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McCain, Obama clash over economic crisis- Barack Obama and John McCain clashed repeatedly over the causes and cures for the worst economic crisis in 80 years Tuesday night in a debate in which Republican McCain called for sweeping action by the government to directly shield many homeowners from mortgage foreclosure.
Analysis: Obama gains, McCain seeks game-changer- Barack Obama made strides toward easing voters' concerns about his candidacy in Tuesday night's debate. John McCain, despite raising pointed questions about his rival's readiness, didn't create the game-changing moment he'll need between now and Election Day.
- A U.S. military officer warned Pentagon officials that an American detainee was being driven nearly insane by months of punishing isolation and sensory deprivation in a U.S. military brig, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
- Hurricane Norbert strengthened into a powerful Category 2 storm over the Pacific Ocean and forecasters warned that it could reach Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.
300 suspected illegal immigrants caught in SC raid- Federal agents swept through a chicken processing plant Tuesday, detaining more than 300 suspected illegal immigrants, sending panicked workers running and screaming through the hallways. Worried relatives collected outside, fearful their loved ones would be deported.
Half-ton Mexican man dies after pleading for help- A 450-kilogram (990-pound), bedridden man who had appealed on Mexican television for help tackling his weight problem died Tuesday of heart failure, his family said.
- Will NASA's flagship mission to Mars fly next year? The space agency could decide as early as Friday whether to cancel, delay or proceed with plans to launch a nuclear-powered, SUV-size rover to the red planet.
Travis Barker thankful to be alive after jet crash- Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who always has been afraid of flying, says he's glad to be alive after suffering severe burns in a fiery plane crash last month.
Bosox-Rays renew rivalry, Manny in middle of NLCS- Exactly why the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays tangle so much is hard to tell. Blame it on a high-and-tight pitch here, a hard slide there. Whatever, this much is true: The teams playing in the AL championship series sure get into a lot of scraps. "There's no hatred," injured Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling insisted Tuesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
Los Angeles' Neediest Citizens Will Have Much to Be Thankful for at Fred Jordan Mission's 64th Annual Thanksgiving Banquet
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Hundreds of volunteers are preparing and serving 3,000 pounds of turkey, 70 gallons of gravy, 485 pounds of green beans, 600 pounds of candied yams, 450 pumpkin pies and 20 gallons of fruit punch for this extraordinary feast.
Underprivileged children will lead the way in creating Skid Row's
Gratitude List, with each guest and volunteer writing what they are thankful
for the most. In past years, this list has stretched down several blocks as
thousands of people on Skid Row share what they are thankful for. Just like
children living on Skid Row, the original Pilgrims and Indians had very
little; but nonetheless, their hearts and spirits were full of joy, hope and
gratitude that should humble us all during this
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