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    McCain melts down in Michigan pullout
    What profiteth John McCain if his vice presidential candidate wins her debate but he gives up on Michigan? | Read More
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    GOP aids Planned Parenthood with song
    GOP aids Planned Parenthood with song
    NASHVILLE, Oct. 5 (UPI) --
    Nashville songwriter Gretchen Peters says she will donate royalties from her song, "Independence Day," to Planned Parenthood in Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's name.
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    Kids aware of only white, male presidents
    Kids aware of only white, male presidents
    AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 6 (UPI) --
    Children ages 5 to 10 say there have been no female, black or Hispanic U.S. presidents due to discrimination and a lack of skills, and some think it is illegal.
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    Astros' Backe arrested in wedding 'riot'
    Astros' Backe arrested in wedding 'riot'
    GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 6 (UPI) --
    Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe was arrested during what police called a riot at the San Luis Resort on Galveston Island.
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    McCain melts down in Michigan pullout
    McCain melts down in Michigan pullout
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (UPI) --
    What profiteth John McCain if his vice presidential candidate wins her debate but he gives up on Michigan?
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