Oprah blames weight gain on abusing food

Oprah Winfrey said, according to a transcript posted on her official Web site, that when it came to her 40-pound weight gain, "It's about using food - abusing food. Too much work. Not enough play."

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Barack Obama elected 44th president

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Obama to take break to see sick grandmother

A spokesman said Monday that Obama's grandmother, Madelyn Payne Dunham, was released from the hospital last week. But her health has deteriorated to the point where her situation is very grave.

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Alaska panel finds Palin abused power

A legislative committee investigating Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has found she unlawfully abused her authority in firing the state's public safety commissioner.

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U.S. will buy stock in banks, Paulson says

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday that the Bush administration will move ahead with a plan to buy stock in financial institutions.

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McCain calls for federal bailout of homeowners

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Spiritual surfers praise God for gnarly waves

He may not be able to walk on water, but when the mood strikes, Father Matthew Munoz can ride one gnarly wave all the way into the beach.

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Acting legend Paul Newman dies at 83

Paul Newman, the Academy-Award winning superstar who personified cool as an activist, race car driver, popcorn impresario, has died, a spokeswoman said Saturday. He was 83.

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Debate is on; McCain agrees to participate

Republican John McCain agreed to attend the first presidential debate, set for Friday night, even though Congress doesn't have a bailout deal.

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