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Bush to praise McCain as 'ready to lead'

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:50:24 EDT

In comments to be shown at the Republican National Convention tonight, President Bush calls presumptive nominee Sen. John McCain "ready to lead," saying he's been prepared for the presidency by a lifetime of service.

Lawmaker: Palin due to face investigators

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:27:08 EDT

As she takes part in the Republican National Convention with Sen. John McCain, the abuse of power probe facing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin at home is charging ahead -- and the governor is expected to be questioned later this month, according to the lawmaker overseeing the investigation.

Anti-abortion group says Palin 'walks her talk'

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:32:00 EDT

Sarah Palin's announcement that her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant -- and she supports her daughter -- shows that the Alaska governor is steadfast in her support of family values, GOP loyalists and anti-abortion groups say. "She walks her talk," said Serrin Foster, the president of Feminists for Life of America.

Leslie Sanchez: Obama's high-tech advantage

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:47:35 EDT

In 1840, a young Whig organizer named Abraham Lincoln wrote the guidebook on political field work. His "confidential" circular advised Whig campaign operatives to "make a perfect list of all the voters and ascertain with certainty for whom they will vote."

Papers suggest Olympians got banned drugs

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:22:58 EDT

Two members of the 2008 Jamaican Olympic track team received shipments of performance-enhancing drugs through an Internet distribution network, according to documents obtained by SI.

Trio of storms stirring up Atlantic

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:48:28 EDT

Hurricane Hanna's path and strength remain uncertain, but the latest forecast map from the National Hurricane Center predicts it could make landfall as a major hurricane on the southeastern U.S. coast by Friday evening.

Sheriff: 'Strong probability' Caylee is dead

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:37:12 EDT

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Police: Tycoon killed family in mansion arson

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:43:38 EDT

British police said Tuesday they now believe a millionaire killed his wife and daughter before setting fire to their mansion home and killing himself.

'Bandit' star Jerry Reed dies

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:07:45 EDT

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