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A new political party in Germany has made saving the working class and the country's welfare system rallying points for attracting votes. Die Linke, or the Left Party, is drawing support from mainstream parties with a radical message.

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Multinationals have invested billions of dollars into developing an energy thruway that circumvents Russian territory. With the recent Russian-Georgian war, the route's security is questionable.

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Eric Melder is one of 10 Barack Obama supporters who won an all-expenses-paid trip to Denver courtesy of the Obama campaign. Last month, Obama's campaign e-mailed supporters saying if they made a donation of $5 or more and wrote a 100-word essay explaining why they support Obama, they could be selected to attend the convention.

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Sen. Barack Obama makes history tonight when he speaks before the Democratic National Convention as the first black presidential nominee of a major party. But today also marks the 45th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington. Civil rights activist Marian Wright Edelman discusses the significance of both events.

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During the Democratic National Convention, Obama has benefited by being surrounded by a mostly adoring base. But as the election moves forward, delegates and party leaders say that he needs to extend his message to a broader audience — beginning with his speech on Thursday night at the city's football stadium.

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Exactly three years after the anniversary of Katrina, Hurricane Gustav is threatening to hit New Orleans. Madeleine Brand talks to Kenneth Padgett, Jefferson Parish director of emergency services, about the lessons learned from Katrina.

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Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama will be giving his big speech on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous I Have a Dream speech, meaning the stakes are extremely high. We visit with a local debate team in Denver to see what they are looking for.

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The U.S. economy grew at a better than expected 3.3 percent rate in the second quarter, according to a report Thursday from the Commerce Department. But tax rebate checks and the weak dollar fueled the boost, and experts don't expect the healthy economic growth to last.

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In Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe is planning to form a new government without the consent of the main opposition party, the state-owned newspaper reports. The news comes as talks between Mugabe and the opposition leader have stalled.

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Sen. Barack Obama made history last night as the first black man to lead a major party's bid for the White House. An emotional day included speeches by former President Bill Clinton, vice presidential candidate Joe Biden and a relinquishing of delegates by former candidate Hillary Clinton. Host Michel Martin gives an update from Denver.

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Foreign policy experience and expertise is critical to many American voters in choosing a president. In this week's international briefing, hear how the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is being viewed by the foreign press. Jesus Esquivel, of Mexico's Proceso political magazine and John Mulaa from Kenya's East African Standard discuss how media from abroad are being received at the DNC.

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As Democratic Sen. Barack Obama moves forward as the first African-American to serve as a major party presidential nominee, the program continues its series What If?. Author and poet Maya Angelou, a former Hillary Clinton supporter, weighs the meaning of Obama's candidacy.

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For a century, University of Missouri journalism students have learned the craft by working at the Columbia Missourian. But now that newspaper's troubles could lead to big changes and take away a training ground for student journalists.

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Barack Obama will accept the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night. He was nominated Wednesday by acclamation at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Later, Bill Clinton delivered a ringing endorsement of Obama, and then vice presidential nominee Joe Biden told the crowd that the nation requires more than a good soldier in the White House.

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History was made Wednesday in Denver as a major political party for the first time nominated a black man to be president of the United States. Barack Obama will accept the nomination Thursday at the pary's convention. Early on, his campaign was propelled by his opposition to the Iraq war, but it succeeded for reasons well beyond the war.

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There is growing concern that the home foreclosure crisis may worsen next year as lenders are hit by a new category of loans that haven't caused much trouble. Bank analysts say they expect delinquency rates on so-called "option ARMs" to continue rising, and those loans could cause as much trouble as subprime loans did.

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Barack Obama sailed into history Wednesday as the first African-American to head a major-party presidential ticket. Prompted by Hillary Clinton, the party nominated him by acclamation. And after VP pick Joe Biden spoke, Obama joined him onstage.

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Barack Obama will accept the Democratic presidential nomination in an outdoor stadium with 70,000 screaming onlookers, a light show and music. It'll look like a rock concert rather than a political rally. Bruce Springsteen concertgoers give advice on how to keep your cool and not look like an Obama poseur.

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In his speech at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Bill Clinton said Barack Obama is ready to be president. The former president also praised Obama's choice of Joe Biden as a running mate, saying, "He hit it out of the park."

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