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Washington Post
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GOP to Host Giuliani, Lieberman
Moderate former N.Y. mayor and former Dem. vice presidential nominee to address convention.
Superdelegates Tune Out D.C.
Democratic superdelegates may live in District, but that doesn't mean they know much about it.
Jamaica's Bolt Wins Gold in 200M
Jamaican becomes first man since 1984 to win 100- and 200-meter races in same Olympics.
The Full Story of These Olympics
If IOC wanted Games free from China's politics, it should have staged them in Tahiti.
Lower Drinking Age Is Criticized
College-led bid to spur debate is lost in wave of criticism from health experts, safety advocates.
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New York Times
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Suicide Attack at Pakistan Arms Plant Kills 60 People
More than 60 people were killed Thursday when two suicide bombers attacked Pakistan’s largest weapons manufacturing complex, just north of Islamabad in the town of Wah.
Report Says Fire, Not Explosion, Felled 7 W.T.C.
The report says evidence does not support the speculation that explosives or fuel fires were responsible for the building’s collapse on Sept. 11, 2001.
Rice Travels to Iraq to Push for Deal on U.S. Forces
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was meeting with Iraqi officials in an effort to finalize an agreement on the presence of American troops in Iraq.
Friction With Russia May Spell Trouble for U.S.
Washington fears that a newly emboldened but estranged Moscow could use its influence and its arms industry to undermine American interests around the world.
Madrid Plane Crash Inquiry Begins
Investigators began their inquiry into the cause of Wednesday’s plane crash at Madrid Barajas International Airport that killed at least 153 , in Spain’s worst flight disaster in years.
City Room: Man Arrested for Robbing Woman, 85
Cornelius Abson, 36, was arrested in the robbery of Lilian France, 85, in an elevator in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The authorities said he also robbed a 67-year-old man in July.
The Lede: Gary Glitter Wears Out His Welcome
Officials in several countries close the door to an aging rock singer who has just served a prison term in Vietnam for abusing two girls.
City Room: Complaints of Tenant Harassment
Lower East Side tenant advocates have accused the owners of 17 apartment buildings of aggressively harassing tenants in an attempt to turn over units and renovate them for tenants willing to pay much higher rents.
Report Rejects Medicare Boast of Paring Fraud
Medicare officials’ 2006 statements that they had reduced the number of fraudulent and improper claims were misleading, a draft report says.
Downsizing in Los Angeles: Mansion to Condo
A New York-style luxury high-rise lifestyle is creeping into the wealthiest echelons of society in Los Angeles.
New Guidelines Would Give F.B.I. Broader Powers
Loosened restrictions would allow agents to open a national security or criminal investigation against someone without any clear basis for suspicion.
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Wall Street Journal
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Poll: McCain Closing Gap on Obama
McCain has all but closed the gap with Obama. A WSJ/NBC News poll found the race in a statistical dead heat, with 45% favoring Obama and 42% for McCain. The poll underscores how international crises and negative ads have helped McCain, although concern among voters about his age remains.
Fed Acted on Lehman Rumor
The Fed quietly called Credit Suisse last month to see if it had pulled a line of credit from Lehman Brothers in response to a rumor.
Microsoft Enlists Seinfeld for Ads
Microsoft is turning to Jerry Seinfeld to star in a new $300 million advertising campaign, one of the largest in the software giant's history.
U.S., Iraq Are Said to Have Set Withdrawal Timetable
U.S. and Iraqi negotiators reached agreement on a security deal that calls for American military forces to leave Iraq's cities by next summer as a prelude to a full withdrawal of combat troops from the country by 2011.
Auction-Rate Probe Intensifies
New York state stepped up its probe of Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank over the firms' sales of auction-rate securities.
Big Stakes for Boeing, Union in Talks
Boeing hopes to avoid a strike by machinists, yet make inroads on mounting pension and health-insurance costs.
U.S. Coalition Troops Raid Afghanistan
U.S.-led coalition troops battled a group of militants in eastern Afghanistan, killing over 30 insurgents, while three NATO soldiers were killed in a roadside blast elsewhere.
Kohl's Makes Changes in Top Ranks
Kohl's is expected to announce that Larry Montgomery will step down as CEO and that its president will take over.
Spanair Jet Crashes, Killing 153
A Spanair flight headed from Madrid to the Canary Islands at the height of the holiday season crashed on takeoff, killing 153 people on board, in one of the deadliest European commercial-jet crashes in a decade.
Continental Agrees to Schaeffler Deal
Continental AG relented its opposition to a takeover by rival auto supplier Schaeffler Group in exchange for substantial concessions, including a raised offer of $112 a share and guarantees not to take a majority stake before 2012.
Russia Outlines Military's Plans
Russia moved closer to recognizing the independence of two breakaway republics that helped spark the Georgia conflict, and outlined plans for a major military presence in and around the contested territories.
Steve & Barry's Finds Buyer for Assets
Steve & Barry's will survive as a going concern after Bay Harbour agreed to buy its assets for $168 million.
