With Their Hitters Digging in, Yankees Push for the Playoffs
By Tyler Kepner
The Yankees have quietly gained two games on the Red Sox in the American League wild-card standings since Aug. 16.
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On this day
August 26, 2008
Revisit the music, news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.
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Giants Will Use Kiwanuka to Fill Gap Left by Umenyiora
By Mike Ogle
While the Giants talk to Michael Strahan about a possible return to the defensive line, they plan on moving Mathias Kiwanuka from linebacker back to defensive end.
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Cancer Test for Women Raises Hope, and Concern
By Andrew Pollack
An ovarian cancer test prompts questions on regulation and risk, and experts worry it may mean unneeded surgery.
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Front-Row Seats on Broadway, if You Dare
By William Neuman
Pedestrians love the new traffic-free Midtown esplanade, but some are concerned about the traffic next to them.
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U.N. Envoy’s Ties to Pakistani Are Questioned
By Helene Cooper and Mark Mazzetti
Zalmay Khalilzad is facing angry questions over his contacts with a contender to succeed Pervez Musharraf.
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Music on My Birthday
Billboard 200
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of August 20, 2008, covering August 26, 2008.
- 1
Mamma Mia!
Soundtrack
- Last week
- 3
- Peak
- 1
- Weeks
- 5
- 2
Breakout
Miley Cyrus
- Last week
- 2
- Peak
- 1
- Weeks
- 3
- 3
Love On The Inside
Sugarland
- Last week
- 1
- Peak
- 1
- Weeks
- 3
- 4
Rock N Roll Jesus
Kid Rock
- Last week
- 4
- Peak
- 1
- Weeks
- 44
- 5
Tha Carter III
Lil Wayne
- Last week
- 5
- Peak
- 1
- Weeks
- 9
Historical Context for August 26, 2008
In 2008, the world population was approximately 6,844,457,662 people[†]