Republican National Conventions: A look back

Dewey and Willkie adherents in the New York delegation in Philadelphia an attempt to seize the New York State banner June 26, 1940 at the republican national Convention. The scene followed the nomination of Wendell Willkie for the presidency. (AP Photo)

Republican National Conventions: A look back

Demonstration which followed the placing of Wendell Wilkie in nomination for the Presidency in Philadelphia June 26, 1940 shows the battle which developed as Willkie adherents in the New York delegation tried to take the New York banner into the parade and Dewey friends to keep it out. (AP Photo)

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Roadside bombs claim 8 more US lives

KABUL — Roadside bombs — the biggest killer of U.S. soldiers — claimed eight more American lives Tuesday, driving the U.S. death toll to a record level for the third time in four months as President Obama nears a decision on a new strategy for the troubled war.

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It's a good time of the year for composting

From Halloween jack-o'-lanterns to skins from avocados used for New Year's Day dip, you'll likely have more food scraps than at any other time of the year.

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Desert Museum program takes flight

Trabajan juntos por la sonrisa de pequeños

La clínica dental sobre ruedas Grin Mobile llegó al estacionamiento de Gallego Basic Elementary School y el personal dental a bordo estaba listo para saludar a los estudiantes cuando llegaban a la clínica.