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September 25, 2008

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Broad Shoulders and a Huge Bat

By Jeré Longman

As the Phillies chase a second consecutive title in the National League East, Ryan Howard has become a contender to win his second Most Valuable Player award in three seasons.

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Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of September 24, 2008, covering September 25, 2008.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Death Magnetic by Metallica

    Death Magnetic

    Metallica

    Last week
    —
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    1
  2. 2
    Album cover for The Recession by Young Jeezy

    The Recession

    Young Jeezy

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    2
  3. 3
    Album cover for Rock N Roll Jesus by Kid Rock

    Rock N Roll Jesus

    Kid Rock

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    49
  4. 4
    Album cover for Do You Know by Jessica Simpson

    Do You Know

    Jessica Simpson

    Last week
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    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    1
  5. 5
    Album cover for All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot

    All Hope Is Gone

    Slipknot

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    3

Notable Deaths

2008Derog Gioura, Nauruan politician, 23rd President of Nauru (born 1932)[†]

Derog Gioura was a Nauruan political figure. He was President of the Republic of Nauru (acting) in 2003.

Historical Context for September 25, 2008

In 2008, the world population was approximately 6,844,457,662 people[†]