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Putin: U.S. orchestrated Georgian war more similar news »
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of orchestrating the conflict in Georgia to benefit one of the presidential election candidates. In an exclusive interview with CNN's Matthew Chance, Putin said the U.S. had encouraged Georgia to attack the autonomous region of South Ossetia.
Fri Aug 29, 2008 more from this source»»
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Thousands await Obama's big speech more similar news »
Tens of thousands of people are packing Invesco Field, with millions more watching on TV, to witness Barack Obama deliver what could be the biggest speech of his campaign. Obama, who is the first African-American to lead a major party ticket, is accepting his party's nomination on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech.
Fri Aug 29, 2008 more from this source»»
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Gustav's Jamaica path more similar news »
Tropical Storm Gustav is expected to strengthen into a hurricane later today, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm now has top sustained winds near 70 mph, just shy of hurricane status. The storm killed at least 22 people in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Thu Aug 28, 2008 more from this source»»
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It's official: Obama wins nomination more similar news »
Democrats nominated Barack Obama to be their candidate for president in November, making him the first African-American nominee from a major party. In a carefully staged maneuver, Obama's defeated rival Hillary Clinton called on Democrats to interrupt a roll call vote and nominate him by acclamation.
Thu Aug 28, 2008 more from this source»»
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New Orleans keeps wary eye on Gustav more similar news »
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 Gustav. "This is a serious storm," Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal told reporters.
Wed Aug 27, 2008 more from this source»»
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Guard survives Iraq, dies on job at U.S. prison more similar news »
Jose Rivera survived two tours of duty in Iraq, but his job as a corrections officer at a high-security federal prison in California cost him his life. He was alone guarding about 100 inmates when he was attacked. He didn't have what many guards at state prisons have: pepper spray, a protective vest and a baton. Federal officers aren't allowed to have those items.
Tue Aug 26, 2008 more from this source»»
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Clinton to take stage, step aside for Obama more similar news »
For a moment, the spotlight will be back on Sen. Hillary Clinton as she takes the stage for her last solo hurrah of the 2008 presidential election. Even though she's not tonight's keynote speaker, all the attention will be on her as she steps into a role that's a far cry from her original convention dreams. It's "Hillary night," one Democratic source said.
Tue Aug 26, 2008 more from this source»»
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Showtime for Democrats in Denver more similar news »
Party Chairman Howard Dean gaveled open the Democratic convention, telling delegates they "will demonstrate to all Americans why we need Barack Obama and Joe Biden in the White House." Sen. Edward Kennedy is expected to appear, against the advice of associates worried about his health, a source said, and Michelle Obama will make her pitch to become first lady.
Tue Aug 26, 2008 more from this source»»
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