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Analysis: Low-voltage debate for presidential rivals

Oct. 7: Debate moderator Tom Brokaw asks Barack Obama and John McCain how they'll break the government's habits of too much debt and spending.(MSNBC)Analysis: The second debate between presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama came across on television as a remarkably sedate, low-voltage and perhaps at times tedious affair.

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:36:51 GMT
Obama, McCaindebate economy, Iraq

As Sen. Barack Obama looks on, Sen. John McCain answers a question at the debate in Nashville, Tenn.John McCain called on the government to buy up Americans bad mortgages and renegotiate new loans that reflect their homes diminished value in an effort to reverse his sagging fortunes.

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 03:42:40 GMT
Tourists killed in Nepal air crash

A small airplane crashed and caught fire Wednesday as it tried to land in foggy weather near Mt. Everest, killing 18 people, including 14 tourists from Germany and Australia, an official said.

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 06:30:06 GMT
U.K. to partially nationalize banks

Learn how the U.S. economic crisis is sending shockwaves around the world.The British government announced plans on Wednesday to partially nationalize major banks, with taxpayers taking a share stake in a bid to restore stability.

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 07:14:58 GMT
Retirement accounts lose $2 trillion

Americans' retirement plans have lost as much as $2 trillion in the past 15 months, Congress' top budget analyst estimated Tuesday.

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 20:52:28 GMT
Rush to hire bailout managers

The Treasury Department has set an extremely short timetable for picking the companies that will help manage its $700 billion bailout program.

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 23:37:04 GMT
A new, more powerful Fed emerges

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's words have always loomed large over the traders on the New York Stock Exchange.Dusting off Depression-era emergency powers, the Federal Reserve is extending its reach over the economy as never before, pushing the limits of its authority, if not exceeding them.

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 22:25:03 GMT
Palin'sper diem pay under review

Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin campaigns in Jacksonville, Fla., on Tuesday. Gov. Sarah Palin's practice of charging the state when she stays in her home must be reviewed to determine if she should pay taxes on the payments, state Finance Director Kim Garnero said Tuesday.

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 22:34:50 GMT
Iraq pressured on future oftroops

U.S.soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment stand guard during a patrol with their replacements from the 25th Infantry Division in Baqouba, 35 miles northeast of Baghdad on Tuesday.The Iraqi foreign minister said Tuesday it will require "bold political decisions" to resolve the major issue standing in the way of a deal allowing American troops to remain here next year who would try U.S. troops accused of crimes.

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 23:07:17 GMT
Documents say U.S. detainee near insanity

A military officer told the Pentagon that an American detainee was being driven nearly insane by punishing isolation and sensory deprivation, according to documents obtained by the AP.

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 02:12:24 GMT
Vegas office raided in voter-fraud probe

Nevada authorities seized records Tuesday from a group they accused of submitting fraudulent voter-registration forms including for the starting lineup of the Dallas Cowboys.

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:33:47 GMT
After bailout, AIG sent executives to the spa

Oct. 7: Congress sharply criticized two former CEOs of AIG on Tuesday for costing taxpayers $85 billion in a government bailout while the insurance giant's executives profited. NBC's Lisa Myers reports. (Nightly News)Less than a week after the federal government had to bail out American International Group Inc., the company sent executives on a $440,000 retreat to a posh California resort, lawmakers investigating the company's meltdown said Tuesday.

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:48:09 GMT
Beau of woman stuck on toilet wins lottery again

A Kansas man whose girlfriend was physically stuck to the toilet in their home wins $20,000 in the state Lottery, for the second time this year.

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 21:45:35 GMT
Non-elimination night keeps Rocco 'Dancing'

As many viewers suspected, Misty May-Treanor's early exit from "Dancing With the Stars" meant that all of the other dancers were safe. Even chef Rocco DiSpirito, who presented head judge Len Goodman with some goofy eyewear on Monday night's show.As many viewers suspected, Misty May-Treanor's early exit from "Dancing With the Stars" meant that all of the other dancers were safe. Even you, Rocco.

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 01:18:50 GMT
New BlackBerry Storm adds touchscreen

Research in Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry, is taking on Apple Inc. with a touch-screen phone that puts a new twist on the technology.

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 05:16:14 GMT
Riding dinosaur, robot toptoy list

Kota the Triceratops made by Hasbro Inc.'s Playskool division, retails for about $300.A lifelike baby Triceratops that children can ride on, a Wall-E robot that responds to your voice, a dancing game that eliminates wires and mats.

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 22:23:35 GMT
Seven NFL title hopefuls already in deep holes

Oct 5: In part one of Peter King's Notebook, Peter and Bob Costas discuss the Titans' QBs and the Colts' comeback.(NBC Sports)Seven teams that began the season with high hopes are already in deep holes: San Diego and Jacksonville in the AFC; Seattle, Philadelphia, Green Bay and Minnesota in the NFC, with the Vikings (1-3) playing in New Orleans on Monday night.

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 23:26:25 GMT
Bernanke opens door to rate cuts

Oct. 7: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gives a recent history of the financial markets and describes how and why the government intervened.(MSNBC)Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Tuesday that the financial crisis has not only darkened the country's current economic performance but also could prolong the pain.

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 18:03:25 GMT
Gas below $3.50 1st time since April

U.S. retail gasoline prices fell 15 cents a gallon over the last week, dropping below an average $3.50 a gallon for the first time in six months, the government said on Monday.

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:58:36 GMT
Want to be healthy? Exercise for 2 hours a week

Get moving: The nation's new exercise guidelines set a minimum sweat allotment for good health. For most adults, that's 2 hours a week.

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:29:01 GMT
Listen up! Music is everywhere on the Web

If you do a lot of listening at home or at work, a bit of knowledge about online music is the way to save money on your music listening routine

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 18:00:39 GMT
China hopes activists don't win Nobel

Chinese activist Hu Jia, along with Gao Zhisheng, are considered among the front-runners for the Nobel Peace Prize. Hu has been jailed since Dec. 27, Gao since August 2006.China's foreign ministry suggested Tuesday that it hopes Chinese human rights activists will not win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, saying the award should go to the "right people."

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 20:22:11 GMT
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