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A Wall Street employee reacts minutes after the opening bell at the NYSE on Wall Street in New York City on October 10, 2008. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo)
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    McCain backer calls Obama 'Arab'
    McCain backer calls Obama 'Arab'
    WAUKESHA , Wis., Oct. 10 (UPI) --
    Supporters in Wisconsin urged John McCain to get tougher on Democratic rival Barack Obama, but McCain chided a woman for calling Obama an "Arab."
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    Ahtisaari's Nobel win is victory for China
    The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari is a great triumph for the Finnish government -- and for the... | Read More
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    Co-star: Rourke cut own head for film
    Co-star: Rourke cut own head for film
    NEW YORK, Oct. 10 (UPI) --
    Mickey Rourke's co-star in "The Wrestler" said the Hollywood actor took his role so seriously, he actually slashed his own head for the sake of authenticity.
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    MLB: Philadelphia 8, LA Dodgers 5
    MLB: Philadelphia 8, LA Dodgers 5
    PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10 (UPI) --
    Shane Victorino's two hits and four RBI Friday led the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-5 win over the LA Dodgers and a 2-0 lead in the NL Championship Series.
  • MLB: Boston 2, Tampa Bay 0
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