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McCain official calls Obama 'guy of the street,' says Democrat should talk more about drug use
NEW YORK (AP) _ Former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating, a co-chairman of Republican John McCain's presidential campaign, called Barack Obama a "guy of the street" in a radio interview and said the Democratic hopeful should be more candid about his youthful...Tags: Illinois, Oklahoma, Barack Obama, Primaries, John McCain
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Feds question new voter checks in 6 states
Associated Press WriterFederal officials have asked election officials in Indiana and five other states to investigate whether social security number checks are being improperly run on people registering to vote. Social Security Commissioner Michael Astrue sent a letter...Tags: Indiana, Wages and Pensions, Alabama, Social Security, Ohio
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Voters Defining Black On Election Day
Last year, Sen. Joe Biden made a comment some people considered racially insensitive toward Sen. Barack Obama. Obama's response was a mild one — he called Biden's remark "historically inaccurate." This earned him a harsh rebuke from one of my...Tags: Joe Biden, National or Ethnic Minorities, Los Angeles, Political Candidates, Election Day
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Musical fact or an Elvis myth?
Q:"Million Dollar Quartet" is a new musical opening this weekend at the Goodman. It's based on a true story that involves Elvis, right? Right. On Dec. 4, 1956, four future 20th Century musical giants—Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl...Tags: Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Music, Johnny Cash
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Veep action: More push by Clinton?
Spin CycleClinton seems to be pushing the veep thing on several fronts: Loyalist Lanny Davis (left) -- does he have an existence separate from promoting/defending Bill and Hillary? -- has launched a website called womenforfairpolitics.com that is dedicated to... -
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Complex Zimbabwe Re "They beat him, but not into submission," Column One, Aug. 7 As a former Rhodesian, I'm irritated by yet another sob story about poor white farmers in Zimbabwe. The Times neglects to mention that farmer Mike Campbell's ilk were among...Tags: Justice System, National Government, Same-Sex Marriage, Migration, Nelson Mandela
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24-hour spa draws nightowls, dating couples
Special to amNewYorkOn a Saturday night when many New Yorkers can be found drinking and dancing the night away, Bob Johnson is sweating in a stone igloo. "I am here for the couples massage," said Johnson, who was celebrating his 40th birthday with his fiancée at Juvenex,...Tags: Television, Koreatown, Damages, Personal Service
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Helped mold town's future
Special to the Chicago TribuneDuring the nearly 30 years that Burd Hikes served on the Wayne Plan Commission, he held firm to preservation of the village as a prominent center for equestrian farms, riding centers and paths. Mr. Hikes was a longtime chairman of the group and a...Tags: Technology, National Government, Equestrian, Engineering, Colleges and Universities
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No sure pro shot for city
Sun ReporterA new arena is a poor risk for Baltimore if the city is counting on attracting an NHL or NBA franchise, sports business experts say, but some agree with city leaders that a proposed 18,500-seat venue could be profitable without such an anchor tenant....Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Field Hockey, NCAA Tournament, Garth Brooks, National Government
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Anne Arundel Datebook
Today Concert The Annapolis Maritime Museum will feature Bob Zentz in the next installments of its Summertime Maritime Concert at 7 p.m. on the museum campus, 400 Second St., and at noon Thursday at City Dock. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn...Tags: Baptist, Consumer Electronics Industry, Health and Safety at School, Defense, Fishing
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McCain wins pro-sports owners' dollars
The Swampby Frank James Here's a way of analyzing campaign contributions that makes for sort of a dog-bites-man story--Republican Sen. John McCain has received much more in campaign contributions from professional sports-teams owners and their families than Sen....Tags: Baseball, Chicago Bulls, National Government, Political Candidates, Tribune Co.
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'Boondocks' creator Aaron McGruder to BET: %@*$% ^ & !
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterThe battle between "The Boondocks" creator Aaron McGruder and Black Entertainment Television is about to get a lot more animated. Two second-season episodes of the biting cartoon series that attack the black-themed network but were never aired --...Tags: National or Ethnic Minorities, Sony Corp., Television Industry, Satellite and Cable Service, Culture
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