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Schoolchildren in the northern Indian city of Shimla attended a prayer meeting to pay tribute to the victims of the recent clashes between Hindus and ... Full Story
The Speech
I count myself fortunate. I was there. There's lots of terrific analysis out there of Barack Obama's speech last night. Any critical commentary I could offer now, ... Full Story
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Sarah Palin?
Really? I know she was on the list and there were really no good choices, but what does it say about the McCain campaign that ... Full Story
If a cop says 'jump,' do you say 'how high'?
In the comments to a post on arrests at the DNC, one reader says: They should have kicked that weenie's butt. He showed no respect for the ... Full Story
Who is Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and why is she McCain's running mate?
NBC's Kelly McDonnell provides some background information on McCain's VP pick, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, and analyzes why McCain chose Palin: For more info: Geraldine ... Full Story
Tracking poll update - 8/29
Image credit: AP Rasmussen: McCain - 43% Obama - 46% The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll of likely voters for Friday shows Obama attracting 46% of the vote nationwide ... Full Story
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Palin's hometown residents hail choice
Residents in Sarah Palin's hometown were surprised by her selection as John McCain's running mate, but they say the straight-talking Alaskan could give Washington a dose of what it needs.
