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    • A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.

    • BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30:  A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. From Getty Images.

      BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.

    • Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to  Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town.

    • CARSON, CA - JULY 31:  Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California. From Getty Images.

      CARSON, CA - JULY 31: Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California.

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    • China athletes carries the Paralympic's flag march inside the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest during the opening ceremony for the Beijing Paralympic Games in Beijing, China Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. From AP Photo by Andy Wong.

      China athletes carries the Paralympic's flag march inside the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest during the opening ceremony for the Beijing Paralympic Games in Beijing, China Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008.

    • Northern Ireland's Aaron Hughes (L) fights for the ball with Slovakia's Robert Vittek during their World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match in Bratislava September 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Northern Ireland's Aaron Hughes (L) fights for the ball with Slovakia's Robert Vittek during their World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match in Bratislava September 6, 2008.

    • Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian (R) speaks with Turkish President Abdullah Gul (L) in Yerevan on September 6, 2008. The presidents of Turkey and Armenia said there now is a "political will" to resolve decades of animosity, following landmark talks in Yerevan. Gul was paying Saturday a landmark visit to Armenia -- the first by a Turkish president since Armenia's independence in 1991 -- for the first of two World Cup qualifiers between the two national teams. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian (R) speaks with Turkish President Abdullah Gul (L) in Yerevan on September 6, 2008. The presidents of Turkey and Armenia said there now is a "political will" to resolve decades of animosity, following landmark talks in Yerevan. Gul was paying Saturday a landmark visit to Armenia -- the first by a Turkish president since Armenia's independence in 1991 -- for the first of two World Cup qualifiers between the two national teams.

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    • Supporters of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, in the presidential election, in front of The Parliament House in Islamabad on September 6, 2008. Zardari secured a large win in Pakistan's presidential elections on September 6, capping a remarkable rise from jail, exile and his wife Benazir Bhutto's assassination just nine months ago. The controversial front-runner swept a poll among lawmakers to become the 14th president in Pakistan's short but turbulent history, taking power in the world's only nuclear-armed Islamic state and frontline "war on terror" ally. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Supporters of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, in the presidential election, in front of The Parliament House in Islamabad on September 6, 2008. Zardari secured a large win in Pakistan's presidential elections on September 6, capping a remarkable rise from jail, exile and his wife Benazir Bhutto's assassination just nine months ago. The controversial front-runner swept a poll among lawmakers to become the 14th president in Pakistan's short but turbulent history, taking power in the world's only nuclear-armed Islamic state and frontline "war on terror" ally.

    • Supporters of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, in the presidential election, in front of The Parliament House in Islamabad on September 6, 2008. Zardari secured a large win in Pakistan's presidential elections on September 6, capping a remarkable rise from jail, exile and his wife Benazir Bhutto's assassination just nine months ago. The controversial front-runner swept a poll among lawmakers to become the 14th president in Pakistan's short but turbulent history, taking power in the world's only nuclear-armed Islamic state and frontline "war on terror" ally. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Supporters of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, in the presidential election, in front of The Parliament House in Islamabad on September 6, 2008. Zardari secured a large win in Pakistan's presidential elections on September 6, capping a remarkable rise from jail, exile and his wife Benazir Bhutto's assassination just nine months ago. The controversial front-runner swept a poll among lawmakers to become the 14th president in Pakistan's short but turbulent history, taking power in the world's only nuclear-armed Islamic state and frontline "war on terror" ally.

    • Supporters of the ruling party, Pakistan People's Party, chant slogans as they celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari in the presidential election in Islamabad September 6, 2008. Zardari, the widower of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto, swept to victory in a presidential election on Saturday, as a suicide bomber killed at least 10 people in the northwest. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Supporters of the ruling party, Pakistan People's Party, chant slogans as they celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari in the presidential election in Islamabad September 6, 2008. Zardari, the widower of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto, swept to victory in a presidential election on Saturday, as a suicide bomber killed at least 10 people in the northwest.

    • Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi speaks after he received an honorary doctorate on August 05, 2008 during a ceremony held at INSAT university in Tunis. Kadhafi is on a tree-day official visit to Tunisia. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi speaks after he received an honorary doctorate on August 05, 2008 during a ceremony held at INSAT university in Tunis. Kadhafi is on a tree-day official visit to Tunisia.

