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A pedestrian walks by a store window decorated with a Barack Obama campaign poster in Denver, Colorado on August 27, 2008. The 2008 Democratic National Convention runs through August 28 in Denver. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey) | Slideshow
   
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    Medvedev: West sent mixed messages
    Medvedev: West sent mixed messages
    MOSCOW, Aug. 27 (UPI) --
    Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accused Western leaders Wednesday of encouraging hopes in Georgian breakaway regions for independence.
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    Hillary shines and overshadows Obama
    Hillary shines and overshadows Obama
    The good news for Sen. Barack Obama Wednesday morning was that Sen. Hillary Clinton stepped up to the plate and roused up her supporters for him.... | Read More
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  • Parking not available at Obama event
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  • Congresswomen read letters of concern
  • Cholesterol can drop on epilepsy 'diet'
  • Clinton: Congress should tackle healthcare
  • Killer arrested in Canadian cold case
  • MLB: Minnesota 6, Seattle 5
  • DNC roll call produces drama, comedy
  • How when vision is lost, senses more acute
  • Second U.S. ship arrives in Georgia
  • Replica cannon stolen from park
  • Villaraigosa doesn't feel snubbed by Obama
  • Man arrested for imprisoning children
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    Jay-Z selling Vegas 40/40 Club
    Jay-Z selling Vegas 40/40 Club
    NEW YORK, Aug. 27 (UPI) --
    Hip-hop artist and businessman Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and his partners said Wednesday they are selling their 40/40 Club in Las Vegas for an undisclosed amount.
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Issue of the Day
    Hillary shines and overshadows Obama
    Hillary shines and overshadows Obama
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (UPI) --
    The good news for Sen. Barack Obama Wednesday morning was that Sen. Hillary Clinton stepped up to the plate and roused up her supporters for him. The bad news was that she had to.
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