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After debate, Obama calls McCain out of touchWASHINGTON - Democrat Barack Obama called Republican rival John McCain out of touch with middle-class Americans a day after they clashed in their first presidential debate over who could best lead the U.S. out of its financial crisis while waging wars on two fronts. More » |
Despite husband's heritage, Alaska Natives doubt PalinANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin routinely notes her husband's Yup'ik Eskimo roots. But those connections haven't erased doubts about her in a community long slighted by the white settlers who flocked to Alaska and dominate its government. More » |
First presidential debate was a night of contrastsWASHINGTON - Liberal and Democrat vs. conservative and Republican. Taller, younger and black vs. shorter, older and white. More » |
Rep. Frank up front in U.S. financial crisisWASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Barney Frank didn't miss a beat when the topic turned to the demise of once-mighty investment banks. More » |
