Barack Obama's grandmother dies

Barack Obama's ailing grandmother died Monday in Hawaii, a day before Obama was to stand election for the presidency, his campaign announced.

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For rivals, finance crisis poses on-the-fly tests

The financial crisis has turned the race between Senators John McCain and Barack Obama into an audition for who could best handle a national economic emergency.

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Details emerge in Palin e-mail hacking

Details emerged Thursday behind the break-in of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's e-mail account, including a first-hand account suggesting it was vulnerable because a hacker was able to impersonate her online to obtain her password.

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Obama mocks McCain's call to fire SEC chair

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama promised new ideas Thursday to calm America's financial meltdown and help struggling families avoid mortgage foreclosure. He says "this is not a time for fear and it's not a time for panic."

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Merkel uneasy on Obama Brandenburg address

The German Chancellor has signaled unease over the prospect of a possible speech by the Democratic presidential hopeful at Berlin's historic gate.

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