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U.S. Senator and Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama (D-IL) is led off the stage by U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) after the two appeared together at a "Women for Obama" campaign event in New York City, July 10, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
1 month ago: U.S. Senator and Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama (D-IL) is led off the stage by U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) after the two appeared together at a "Women for Obama" campaign event in New York City, July 10, 2008.
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  • This Sept. 3, 2008 file photo shows Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin waving to the crowd as she prepares to address the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. One of the most intriguing questions of the Alaska governor's arrival on the national scene has been what impact it'll have on women voters _ especially those who supported Hillary Rodham Clinton. From AP Photo by Charles Dharapak.
  • US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (seated) is applauded by Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and former US President Bill Clinton at a memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) in Cleveland, Ohio, August 30, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) attend a memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) in Cleveland, Ohio August 30, 2008. Tubbs Jones, an Ohio Democrat who was one of the few dissenting voices in Congress during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, died on Wednesday after a brain aneurysm, a hospital spokeswoman said. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) share a laugh at a memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) in Cleveland, Ohio, August 30, 2008. Tubbs Jones, an Ohio Democrat who was one of the few dissenting voices in Congress during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, died on Wednesday after a brain aneurysm, a hospital spokeswoman said. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • US Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) pauses during her remarks at a memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) in Cleveland, Ohio, August 30, 2008. Tubbs Jones, an Ohio Democrat who was one of the few dissenting voices in Congress during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, died on Wednesday after a brain aneurysm, a hospital spokeswoman said. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (Right) shares a laugh with Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY)and former US President Bill Clinton (Left) at a memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) in Cleveland, Ohio, August 30, 2008. Tubbs Jones, an Ohio Democrat who was one of the few dissenting voices in Congress during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, died on Wednesday after a brain aneurysm, a hospital spokeswoman said. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL)(R) joins Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY)(C) and former US President Bill Clinton at a memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) in Cleveland, Ohio, August 30, 2008. Tubbs Jones, an Ohio Democrat who was one of the few dissenting voices in Congress during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, died on Wednesday after a brain aneurysm, a hospital spokeswoman said. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL)(L) speaks at a memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) with Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) (Right) and former US President Bill Clinton in Cleveland, Ohio, August 30, 2008. Tubbs Jones, an Ohio Democrat who was one of the few dissenting voices in Congress during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, died on Wednesday after a brain aneurysm, a hospital spokeswoman said. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL)(R) joins Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY)(C) and former US President Bill Clinton at a memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) in Cleveland, Ohio, August 30, 2008. Tubbs Jones, an Ohio Democrat who was one of the few dissenting voices in Congress during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, died on Wednesday after a brain aneurysm, a hospital spokeswoman said. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) share a laugh at a memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) in Cleveland, Ohio, August 30, 2008. Tubbs Jones, an Ohio Democrat who was one of the few dissenting voices in Congress during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, died on Wednesday after a brain aneurysm, a hospital spokeswoman said. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.
  • US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) attend a memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) in Cleveland, Ohio August 30, 2008. Tubbs Jones, an Ohio Democrat who was one of the few dissenting voices in Congress during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, died on Wednesday after a brain aneurysm, a hospital spokeswoman said. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., laugh after Sen. Obama's remarks during the memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones D-Ohio, at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. From AP Photo by Alex Brandon.
  • Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., seated behind, speaks during the memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones D-Ohio, at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. From AP Photo by Alex Brandon.
  • Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks as Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., right, and her husband former President Bill Clinton applaud during the memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones D-Ohio, at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. From AP Photo by Alex Brandon.
  • Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks during the memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones D-Ohio, at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. From AP Photo by Alex Brandon.
  • Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., receives a standing ovation from Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., and her husband former President Bill Clinton during the memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones D-Ohio, at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. From AP Photo by Alex Brandon.
  • Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., right, sits on the stage with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., and her husband former President Bill Clinton during the memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones D-Ohio, at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. From AP Photo by Alex Brandon.
  • Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., right, sits on the stage with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., and her husband former President Bill Clinton during the memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones D-Ohio, at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. From AP Photo by Alex Brandon.
  • Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., right, sits on the stage with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., and her husband former President Bill Clinton during the memorial service for Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones D-Ohio, at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. From AP Photo by Alex Brandon.
  • US Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Barack Obama speaks during funeral services for Ohio Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones at the Cleveland Public Auditorium at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio, August 30, 2008, as former President Bill Clinton and Democratic New York Senator Hillary Clinton (R) listen onstage. Tubbs Jones died August 20, at the age of 58 from a brain hemorrage. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Democratic New York Senator Hillary Clinton speaks during funeral services for Ohio Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio, August 30, 2008. Tubbs Jones died August 20, at the age of 58 from a brain hemorrage. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Former US President Bill Clinton (L), Democratic New York Senator Hillary Clinton and US Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Barack Obama attend funeral services for Ohio Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio, August 30, 2008. Tubbs Jones died August 20, at the age of 58 from a brain hemorrage. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Former US President Bill Clinton (L), Democratic New York Senator Hillary Clinton and US Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Barack Obama attend funeral services for Ohio Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio, August 30, 2008. Tubbs Jones died August 20, at the age of 58 from a brain hemorrage. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Robert Dweck and his Shih Tzu mix, Gracie, pose at Gallery Deja Vu, an antiques shop on South Beach that he manages, Aug. 29, 2008 in Miami Beach, Fla. Dweck, 56, is a registered Democrat who supported Hillary Clinton but has been hesitant to commit to Obama. McCain's pick of Palin makes Dweck question the senator's decision-making. "I think that he acted in haste," he said. From AP Photo by WILFREDO LEE.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28:  Amrik Sidhu (R) and his wife Harjinder Sidhu, both Sikhs from India, apply for their passports after gaining US citizenship as 18,418 people are sworn in as US citizens during naturalization ceremonies at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 28, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Immigrants, especially Latinos, which now make up 15 percent of the US population, play an increasingly important role in US politics. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (D-IL), who could benefit from a strong Hispanic following of former presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), who now campaigns for him, has set aside $20 million for Latino outreach. Republican rival John McCain has also stepped up efforts to attract Latinos, focusing particularly on those in the military. The US Department of Homeland Security reports that citizenship applications have jumped by more than 100 percent since 2006, a surge in naturalization that is expected to add to the 17 million existing eligible Latino voters nationwide and lead to an anticipated record of 9.2 million Latinos voting in the November presidential election. Issues of interest to Latinos include the slumping economy, employment, health care, housing, and immigration reform. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28:  Amrik Sidhu (C) and his wife Harjinder Sidhu (L), both Sikhs from India, apply for their passports after gaining US citizenship as 18,418 people are sworn in as US citizens during naturalization ceremonies at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 28, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Immigrants, especially Latinos, which now make up 15 percent of the US population, play an increasingly important role in US politics. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (D-IL), who could benefit from a strong Hispanic following of former presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), who now campaigns for him, has set aside $20 million for Latino outreach. Republican rival John McCain has also stepped up efforts to attract Latinos, focusing particularly on those in the military. The US Department of Homeland Security reports that citizenship applications have jumped by more than 100 percent since 2006, a surge in naturalization that is expected to add to the 17 million existing eligible Latino voters nationwide and lead to an anticipated record of 9.2 million Latinos voting in the November presidential election. Issues of interest to Latinos include the slumping economy, employment, health care, housing, and immigration reform. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28:  Francisco Javier Hernandez, who came to the US from Zacatecas, Mexico 35 years ago, gains US citizenship as 18,418 people are sworn in as US citizens during naturalization ceremonies at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 28, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Immigrants, especially Latinos, which now make up 15 percent of the US population, play an increasingly important role in US politics. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (D-IL), who could benefit from a strong Hispanic following of former presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), who now campaigns for him, has set aside $20 million for Latino outreach. Republican rival John McCain has also stepped up efforts to attract Latinos, focusing particularly on those in the military. The US Department of Homeland Security reports that citizenship applications have jumped by more than 100 percent since 2006, a surge in naturalization that is expected to add to the 17 million existing eligible Latino voters nationwide and lead to an anticipated record of 9.2 million Latinos voting in the November presidential election. Issues of interest to Latinos include the slumping economy, employment, health care, housing, and immigration reform. