US-POLITICS Summary (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 5:07 PM)

McCain considering new economic plan (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 5:07 PM)

McCain considering new economic plan (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 5:07 PM)

AP NewsAlert (AP, October 12, 2008; 5:04 PM)

World Bank to protect vulnerable countries (AP, October 12, 2008; 5:28 PM)

GOP frets about McCain's strategy, prospects (AP, October 12, 2008; 4:53 PM)

McCain weighs proposal to cut taxes on investments (AP, October 12, 2008; 3:53 PM)

Atlanta Jews remember 'bomb that healed' (AP, October 12, 2008; 3:51 PM)

Debt clock draws confused looks, anger or nothing (AP, October 12, 2008; 3:45 PM)

Democrats call for massive econ stimulus plan (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 3:44 PM)

Palin has mixed record as fiscal conservative (AP, October 12, 2008; 3:24 PM)

McCain set for makeup appearance on Letterman show (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 3:21 PM)

Holocaust survivors tell love story (AP, October 12, 2008; 3:11 PM)

Yale celebrates Noah Webster's 250th birthday (AP, October 12, 2008; 3:10 PM)

Recovery, ruin visible in Texas a month after Ike (AP, October 12, 2008; 3:10 PM)

Fire burns 750 acres northeast of Los Angeles (AP, October 12, 2008; 2:42 PM)

Several lawmakers face same opponent again (AP, October 12, 2008; 2:36 PM)

Ohio shooting puts face on foreclosure crisis (AP, October 12, 2008; 2:03 PM)

Highlights of Paulson statement at World Bank (AP, October 12, 2008; 1:20 PM)

Blighted San Francisco district touts its history (AP, October 12, 2008; 1:19 PM)

Rep Frank plans economy stimulus bill in November (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 12:33 PM)

Schieffer set to moderate last McCain-Obama debate (AP, October 12, 2008; 12:27 PM)

Clintons campaigning for Obama-Biden in Pa. (AP, October 12, 2008; 11:30 AM)

Fact Check: Camps highlight foes' old associates (AP, October 12, 2008; 5:16 PM)

Today on the presidential campaign trail (AP, October 12, 2008; 11:15 AM)

Norbert weakens to tropical depression over Mexico (AP, October 12, 2008; 11:09 AM)

Tsvangirai warns on power-sharing deal (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 10:15 AM)

Residents get OK to return after Pa. chemical leak (AP, October 12, 2008; 7:59 AM)

Economic woes chill effort to stop global warming (AP, October 12, 2008; 7:25 AM)

Chief says Chicago police are supported, motivated (AP, October 12, 2008; 6:38 AM)

Attorney: Marine fighting extradition from Mexico (AP, October 12, 2008; 5:52 AM)

The Nation's Weather (AP, October 12, 2008; 5:13 AM)

Tax rebate, food stamp money possible in aid plan (AP, October 12, 2008; 5:12 AM)

Wildfire destroys home, barn in Napa Valley (AP, October 12, 2008; 5:00 AM)

Congressman says McCain 'sowing seeds of hatred' (AP, October 12, 2008; 3:00 AM)

Tax rebate, food stamp money possible in aid plan (AP, October 12, 2008; 2:58 AM)

NKorea off US blacklist after nuke inspection deal (AP, October 12, 2008; 2:47 AM)

Clintons launch campaign swing for Obama in Pa. (AP, October 12, 2008; 2:46 AM)

Bush, allies seek to calm jittery investors (AP, October 12, 2008; 2:45 AM)

About 2,500 flee chemical leak in western Pa. (AP, October 12, 2008; 1:18 AM)

US-POLITICS Summary (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 1:04 AM)

Obama opens 6-point lead over McCain (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 1:03 AM)

Obama opens 6-point lead over McCain (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 1:03 AM)

Jolie: Obama win would be 'nice' for family (AP, October 12, 2008; 12:45 AM)

Wildfire threatens homes, wineries in Napa Valley (AP, October 12, 2008; 12:24 AM)

Today in History - Oct. 12 (AP, October 12, 2008; 12:01 AM)

Battered by Industry Slump, GM and Chrysler Hold Merger Talks (Post, October 12, 2008; Page A15)

U.S. Drops North Korea From Terrorism List (Post, October 12, 2008; Page A01)

World Leaders Offer Unity But No Steps To Ease Crisis (Post, October 12, 2008; Page A01)

Castro: Racism in US keeps many away from Obama (AP, October 11, 2008; 11:37 PM)

The campaign's got your number, and your bar code (AP, October 11, 2008; 10:16 PM)

Congressman says McCain 'sowing seeds of hatred' (AP, October 11, 2008; 9:56 PM)

The Nation's Weather (AP, October 11, 2008; 9:44 PM)

