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TOP NEWS
Former Senator, Presidential Candidate George McGovern Dies, 90
Senator George McGovern, 1922-2012 RIP
WW2 vet became anti-war candidate in 1972; was crushed by Nixon, carrying only Massachusetts and DC. Remembered for changing Democratic convention rules to reduce party bosses’ power, work with Bob Dole on global hunger issue. Died in hospice after long illness
POLITICS
Candidates To Debate Foreign Policy Tonight
Arguing foreign policy during a referendum on the economy
Lynn University plays host to the third presidential debate; Iran and Libya sure to be major discussion points
THE ECONOMY, STUPID
Oil Drops Despite Mideast Tensions: NYMEX $90.52, Brent $110.78
Japan Exports Fall 10% On Strong Yen, Trouble With PRC
Report Says News Corp Looking at Chicago Tribune, LA Times
Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Reserves Larger Than Expected?SPORTS
Giants Pound Cardinals 6-1 To Force Game 7 In NLCS
Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong
Carpenter doesn’t cut it for Cards
Patriots Escape Defeat By Jets In OT
BCS Provides A Different Kind Of Political Football
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