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Obama: McCain focused on biography over economy (AP) -

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., scratches his head as he speaks at Schott Glass in Duryea, Pa., Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP - Democrat Barack Obama called Republican rival John McCain's acceptance speech the final piece of an out-of-touch convention that focused on its nominee's biography instead of the struggles of the middle class.


McCain, Palin present themselves as reformers (AP) -

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin attend a rally, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, in Cedarburg, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)AP - John McCain said Friday the sagging economy has brought "tough times all over America" as he made a splashy debut with Sarah Palin in critical Midwestern states as the newly crowned Republican presidential ticket.


Oldest gorilla in captivity dies in Dallas at 55 (AP) -

Jenny, a Western Lowland Gorilla and the world's oldest captive gorilla, celebrates her 55th birthday at the Dallas Zoo in a Thursday, May 8, 2008 file photo. Jenny has died at her home in the Dallas Zoo, a spokesman said Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)AP - The oldest gorilla in captivity, a 55-year-old female named Jenny, has died at the Dallas Zoo — her home for more than half a century, a spokesman said Friday.


Iraq govt reacts sharply to US spying allegations (AP) -

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, left, meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, right, in Baghdad, Iraq, in this Monday, March 17, 2008 file photo.The Iraqi government reacted sharply Friday to published allegations that the U.S. spied on Iraq's prime minister, warning that future ties with the United States could be in jeopardy if the report is true. (AP Photo/Ceerwan Aziz, Pool, File)AP - The Iraqi government reacted sharply Friday to published allegations that the U.S. spied on Iraq's prime minister, warning that future ties with the United States could be in jeopardy if the report were true.


FDA posts list of potential problem drugs (AP) - AP - The government on Friday began posting a list of prescription drugs under investigation for potential safety problems, in an effort to better inform doctors and patients.
Divorce papers reveal Hulk Hogan's net worth (AP) -

Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan watches as the New York Yankees take batting practice before a baseball game with the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)AP - Hulk Hogan and his estranged wife are wrangling over how much money the celebrity wrestler is worth. According to financial affidavits filed in divorce court near Tampa, Florida, Hogan claims his net worth is $32 million; his wife claims it's $26.7 million.


Palin's son's job to guard his commanders in Iraq (AP) -

In this Sept. 3, 2008 file photo, Track Palin, son of Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is seen during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. Iraq is about to become an unusual common ground for the presidential candidates, despite its divisiveness as a campaign issue. Sons of both vice presidential nominees are expected to arrive there soon to join the fighting. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)AP - Iraq is about to become an unusual common ground for the presidential candidates, despite its divisiveness as a campaign issue. Sons of both vice presidential nominees are expected to arrive there soon to join the fighting.


John McCain speech draws record TV ratings (Reuters) -

Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) acknowledges the audience after accepting the nomination during the fourth and final day of the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 4, 2008. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)Reuters - Republican presidential candidate John McCain beat Democratic rival Barack Obama in the crucial battle to attract U.S. television viewers during their race to the White House, according to figures released on Friday.