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John Edwards: Obama has best shot at beating McCain

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Edwards tells NBC's "Today" show that Obama can unite the Democratic party, bring in new voters and get people excited about change.

POLL: High gas prices finally impacting Americans' driving habits

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For now, they are rethinking the ways they get around, where they buy a home and what they do for fun.

Self-proclaimed messiah answers criminal charges

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Doomsday cult leader Wayne Bent went before a judge to answer charges of criminal sexual conduct with minors.

Myanmar government confiscates food & relief supplies

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The U.N. has suspended the delivery of aid to Myanmar until the aid is released.

Police: convicted murderer shoots two hikers on Appalachian Trail

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One of the men who were shot is in stable condition. Friends say the other was treated and released.

Lack of water cited in deaths of 9 S.C. firefighters

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The report indicates firefighters did not have enough hoses or water volume to properly fight the fire.

Men related to polygamist sect's leader got more wives

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Records show men related to the sect's leader Warren Jeffs enjoyed favored-husband status in the distribution of wives.

Facebook, states set bullying, predator safeguards

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Facebook is adding more than 40 new safeguards.

Bush getting ready for daughter Jenna's wedding

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A White House spokesman says Bush will make sure he gets a good night's sleep so he can stay up late and enjoy the activities.

UPDATE: Tornado damage in Tupelo, MS

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A mall, a large hardware store, and a medical complex are among the buildings damaged this morning by a tornado that struck the Tupelo area.

White House renews veto threat against troop funding bill

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Bush will veto Iraq funding bills, even after Democrats made spending concessions designed to win the president's signature.

Pentagon set to help in Myanmar

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The Navy and Marine Corps happen to have ships and thousands of service members in the area this week for a multinational exercise on humanitarian missions.

Are our hospitals prepared for a national emergency?

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Facing daily crowding, it's emergency care verging on crisis and sparking a duel on Capitol Hill.

Conservatives criticize new "evangelical manifesto"

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The Southern Baptist Convention's policy chief, Dr. Richard Land, says he wasn't asked to sign.

Hillary Clinton pushes to get Michigan, Florida delegates counted

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Clinton met privately in Washington today with undecided superdelegates. She says they talked a lot about the two states that were penalized for violating party rules by holding early primaries.

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