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Johnson has field covered in California, posts third win of '08
31.08.2008 22:28
usatoday.com
Some pieces of Jimmie Johnson's home track didn't stay in place during Sunday night's Pepsi 500. Unfortunately for the rest of ...
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Motorsports
Pedregon prevails in Funny Car showdown at Indy
31.08.2008 22:28
usatoday.com
Cruz Pedregon won the U.S. Smokeless Showdown for the first time Sunday at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, beating Tim Wilkerson ...
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Motorsports
Oil up on storm fears as stocks down on tech
31.08.2008 22:19
washingtonpost.com
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Oil rose above $116 a barrel on Monday, as a quarter of U.S. crude production was shuttered because of Hurricane Gustav, while Asian stocks were stung by the technology sector, which anticipated slower global demand.
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Finance & Investments
FEMA Is Eager to Show It Learned From Katrina
31.08.2008 22:17
nytimes.com
Representatives of a dozen federal agencies tried to ensure that everyone knew what part to play in the response.
Washington
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Political Memo: Storm Politics Present Risks and Rewards
31.08.2008 22:17
nytimes.com
The hurricane’s approach recalled failings of the Bush presidency just as Mr. McCain’s big moment arrived.
Washington
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Washington Gun Ownership to Go Through One Man
31.08.2008 22:17
nytimes.com
Charles W. Sykes Jr. is expected to become the only federally licensed dealer in Washington to handle the transactions that put guns in the hands of residents.
Washington
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Meatpacker in Brooklyn Challenges a Union Vote
31.08.2008 22:17
nytimes.com
Agriprocessors, a kosher meat producer, is trying to persuade the Supreme Court to rule that illegal immigrants do not have the right to join labor unions.
Washington
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Account of a Bridge’s Death Slightly Exaggerated
31.08.2008 22:17
nytimes.com
Gov. Sarah Palin owes her selection as Senator John McCain’s running mate in part to an irresistible slogan: the Bridge to Nowhere.
Washington
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McCain’s Pick May Foster Bigger Campaign Role for Clinton
31.08.2008 22:17
nytimes.com
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s advisers said they expected she would focus her efforts especially on working women in swing states where she ran strong.
Washington
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Halladay mows down Yankees again as Jays roll
31.08.2008 20:27
usatoday.com
Roy Halladay made the most of Yankee Stadium's final season. Halladay won his fourth straight start, giving him four wins over the New York Yankees this year, and Scott Rolen homered for the Toronto Blue Jays in their 6-2 victory Sunday.
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Baseball
Former Pro Bowl RB Rudi Johnson to visit Detroit tonight
31.08.2008 20:25
freep.com
Johnson has rushed for 5,742 yards and 48 touchdowns in seven seasons with the Bengals. He also caught 101 passes for 588 yards and one touchdown.
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Sports
Nearly two million flee Hurricane Gustav
31.08.2008 20:00
reuters.com
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Nearly two million people fled the Louisiana coast on Sunday as Hurricane Gustav moved within hours of striking land, possibly with a weaker punch than 2005's devastating Hurricane Katrina.
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Record streak snapped: May-Treanor, Walsh fall in Ohio
31.08.2008 18:20
usatoday.com
Olympic beach volleyball stars Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh lost for the first time in more than a year, falling 21-19, 10-21, 25-23 to Elaine Youngs and Nicole Branagh in the AVP Crocs Cup Shootout on Sunday.
USA
Olympic Games
Weir regains Deutsche Bank lead; Villegas one stroke back
31.08.2008 18:20
usatoday.com
Sunshine began to bake the greens, the wind kept players guessing and the birdie cheers kept right on coming Sunday in the Deutsche ...
USA
Golf
Poulter, Casey are Faldo's captain picks for Europe's Ryder Cup team
31.08.2008 18:20
usatoday.com
Oliver Wilson has clinched the 10th and final automatic spot on Europe's Ryder Cup team. Justin Rose and Soren Hansen have also ...
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Golf
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