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President Bush announces new economic plan in Washington
U.S. President George W. Bush makes his way to the podium to speak on the economy in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on October 14, 2008. Bush announced a $250 billion plan in which the government would buy shares in the nation's leading banks. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch) | Slideshow
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    Howard out of, Cheadle in for 'Iron Man 2'
    Howard out of, Cheadle in for 'Iron Man 2'
    LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14 (UPI) --
    Hollywood actor Don Cheadle reportedly has signed on to replace Terrence Howard as the character Jim Rhodes in "Iron Man 2."
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    Garriott's rocket docks with space station
    Garriott's rocket docks with space station
    HOUSTON, Oct. 14 (UPI) --
    NASA officials say a Russian spacecraft carrying video mogul Richard Garriott and two other flyers docked Tuesday with the International Space Station.
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