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Born to be wild? Diverse paths lead bikers to Milwaukee

Tens of thousands of motorcyclists from across the nation and a few foreign countries are pouring into the city for Harley-Davidson's 105th Anniversary Celebration related events ranging from custom motorcycle build-offs to a Bruce Springsteen concert. Video » 

» Kickoff brings out bikes

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

» STINGL VIDEO: Bikinis, Chains and Harleys

» VIDEO: Riders arrive home

» TIME-LAPSE VIDEO: Raisin' the roof on Harley-Davidson's 105th

» PHOTOS: Reader submitted | Journal Sentinel staff

» INTERACTIVE EVENTS MAP: Plan your 105th Celebration

» SECTION: Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration

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Obama seeks a personal touch within a huge stadium

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Economy rebounds, mostly spurred by exports

Obama makes unscripted appearance at the DNC

9 killed as violence spreads along Pakistan border

Blogger arrested over leak of Guns N' Roses songs

Malaysia blocks anti-government news Web site

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ELECTION 2008

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 » 

»Democrats shore up security stance

»Doyle could get Obama cabinet post

»AUDIO: Feingold touts chance to witness history

»VIDEO: Roaming around

»INTERACTIVE: Live, archived speeches

»UPDATES: Blog | AP Roundup | Section

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 » 

WAUKESHA CITY COURT

Judge to ask police to write fewer tickets

A municipal judge unhappy with an unfilled vacancy in his court said Wednesday that he will ask police to write fewer tickets, despite big crowds expected downtown this weekend. More » 

DEMAND FOR GRANTS INCREASE

Tech college students' grant fund empty

An estimated 4,000 low-income Wisconsin Technical College System students applying this fall for a widely used state grant program won't get the money, because the state has run out of grant funding for technical schools. More » 

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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 eigth 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 thousands of pounds of food to the Hunger Task Force and gives meaningful jobs to inmates, is facing an uncertain future. More » 

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