Analysts: GM would need cash to acquire Chrysler (AP, October 11, 2008; 9:35 PM)

Mexican marijuana cartels sully US forests, parks (AP, October 11, 2008; 9:27 PM)

Ethics probe hits hardest at Todd, not Sarah Palin (AP, October 11, 2008; 9:25 PM)

Peru's Garcia names leftist governor as new PM (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 8:52 PM)

Obituaries in the news (AP, October 11, 2008; 8:48 PM)

Political Play: Palin drops puck at Flyers' game (AP, October 11, 2008; 8:24 PM)

Bush visits finance officials, urges cooperation (AP, October 11, 2008; 8:22 PM)

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,181 (AP, October 11, 2008; 8:17 PM)

Santas coming early to Indiana town to sign oath (AP, October 11, 2008; 8:01 PM)

NAACP watching, ready for voter problems (AP, October 11, 2008; 7:24 PM)

Riding high, Obama nods to McCain, rallies fans (AP, October 11, 2008; 7:12 PM)

Reform Party endorses McCain (AP, October 11, 2008; 6:43 PM)

Murder case ends blocks from where it began in LA (AP, October 11, 2008; 5:51 PM)

Billy Graham Leaves Hospital (AP, October 11, 2008; 5:34 PM)

McCain shies away from recent days' attacks (AP, October 11, 2008; 5:31 PM)

Faulty eyewitnesses doomed Dallas County suspects (AP, October 11, 2008; 5:15 PM)

Palin criticizes Obama on abortion at Pa. rally (AP, October 11, 2008; 4:14 PM)

Attorney: Jailed O.J. believes he was 'railroaded' (AP, October 11, 2008; 4:14 PM)

Obama thanks McCain for remarks, presses attack (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 3:56 PM)

Obama thanks McCain for remarks, presses attack (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 3:56 PM)

5 killed in Manhattan blaze, including 3 children (AP, October 11, 2008; 3:54 PM)

Man gets prison for killing fan after Bonds' 700th (AP, October 11, 2008; 3:23 PM)

Counting cards: NY collection includes 6,356 decks (AP, October 11, 2008; 3:11 PM)

McCain drops Va. GOP county chairman over column (AP, October 11, 2008; 3:03 PM)

For Bush, last 100 days to feature 'no letting up' (AP, October 11, 2008; 2:23 PM)

Boat smashes into dock on Michigan river; 3 killed (AP, October 11, 2008; 2:16 PM)

FBI searched long, hard for Jack Anderson sources (AP, October 11, 2008; 2:02 PM)

Washington weighs lethal meds for terminally ill (AP, October 11, 2008; 1:56 PM)

Endangered Miss. frogs get a break in the weather (AP, October 11, 2008; 1:47 PM)

Bush says financial crisis needs coordinated response (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 1:14 PM)

Lost manatee headed to Fla. after Mass. rescue (AP, October 11, 2008; 1:14 PM)

As governor, Palin at times bonds church and state (AP, October 11, 2008; 12:59 PM)

McCain and Obama on US-North Korea agreement (AP, October 11, 2008; 12:51 PM)

All that money you've lost _ where did it go? (AP, October 11, 2008; 12:41 PM)

Marriage ruling not the end of debate in Conn. (AP, October 11, 2008; 12:39 PM)

Obama thanks McCain for remarks, presses attack (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 11:58 AM)

Obama thanks McCain for remarks, presses attack (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 11:58 AM)

Nobel Prize winner Dr. George Palade dies at 95 (AP, October 11, 2008; 11:46 AM)

Obama fundraiser, convicted of fraud, spills beans (AP, October 11, 2008; 11:44 AM)

Scenes from the ground game (AP, October 11, 2008; 11:13 AM)

Western group petitions for species protection (AP, October 11, 2008; 10:42 AM)

Financial woes boost Democrats in Congress races (AP, October 11, 2008; 10:20 AM)

Mugabe hands key ministries to own party, angers MDC (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 6:31 AM)

Malaysia's Anwar sets new Dec deadline to seize power (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 1:39 AM)

US-POLITICS Summary (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 1:03 AM)

Obama holds 4-point lead on McCain in race (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 1:03 AM)

Obama holds 4-point lead on McCain in race (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 1:03 AM)

Alaska ethics probe says Palin abused her power (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 12:24 AM)

Alaska ethics probe says Palin abused her power (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 12:24 AM)

Conn. Ban On Gay Marriage Reversed:  State's High Court Issues 4-3 Ruling (Post, October 11, 2008; Page A02)

Worst Week Ever: Dow, S& P Each Fall 18% (Post, October 11, 2008; Page D01)

Alaska ethics probe finds Palin abused her power (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 11:54 PM)

Palin says report says she acted lawfully (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 11:15 PM)

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