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Current Events 8/27/2008

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Democrats Make Historic Pick: It's Obama
Democrats officially chose Sen. Barack Obama as their presidential nominee on Wednesday, making him the first African-American to head a major-party ticket. In a show of unity, Hillary Clinton helped send Obama sailing into history by moving that the convention nominate him by acclamation.
Before Obama Nomination, A Roll Call For Clinton
Democratic delegates in Denver are preparing to nominate Barack Obama as their presidential candidate. But before that can happen, Hillary Clinton's name will be placed alongside Obama's in a roll call. Clinton has asked her candidates to back Obama.
New Orleans Braces For Gustav
Facing the threat posed by Gustav, New Orleans is trying to balance an evacuation plan with the need to not cause panic. Mark Schleifstein, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, says models show the storm strengthening and hitting New Orleans as a hurricane Monday.
MLB Dips Its Toe Into World Of Instant Replays
On Thursday, for the first time ever, Major League Baseball will use a limited instant-replay system to review questionable homeruns. Buster Olney, of ESPN The Magazine, says this season's rash of bad calls led to the decision.
Nosenko, Cold War-Era Russian Defector, Dies
Yuri Nosenko, who died earlier this month at the age of 81, was a Soviet intelligence officer who defected to the U.S. in the 1960s. Author Peter Earley recounts Nosenko's story, including his secret incarceration and interrogation for three years.
Clinton, Biden Among Speakers At Convention
Bill Clinton and Joe Biden are speaking Wednesday at the Democratic Convention. The party is also poised to nominate Barack Obama for president under a carefully negotiated plan that lets Hillary Clinton's supporters express their support for her.
Civilian Casualties Stir Angst In Afghanistan
After a joint U.S.-Afghan bombing raid allegedly killed 90 Afghan civilians, Afghan support for U.S. military action is waning. Officials say bad intelligence probably led to the deadly strike aimed at Taliban fighters.
Democrats To Focus On Foreign Policy Vision
Wednesday's speeches are designed to show how Biden and Obama will mesh in their approach to America's role in the world. But some question how closely their ideas align.

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