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GOP launches calls attacking Obama on Ayers
Republicans launched an enormous wave of phone calls Thursday blasting Sen. Barack Obama for "having worked closely with domestic terrorist Bill Ayers," party sources said.
How global viewers saw the McCain-Obama battle
Battleground roundup: Can Obama win in the South?
Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential nominee, has a chance of doing something this year that neither of his predecessors could during the past two elections. The Illinois senator has a shot at winning a state in the South.
McCain faces uphill climb in campaign's final weeks
Sen. John McCain likes to say he enjoys being the underdog. After all, this is the relentless candidate who somehow managed to capture his party's nomination after the political world left him for dead in the summer of 2007.
Stevens takes the stand in his corruption trial
Sen. Ted Stevens took the stand in his corruption trial Thursday afternoon and denied that he filed false financial forms with the Senate.
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GOP launches calls attacking Obama on Ayers
Republicans launched an enormous wave of phone calls Thursday blasting Sen. Barack Obama for "having worked closely with domestic terrorist Bill Ayers," party sources said.
Illinois sheriff to resume foreclosure evictions
An Illinois sheriff said Thursday he'll soon resume evictions at foreclosed properties after reaching a deal that he says will keep "innocent tenants" from being victimized.
'Joe the Plumber' happy to help make point
A week ago he was a little-known plumber quietly practicing his trade in northwestern Ohio. Now Joe Wurzelbacher is a talking point in the race for the White House.
Grandma with five dead husbands freed
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High-tech portals to aid border screenings
A controversial technology is being adapted to help ferret out people and drugs crossing the U.S. border illegally.
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One way to move forward
CNN Hero Anne Mahlum describes the troubling moment in her teens when she turned to running for comfort.
Off crack and on the run
Former drug user Mike Solomon found a new high by joining a running program started by CNN Hero Anne Mahlum.
How much is enough?
CNN's Kaushal Patel talks to Arun Abey of IPac Group about balancing financial security and contentment.
Campaign vacations
Pauline Frommer has tips on how to combine campaigning for your presidential pick with a quick getaway vacation.
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How global viewers saw the McCain-Obama battle
Is it too late for McCain to catch up?
Sen. John McCain likes to say he enjoys being the underdog. After all, this is the relentless candidate who somehow managed to capture his party's nomination after the political world left him for dead in the summer of 2007.
Illinois sheriff to resume foreclosure evictions
An Illinois sheriff said Thursday he'll soon resume evictions at foreclosed properties after reaching a deal that he says will keep "innocent tenants" from being victimized.
Sen. Ted Stevens takes the stand in his corruption trial
Sen. Ted Stevens took the stand in his corruption trial Thursday afternoon and denied that he filed false financial forms with the Senate.
'Joe the Plumber' happy to help candidates make point
A week ago he was a little-known plumber quietly practicing his trade in northwestern Ohio. Now Joe Wurzelbacher is a talking point in the race for the White House.
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What this economy means for you
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Do you go all-out for Halloween?
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Is it OK to pray for your 401(k)?
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Can women really have it all?
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Stressed about money? Free help is a call away
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Wacky presidential election hotel promotions
It's nothing new for hotels to create special packages around events, of course. But the intense interest in this year's presidential campaign and election has resulted in packages not just in blue and red states, but also in countries around the world.
Weird tales at 'Odd Wisconsin' exhibit
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Insurance is extra on this 'Hot' Mexican car
Tom Gainor pays for a rental car through Hotwire.com, but when he gets to the car rental counter in Mexico, an agent strong-arms him into buying insurance that more than doubles the cost of the car. Neither Hotwire, nor the rental company seems to care. Is there any way of getting his money back?
U.S. travel alert adds Nogales, Mexico
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Airlines reduce fuel fees on overseas flights
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Tourist reaches space station
Space tourist Richard Garriott has arrived at the International Space Station for a 10-day stay for which he paid the Russian government an estimated $30 million.
Mercury, up close: New photos unveiled
An U.S. spacecraft was scheduled to beam hundreds of photos of Mercury back to Earth on Tuesday after a close encounter with the planet closest to the sun.
Asteroid to be harmless fireball
A meteor, or shooting star, is usually the size of a pebble, or even a grain of sand, burning up in the atmosphere.
NASA at 50: Lost in space?
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Phoenix lander spots falling snow on Mars
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EPA slashes lead limit in air by 90 percent
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Stressed about money? Free help is a call away
A recent survey by the American Psychological Association found nearly half of all Americans are worried about providing for their families. But how do you get help when you don't have enough money? CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen tells you about four places that offer free financial couns. […]
Nearly 6,000 Chinese babies still hospitalized
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Cheney's abnormal heart rhythm returns
Vice President Dick Cheney will visit George Washington University Hospital on Wednesday after doctors discovered a recurrence of an abnormal heart rhythm, his spokeswoman said in a written statement.
Single brain cell helps paralyzed monkeys move
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High-tech portals to aid border screenings
A controversial technology is being adapted to help ferret out people and drugs crossing the U.S. border illegally.
Workplaces of the future will be mod, mobile
Work stations with built-in treadmills and portable meeting rooms may become commonplace in the offices of the future. Workplace technology is changing dramatically, and our offices are finally set to catch up.
Ultimate atlas weighs 66 lbs., costs $3,500
It is being billed as the ultimate book about the world and it is something of a landmark in its own right. "Earth" -- the biggest atlas ever to be published -- promises to be a luxurious benchmark in cartography.
Device could help paralyzed muscles move
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Candidates hit back against online attacks
Barack Obama is not a Muslim, and John McCain did not tell the television show "60 Minutes" he was a war criminal who intentionally bombed women and children in Vietnam.