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Election 2008: On the Campaign Trail

Obama, McCain Make Their Final Arguments

Obama, McCain Make Their Final Arguments

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Election 2008

In Last Days, Candidates Gear Up For Election Day

In Last Days, Candidates Gear Up For Election Day

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Election 2008

Pew Poll Shows McCain Narrowing Gap

Pew Poll Shows McCain Narrowing Gap

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Planet Money

How 6 Parts Nearly Delayed World's Biggest Airliner

by Chana Joffe-Walt

How 6 Parts Nearly Delayed World's Biggest Airliner

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Science

The Story Of An Octopus Named Otto

The Story Of An Octopus Named Otto

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Diversions

Homework: Election Night Party

Homework: Election Night Party

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Election 2008

Exploring The Link Between Weather, Elections

Exploring The Link Between Weather, Elections

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Election 2008

A Look Back At The Presidential Race In Pop Culture

A Look Back At The Presidential Race In Pop Culture

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Election 2008: Voting Problems

Some Military Votes May Not Be Counted

Some Military Votes May Not Be Counted

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Science

Study: Military Smoking Rates Higher Than Public

Study: Military Smoking Rates Higher Than Public

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Art & Design

New Compilation Captures 'Life' In Photographs

New Compilation Captures 'Life' In Photographs

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Diversions

Parting Words: Election Day

Parting Words: Election Day

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