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Romney Romney's got McCain's back in Denver

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney took the Republican fight to Denver this week, amid speculation that he may be tapped as the No. 2 on the GOP presidential ticket.

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Clinton speech moves Democrats toward unity, but hasn't clinched it

Her words to the Democratic faithful Tuesday night are a first step, not an end point, toward bringing diehard Clinton fans around to Obama.

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Russia downplays prospect of Syria missile deal to calm Israel

Earlier this week, Syrian president said missiles in his country could offset US-Poland missile pact.

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July US durable goods orders higher than forecast

US July durable goods orders rose 1.3%, far more than economists were forecasting.  Manufactured goods which last more than three-years, less more volatile transportation orders, rose 0.7%, far better than the 0.5% level economists were expecting.

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INSIDE BUSINESS

Tropical storm Gustav moves into Gulf, oil bolts to over $119 a barrel

Fears over tropical storm Gustav shutting down oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico has pushed crude oil futures up more than $3 per barrel to trade above $119 Wednesday morning.

Canadian wireless sector Outlook drops

Moody's dropped its Outlook on the Canadian wireless sector to 'stable' from 'positive', citing a potential uptick in competition following the recent Canadian wireless-spectrum auction that will pressure cellular service prices.

US consumer confidence in August rose more than expected

Consumers appear to be more confident in the US economy in August than previously thought, according to the latest Conference Board survey.

ENTERTAINMENT TODAY

Movie Review: 'Henry Poole Is Here'

Some touching moments in this tale of a man who doesn't believe in miracles but desperately needs one.

Movie Review: 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars'

New series of animated 'Star Wars' adventures retraces old ground with the same leaden dialogue as the originals.

Play or Gay? Ellen DeGeneres to marry Portia de Rossi this weekend

Comedienne Ellen DeGeneres is rumored to be marrying her lesbian lover Portia de Rossi in a civil ceremony this weekend under California's new law that allows gay marriage unions.

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