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Message of hope and unity resonates in nation's first primaryCONCORD, N.H. - The crowd that showed up early on the morning after the Iowa caucuses to hear Barack Obama was drawn only partly by the Illinois senator's message of hope and reconciliation. More » |
Clinton defies polls and predictions, earns key victory in N.H.In an unexpectedly close race, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton edged Illinois Sen. Barack Obama Tuesday night in New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation Democratic primary, giving her troubled campaign a much-needed boost after the former first lady's stunning third-place finish in the Iowa caucuses last week. More » |
As S.C. approaches, status as frontrunner up for grabsFLORENCE, S.C. - The sense of inevitability that once surrounded Hillary Rodham Clinton's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination has lessened in this early voting state since challenger Barack Obama swept to a convincing win earlier this month in Iowa's caucus. More » |
Obama's Iowa win may show U.S. more open-mindedRay Ballentine was waiting for a sign to throw his support to Barack Obama. And when Obama coasted to victory in Iowa's caucuses, there it was - evidence that the Illinois senator had the broad racial appeal to get to the White House. More » |
Bush defends No Child Left Behind lawCHICAGO - President Bush said Monday that if Congress doesn't reauthorize the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) education law, he'll make as many changes as he can on his own. More » |
Military contractor pays out $2.5M in discrimination suitHONOLULU - The world's largest military contractor will pay a record $2.5 million to a former avionics electrician who claims he was called the n-word, threatened with death and laid off after he reported racism at Lockheed Martin Corp. More » |
Ohio pastor orders male congregants to visit doctorsCOLUMBUS, Ohio - All males in the congregation at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church must go see a doctor. Pastor's orders. More » |
Quotes from the Democrats' N.H. debateThe following are seelected quotes from the Democrats' Jan. 5 debate in Manchester, N.H. Organizers excluded Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio and former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel. More » |
Obama focuses on health care, ethics in campaign ads"I'm Barack Obama, and I approve this message." Female narrator: "While Iowans struggle with health costs, outside groups are spending millions to stop change, including false attacks on Barack Obama's health plan. But experts say Obama's plan is 'the best.' More » |
