Cubs win 1908 World Series fifth game at Bennett Park
October 14 1908 the Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers 2 to 0 in Game five at Bennett Park to claim the World Series title. Other items note Hastings defeat 1066 Norman conquest and Eisenhower birth 1890 in Denison Texas with Yeager breaking the sound barrier in 1947.
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Wildfires near Los Angeles force evacuations amid Santa Ana winds
Two major fires, Marek and Sesnon, scorched thousands of acres in the San Fernando Valley as winds toped 60 mph. Gov. Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles and Ventura counties. More than 1,000 firefighters and nine air-tankers fought the blazes, with at least two deaths reported and neighborhoods under threat as residents faced smoke, road closures, and night-time wind surges.
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Photos of Kim Jong Un add to uncertainty
Undated photos and video frames released by North Korea show Kim Jong Un in a summerlike setting, wearing sunglasses and a khaki jumpsuit, fueling health speculation after mid August absence and reports of brain surgery.
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Livni Nudges Closer to Israel PM Post in Coalition Talks
Kadima moves toward a Labor backed government as party initiates partial deal to invite Labor into the next coalition. Key issues remain and smaller parties must back Livni to replace Ehud Olmert, with early elections possible if a pact fails. Labor's Lior Avnon said Barak and Livni aim to seal a final agreement at tonight’s meeting.
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Bush outlines expanded bank bailout plan details
The Bush administration plans to deploy 250 billion of the 700 billion rescue to buy stock in nine large banks, with expansion to more institutions. The plan aims to restore credit flow, insured interbank loans, and strengthen confidence in the financial system amid faltering markets.
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Presidential rivals unveil new economic remedies plan
Barack Obama proposes an additional 60 billion in tax cuts and benefits as he and Nancy Pelosi push for a lame duck session to pass stimulus measures. John McCain outlines new proposals from Virginia Beach promising fiscal restraint while criticizing Obama and Democratic leaders as the debate nears. Polls show economy as the decisive issue with 53 percent backing it over national security.
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