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Obama Hits Battleground States In Final Blitz

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Romney Hits Ground Running After Final Debate

by Ari Shapiro , Audie Cornish

Romney Hits Ground Running After Final Debate

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Pop Warner Suspends Coaches After Concussions

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El Toro Bonobo

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Orchestral Perplexa

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Charming, Cold: Does Presidential Personality Matter?

With the advent of radio and television, presidential charisma became a more important personality characteristic. Above, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who is rated one of the most charismatic presidents; John F. Kennedy; Bill Clinton. Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Charming, Cold: Does Presidential Personality Matter?

by Alix Spiegel

Charming, Cold: Does Presidential Personality Matter?

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Radio City Eilen Jewell

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Let It Go, Don't Let It Go Zeus

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Law

Former CIA Agent Pleads Guilty To Leaking Info

by Carrie Johnson , Audie Cornish

Former CIA Agent Pleads Guilty To Leaking Info

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Science

Italian Seismologists Convicted Of Manslaughter

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Cambodia Vs. Sotheby's In A Battle Over Antiquities

The United States and Cambodia are locked in a legal battle with the auction house Sotheby's over this 1,000-year-old statue of the Hindu warrior Duryodhana that may have been looted from the Cambodian temple complex at Koh Ker. Courtesy of the U.S. Attorney's Office hide caption

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Asia

Cambodia Vs. Sotheby's In A Battle Over Antiquities

by Anthony Kuhn

Cambodia Vs. Sotheby's In A Battle Over Antiquities

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See Line Woman Me'Shell Ndegéocello

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Alta Farra [Instrumental] DJ Juan Data

Baby Beluga, Swim So Wild And Sing For Me

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Animals

Baby Beluga, Swim So Wild And Sing For Me

by Christopher Joyce

Baby Beluga, Swim So Wild And Sing For Me

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Television

Web-Only TV Shows Take Advantage Of Their Venue

by Eric Deggans

Web-Only TV Shows Take Advantage Of Their Venue

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Pop Culture

Read All About It: Superman's Alter Ego Quits Job

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Theme from Superman (Main Title) The London Symphony Orchestra

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Manic Depressive Omer Avital, Aaron Goldberg et. al.

Asia

Is China An Economic Partner, Adversary Or Both?

by Adam Davidson , Melissa Block

Is China An Economic Partner, Adversary Or Both?

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National

Ill. At The Frontlines Of Fight For U.S. House Control

by Cheryl Corley

Ill. At The Frontlines Of Fight For U.S. House Control

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Sports

Giants Fever Spreads Ahead Of World Series

by Richard Gonzales

Giants Fever Spreads Ahead Of World Series

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Ten Cent Pistol The Black Keys

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No Condition Is Permanent Chopteeth & Head-Roc

Business

Dow Falls 243 Points On Worst Day In Months

by Jim Zarroli

Dow Falls 243 Points On Worst Day In Months

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Technology

Apple Unveils iPad Mini To Compete With Tablets

by Steve Henn

Apple Unveils iPad Mini To Compete With Tablets

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Media

BBC Head Grilled Over Savile Sex Abuse Scandal

by Vicki Barker

BBC Head Grilled Over Savile Sex Abuse Scandal

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Natural High Tosca

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My name Graph Rabbit

Middle East

Qatari Emir First World Leader To Visit Gaza In Years

by Peter Kenyon

Qatari Emir First World Leader To Visit Gaza In Years

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Middle East

Artists Disturbed And Inspired By Syria's Violence

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Rain DJ Center

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Presidential Race

Radio Ads Still Relevant In Presidential Campaigns

by Brian Naylor

Radio Ads Still Relevant In Presidential Campaigns

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Cult of Color/Act 2, Scene 4. Sesom and His Disciples Graham Reynolds

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Chinoiserie Medeski, Martin & Wood

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Obituaries

Director Was Patriarch Of India's Film Industry

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Pop Culture

Bond Fans Shaken Over Switch From Martini To Beer

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James Bond Theme John Barry Orchestra

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Asia Minor Bio Ritmo

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