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Today's News

McCain picks female running mate - John McCain has chosen Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska as his running mate for the US presidential elections.

Divorce rate hits 26 year low - The divorce rate for England and Wales has fallen for the third year running, to its lowest level for 26 years.

Police enter burnt-out house - Officers investigating a fire at the home of a millionaire and his family have entered the wrecked building.

Zoom passengers seek new flights - Passengers who had booked with Zoom are trying to find new flights after the company's collapse.

Carers 'need more financial help' - Carers who look after relatives should be compensated for missing out on paid work, MPs have said.

Obama: America can be better - US presidential nominee Barack Obama has accused the Bush administration of pursuing broken politics.

Putin blames US for Georgia role - Vladimir Putin has accused the White House of orchestrating the conflict in Georgia for domestic political reasons.