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The rush is on to vote early

Obama seems to be benefiting so far, but McCain forces are hustling to get their supporters out, too.

Battles rage over new voters

Legal disputes loom as the political parties spar over voter lists, new registrations.

China’s first spacewalk: no cold-war race this time

The Shenzhou 7 launches Thursday in an era of global space cooperation.

Will US-Russia tensions extend to space?

Without Russia, NASA couldn’t send astronauts to the space station between 2010 and 2015.

Battle over gun rights – Round 2

Handgun bans under fire after high court's ruling. Oak Park, Ill., fights back.

Readers' picks

Readers write and tell us what they are reading.

Chores for two: Men pitch in

At home, guys are tackling more and more domestic duties.

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Readers' picks

Readers write and tell us what they are reading.

United Airlines to charge for second bag

The plan will charge $50 extra per round trip for more than one bag and has other carriers looking.

Welcome to retirement. Now what?

Some people focus too much on saving and not enough on planning for life after work, financial experts say.