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Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama delivers his acceptance speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver on August 28, 2008. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch) | Slideshow
   
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    Gustav becomes a hurricane
    Gustav becomes a hurricane
    MIAMI, Aug. 29 (UPI) --
    Gustav regained hurricane strength Friday afternoon as it moved from Jamaica to the Caymans.
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    Palin may steal Obama's bounce
    Palin may steal Obama's bounce
    Sen. John McCain continues to confound his critics: His announcement Friday of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate was an exceptionally bold... | Read More
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    Gold statue of Kate Moss worth $3M
    Gold statue of Kate Moss worth $3M
    LONDON, Aug. 29 (UPI) --
    A solid gold statue of supermodel Kate Moss, worth nearly $3 million, is set to go on display at the British Museum, officials said.
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    Kellogg lands Phelps for cereal gig
    Kellogg lands Phelps for cereal gig
    CHICAGO, Aug. 29 (UPI) --
    You won't be seeing U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps among the Olympians on the Wheaties box -- he has a new cereal home.
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    Palin may steal Obama's bounce
    Palin may steal Obama's bounce
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (UPI) --
    Sen. John McCain continues to confound his critics: His announcement Friday of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate was an exceptionally bold move that carries some risks but promises a powerful payoff if it works out.
  • Palin may steal Obama's bounce
  • Obama gives good speech, but doesn't close the deal
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