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The voters are angry -- and don't know why What happens when the messy thing called democracy collides with the financial markets in full panic.

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Uncurbed enthusiasm Veteran "Curb Your Enthusiasm" director Bob Weide talks about bringing his prickly brand of humor to the big screen with "How to Lose Friends and Alienate ...

My father was murdered by my former next-door neighbor -- and I'm supposed to just get over it? I'm having a rough time; I'd like some justice and some peace.

Opus In the animal shelter with memories, real and imagined. By Berkeley Breathed Sep 28, 2008 Bateman: Thanks, McCain, for showing up! See:

Everyone seems to be oozing sympathy for the fumbling vice-presidential nominee. Please. Cry me a freaking river.

The Word from Wasilla Sarah Palin's Pentecostal supporters in Alaska hail her debate performance and her rise to the national stage as the work of God.

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A can't-lose debate strategy for Joe Biden The Democratic V.P. candidate can put away Sarah Palin simply by prompting her to talk about energy and global warming.

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