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Election 2008

Fred Thompson Mum on GOP Presidential Bid

Fred Thompson has not appeared in a Republican presidential debate, has spent relatively little money, and has not even announced his candidacy. But the actor and former U.S. Senator from Tennessee is among the leaders in every poll of GOP voters. But how long is too long to wait?

Fred Thompson Mum on GOP Presidential Bid

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Copper a Rich — and Risky — Draw for Thieves

With copper fetching higher and higher prices on the international commodities market, copper thefts have been on the rise across the country. Thieves steal the metal for resale to recyclers, and they'll look anywhere — from air conditioning units on private homes, to electrical substations --with sometimes deadly results.

Copper a Rich — and Risky — Draw for Thieves

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Digital Life

Zappos Proves Shoes Do Sell Online

In just a few years, Zappos, the online shoe store, has earned a fanatical following and become the Internet's biggest shoe seller. That defies the conventional wisdom that consumers won't buy things they can't try on first.

Zappos Proves Shoes Do Sell Online

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Election 2008

Latinos Courted by Democrats Vying for President

Democratic presidential candidates descended on the National Association of Latino Elected Officials conference in Florida, courting voters disaffected by the immigration debate in Washington. In 2004, President Bush won more than 40 percent of the Hispanic vote in his re-election bid. But during last year's mid-term elections, there was a decided shift among Latinos, away from the Republicans.

Latinos Courted by Democrats Vying for President

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Election 2008

Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Woo Latinos

Democratic presidential candidates on Sunday addressed a conference of Latino elected officials in Orlando, Fla. Invitations to Republican candidates to address the group on Friday were declined by all but one.

Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Woo Latinos

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National

Injured Vets Hit Snags in Qualifying for Home Grants

Retired Army Staff Sgt. Jason Pepper and other veterans are finding that their injuries don't qualify for full federal grants to make their homes handicapped-accessible. Some want Congress to change the law.

Injured Vets Hit Snags in Qualifying for Home Grants

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Election 2008

Actor Fred Thompson Explores Candidacy

Fred Thompson begins his late bid for the Republican presidential nomination Monday by forming an organization to gauge how well he would do. Polls have consistently showed that the actor and former Tennessee senator would be a major factor if he ran. But who is Fred Thompson, and what would he bring to the race?

Actor Fred Thompson Explores Candidacy

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Election 2008

Fred Thompson Moves Closer to 2008 Candidacy

Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson, a 2008 "dream candidate" for many conservatives disenchanted with the Republican presidential field, on Monday will announce the creation of a preliminary fundraising effort to see if there is room for another GOP candidate Monday.

Fred Thompson Moves Closer to 2008 Candidacy

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Politics

Kentucky's Fletcher Fighting Off GOP Critics

In 2003, Ernie Fletcher became Kentucky's first Republican governor in three decades. His time in office has been rocked by an ethics scandal and criticism from his own lieutenant governor. But he's leading in the polls ahead of Tuesday's primary.

Kentucky's Fletcher Fighting Off GOP Critics

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Law

Retired Trooper Claims Self-Defense in Shooting

A retired Alabama state trooper turned himself in to authorities a day after he was indicted for a fatal shooting 42 years ago. James Fowler has maintained he fired in self-defense when a young black man died during a civil rights demonstration. That death sparked the march from Selma to Montgomery for voting rights.

Retired Trooper Claims Self-Defense in Shooting

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National

Alabama to Revisit Civil-Rights Era Killing

An Alabama grand jury has indicted James Bonard Fowler, a former police officer, for the murder of Jimmie Lee Jackson, a black Vietnam veteran, during a civil rights protest 42 years ago. Lee's death sparked a march that led to the "bloody Sunday" beatings of civil rights protesters in Selma, Ala.

Alabama to Revisit Civil-Rights Era Killing

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Law

Bid to Sell O'Keeffe Work Thwarted

Tennessee's attorney general has rejected Fisk University's effort to sell a Georgia O'Keeffe painting to a museum, calling the sale price "too deep a discount" to approve. The attempt has ignited a debate in Nashville.

Bid to Sell O'Keeffe Work Thwarted

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Soldier Accused of Detainee Killings to Testify

A U.S. soldier accused of killing three Iraqi detainees last spring is expected to testify Thursday at his court martial. Raymond Girouard is accused of planning not just the shootings, but an alleged cover-up attempt.

Soldier Accused of Detainee Killings to Testify

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