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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Barack obama opposes excluding Russia from the Group of Eight industrial nations, as suggested by republican rival john mccain, saying Moscow's cooperation was needed in the fight against nuclear proliferation.

So much has been made about Barack obama's religion. But what does he believe, and how did he arrive at those beliefs?

AP - CHICAGO (AP) ? Comedian Bernie Mac endured some heckling and a campaign rebuke during a surprise appearance Friday night at a fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Barack obama.

NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr talks with Linda Wertheimer about the week's news: financial troubles for mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae; obama and McCain deal with controversial statements from supporters; Congress passes long-stalled legislation on surveillance rules and Medicare.

In November, Americans will pick between two southpaws — Sens. obama and McCain. That will put another lefty in the oval office — which will mean that five of the last seven presidents have been left-handed. Is this a cosmic coincidence or are lefties simply hard wired for political success?

Comedian Bernie Mac endured some heckling and a campaign rebuke during a surprise appearance Friday night at a fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Barack obama.

NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr talks with Linda Wertheimer about the week's news: financial troubles for mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae; obama and McCain deal with controversial statements from supporters; Congress passes long-stalled legislation on surveillance rules and Medicare.

DAYTON, Ohio - Democrat Barack obama focused on energy yesterday while republican john mccain discussed women's issues as the presidential campaigns turned to two pivotal Midwestern states.

AP - NASCAR's BAM Racing team has presented Barack obama's presidential campaign with a potential sponsorship deal in the Sprint Cup series later this year, but it doesn't look like an obama car will be burning rubber on the track anytime soon.

As the heated Democratic primary race came to a conclusion last month, much discussion centered on presumptive nominee Barack obama's superior fundraising. Hillary clinton started the race with an edge among deep-pocket donors, but obama roared to the nomination finish line with a substantial fundraising lead.