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John Edwards: Obama has best shot at beating McCain

John Edwards: Obama has best shot at beating McCain

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

POLL: High gas prices finally impacting Americans' driving habits

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

Self-proclaimed messiah answers criminal charges

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

Myanmar government confiscates food & relief supplies

Myanmar government confiscates food & relief supplies

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

Police: convicted murderer shoots two hikers on Appalachian Trail

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

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

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

Men related to polygamist sect's leader got more wives

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

Facebook, states set bullying, predator safeguards

Facebook is adding more than 40 new safeguards.

Bush getting ready for daughter Jenna's wedding

Bush getting ready for daughter Jenna's wedding

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

UPDATE: Tornado damage in Tupelo, MS

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

White House renews veto threat against troop funding bill

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

Pentagon set to help in Myanmar

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?

Are our hospitals prepared for a national emergency?

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

Conservatives criticize new

Conservatives criticize new "evangelical manifesto"

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

Hillary Clinton pushes to get Michigan, Florida delegates counted

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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