IAC Seeks Lift by Splitting Off Units
IAC faces a test to become more profitable as a smaller entity as it prepares to spin off four big properties.
Nickel's Slide May Go On
A slump in nickel prices, combined with rising costs, has forced several operations to shut down or cut output.
FDIC Faces Balancing Act in Replenishing Fund
As financial institutions continue to fail, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is under pressure to decide how to replenish the fund that insures consumer deposits.
Ohio Rep. Tubbs Jones Dies
Democratic Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the first black woman to represent Ohio in Congress and a strong critic of the Iraq war, died Wednesday after a brain hemorrhage. She was 58.
Live Nation Makes Deal With Promoter
Live Nation has formed a partnership with the biggest concert promoter in Latin America, in a bid to strengthen its global touring business.
After Decades, Iran Buys U.S. Wheat
Iran's resumption of U.S. wheat purchases signals its limited options for large quantities of high-quality grain. The purchase this summer ends a 27-year hiatus, but doesn't indicate whether the trade represents larger, geopolitical developments.
Retailers Personalize In-Store Ads
Marketers are starting to personalize in-store promotions in the latest bid to tailor ads to specific consumers.
Stock Market Breaks Losing Spell
Stocks hovered near break-even levels amid continued worry about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Shares of both government-sponsored mortgage giants fell by more than 25% each. H-P's strong earnings gave the tech sector a boost.
Airlines Face Billions More in Losses
Airlines globally could lose more than $6.1 billion in 2008 due to high oil prices and geopolitical instability, the head of an industry group said.
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BBC News
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Pakistan bombers hit arms factory
Pakistan suffers its deadliest attack on a military installation, as suicide bombers kill at least 63 outside a munitions factory.
Russians halt Nato co-operation
Russia tells Nato it is halting military co-operation over the continuing crisis in Georgia, the alliance says.
Spain grieves for Madrid victims
Spain mourns 153 people killed in a plane crash at Madrid airport, as investigators look into the causes of the tragedy.
Deal on US troops in Iraq 'close'
Iraq says a deal on the future of US forces is "very close" after talks with the US secretary of state in Baghdad.
Russia 'ready to sell Syria arms'
Moscow is ready to sell new weapons of "a defensive character" to Syria, Russia's foreign minister says.
Gary Glitter boards London flight
Paedophile and disgraced pop star Gary Glitter leaves Bangkok and is on a flight bound for London, the Foreign Office says.
Lion death S African is released
The South African man who fed one of his ex-workers to the lions is released on parole, to the outrage of trade unions and rights groups.
Supply concerns send oil surging
Oil prices rise above $122 a barrel on the back of geopolitical worries after the US signs a missile shield deal with Poland.
Web browser to get 'privacy mode'
Hiding what users do online might get easier as Microsoft plans a "privacy mode" for the next release of Internet Explorer.
Swazis protest after royal wives charter plane for shopping trip
Swazi women march in protest about an overseas shopping trip taken by nine of the king's wives.
Century-old secret of Italian snails uncovered at British mansion
A snail species from the Mediterranean is found in the UK at historic Cliveden House.
Capello defends England tactics
Coach Fabio Capello defends his use of Steven Gerrard in England's 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic.
Washington diary
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Day in pictures
Striking images from around the world
Fact and fiction
Uncovering human rights abuses in the Georgia conflict
Patriot Games
Alarm as athletes change nationality for Olympics
We go way back
Meet Manfred, who claims to have the ultimate family tree
Suicide strikes
Fresh doubts raised over tackling Algeria's Islamists
Scores killed in Somali clashes
At least 50 people are killed in clashes in the Somali capital and the port of Kismayo.
Peruvian tribes end land protests
Amazonian tribes in Peru halt a week-long protest against land sale laws after Congress members move to repeal them.
Philippine autonomy deal scrapped
The Philippine government pulls out of a controversial autonomy deal with Muslim separatist rebels, following days of fighting.
Strasbourg unfit for EU session
Brussels will host the European Parliament while Strasbourg is repaired, reigniting a row about where it should be based.
Gaddafi son retires from politics
The son of Libya's leader, Sayf al-Islam Gaddafi, says he is retiring from political life though he is seen as a likely successor.
Six dead in fresh Afghan attack
Three Canadian and three Polish Nato soldiers are killed in the latest fighting in Afghanistan, officials say.
Two energy firms to raise prices
E.On and Scottish and Southern Energy are to raise gas and electricity prices by up to 29%, blaming higher wholesale costs.
Lone Star Funds to take over IKB
US private equity firm Lone Star is to buy German lender IKB Deutsche Industriebank, its biggest shareholder says.
Dentists 'pull out more teeth'
Dentists working under a new contract are more likely to pull teeth out or fit false ones than before, NHS figures show.
World heading towards cooler 2008
Global temperatures recorded so far this year suggest is likely to emerge as the coolest this century, scientists say.
Shetty: India wishes Goody well
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty wishes TV star Jade Goody well after being diagnosed with cervical cancer.
Intel unites the internet with TV
Chip giant Intel signs a deal with Yahoo to make the TV set much more web aware.
