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Ancient Treasure Found in Greece

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A priceless gold wreath has been unearthed in an ancient city in northern Greece, buried with human bones in a large copper vase that workers initially took for a land mine. Gold wreaths are rare and were buried with ancient nobles or royalty. AOL News has more details on this 'astonishing' find.

Hidden Gold Found in Ancient Greek City

Copper vat that contained the wreath, Aug. 29, 2008

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki / AP

A workman digging at the ruins of the ancient city of Aigai in northern Greece was startled when he found this copper vessel, officials at the University of Thessaloniki said Friday. At first the man thought it was a land mine. But after a closer look, archaeologists opened it and found a treasure inside.

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McCain Picks Running Mate

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John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate on Friday. Palin is a first-term governor credited with reforms of her out-of-the-way state. At 44, Palin is younger than Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and the first woman named to a spot on a Republican ticket.

A Look at Sarah Palin

Matt Sullivan, Reuters

In a surprise move, Republican presidential candidate John McCain picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. The duo met only once before the Arizona senator asked her to be his No. 2. Here, they make their debut together in Dayton, Ohio, Friday.

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He Vows to Fix 'Broken Politics'

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Surrounded by a crowd estimated at 84,000, Barack Obama accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president and promised a clean break from the 'broken politics' in Washington. He vowed to cut taxes for nearly all working-class families, end the war in Iraq and break America's dependence on Mideast oil within a decade. AOL News has more highlights of Obama's historic night.

Final Day of Democratic National Convention

Brian Snyder, Reuters

Barack Obama cast his presidential nomination as proof that no dreams are too high, savoring a historic moment for himself and the nation Thursday before setting out on a difficult struggle to set another milestone for a black American.

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From Political Machine: What's to Blame if Obama Loses?
Also See: Outrageous Delegate Fashions | The Party's Emerging Leaders? |
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Putin Blames Georgia Conflict on US

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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin blames the United States for the conflict in Georgia. In an interview with CNN, Putin says the U.S. encouraged Georgia to attack the breakaway region of South Ossetia because it thought a crisis would benefit a presidential candidate. AOL News has the reaction from the US State Department.

Alexei Druzhinin, RIA-Novosti / AP

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told CNN that the United States whipped up the conflict in Georgia in the hope that the crisis would benefit a presidential candidate.

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New York Church Hits the Jackpot

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A New York pastor says one of his congregants donated a winning lottery ticket worth $3 million to his church. The pastor said the donor, who asked to remain anonymous, donated the ticket immediately after realizing he won. The church will get a little over $100,000 a year through 2028. The amount could be higher if withheld taxes are refunded because of the church's nonprofit status.

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As Storm Looms, Gulf Coast Worries

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On the eve of Hurricane Katrina's third anniversary, a nervous New Orleans watched Wednesday as another storm threatened to test everything the city has rebuilt, and officials made plans to evacuate people, pets and hospitals in an attempt to avoid a Katrina-style chaos. When could the new storm strike? AOL News has the details.

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Who Will He Pick for Running Mate?

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Now that Barack Obama has selected Joe Biden as his running mate, all eyes turn towards John McCain as he ponders his choice. Buzz from last week had Mitt Romney atop McCain's short list but did the selection of Biden alter his thinking? AOL News sizes up the contenders.

McCain Running Mate Contenders

Chris Miller, AP

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'Barack Obama Is My Candidate'

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Hillary Rodham Clinton closed the book on her 2008 presidential bid with an emphatic plea for the party to unite behind Barack Obama during a speech at the Democratic National Convention. She'll also plans to meet with delegates who still want to cast ballots for her during the nominating roll call Wednesday. Can the New York senator unite the party? AOL News is on the scene in Denver.

Appealing for Unity

Ron Edmonds, AP

In an emphatic plea, Hillary Clinton urged the millions of people who supported her during the Democratic primaries to now back her ex-rival. "Barack Obama is my candidate and he must be our president," she said at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. She also went on the attack against John McCain.

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From the Blog: Grade Biden's Speech | And Bill Clinton's
Also See: Outrageous Delegate Fashions | Full Convention Coverage

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Democrats Blast Edwards' Wife

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In a surprise twist, Elizabeth Edwards is facing criticism from Democrats who believe she kept knowledge of her husband John Edwards' affair quiet to aid his political career. So in addition to fighting incurable cancer and dealing with infidelity in her marriage -- she finds herself on the defensive. AOL News has what some of her critics are saying.

The Edwards Affair

Elizabath Edwards, May 8, 2008 (added Aug. 13, 2008)

Susan Walsh, AP

Many Democratic loyalists are blasting Elizabeth Edwards for keeping her husband's affair a secret for so long. "I think she's complicit," said one consultant. They're claiming she covered it up to further John Edwards' political ambitions, and in doing so, could have cost the party dearly had he gone further.

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Violence Erupts in Denver

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With every national political convention there are scenes or cheering, celebrations and funny costumes. Unfortunately, there are also protests. This year's Democratic National Convention in Denver is no different. Nearly 100 people were arrested in a clash about a mile from the site of convention on just the first night. AOL News has the details.

Protests in Denver

Police arrest protesters in Denver, Colorado, Aug. 25

Damir Sagolj, Reuters

About 100 people were arrested Monday night in Denver after clashing with police about a mile from the Democratic National Convention. Police said the demonstrators disrupted traffic and rushed a police safety line, but one demonstrator said police turned on them with no warning.

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