attend the "The Secret Life Of Bees" premiere after party during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival held at the Ultra Supper Club on September 5, 2008 in Toronto, Canada.

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Egyptian women wearing the niqab, the Islamic full face veil that leaves only a slit for the eyes, chat at the River Nile bank in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, June 14, 2007. An Egyptian supreme court ended Saturday June 9, a five year legal battle ruling that the American University in Cairo "AUC" cannot ban women from wearing face veil while on campus. The decision by the Supreme Administrative court will force other universities in Egypt to relinquish its ban on face veils on campus. From AP Photo by MOHAMED AL SEHETY.

Egyptian women wearing the niqab, the Islamic full face veil that leaves only a slit for the eyes, chat at the River Nile bank in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, June 14, 2007. An Egyptian supreme court ended Saturday June 9, a five year legal battle ruling that the American University in Cairo "AUC" cannot ban women from wearing face veil while on campus. The decision by the Supreme Administrative court will force other universities in Egypt to relinquish its ban on face veils on campus.

16 months ago

from AP Photo by MOHAMED AL SEHETY

Liverpool's English midfielder Steven Gerrard (R) is congratulated by team mates after scoring the winning goal against Middlesbrough during their English Premier League football match at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on August 23, 2008. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - Mobile and website use of domestic English football pictures are subject to obtaining a Photographic End User Licence from Football DataCo Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 207 864 9121 or e-mail accreditations@football-dataco.com - applies to Premier and Football League matches. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Liverpool's English midfielder Steven Gerrard (R) is congratulated by team mates after scoring the winning goal against Middlesbrough during their English Premier League football match at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on August 23, 2008. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - Mobile and website use of domestic English football pictures are subject to obtaining a Photographic End User Licence from Football DataCo Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 207 864 9121 or e-mail accreditations@football-dataco.com - applies to Premier and Football League matches.

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German scientist Harald zur Hausen poses on October 6, 2008 in his former laboratory at the cancer research center (Krebsforschungszentrum DKFZ) of Heidelberg, southern Germany, after he heard he won the Nobel Medicine Prize, the first of the prestigious awards to be announced this year. French and German scientists credited with the discovery of the viruses behind AIDS and cervical cancer won the Nobel Medicine Prize 2008. Harald zur Hausen of Germany went against current dogma and claimed that human papilloma virus (HPV) causes cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among women, the jury said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

German scientist Harald zur Hausen poses on October 6, 2008 in his former laboratory at the cancer research center (Krebsforschungszentrum DKFZ) of Heidelberg, southern Germany, after he heard he won the Nobel Medicine Prize, the first of the prestigious awards to be announced this year. French and German scientists credited with the discovery of the viruses behind AIDS and cervical cancer won the Nobel Medicine Prize 2008. Harald zur Hausen of Germany went against current dogma and claimed that human papilloma virus (HPV) causes cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among women, the jury said.

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German scientist Harald zur Hausen poses on October 6, 2008 in his former laboratory at the cancer research center (Krebsforschungszentrum DKFZ) of Heidelberg, southern Germany, after he heard he won the Nobel Medicine Prize, the first of the prestigious awards to be announced this year. French and German scientists credited with the discovery of the viruses behind AIDS and cervical cancer won the Nobel Medicine Prize 2008. Harald zur Hausen of Germany went against current dogma and claimed that human papilloma virus (HPV) causes cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among women, the jury said. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

German scientist Harald zur Hausen poses on October 6, 2008 in his former laboratory at the cancer research center (Krebsforschungszentrum DKFZ) of Heidelberg, southern Germany, after he heard he won the Nobel Medicine Prize, the first of the prestigious awards to be announced this year. French and German scientists credited with the discovery of the viruses behind AIDS and cervical cancer won the Nobel Medicine Prize 2008. Harald zur Hausen of Germany went against current dogma and claimed that human papilloma virus (HPV) causes cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among women, the jury said.

14 hours ago

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ST LOUIS - OCTOBER 02: Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stands during the vice presidential debate with Democratic vice presidential candidate U.S. Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) at the Field House of Washington University's Athletic Complex on October 2, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. The highly anticipated showdown between the two vice-presidential candidates will be their only debate before the election. From Getty Images.

ST LOUIS - OCTOBER 02: Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stands during the vice presidential debate with Democratic vice presidential candidate U.S. Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) at the Field House of Washington University's Athletic Complex on October 2, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. The highly anticipated showdown between the two vice-presidential candidates will be their only debate before the election.

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A Palestinian farmer rides his donkey during the start of the olive harvest in the West Bank village of Qabatiya near Jenin on October 6, 2008. For Palestinians, who start harvesting olives this month across the West Bank, olives are not only an important agricultural product, the olive tree also symbolizes their attachment to the land. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

A Palestinian farmer rides his donkey during the start of the olive harvest in the West Bank village of Qabatiya near Jenin on October 6, 2008. For Palestinians, who start harvesting olives this month across the West Bank, olives are not only an important agricultural product, the olive tree also symbolizes their attachment to the land.

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