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Biden: Palin a ‘smart, tough politician’

  Video: Democratic VP Joe Biden discusses Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin with NBC’s Tom Brokaw. 

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Hurricane Ike rakes Caribbean

Florida, Gulf Coast watch warily.  Story |   Video


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U.S. takes control
of Fannie, Freddie

  U.S. government announces that it is taking control of troubled mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, effectively wiping out shareholders' interest in the publicly traded companies.  Full story |   Video

Candidates weigh in on rescue

The historic takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has moved to forefront of the presidential campaign.  Full story |   Video

Mortgage giants were blind to bubble
  Boeing machinists walking the picket line
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2008 Republican National Convention: Day 3
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