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28:  Danny Diaz, who came to the US from Ecuador eight years ago, recites the Pledge of Allegiance upon gaining US citizenship as 18,418 people are sworn in as US citizens during naturalization ceremonies at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 28, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Immigrants, especially Latinos, which now make up 15 percent of the US population, play an increasingly important role in US politics. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (D-IL), who could benefit from a strong Hispanic following of former presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), who now campaigns for him, has set aside $20 million for Latino outreach. Republican rival John McCain has also stepped up efforts to attract Latinos, focusing particularly on those in the military. The US Department of Homeland Security reports that citizenship applications have jumped by more than 100 percent since 2006, a surge in naturalization that is expected to add to the 17 million existing eligible Latino voters nationwide and lead to an anticipated record of 9.2 million Latinos voting in the November presidential election. Issues of interest to Latinos include the slumping economy, employment, health care, housing, and immigration reform. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28:  Immigrant members of the military recite the Pledge of Allegiance upon gaining US citizenship as 18,418 people are sworn in as US citizens during naturalization ceremonies at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 28, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Immigrants, especially Latinos, which now make up 15 percent of the US population, play an increasingly important role in US politics. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, who could benefit from a strong Hispanic following of former presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, who now campaigns for him, has set aside $20 million for Latino outreach. Republican rival John McCain has also stepped up efforts to attract Latinos, focusing particularly on those in the military. The US Department of Homeland Security reports that citizenship applications have jumped by more than 100 percent since 2006, a surge in naturalization that is expected to add to the 17 million existing eligible Latino voters nationwide and lead to an anticipated record of 9.2 million Latinos voting in the November presidential election. Issues of interest to Latinos include the slumping economy, employment, health care, housing, and immigration reform. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28:  Sania Stiles, who came to the US from Monterrey, Mexico eight years ago, waves a flag upon gaining US citizenship as 18,418 people are sworn in as US citizens during naturalization ceremonies at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 28, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Immigrants, especially Latinos, which now make up 15 percent of the US population, play an increasingly important role in US politics. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (D-IL), who could benefit from a strong Hispanic following of former presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), who now campaigns for him, has set aside $20 million for Latino outreach. Republican rival John McCain has also stepped up efforts to attract Latinos, focusing particularly on those in the military. The US Department of Homeland Security reports that citizenship applications have jumped by more than 100 percent since 2006, a surge in naturalization that is expected to add to the 17 million existing eligible Latino voters nationwide and lead to an anticipated record of 9.2 million Latinos voting in the November presidential election. Issues of interest to Latinos include the slumping economy, employment, health care, housing, and immigration reform. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28:  People take the oath of citizenship as 18,418 people are sworn in as US citizens during naturalization ceremonies at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 28, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Immigrants, especially Latinos, which now make up 15 percent of the US population, play an increasingly important role in US politics. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (D-IL), who could benefit from a strong Hispanic following of former presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), who now campaigns for him, has set aside $20 million for Latino outreach. Republican rival John McCain has also stepped up efforts to attract Latinos, focusing particularly on those in the military. The US Department of Homeland Security reports that citizenship applications have jumped by more than 100 percent since 2006, a surge in naturalization that is expected to add to the 17 million existing eligible Latino voters nationwide and lead to an anticipated record of 9.2 million Latinos voting in the November presidential election. Issues of interest to Latinos include the slumping economy, employment, health care, housing, and immigration reform. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28:  People take the oath of citizenship as 18,418 people are sworn in as US citizens during naturalization ceremonies at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 28, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Immigrants, especially Latinos, which now make up 15 percent of the US population, play an increasingly important role in US politics. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (D-IL), who could benefit from a strong Hispanic following of former presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), who now campaigns for him, has set aside $20 million for Latino outreach. Republican rival John McCain has also stepped up efforts to attract Latinos, focusing particularly on those in the military. The US Department of Homeland Security reports that citizenship applications have jumped by more than 100 percent since 2006, a surge in naturalization that is expected to add to the 17 million existing eligible Latino voters nationwide and lead to an anticipated record of 9.2 million Latinos voting in the November presidential election. Issues of interest to Latinos include the slumping economy, employment, health care, housing, and immigration reform. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28:  People take the oath of citizenship as 18,418 people are sworn in as US citizens during naturalization ceremonies at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 28, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Immigrants, especially Latinos, which now make up 15 percent of the US population, play an increasingly important role in US politics. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (D-IL), who could benefit from a strong Hispanic following of former presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), who now campaigns for him, has set aside $20 million for Latino outreach. Republican rival John McCain has also stepped up efforts to attract Latinos, focusing particularly on those in the military. The US Department of Homeland Security reports that citizenship applications have jumped by more than 100 percent since 2006, a surge in naturalization that is expected to add to the 17 million existing eligible Latino voters nationwide and lead to an anticipated record of 9.2 million Latinos voting in the November presidential election. Issues of interest to Latinos include the slumping economy, employment, health care, housing, and immigration reform. From Getty Images.
