Video games have taken center stage alongside Hollywood as marketers take advantage of the 126,000 attendees travelling to San Diego for the annual multi-genre fan convention that began in 1970.

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An amendment that would have allowed gun owners to carry their weapons across state lines fell just short of passage Wednesday in a vote that revealed deep divisions among the Senate's Democrats.

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California lawmakers will vote on Thursday on a budget deal between Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and their leaders that balances the state's books by closing an historic $26.3 billion shortfall, largely with deep spending cuts.

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Definitely to Hell, but is it coming back?

This morning, Secretary Geithner said the economy is beginning to "show signs of a turn around".

On April 29 The Federal Reserve took the drastic action of reducing short-term rates between scheduled meetings to aid the global financial markets implosion.

The target for the federal [...]

Running from Saturday July 4th to Sunday July 26th 2009, the 96th Tour de France will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,500 kilometres.

More importantly, Lance Armstrong will be vying for a record, 8 total wins, and promoting his dedication [...]