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CNN, “‘Obama Wins!,’ newspaper declares”
SANTA FE, New Mexico (CNN) – For The New Mexico Sun News it is either a major scoop or “Dewey Beats Truman” déjà vu 60 years later.
“Obama Wins!” is the headline of the edition on newsstands now, complete with “special collector’s edition” in red bold typeface.
The Sun News is a bi-monthly newspaper and its Oct 26-Nov 8 issue had to hit the streets, and the newsstands, before the election. So the editors decided to make a leap of faith and declare Democrat Barack Obama the winner.
CNN, “Colin Powell endorses Obama”
Powell said he has some concerns about the direction of the Republican Party, adding that it has “moved more to the right than I would like to see it.”
(CNN) — Former Secretary of State Colin Powell announced Sunday that he will be voting for Sen. Barack Obama, citing the Democrat’s “ability to inspire” and the “inclusive nature of his campaign.”
“I think he is a transformational figure, he is a new generation coming onto the world stage, onto the American stage, and for that reason I’ll be voting for Sen. Barack Obama,” Powell said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
Pat Dollard, Politico, “Glenn Beck joins Fox News”
Drudge teased this earlier, and Fox News has announced that conservative radio and television host Glenn Beck is joining the network, leaving behind CNN’s Headline News. Beck will host a show at 5 p.m. on Fox beginning in the spring (Full release after the jump).
It hasn’t yet been determined when Beck’s last day will be, but I’ve heard from a network source that Headline News was already preparing to re-air “Lou Dobbs Tonight” at 9pm, instead of Beck’s show (which first airs at 7pm). When Beck leaves, Dobbs show will be in the 9pm slot, but no decision on 7pm.
CNN, “McCain puts Obama on the spot in final debate”
“If you want to run against President Bush, you should have run four years ago. I’m going to give a new direction to this economy and this country,” the Arizona senator said.
(CNN) — Sen. John McCain played offense against Sen. Barack Obama during much of the final presidential debate as he challenged his rival on his policies, judgment and character.
Obama said he is the candidate who can bring “fundamental change” to the country and continued to try to link McCain to President Bush.
In one of the more forceful moments of the debate, McCain turned to Obama and said, “I am not President Bush.”
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CNNMoney, “Another huge Dow loss”
The Dow Jones industrial average (INDU) fell 733 points, its second worst single-day point loss ever
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Recession talk frightened Wall Street on Wednesday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average to its second biggest one-day point loss ever.
A weak retail sales report and dour forecasts from the Federal Reserve, coupled with sober comments from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, sent stocks tumbling.
CNN, “McCain campaign targets Jesse Jackson comments”
(CNN) — The McCain campaign is targeting Barack Obama over recent comments from the Rev. Jesse Jackson suggesting the Illinois senator would fundamentally change U.S. policy toward Israel.
“It should not surprise anyone that Obama’s supporters see what others, from the terrorist group Hamas to Iranian President Ahmadinejad, have seen: an Obama presidency would bring real change to America’s policy of support for Israel,” said McCain senior foreign policy adviser Randy Scheunemann.
CNN, “Bush appeals for confidence”
“We can solve this crisis - and we will,” said Bush
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — President Bush on Friday encouraged the American people to have confidence in the economy during a “deeply unsettling period.”
“We can solve this crisis - and we will,” said Bush, in a speech at the White House.
Bush reiterated the recent measures taken by the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department to breathe life into the battered markets.
CNN, “Dow falls below 10,000”
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Stocks tumbled Monday, with the Dow Jones industrial average falling below 10,000 for the first time in nearly four years, as European governments’ rush to prop up failing financial firms underscored the global reach of the credit crunch.
Credit markets remained tight, with two key measures of bank jitters hitting an all-time high. Treasurys rallied, lowering the corresponding yields as investors sought safety in government debt. Gold rallied for the same reason. Oil dipped. The dollar was mixed versus other major currencies.
CNN, “O.J. Simpson guilty of armed robbery, kidnapping”
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) — Former gridiron great O.J. Simpson was found guilty Friday of all 12 counts in the armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers at a Las Vegas, Nevada, casino hotel last year.
Simpson, 61, and his co-defendant Clarence “C.J.” Stewart, 54, were charged with a dozen offenses stemming from the sports memorabilia heist. Stewart was found guilty of the same charges as Simpson.
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CNN, “Paul Newman dies at 83”
(CNN) — Paul Newman, the legendary actor whose steely blue eyes, good-humored charm and advocacy of worthy causes made him one of the most renowned figures in American arts, has died of cancer at his home in Westport, Connecticut. He was 83.
He died Friday, according to spokeswoman Marni Tomljanovic.
Newman attained stardom in the 1950s and never lost the movie-star aura, appearing in such classic films as “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” “Exodus,” “The Hustler,” “Cool Hand Luke,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Sting” and “The Verdict.”
CNN, “McCain to join Obama in debate”
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Sen. John McCain, who announced he was pulling out of Friday night’s presidential debate to help forge legislation to save crippled U.S. financial markets, believes enough progress has been made for him to debate Democrat Sen. Barack Obama, his campaign said Friday.
But it added McCain plans to return to Washington after the debate. Obama issued a statement saying he plans to return, also.
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CNNMoney, “Another thrashing for stocks”
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Stocks plummeted Wednesday, with the Dow industrials falling 449 points in its second worst session of the year, as the government’s emergency rescue of AIG amplified fears about the stability of financial markets.
The Dow Jones industrial average (INDU) lost 449 points, or 4% and fell to the lowest level since November 2005. The Standard & Poor’s 500 (SPX) index lost 4.7% and fell to its lowest point since April 2005. The Nasdaq composite (COMP) lost 4.9% and ended at its lowest point since August 2006.
