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10/01/2010 - Updated 01:45 PM ET
 
 

Obama says goodbye to Emanuel

President Obama pays tribute to his outgoing chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel.
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Nation & World

5 dead as rain aims at New England

Torrential downpours from a faded tropical storm marched into the Northeast on Friday.

Money

Traders led to plunge

Feds say a computer sell order triggered May 6 plunge, sending Dow down nearly 1,000 points in less than a half-hour.

Sports

Saturday schedule is full of big gamesicons

Weekend games include No. 7 Florida traveling to play No. 1 Alabama.

Life

Heidi Klum turns in her Victoria's Secret wings

Heidi Klum says she'll never reveal the "secret." She offers no reason for moving on.

Travel

51 great burger joints across the USAicons

Local experts pick places to savor the classic all-American sandwich.

Your Life

Plant chewed to boost mood, quell hunger

An indigenous South African plant is getting the attention of pharmaceutical companies.

Tech

Michael Jordan heads to the free throw line in 'NBA 2K11.'

Weekend Game Hunting: Be like Mike edition

Readers, tell us what video games you're planning to play this weekend.

Opinion

We can't afford the luxury of high-speed rail

The numbers don't support the assertion that the investment will transform the economy.

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