Tribune Co. files for bankruptcy protection

Media conglomerate Tribune Co., smothered by $13 billion in debt and weak prospects for generating cash through advertising has sought bankruptcy protection.

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Stevens convicted, says he'll stay in Senate race

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Ethics investigation finds Palin abused power

Sarah Palin unlawfully abused her power as governor by trying to have her former brother-in-law fired as a state trooper, the chief investigator of an Alaska legislative panel concluded Friday.

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Vote: Who won the presidential debate?

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Vote: Who won the vice presidential debate?

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Iowa man faces charges after hugging officer

An Iowa City man who thought a police officer just "needed a hug" faces several charges including assault on a peace officer and public intoxication.

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House votes down massive bailout measure

The House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue package, ignoring urgent pleas from President Bush and bipartisan congressional leaders to quickly bail out the staggering financial industry.

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Tentative agreement on bailout falls apart

Urgent efforts to lash together a $700 billion rescue plan for the national economy broke apart Thursday night, hours after key lawmakers had declared they had reached a deal.

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Bailout deal nears, but will it work?

After a frantic week of negotiations, Congress and the White House are nearing agreement on a plan to quell the panic gripping the credit market. But will it work?

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Obama rejects McCain call to delay debate

Barack Obama rejected John McCain's call Wednesday to delay Friday's debate because of the economic crisis.

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How Fannie and Freddie weren't reigned-in

As policymakers now set out to decide what role government, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, should play in the mortgage business, the failures of the past two decades offer a cautionary tale.

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Tunnel fire under English Channel, no injuries

A fire broke out Thursday on a train shuttling trucks under the English Channel between England and France, suspending traffic in the undersea tunnel, officials said.

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