Levi Johnston's mom arrested on drug charges

The mother of Levi Johnston, the 18-year-old boyfriend of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's teenage daughter, has been arrested on drug charges, the Anchorage Daily News reported Friday.

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Democrats urge special election in Illinois

Democratic leaders in Washington and Illinois called on the Illinois legislature Tuesday to quickly schedule a special election to fill President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat rather than leave that power in Gov. Rod Blagojevich's hands.

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Feds: Ill. gov tried to 'auction' Obama's seat

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McCain suggests Obama tax plans are socialist

Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Saturday accused Democratic rival Barack Obama of favoring a socialistic economic approach.

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Social Security benefits going up by 5.8 percent

Social Security benefits for 50 million people will be going up 5.8 percent next year, the largest increase in more than a quarter century.

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Live vote: Do you think bailout will work?

Live vote: Do you think bailout will work?

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House, in second effort, passes bailout bill

The House passed a $700 billion bailout of the financial services industry Friday, reversing itself after members came around to a larger Senate version.

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Palin fires back at media, 'Washington elite'

Sarah Palin, in her introduction to Americans as John McCain's running mate, struck back at news organizations and a "Washington elite" that have raised questions about her qualifications to be vice president.

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U.S. worries Russia returning to its past

Russia is showing signs of returning to its authoritarian past and its invasion of Georgia will require the U.S. to re-evaluate the strategic relationship between the superpowers, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Sunday.

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Race remains the political wild card

By accusing Barack Obama of playing the race card, John McCain hopes to shuffle the deck in a White House campaign that is scarcely begun, much less settled. An analysis.

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California Foreclosures Soar To 20 Year High

A real estate research firm says foreclosures in California soared in the second quarter to the highest level in at least 20 years.

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Housing market slump seen stretching further

Signs are emerging that the U.S. housing market's long slump is likely to continue through the summer, and may not recover for at least another year.

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Eco-savvy? Take quiz to find out

Take a quiz testing how environmentally aware you are.

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