- Phased Retirement
- Easy Living Laws
- Where They Stand
- Surgeries
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- Phased Retirement
- Easy Living Laws
- Where They Stand
- Surgeries
McCain: Carlos Barria/Reuters/Corbis; Obama: Brooks Kraft/Corbis
BULLETIN BEATS
Eye on the Convention
Meet two delegates we’ll follow through the excitement of the Democratic National Convention. Come back Friday before the convention begins to find out how they think it will play out.
Open Wide
This week's Databank takes a look at the number of dentists in each state, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
New Knees and Hips
Drugs and Dollars
Eating Sugar
Standup Comic
Eligibility
Pop-Up!
Break a Lease
Too Late
MULTIMEDIA SPECIALS
THEY MADE HISTORY
AUGUST 21, 1858
In a preview of their battle for president two years later, Senate candidates Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas begin a series of seven debates in Illinois about slavery. Each speaks for an hour, with 30 minutes to then rebut the other.
1920: Christopher Robin Milne is born in London to author A.A. Milne and his wife, Daphne. The boy inspires his father’s most famous works: two volumes of stories and two of poetry starring Christopher Robin and his bear, Winnie-the-Pooh.
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
BRAIN AEROBICS
IN THE NEWS
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OHIO REP. TUBBS JONES DIES AT 58
The key figure in Democratic politics died yesterday at a Cleveland hospital after suffering a brain hemorrhage.
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'REAL PEOPLE' TO SHINE AT CONVENTION
The idea is for people watching the event at home to see people who look like them.
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2 SENIORS ORDERED TO FORCED LABOR
The Chinese women were attempting to protest during the Olympics. Wow. Here, we would've just sent them home.
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MEDICARE SITE DOESN'T CLICK
Even adults with skills find tool to see drug plans quite confusing.
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STATES PUSH FOR PAID SICK DAYS
Lawmakers in 12 states have proposed legislation that would require businesses to provide them.
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WHO PAYS FOR MOM AND DAD'S CARE?
Instead of fighting, families have come up with a new solution: Pay one sibling to be the sole caregiver.
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MORE WOMEN THAN EVER ARE CHILDLESS
They're choosing to delay motherhood or not have any kids at all, says a new survey.
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THE MONEY QUESTION
Just how much money does a person have to earn to be considered rich?
HUMAN CONDITION
'I Think Mom Is Gay'
A new movie explores what happens when older adults come out after decades of hiding their sexuality. More>>
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