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A Wall Street employee reacts after the ringing of the closing bell on Wall Street in New York City on October 6, 2008. The Dow recovered from an 800 point plunge to close down 370 points. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo) . | Slideshow
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    McCain clueless as economic crisis deepens
    McCain clueless as economic crisis deepens
    After abandoning Michigan, John McCain's presidential campaign is staring defeat in the face because of the economic crisis in Ohio as well. | Read More
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  • New York: Laptop thefts on rise in schools
  • Countrywide to rework thousands of loans
  • Make-A-Wish wants to shed R.I. chapter
  • Robbie Williams working on new CD
  • McCain's flying ability was questioned
  • DUI suspected in deadly Calif. bus crash
  • Lorry Lokey gives $75 million to Sanford
  • Tour promoter ordered to pay Kelly $3.4M
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  • Crude oil prices fall nearly $5 per barrel
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    Eddie Van Halen to wed publicist
    Eddie Van Halen to wed publicist
    LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6 (UPI) --
    U.S. rock 'n' roll icon Eddie Van Halen has proposed to his girlfriend/publicist Janie Liszewski, a source told People magazine.
  • Fey returns to 'SNL' for debate spoof
  • May-Treanor won't continue on 'DWTS'
  • Cyrus celebrates 16th b-day at Disneyland
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    Smith to appeal suspension for hard hit
    Smith to appeal suspension for hard hit
    FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Oct. 6 (UPI) --
    New York Jets defensive back Eric Smith said he would appeal the suspension and fine imposed by the NFL for his hit on Arizona's Anquan Boldin.
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Issue of the Day
    McCain clueless as economic crisis deepens
    McCain clueless as economic crisis deepens
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (UPI) --
    After abandoning Michigan, John McCain's presidential campaign is staring defeat in the face because of the economic crisis in Ohio as well.
  • McCain melts down in Michigan pullout
  • Palin, Biden clash as weak VP candidates
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Poll: Palin beat expectations, but Biden won
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