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What the Freddie, Fannie rescues mean to youMortgage applicants rejoice! The federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will likely translate into lower mortgage rates and greater availability of credit, experts say. CNNMoney.com reports rates could drop by 1 percentage point from the stubbornly-high 6.39 percent for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage.
Candidates head to key states as polls tighten
With the race for the White House nearly tied, the presidential contenders and their running mates are kicking off the first week of post-convention campaigning in battleground states.
Rollins: Obama should have picked Hillary
Ten days ago, Sen. Joe Biden was the most brilliant vice presidential pick imaginable. He was going to add the experience and foreign policy credential that Sen. Barack Obama's thin resume was missing.
Hurricane Ike hits Cuba hard
Hurricane Ike roared across Cuba today, losing a bit of its punch, but still packing 100 mph winds. At last report, the eye of the Category 2 storm was over Camaguey, Cuba. Forecasters predict Ike will emerge into the Gulf of Mexico by late Tuesday.
Gas prices fall for 8th straight day
Gasoline prices continued to decline, easing for the eighth straight day, as Tropical Storm Hanna dumped heavy rain on the entire eastern coast of the United States, according to a nationwide survey of gas station credit card swipes.
Report: U.S., NATO airstrikes fuel backlash
U.S. and NATO airstrikes nearly tripled between 2006 and 2007, fueling a public backlash, according to a report from a humanitarian watchdog.
Death toll from Egypt rockslide hits 47
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Canadian PM dissolves Parliament
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JetBlue flight diverted after fight breaks out
A JetBlue flight from Boston, Massachusetts, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was diverted Saturday when a fight broke out after someone was smoking in the bathroom, federal officials said.
Serena Williams captures third U.S. Open
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