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Bush Arrives in Beijing for Summer Olympics

Bush Arrives in Beijing for Summer Olympics

President Bush, an avid sports fan, is eagerly awaiting the start of the Summer Olympics, making history as the first president to attend this world athletic competition on foreign soil.

Chambliss, Martin Come Out Swinging

Chambliss, Martin Come Out Swinging

Only hours after a democratic primary victory, Jim Martin found himself in the middle of a race against incumbent US Senator Saxby Chambliss.

Two Incumbent Georgia Senators Ousted

Two Incumbent Georgia Senators Ousted

The Gold Dome is already starting to look a bit different as two state senators were knocked out in Tuesday's runoff.

Obama Pokes at McCain Over Tire-pressure Issue

Obama Pokes at McCain Over Tire-pressure Issue

Democrat Barack Obama on Wednesday taunted Republican presidential rival John McCain for first mocking the idea of keeping tires inflated for energy conservation.

Bush: China Must End Detentions, Ensure Freedoms

Bush: China Must End Detentions, Ensure Freedoms

President Bush is carrying a message of "deep concerns" about the state of human rights in China and urging the communist nation to allow political freedoms for its citizens.

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Decision 2008

Gasoline Costs, Energy Rivet Candidates' Attention

Gasoline Costs, Energy Rivet Candidates' Attention

The presidential candidates' sparring over energy peaked this week as each sought to capitalize on a topic that touches every voter.

National News

Bin Laden Driver Gets 5.5 Years In Prison

Bin Laden Driver Gets 5.5 Years In Prison

A military jury sentenced Osama bin Laden's former driver to 5 1/2 years in prison for aiding terrorism Thursday, despite prosecutors' pleas to give him no less than 30 years.

Economy

Jobless Claims Rise to Highest Since March 2002

Jobless Claims Rise to Highest Since March 2002

The number of newly laid off people signing up for jobless benefits last week climbed to its highest point in more than six years as companies cut back given the faltering economy.

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