Rising independent voters reshape national political landscape
Independent voters are rising to about 17 percent of registered voters ahead of elections, up from 14 percent in 2002, a study by American University's Center for the Study of the American Electorate says. The shift could aid Democrats' bid to gain seats in the House and Senate.
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Webb Allen duel looms as campaigns tour Virginia plants
Democratic Senate hopeful Jim Webb campaigned with presidential prospects while Republican George Allen met workers at Philip Morris in Roanoke and Richmond. Polls show Webb slightly ahead or within margin, keeping the race tight as final days approach.
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Riverside arson murder charges filed against Raymond Oyler
Authorities in Riverside filed murder and arson charges against Raymond Lee Oyler, 36, alleging five counts of murder and multiple arson and incendiary device counts for a Southern California wildfire that killed five firefighters. He faced additional counts tied to six other blazes and appeared in court in cuffs, denying involvement.
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Rescuers fight to save herd stranded by storm flood
Rescuers in Marrum Netherlands struggled to save about 100 horses stranded on a knoll as storm surge left them in knee deep water. Eighteen horses drowned and officials planned to use strong swimmers to guide others to dry land while vets monitored their health and fed them from boats.
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Virginia sheriff and crew charged in drug resell scheme
Roanoke Virginia authorities say Henry County Sheriff Franklin Cassell and 12 current or former officers, plus a former postal worker and probation officer, are indicted on racketeering conspiracy and related counts. For eight years seized cocaine steroids and other drugs were allegedly resold to the public with a sergeant aiding the operation.
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Americans Abroad For Surgery Seek Cheaper Health Care
Dodie Gilmore, a 60 year old Oklahoma real estate contractor, traveled to New Delhi for hip resurfacing, paid by her employer, as part of a growing trend of Americans seeking overseas medical treatment. With millions uninsured in the United States, insurers and companies increasingly explore outsourcing procedures abroad to cut costs. Hospitals in India, Thailand, and Singapore attract patients for costly operations, sparking debate over access and quality of care.
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Iran tests missiles in show of strength near Israel
Iran fired dozens of missiles including Shahab-3 in maneuvers aimed at challenging Western power in the Persian Gulf. Tehran argues the program is for electricity, while the U.S. and allies view it as a weaponization. Condoleezza Rice called Iran “tough” on the display as Syria and Hezbollah move within Lebanon’s crisis.
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