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Local experts rate presidential debate a dreary draw

By Doug Stone | 10/08/08
By Doug Stone | Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 Last night's presidential debate was like a 15-round heavyweight fight with the candidates just trying to make it to the final round without getting knocked out, according to four local professors.
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Financial meltdown: Psychology of the crisis and what we should do

By Doug Stone | 10/07/08
FINANCIAL MELTDOWNBy Doug Stone | Tuesday, Oct.
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McCain and Obama launch into personal attack mode

By Doug Stone | 10/06/08
By Doug Stone | Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 On the eve of the second presidential debate in a campaign that was supposed to be about issues, the McCain and Obama campaigns have switched into personal attack mode.
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The VP debate: no big gaffes, some cotton candy

By Doug Stone | 10/03/08
By Doug Stone | Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 Our local professors weigh in about last night's one and only debate: The vice-presidential candidates didn't embarrass themselves. Still, one notes that Gov.
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Here's what to watch for in tonight's showdown

By Doug Stone | 10/02/08
By Doug Stone | Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 With the stakes — and the pressure  —  high, four area professors detail what they think each of the candidates must do to succeed.
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Minnesota's senators plan to vote for rescue plan

By Doug Stone | 10/01/08
By Doug Stone | Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2008 Minnesota's two senators say they expect to vote in favor of the financial rescue package tonight despite a number of reservations.
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Senate to the rescue: Lawmakers try to save bailout plan tonight

By Doug Stone | 10/01/08
By Doug Stone | Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 As the stock market roller coaster ride continues, the Senate will vote tonight on a new financial bailout or rescue package.
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World is watching as U.S. responds to financial crisis

By Doug Stone | 09/23/08
Compiled by Doug Stone | Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 What happens on Wall Street creates ripples in other economies, so all eyes are on Washington to see what Congress does.
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Israel's Kadima Party votes in crucial election

By Doug Stone | 09/17/08
By Doug Stone | Wednesday, Sept.
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Absence of N. Korea's leader has world wondering

By Doug Stone | 09/10/08
Kim Jong-il, the enigmatic leader of North Korea, apparently is seriously ill and missed his country's 60th anniversary parade Tuesday, leading to speculation about his ability to rule, his successor and implications for negotiations over North Kore