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In Historic Move, Obama Formally Nominated Aug 28, 2008 - 12:46 - BBC News - usnews.com Barack Obama last night became the first African American to be nominated for president of the United States by a major party. The story is receiving extensive media coverage, much of it reflecting on the historic nature of Obama's achievement. Related link : 1 |
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Hanging chads in Alaska primary? Don Young waits… Aug 28, 2008 - 11:34 - Washington Post - features.csmonitor.com By Jimmy Orr | 08.28.08 We know this: one embattled lawmaker from Alaska has made it past the primary. He would be the longest serving Republican Senator in the history of our country, Ted Stevens. Related link : 1 |
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Most oppose bid to ban gay marriage in California, poll finds Aug 28, 2008 - 05:39 - Most oppose bid to ban gay marriage in California, poll finds - latimes.com Same-sex marriage ban behind in latest poll San Francisco Chronicle |
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Lesbian rights pioneer Del Martin dies at 87 Aug 28, 2008 - 07:25 - Washington Post - sfgate.com (08-27) 14:57 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- Lesbian rights pioneer Del Martin, whose trailblazing activism spanned more than five decades, most recently in the battle for same-sex marriage, died Wednesday, just two months after she made history again by wedding ... Related link : 1 |
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Maryland commission says green push could reap $2B Aug 28, 2008 - 12:00 - Maryland commission says green push could reap $2B - bizjournals.com Report: Climate Shift Could Profoundly Alter Md. Shore Washington Post |
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Aug 28, 2008 - 12:23 - Boston Globe - detnews.com DETROIT -- Former Mayor Dennis Archer gave his opinion about how to end the ongoing mayoral scandal. Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick faces 10 felonies stemming form the text message scandal and two other felonies for alleged assaults. Related link : 1 |
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Aug 28, 2008 - 08:50 - Yahoo! Italia Notizie - ap.google.com STONEWALL, Texas (AP) - Former President Lyndon B. Johnson's family and admirers remembered his civil rights and education legacy during a celebration of the 100th anniversary of his birth and the opening of his Texas ranch office to the public. Related link : 1 |
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NYC schools eye math tests for kindergartners Aug 28, 2008 - 09:01 - WHDH-TV - ap.google.com NEW YORK (AP) - The city is asking public school principals to consider giving math tests to kindergartners, a proposal that comes amid debate over the growing use of standardized tests nationwide. Related link : 1 |
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A raft made of junk crosses Pacific in 3 months Aug 28, 2008 - 09:20 - CTV.ca - ap.google.com HONOLULU (AP) - Tanned, dirty and hungry, two men who spent three months crossing the Pacific on a raft made of plastic bottles to raise awareness of ocean debris finally stepped onto dry land. Related link : 1 |
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Executive privilege showdown looms for Congress, White House Aug 28, 2008 - 04:07 - Washington Post - latimes.com House Democrats schedule a hearing that would put former White House counsel Harriet Miers under oath. The Justice Department prepares a last-ditch court appeal. Related link : 1 |
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Opponents of EJ & E sale march to Wednesday meeting Aug 28, 2008 - 12:44 - Beep - chicagotribune.com By Robert Channick | Special to the Chicago Tribune Residents march in protest to a public meeting at Barrington High School on Canadian National Railway Co. Related link : 1 |
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For those too young to remember the Cold War... Aug 28, 2008 - 11:45 - BBC News - news.bbc.co.uk By Finlo Rohrer The conflict in Georgia has awoken fears of a new Cold War between Russia and its allies and the West, nearly 20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Related link : 1 |
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Aug 28, 2008 - 04:21 - Boston Globe - online.wsj.com By CHRISTOPHER CONKEY and ANDY PASZTOR WASHINGTON -- The Federal Aviation Administration said it is overhauling an error-prone computer system that caused hundreds of delayed flights Tuesday. Related link : 1 |
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ABC News staffer jailed in Denver amid convention Aug 28, 2008 - 07:40 - ABC News - ap.google.com DENVER (AP) - An ABC News producer covering the Democratic convention was pushed into traffic by a sheriff's deputy on Wednesday and then arrested, the network said. Related link : 1 |
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Vermont courthouses may close a half day a week Aug 28, 2008 - 09:01 - Vermont courthouses may close a half day a week - ap.google.com Douglas has skewed priorities Rutland Herald |
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Transcoding Is Not A Crime, Says Court In Veoh Porn Case Aug 28, 2008 - 01:58 - eFluxMedia - techcrunch.com by Michael Arrington on August 27, 2008 Finally, a judge who may have actually visited the Internet once or twice before deciding a case. Related link : 1 |
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Great Ape Trust says June flooding caused more than $1 million ... Aug 28, 2008 - 09:42 - Great Ape Trust says June flooding caused more than $1 million ... - startribune.com |
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Depression strengthens into TS Gustav Aug 25, 2008 - 19:04 - radiojamaica.com - tbnweekly.com By SUZETTE PORTER PINELLAS COUNTY - The seventh tropical storm of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season has formed, according to the latest information from the National Hurricane Center. Related link : 1 |
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New charges for driver in fatal Ariz. rollover Aug 27, 2008 - 22:25 - New charges for driver in fatal Ariz. rollover - kansascity.com |
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Man rams car into Playboy Mansion gates for second time in a week Aug 28, 2008 - 10:30 - Man rams car into Playboy Mansion gates for second time in a week - startribune.com |

























