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White House honors NASCAR champions, drivers
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson had the gas to get to the White House on Wednesday, where President Barack Obama honored the 2008 winner as well as auto racing. "NASCAR is a uniquely American sport," Obama said beneath …
Obama: NASCAR can help with American Automakers' RecoveryABC News
Obama honors NASCAR champions at White HouseNECN
NASCAR at the White Housemsnbc.com
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Iraqi PM orders security review
BBC News
Iraq's prime minister has ordered a security review after the deadliest series of attacks in the country this year left 95 people dead in Baghdad. Nouri Maliki called Wednesday's bombings "a desperate attempt to derail the political process" in Iraq. …
US pullout in doubt after day of slaughter on streets of BaghdadTimes Online
Bombs, Baghdad and HollywoodAtlantic Online
Six bombs, 95 dead – carnage and despair return to Iraqguardian.co.uk
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ANALYSIS-Support for Obama's healthcare plans fragile
Reuters
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) – The Democratic Party feud over a government-run insurance plan has been another harsh reminder for President Barack Obama of how quickly his fragile healthcare reform coalition can splinter. …
Obama Struggles to Strike a Health Care Deal Palatable to All SidesFOXNews
Public Optioned-OutNew York Times
'Special interests' on both sides in health fightThe Associated Press
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Afghan media blackout ordered as violence threatens vote
CNN
KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) — Security remains a top concern as Afghanistan holds its second-ever presidential election Thursday, prompting the government to ask for a ban on media coverage of violence. An Afghan police officer walks near a bank in Kabul …
Afghanistan votes amid fear of Taleban attacks and alleged fraudTimes Online
Tribal leaders accuse Hamid Karzai supporters of offering bribesTelegraph.co.uk
Afghanistan on alert before voteBBC News
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Agency chief reiterates support for public health care option
CNN
Sen. Kent Conrad: Co-ops could cut costs but wouldn't be chief way of doing so Rep. Anthony Weiner, another Dem, calls public option crucial, co-op idea weak NEW YORK (CNN) — The Obama administration is not backing away from its support for a public …
Obama facing public, political criticism of planmsnbc.com
A health insurance lawyer takes on industry scare tacticsChristian Science Monitor
Obama still prefers public option, White House saysUSA Today
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In Another U-Turn, Favre Un-Retires
New York Times
Tony Avelar/AP Brett Favre's play with the Jets dropped off late last season and the team missed the playoffs. The Giants and Jets prepare for the 2009 NFL season. Discuss all the preseason news and training camp developments on the …
NFL career should be over as Brett Favre's act is growing old and …New York Daily News
Benefit of Vikings adding Brett Favre? It's a tossupSportingNews.com
Reports: Brett Favre to Sign With VikingsWashington Post
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Journalist Robert Novak dies at 78
Los Angeles Times
The syndicated columnist and TV commentator played a key role in the Valerie Plame scandal. By Johanna Neuman Reporting from Washington – Robert Novak, the longtime syndicated columnist and television commentator who was at the center of a furor late …
Conservative columnist Robert Novak has diedmsnbc.com
Robert D. Novak, 1931-2009Washington Post
Robert Novak, RIPUSA Today
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Afghanistan Hit by Wave of Attacks 2 Days Before Election
New York Times
The site of an attack in Kabul on Tuesday where at least seven people were killed and 52 wounded when a suicide car bomber struck a Western military convoy. By ABDUL WAHEED WAFA and MARK McDONALD KABUL, Afghanistan — At least 10 people died in episodes …
Taliban Escalate Attacks on Kabul Two Days Before Presidential …Voice of America
Ten killed in Kabul suicide attack on Nato convoyTimes Online
Ascetic Afghan presidential candidate wins supportThe Associated Press
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Truck bomb signals trouble on Russia's southern flank
Christian Science Monitor
A week of regional violence climaxed Monday in Ingushetia when a suicide bomber blew a hole in a heavily fortified police headquarters, killing at least 20. By Fred Weir | Correspondent 08.17.09 A week of extremist attacks on Russia's seething southern …
A look at Russia's violence-wracked CaucasusThe Associated Press
Truck Bomb in Russia's Caucasus Kills 19Voice of America
Suicide Truck Bomber Kills 19 in Southern RussiaBloomberg
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Possible outcomes of Afghan election
Reuters
KABUL (Reuters) – Polls predict Afghan President Hamid Karzai will win the August 20 presidential election, but not with the outright majority needed to avoid a run-off against his chief challenger, former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah. …
Afghan campaign draws to a closeBBC News
Hamid Karzai on ropes in televised election debateguardian.co.uk
Afghan rivals begin final poll pushAljazeera.net
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