Today on Reuters (1/5)

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Right on, but left? 6:00pm ET

Sarah Palin is the magnet John McCain needs to attract religious and social conservatives, but can she also galvanize the left?   Full Article 

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Partner option

Large pharmaceuticals appear ready to sacrifice a cut of potential blockbuster sales to ensure steadier returns on hefty research expenses.  Full Article 

Insight (1/4)

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Smells like Ponzi

Britain's plan to rescue its housing market by cutting taxes and offering incentives to first time buyers has about it the faint but distinct smell of Ponzi.  Full Article | More Columns 

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Commodity Last Pct Chg Trade Date/Time
Oil 104.58 -1.64% 05 Sep 2008 17:11 EDT
Gold 799.3 -0.01% 05 Sep 2008 17:14 EDT
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Hurricane Season

The latest news, NOAA links, slideshows and hurricane graphics.  Full Coverage 

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Election 2008

The latest stories from the campaign trail on the road to the White House.  Full Coverage 

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Russia and Risk

Russia's campaign to reassert its influence tests Western powers and market assumptions.  Full Coverage 

Baring it all for the King

Tens of thousands of bare-breasted virgins competed for Swaziland King Mswati III's eye in a traditional Reed Dance.  Audio Slideshow 

2 big storms head for US East Coast

Sep. 5 - Tropical Storm Hanna is speeding toward the Carolinas as Hurricane Ike aims for Miami, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.  Play Video

 

Reuters Oddly Enough

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