Popular talk show host and media mogul Oprah Winfrey was alongside Barack Obama as he made a campaign stop in South Carolina this weekend. Oprah, who announced her endorsement of the Illinois senator in November, asked thousands of people attending the event to help Obama "seize the opportunity" in his bid for the White House.

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With record-setting flight delays, this year hasn't been an easy one for travelers. But another trend may be causing as much havoc and frustration for passengers: Planes have never been so packed, federal data show.

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