Obama pushes toward finish line with economic attack

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Democrat Barack Obama has used the latest poor figures on the US economy to attack his Republican rival, John McCain.

Obama airs his 30 minute commercial

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Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has launched a multi-million dollar media blitz, projecting himself as an agent of change in the final days of the US presidential campaign.

Online Media Daily: AP Inks Distribution Deal With U.S. Cellular

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The Associated Press announced a content distribution deal Wednesday with Chicago wireless carrier U.S. Cellular, launching two mobile Web sites including one focusing on the upcoming election. The content distribution deal offers a gateway to both AP’s Mobile News Network, which provides international, national and local news, and AP Elections ‘08 coverage. The sites [...]

Security staff line up for top pay in Iraq

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The Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, Stuart Bowen, has said his auditors believe the US has paid well over $6 billion to private security companies in Iraq.

Q&A: How to Stake Out Your Territory in the Online Ad Migration

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Paul Martino, CEO of Aggregate Knowledge, describes three categories for online advertising: Rich media, video and traditional display. Based in San Mateo, Calif., Aggregate Knowledge provides technology for online advertising and search. In an ECT News Network exclusive interview, Martino discusses the present and future of the online advertising market.

Hudson nephew suffered multiple gunshots

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Oscar-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson's seven-year-old nephew, who was found slain in a SUV, died of multiple gunshot wounds.

Net Heavyweights Hammer Out Human Rights Guidelines

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Several high-profile technology companies, human rights organizations, academics and investors have joined forces to launch the Global Network Initiative. Announced Tuesday, the GNI intends to protect and advance freedom of expression and privacy throughout the information and communication technology industry.

US presidential election campaign in final days

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The longest presidential election campaign in U.S. history is in its final week, and Democrat Barack Obama continues to hold a lead in the polls over Republican John McCain.

Arrested skinheads described as hopeless

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It is unlikely two white supremacists charged with plotting to behead blacks and assassinate Barack Obama would have been able to carry out their plan.

Obama assassination plot alleged by agents

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A plot to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has been alleged by US authorities.