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By Michael Falcone In a 45-minute interview with The New York Times, Senator John McCain declared himself a conservative Republican, though, as he put it, “in the Theodore Roosevelt mold.
Obama, McCain agree on many once-divisive issues
In New Hampshire, McCain's 2000 primary victory still resonates ...
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Mental Activity May Affect Autism-Linked Genes - Washington Post
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By David Brown New research suggests that some cases of autism arise from defects in genes that can be turned on or off by mental activity, a finding that sheds light on the devastating condition and might eventually lead to strategies to treat it.
Autism Genes Are Linked to Early Learning
Autism gene search turns up hope for treatment
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Dr. Michael DeBakey, pioneering heart surgeon, dies at 99 - International Herald Tribune
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By Lawrence K. Altman Dr. Michael DeBakey, whose innovative heart and blood vessel operations made him one of the most influential doctors in America, died Friday night in Houston, where he lived.
Pioneering Heart Surgeon
Dr. Michael DeBakey, cardiac surgery pioneer, dies
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Crews ’turn the corner’ against 1 Calif. wildfire - Boston Herald
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By AP PARADISE, Calif. - Many firefighters and homeowners were able to take a collective breath this morning as another town appeared to have been spared from yet another wildfire in the unprecedented California fire season.
Video: Weather Helps Butte County Firefighters
Scorching heat hinders firefighters battling Butte County blaze
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'E3 08: 60GB Xbox 360 official, 20GB discounted and discontinued - GameSpot
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Following weeks of rumors, Microsoft unveils new console model, prices older SKU to sell at $299--while supplies last. By Tor Thorsen, GameSpot After long declining to comment on "rumors and speculation" about the Xbox 360's $299 price cut--even when ...
Microsoft cuts price of Xbox 360
60GB 360, 20GB Price Cut Confirmed
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Obama 'Won't Back Off One Bit' on His Tough-Love Message - ABC News
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ABC News' Sunlen Miller reports: Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., says that he won’t back down on his “tough love” message to African Americans -– a subject that prompted Jesse Jackson's angry open-mic gaffe this past week.
A clash of generations in black community
Judge Jesse Jackson by his whispers
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Fannie, Freddie Are in `Sound Situation,' Dodd Says (Correct) - Bloomberg
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By Justin Blum July 13 (Bloomberg) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the largest providers of US mortgage financing, are in a ``sound situation,'' said Senator Christopher Dodd.
Long Protected by Washington, Fannie and Freddie Ballooned
Downsize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
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Christian Bale dons the 'Batman' cape again - New York Daily News
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By JR GRIFFIN Chatty Internet fanboys aren't the only ones excited about the new batsuit debuting in "The Dark Knight," opening Friday.
From the grave, Heath Ledger talks about “The Dark Knight”
Filming "The Dark Knight"
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Mike Elizalde is a 'Hellboy' with makeup effects - Los Angeles Times
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PAINT JOB: Makeup effects designer Mike Elizalde touches up Ron Perlman, who portrays the “Hellboy II” title character. He's also given creatures their features for 'X-Men' and 'Fantastic Four.
'Hellboy II' catches fire with $35.9 million debut
Persistence pays off for 'Hellboy' sequel
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NASCAR LifeLock.com 400 - Chicago Tribune
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By Skip Myslenski and Shannon Ryan | Tribune staff reporters The catcalls and the boos bombarded Kyle Busch when he was introduced on Saturday night.
Video: Kyle Busch Wins His 7th Race of the Year
Kyle Busch Superstar Glorious in Chicago Win !
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