  • US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (R) and his running mate Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE), acknowledge supporters as former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) is pictured on a monitor above them, at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 27, 2008. Democrats nominated Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) on Wednesday as their presidential candidate in a historic first for a black American, sending him into battle against Republican John McCain. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) is shown on the monitor as Democratic Presidential Nominee U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Vice Presidential Nominee U.S. Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) appear onstage at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 27, 2008. Democrats nominated Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) on Wednesday as their presidential candidate in a historic first for a black American, sending him into battle against Republican John McCain. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (R) and his running mate Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE), acknowledge supporters at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 27, 2008. Former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) is pictured on huge monitors above them. U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) is expected to accept the Democratic presidential nomination at the convention on August 28. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) is shown on the monitor as Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee U.S. Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) is photographed onstage after addressing the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 27, 2008. Democrats nominated Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) on Wednesday as their presidential candidate in a historic first for a black American, sending him into battle against Republican John McCain. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (R) and Vice-Presidential candidate Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) applaud after Biden's speech while a monitor with Senator Hillary Clinton's (D-NY) image looks on at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado August 27, 2008. U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) is expected to accept the Democratic presidential nomination at the convention on August 28. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) arrives on the convention floor with Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) (L) and New York Gov. David Paterson (R), to move that U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) be nominated by acclamation, at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado August 27, 2008. Obama is expected to formally accept the Democratic presidential nomination at the convention on August 28. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Former U.S. president Bill  Clinton salutes as he takes the stage to address the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado August 27, 2008. U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) is expected to accept the Democratic presidential nomination at the convention on August 28. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • DENVER - AUGUST 27:  (L to R) Chelsea Clinton, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel applaude during former U.S. President Bill CLinton's speech during day three of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 27, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) will be officially be nominated as the Democratic candidate for U.S. president on the last day of the four-day convention. From Getty Images.
  • Former U.S. president Bill  Clinton addresses the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado August 27, 2008. U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) is expected to accept the Democratic presidential nomination at the convention on August 28. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.


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Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games at the National Stadium September 6, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games at the National Stadium September 6, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest.

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Former Chinese Paralympian Wu Yunhu (L) lights his compatriot Zhang Hongwei's torch during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games at the National Stadium September 6, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Former Chinese Paralympian Wu Yunhu (L) lights his compatriot Zhang Hongwei's torch during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games at the National Stadium September 6, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest.

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World Bank Vice President for the Africa region Obiageli Ezekweli holds cocoa nuts at a cocoa field in the village of Tanokro in Tiassale, about 150 km (93 miles) from Abidjan, September 6, 2008. Ivory Coast could reach a decision point on getting debt relief under a program for poor countries by the end of the year and then clear over $3 billion of external debt by mid-2009 if upcoming IMF assessments show progress in economic reform, the World Bank said on Friday. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

World Bank Vice President for the Africa region Obiageli Ezekweli holds cocoa nuts at a cocoa field in the village of Tanokro in Tiassale, about 150 km (93 miles) from Abidjan, September 6, 2008. Ivory Coast could reach a decision point on getting debt relief under a program for poor countries by the end of the year and then clear over $3 billion of external debt by mid-2009 if upcoming IMF assessments show progress in economic reform, the World Bank said on Friday.

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