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Silent Ravers Dance 'Together, But Individually' - September 17, 2008

Young people are organizing online and gathering in public spaces to throw the quietest dance parties ever. It's called a "silent rave" — with MP3 players in hand, they show up en masse and dance together to their own music.
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Liberal 527 Groups Target McCain With Ads - September 16, 2008

Although the Obama campaign's $66 million in August may not be enough to maintain his advantage over the combined funds of the McCain campaign and the Republican National Committee, liberal 527 groups may steal the spotlight with their anti-McCain ads.
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What's In A Song Stan Howe's 'Yellowstone' - September 15, 2008

Montana resident Stan Howe discusses his home state's Yellowstone River, what it means as a symbol to residents of the state and his childhood memories of it. His song recalls the river with pride.
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Scraper Bike Fever Spreads, Thanks To YouTube - September 14, 2008

YouTube has spawned many sudden sensations. Take scraper bikes, for example. A music video about the tricked-out bicycles posted to the site by some teenagers in Oakland, Calif., has attracted a cult following, with nearly 3 million views. The video tapped into what is becoming a worldwide movement.
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For Blind Triathlete And Guide, A Win-Win Situation - September 13, 2008

Aaron Scheidies, who is blind, is a top triathlete, finishing 28th in a field of 1,127 in the Los Angeles Triathlon last week. His guide for the race was professional triathlete Matt Lieto, who says he was taken aback by Scheidies' abilities.
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Pride, Concern As Candidates' Sons Head To War - September 12, 2008

Whichever ticket wins the election in November, it will be the first time in decades that the president, vice president or both have children serving in the armed forces during wartime. But some worry about the burden on a president or VP of having a child on the battlefield.
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Wounds Reopened As Racial Killing Case Reversed - September 11, 2008

For some families of those who died in violence of the era, the overturning of James Ford Seale's conviction in connection to the murder of two black teens in 1964 shows justice has been painfully slow. For others, the mere prosecution of the case was victory of a kind.
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Invasion Of The Ball-Jointed Dolls - September 10, 2008

Move over, Hello Kitty. Make room for the new pop culture craze from Japan: ball-jointed dolls. Already huge in Japan and South Korea, these hand-sculpted, hand-painted, anatomically correct and eerily lifelike dolls are gaining popularity with American enthusiasts.
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MSNBC Cuts Hosts' Election Coverage Amid Criticism - September 9, 2008

Critics have been accusing the media of political bias throughout this election season. MSNBC and its popular talk show host, Keith Olbermann, have been frequent targets. Now the 24-hour news channel is pulling him and fellow talk show host Chris Matthews from some anchoring duties on newscasts.
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Paulson: Action on Fannie, Freddie Was Necessary - September 8, 2008

The federal government today announced its plans for a takeover of the troubled mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. While U.S. officials had hoped to avoid a bailout, the deterioration of the two companies could no longer be ignored.
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