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IN PROGRESS:
PACKERS vs. TITANS

Running back Ryan Grant will see his first live action of the season tonight as Green Bay hosts the Titans in the Packers' exhibition finale. Get continuous updates throughout the game from Greg A. Bedard. Blog »  | Box score » 

» PREVIEW: Injury updates; Five things to watch

NATIONAL & WORLD NEWS

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Obama says he'll 'fix broken politics'

Tourists, residents flee as Gustav swamps Jamaica

As Gustav nears, Gulf Coast puts faith in planning

Jury acquits former Marine in killing of Iraqis

Afghans say deadly US raid based on misleading tip

Stocks jump on better-than-expected GDP, jobs data

Automakers face conflicting safety rules worldwide

Rapper DMX pleads out Florida drug case

Italy museum defies pope anger over crucified frog

Top-seeded Ivanovic loses in huge upset at US Open

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JOURNAL SENTINEL AT THE CONVENTION

Biden calls out McCain; Obama's closeup tonight

Joe and Jill Biden, Barack ObamaAfter a historic roll call that made Democrat Barack Obama the first African-American to head a major-party ticket, vice presidential nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday night launched a spirited, pointed attack on Republican John McCain. More » 

»1:03 p.m. Obama's Milwaukee-born mentor

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»PHOTOS: Journal Sentinel DNC coverage

»INTERACTIVE: Live, archived speeches

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FIRST TIME IN FRANCHISE HISTORY

Brewers have sold 3 million tickets

The Milwaukee Brewers this morning reached 3 million total tickets sold for the 2008 season. The team's previous high for home attendance in one season was set last year at 2,869,144. More » 

RIPON COLLEGE

Freshmen get free bikes for no-car pledges

Wauwatosa West High School graduate Cameron Collier wasn't sure whether to bring a car with him for his freshman year at Ripon College, but a brochure from the school sealed the deal with an offer he couldn't refuse. More » 

HARLEY'S 105TH
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Chrome-wheeled, fuel-injected music on tap

Nils Lofgren has never played a Harley gig before, but he knows from biker crowds - and so does his boss, the Boss, who, for all his songs about cars, is a devoted Harley rider. More » 

» FORUM: Create your own Springsteen setlist

» RUMBLINGS: Blog updates, news and notes from the 105th

» PHOTOS: Reader submitted | Journal Sentinel staff

» INTERACTIVE EVENTS MAP: Plan your 105th Celebration

» SECTION: Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration

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'Makeover' sidesteps stem cells

After more than a decade of trying to harvest the promise of embryonic stem cells, scientists have hit on a fascinating new approach that sidesteps them entirely. By adding genes to targeted cells in the body, they have been able change the basic makeup of those cells, turning them into potential disease-curing cells. More » 

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Troy Glaus slides safely past Jason Kendall with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning. Photo/AP

Brewers' bullpen misses beat in eighth inning

After Carlos Villanueva got out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh inning, Brewer relievers gave up four runs in the eighth as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to defeat the Brewers 5-3, at Busch Stadium Wednesday night. More »  | Box score » 

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White collars, black leather

They're bikers with briefcases. By day, these company executives carry leather cases filled with important papers. After work, they put on leather jackets and pants for a motorcycle ride through the countryside. More »  | Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration » 

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Obama-inspired art exhibited in Denver

For months, Obama - particularly his face - has been everywhere in visual culture, from graphic posters to giant murals, from homemade YouTube advertisements to stickers, bike spoke cards and fine-art paintings. More »  | Slideshow » 

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Lavender lends flavor as well as fragrance

Mention lavender and most people think of the scent. But let's take a deep breath of that unmistakable fragrance, which is touted for its calming properties, and think about tasting the herb. More »  | Lavender plants prefer sun »  | Culinary Maui » 

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Future of House of Correction farm in doubt

The county's House of Correction farm, which provides tons of food to the Hunger Task Force and gives meaningful jobs to inmates, is facing an uncertain future. More »  | Slide Show » 

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JSONLINE BLOGGERS

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Rumblings: News and Notes from the 105th

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Welch overtakes Fischer for kicking job

All Politics

Darling goes after Wasserman on voter ID

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Milwaukee's slipping

Patrick McIlheran:
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They only now figured out he's black?

Off the Couch

Ripon students snap up bikes

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What Cards really hate: losing to Brewers

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