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Poll: Obama leads in key GOP counties
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama has erased longtime Republican advantages in four key counties in battleground states, a poll indicates.
British PM's rescue plan brings hope to U.S., Europe
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Who would have thought that a New Labor prime minister of Britain would save Continental Europe and the Republican-ruled United States from financial ruin? Yet Gordon Brown's bailout plan shows promise of doing just that.
House GOP objects to new spending measures
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- House Republicans say they oppose new spending measures congressional Democrats are considering in a second bailout package for the U.S. economy.
Hearing set on King love-letters dispute
ATLANTA, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- A judge has ordered Martin Luther King's daughter to be in court with a cache of her father's love letters that are being sought by a book publisher.
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."
Election: Quebec pivotal for Conservatives
MONTREAL, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The Canadian Conservatives' hopes for a majority government after Tuesday's federal election appear hampered by Quebec separatists, The Gazette newspaper said.
Senior Afghan provincial official slain
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- A senior provincial official was killed by gunmen in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and five Taliban militants were slain in Ghanzi province Tuesday, officials said.
U.S. markets climb Tuesday
U.S. markets climb Tuesday
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. markets followed their historic Monday rebound with quick gains Tuesday morning, investors cheered by the U.S. plan to buy bank equity shares.
Moscow air defenses to be tested
MOSCOW, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Mobile air defense units around Moscow will conduct live-fire exercises using Buk-M1 surface-to-air missile systems, a Russian military spokesman said.
Winnipeg Free Press workers on strike
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- About 1,000 workers at the Winnipeg (Canada) Free Press were in the second day of a strike Tuesday that stopped print editions from being published.
Gerard Depardieu's son dead at 37
Gerard Depardieu's son dead at 37
PARIS, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Guillaume Depardieu, the 37-year-old son of French film star Gerard Depardieu, has died from complications related to pneumonia, hospital officials said.
U.S. bailout has history behind it
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The massive rescue plan for U.S. banks rubs against the country's dedication to free enterprise, but it is not unprecedented, analysts said.
Computer model simulates plane bomb blast
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- A new computer program that simulates explosions aboard passenger jets could lead to changes in U.S. airport safety procedures, officials say.
Paulson's remarks on $700B rescue plan
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Following are remarks made Tuesday by U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on $700 billion rescue plan for the U.S. financial markets.
Feds buying into nine banks, Paulson says
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Tuesday the department would buy stakes in nine banks to help restore confidence in the financial system.
European bailout pledges top $1 trillion
PARIS, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Germany and France led the pack in commitments to their nation's banks as European leaders pledged more than $1 trillion in bailout plans.
Ukraine PM won't allocate election money
Ukraine PM won't allocate election money
KIEV, Ukraine, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko won't allocate the $80 million necessary to hold snap parliamentary elections, local media reports indicate.
Bush's remarks on $700 billion rescue plan
Bush's remarks on $700 billion rescue plan
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Following are remarks made by U.S. President George Bush Tuesday in Washington on the $700 billion rescue plan for U.S. financial markets.
Bailout has bank stakes, more FDIC action
Bailout has bank stakes, more FDIC action
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- A $250 billion direct stake in banks is among the planks included in the $700 billion bailout plan for the U.S. financial system, President Bush said Tuesday.
Whites more comfortable voting for blacks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- White U.S. residents are becoming increasingly comfortable with blacks representing them in political offices, analysts say.
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