Sunday, September 7, 2008
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Sorting out the takeover
So what does the federal takeover of the mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mean to consumers?
Experts: Obese teens are more prone to liver disease
In a new and disturbing twist on the obesity epidemic, some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants.
Image will be everything for O.J.
When O.J. Simpson's armed robbery trial opens today, it will underscore the downfall of the once-dashing NFL running back who spun football glory into public adoration -- until he was accused of killing his ex-wife and her friend.
Hot air balloon crashes near Philadelphia, kills 1
A hot-air balloon crashed and burst into flames in suburban Philadelphia on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring six others.
Hot air balloon burns near Philadelphia, kills 1
A hot air balloon made an unscheduled landing and burst into flames in suburban Philadelphia Sunday evening, killing its pilot and injuring seven passengers.
Poll: McCain takes lead from Obama
THE RACE: The presidential race nationally.
Keys residents weigh evacuation, Gulf Coast next?
With powerful Hurricane Ike on an uncertain course toward the Gulf of Mexico, many on these low-lying islands took a wait-and-see approach to evacuating Sunday, perhaps a harbinger of attitudes to come from Gulf Coast residents returning from an arduous evacuation and already showing signs of "hurricane fatigue."
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National politics
- Palin's pregnancy a well-kept secret
- ABC News' Gibson lands first Palin interview
- It's all about the politics of geography now
- Palin's religious views follow evangelical model
- One more hurdle on road to elections
- RNC: So, how'd we do? Depends on who you ask
- Massive show of force fits the trend
- Poll: McCain takes lead from Obama
- Rail line pork-driven? Hogwash, locals say
- Ready, set, go! Real race gets underway
Casualties of War: Remembering Minnesotans who died in Iraq.
13 seconds in August: Thirteen people died and hundreds of lives were changed the day the I-35W bridge fell. Hear the many stories of survival in this interactive presentation.
StribCam: Live views of downtown Minneapolis. Watch the progress on the I-35W bridge or see the lights of Guthrie Theater at night.
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- Authorities: Burglar wakes men with spice rub
- Algae-dyed polar bears puzzle Japan zoo visitors
- Algae-dyed polar bears puzzle Japan zoo visitors
- Wanted: Ride to Mojave Desert for wayward tortoise
- Man in wheelchair robs Texas 7-Eleven of condoms
- NJ cops kick in door over bird's cries for help
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