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- Rep. Dennis Kucinich: 'Wake up America!'
Dennis Kucinich, the Ohio representative and two-time presidential candidate, roused the Democratic National Convention tonight with a fiery speech with the refrain: "Wake up America!" Later, Sen. Hillary Clinton planned to urge her supporters to rally b
- FAA computer problems cause flight delays
Every major airport in the United States is experiencing flight delays this afternoon because of a communications breakdown at a Federal Aviation Administration facility. The administration said there are no radar outages and that they have not lost conta
- Hurricane Gustav makes landfall in Haiti
Hurricane Gustav made landfall this afternoon on Haiti's southwest peninsula, the National Hurricane Center said. Gustav hit near Port-au-Prince with 90 mph winds. It's expected to weaken slightly as it moves over Haiti, but forecasters warn it will restr
- U.S. envoy's Pakistan talks questioned
Bush administration officials are angrily questioning whether a senior U.S. diplomat has interfered in Pakistani politics.
- Praise plentiful for Kennedy, split on Mrs. Obama
Sen. Edward Kennedy and Michelle Obama kicked off the first night of the Democratic National Convention with speeches that focused on "new hope" and the American dream. iReporters across the country watched the convention and shared their reaction to Mond
- Cafferty: Beverly Hillary-billies come to Denver
The Beverly Hillary-billies come to Denver.
- Edwards' wife blasted for keeping affair secret
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- Sudanese plane hijacked to Libya
A Sudanese plane that was hijacked shortly after taking off from Nyala in the country's Darfur region has landed in Kifra, Libya, according to media reports.
- Guard survives Iraq, dies on job at U.S. prison
Jose Rivera survived two tours of duty in Iraq, but his job as a corrections officer at a high-security federal prison in California cost him his life. He was alone guarding about 100 inmates when he was attacked. He didn't have what many guards at state
- Caylee's mom wanted to give her up for adoption
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- Cool off with Boston's aquatic attractions
Everyone knows Boston is a city steeped in history, but on a steamy hot summer day, one of the best places to experience the city is from the ocean or the harbor.
- Are reward-miles credit cards worth it?
Everyone knows that airlines make it difficult to redeem frequent-flier miles for free travel. Yet you may not know that they're making it expensive, too.
- FAA probes nationwide flight delay glitch
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- Historic Highlands Square a Denver hot spot
One of Denver's best-kept secrets is just a seven-minute drive from downtown. With the Democratic National Convention in town this week, the Highlands Square shopping district near 32nd and Lowell hopes to get the word out.
- Get amazing airplane views: 7 tips
I'm strapping myself in for a ride to the edge of the sky. Outside my porthole, the ground crew is preparing the vehicle for launch. The entry hatch is sealed, the mobile gantry pulled away. All systems are go. Soon, powerful thrusters will accelerate us
- Southwest to trim 196 flights
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- Soaring newcomer at world's biggest aquarium
In the world's largest aquarium, where most inhabitants settle for swimming, Nandi soars gracefully through her new home on majestic 9-foot wings.
- Montreal: See Canada's Paris in 48 hours
Given Montreal's proximity to substantially-sized American cities, you might not think Quebec's largest city would be so different. But in architecture, language, cuisine and culture, Montreal clearly distinguishes itself as a bustling French-flavored cen
- Costa Rica adventures keep kids on the go
Soccer turns out to be the only language the kids need.
Headlines last updated on Aug 28, 2008 16:06:32pm.
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