Palin's Base Appeal

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Weary Palin Sought to Regain Control

Why did Sarah Palin step down? Theories abound. But some of the people closest to the Alaska governor say she wanted to regain control of a political script that slipped out of her hands the moment she burst onto the national stage.

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The Sarah Palin Chronicles Mask Deeper GOP Troubles

On the same day Republicans surrendered a symbolically significant seat in the Senate, the Sarah Palin wars erupted again inside the party. Leaks followed by trash-talking followed by recriminations.

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Andrew Cuomo considered for open Senate seat

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Obama halts all regulations pending review

One of President Barack Obama's first acts is to order federal agencies to halt all pending regulations until his administration can review them.

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Full text of President-elect Obama's speech

'We start 2009 in the midst of a crisis unlike any we have seen in our lifetime - a crisis that has only deepened over the last few weeks,' Obama said in speech.

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Detroit's auto show likely to be a bit austere

With the industry in financial dire straits, much of the glitz and glamour at this year's Detroit auto show will be replaced by a new sense of austerity.

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Blagojevich defends actions in interview

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Friday that if what he's done as Illinois governor is an impeachable offense, he's living on the "wrong planet" and is in the "wrong place."

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Obama's Treasury pick Geithner at center of storm

Virtually unknown outside financial circles, Timothy Geithner suddenly is the man at every crisis point in the economy.

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McNabb didn't know games can end in ties

Tie? What tie?� Thanks to Donovan McNabb, players around the league now must know there doesn't have to be a winner or loser in every regular-season game. Yes, there are ties in the NFL. They just don't happen too often.

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NFL might change replay rules before playoffs

The NFL might modify its rules about the use of instant replay to try to prevent errors such as the one that cost the Pittsburgh Steelers a touchdown on the final play of their 11-10 win Sunday vs. the San Diego Chargers, according to several reports.

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Gas For Groceries: Where's The Real Deal?

Channel 4 Action News shopped at three major stores to find out which ones will save you more on groceries and on gas.

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Hundreds Of Bars, Restaurants Exempt From Smoking Ban

Online records show more than 1,700 bars and restaurants are approved for exemptions to Pennsylvania's smoking ban -- including more than 200 with Pittsburgh addresses.

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Steelers get tough, pull past Redskins

Byron Leftwich led two touchdown drives after Ben Roethlisberger reinjured his throwing shoulder and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Washington Redskins 23-6 on Monday night.

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Is Credit Card Debt Next Big Economic Crisis?

Some are concerned that the credit card industry could be facing the next big economic collapse.

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Murtha's Hold Slips Following 'Racist,' Redneck' Remarks

The race for the 12th Congressional District is the closest in years with Democratic Rep. John Murtha leading William Russell by a little more than 4 percentage points.

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Honda's hydrogen car is pleasantly refined

For years, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have been the far-off technological bets of the auto industry - the car that holds the promise of gasoline-free driving.

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McCain To Visit Robert Morris Tuesday

Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain plans a stop in the Pittsburgh area this week.

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Madden taking a rare week off from NFL

John Madden will miss calling an NFL game this weekend after working 476 in a row.

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U.S. trade deficit much wider than expected

America's trade deficit shot up in July to the highest level in 16 months as oil imports hit an all-time high, a U.S. government report showed on Thursday.

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Higher Minimum Driving Age Proposed

A national push to raise the driving age from 16 to 17, or even 18, may have some appeal in Pittsburgh.

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State Reps Pushing To Amend Smoking Ban

Two state representatives want to give Allegheny County the option to enact stricter smoking regulations.

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Chemistry exam - hydrogen cars put to test

Tom Albert drove his loaner Chevrolet Equinox like any other car.

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McCain seeks strategic energy independence

The Republican presidential candidate��says he would seek to break U.S. reliance on foreign oil by 2025 by stepping up offshore drilling, nuclear power and conservation.

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