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McCain abandons efforts to win Michigan
Oct 2 2008, AP

In a major concession, Republican John McCain has abandoned efforts to win Michigan, a Democratic-leaning battleground state the GOP presidential candidate had hoped to capture. Republican officials with knowledge of the strategy said the GOP nominee is removing staff, curtailing advertising and canceling visits to the Midwestern state, which offers 17 electoral votes.

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Boston city councilor arrested for taking bribe
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Stocks open higher after steep sell-off
AP, New York
Wall Street is experiencing some relief, with stocks opening sharply higher, following a report that a pounded-down Citigroup Inc. might put itself up for sale.
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A spokeswoman says that Attorney General Michael Mukasey is doing better and that he apparently fainted during a speech, with no signs of a stroke or heart problem.
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Save the Children renews call to help
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Palin pardons turkey while others slaughtered
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Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Pete Wentz have baby boy
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Heinz 2nd-quarter profit jumps
AP, Pittsburgh
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Bush calls stricken Mukasey at hospital to chat
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The White House says President Bush has called stricken Attorney General Michael Mukasey to see how he was feeling after his collapse during a speech Thursday night.
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Bank of New York Mellon to cut 1,800 jobs
AP, New York
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. said Thursday it will cut its worldwide work force by 4 percent, or about 1,800 jobs, blaming the weak global economy.
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JPMorgan to cut 10 pct of investment bank staff
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Earplugs Please: Thanksgiving Isn't Even Here Yet And Here Comes Rudolph & Frosty!
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Disputed Senate ballots hold key to Minn. win
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GM to close stamping plant near Grand Rapids
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Corn, soybeans hit records on more Midwest rain
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Everything seemingly is spinning out of control
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