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MSN DirectoryPoll: Partisanship sways Palin opinions
Republicans, Democrats have deeply contrasting impressions of McCain's running mate, suggesting politics, not gender is paramount in the initial public reviews. Full story
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Hanna, Ike aim for East Coast
Beach vacationers in the Carolinas packed up and headed inland Friday and authorities in the Florida Keys ordered the beginning of evacuations there as two storms threatened the U.S. East Coast.
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U.S. nears rescue plan for Fannie, Freddie
The government has prepared a plan to take control of troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, officials told the two companies, according to three sources familiar with the conversations.
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Myers, Phillies shut down Mets in opener
Dobbs also hits 2-run HR in 3-0 win as New York's lead in NL East cut to 2
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Stand Up to Cancer takes over Hollywood
Skateboarder Tony Hawk, actor Shemar Moore and other celebrities said they joined in Friday's three-network cancer telethon because the disease had touched their lives or those of family and friends.
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Discover the secret of slow
Want to be a better father, trim that gut, blow 'em away in your next presentation and make your wife moan with delight? Take a lesson from the tortoise.
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It was a hot summer for video games
The dog days of summer tend to dry the flow of game launches to a trickle. But this summer has been ... different. The recent weeks and months have offered up a surprising number of gaming gems. You just have to know where to look.
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World’s deadliest delicacies
Don’t fancy the in-laws? Have we got a shopping list for you. From Namibian bullfrogs to red elderberries, these foods make for some seriously killer carbs.
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Cell phones welcome in some classrooms
Devices used to check schedules, take quizzes at various college campuses. Full story
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Did mom chloroform missing toddler?
Profiler: ‘Pretty damning’ that Casey Anthony may have Googled chemical. Full story