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CNN
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Hospital death rates for key conditions unveiled
If you or a loved one develops pneumonia or has a heart attack and is taken to a hospital, do you know what the chances are of getting out alive?
Florida braces for another pounding from Fay
Tropical Storm Fay churned off the coast of east Florida Thursday a day after dumping heavy rain on the state and causing Florida's governor to ask for federal aid.
Kite-surfer who hit building improving, mom says
Kevin Kearney was harnessed to a kite along a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, beach Monday when strong winds caught the kite and slammed him into a nearby wall. He sustained spinal fractures, brain swelling, a broken rib and a broken ankle, among other injuries, but his mother says his condition has improved.
Report: Travelers saw flames before jet crash
The death toll after a Madrid plane crash has risen to 153, a Spanish government minister tells CNN+. The plane carrying more than 170 people went off the runway at Barajas Airport. The crash during takeoff reportedly followed an explosion on the budget airline jet, sending up a plume of smoke visible from miles away.
Church hits natural gas in urban drilling frenzy
Bishop Kenneth Spears always thought gifts from God came from above. He never imagined that the gifts would be hiding under his church in Fort Worth, Texas -- in the form of natural gas. There's an urban drilling bonanza here. Many are cashing in; others say it should never be allowed in cities: "We're guinea pigs."
U.S., Iraq reach draft deal on withdrawals
U.S. and Iraqi negotiators have agreed to a preliminary draft of an agreement on the future of U.S. troops in Iraq, a senior U.S. military official said.
Florida college used in massive Ponzi scheme
A Florida man used facilities at the University of Miami to run a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme and recruited school employees for the operation, angry investors and investigators tell CNN.
Rep. Tubbs Jones dies after aneurysm
Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the first black woman to represent Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives, died Wednesday from a brain hemorrhage, medical officials said. Tubbs Jones, who was in her fifth term representing parts of Cleveland and its suburbs, was 58.
Learning from Clinton, McCain narrows gap
The Clinton campaign's approach provided John McCain and his advisers with a road map for battling Barack Obama, and actually started them down that path, according to the Arizona senator's communications director in the 2000 campaign. It seems to be working: Polls show McCain has cut Obama's lead to a single point.
Judge's ruling protects man's anti-war T-shirts
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AP
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Obama says he's decided on a running mate
CHICAGO (AP) -- Barack Obama says he's decided on a running mate, but he won't say who. The Democratic presidential candidate told USA Today on Thursday that he went with someone who is independent and would challenge him in the White House. He also said he wanted someone who is prepared to be president and would help him strengthen the economy....
US, Iraq reach deal to pull US troops out by June
BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraq and the U.S. have reached preliminary agreement to withdraw American forces from Iraqi cities by next June, six years into the increasingly unpopular war, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said Thursday after meeting with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice....
Obama raps McCain for ignorance of his own houses
WASHINGTON (AP) -- John McCain may have created his own housing crisis. Hours after a report that the Republican nominee didn't know exactly how many homes he and his multimillionaire wife own, Democratic rival Barack Obama launched a national TV ad and a series of campaign stops aimed at portraying McCain as wealthy and out of touch....
Suicide bombers kill 59 at Pakistani arms factory
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Suicide bombers killed 59 people at an arms factory Thursday in one of Pakistan's deadliest terror attacks, adding to turmoil from political squabbling that is threatening to tear apart the ruling coalition now that Pervez Musharraf has quit as president....
US softball team loses 3-1 to Japan, denied gold
BEIJING (AP) -- Losing for the first time since 2000, the U.S. softball team was denied a chance for a fourth straight gold medal Thursday, beaten 3-1 by Japan in the sport's last appearance in the Olympics for at least eight years - and maybe for good....
Student killed in shooting at Tenn. school
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A student fatally shot a 15-year-old classmate during a dispute Thursday at a Knoxville high school, as other teenagers watched in horror as the victim clutched his chest and fell to the floor....
FDA: Irradiating spinach, lettuce OK to kill germs
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Consumers worried about salad safety may soon be able to buy fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce zapped with just enough radiation to kill E. coli and a few other germs....
Titanic treasures to go on display at Ga. aquarium
ATLANTA (AP) -- The brightly lit room looks like any nondescript warehouse packed with boxes and dusty shelves, but inside this plain brick building is nearly $200 million worth of treasures from the world's most famous shipwreck. The 5,500-piece collection contains almost everything recovered from the wreckage of the RMS Titanic, which has sat 2.5 miles below the surface of the Atlantic ocean since the boat sank on April 15, 1912....
Utah politician seals deal with horse kiss
FARMINGTON, Utah (AP) -- Lose a bet, kiss a horse. That's how Davis County Commissioner Alan Hansen found himself kissing a 3-year-old sand-colored horse named Reno....
NFLPA head Gene Upshaw dies of cancer at age 63
NEW YORK (AP) -- Gene Upshaw, the Hall of Fame guard who during a quarter century as union head helped get NFL players free agency and the riches that came with it, has died. He was 63....
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