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On to November: Obama clinches Democratic nominationAn historic, unprecedented candidate will represent the Democratic Party in the November general election. His name is Barack Obama. More » |
Kennedy walking hospital halls as recovery beginsRALEIGH, N.C. - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., emerged from the most precarious period following surgery to treat a brain tumor without any complications, spending Tuesday walking hospital hallways, spending time with his family and "keeping up with the news of the day," his office said. More » |
Report says racial disparities exist in juveniles serving lifeJACKSON, Miss. - Most juveniles sentenced to life without the possibility of parole in Mississippi are black, a disparity that underscores the need to reform sentencing guidelines, according to a report by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. More » |
Major changes urged in transracial adoption lawsNEW YORK - Several leading child welfare groups last week urged an overhaul of federal laws dealing with transracial adoption, arguing that black children in foster care are ill-served by a "colorblind" approach meant to encourage their adoption by white families. More » |
Exit polls: Obama, McCain both have weaknessesWASHINGTON - Barack Obama and John McCain start their showdown for the White House lacking broad public faith that either can right a struggling economy and needing to win back party stalwarts who have deserted them, polls of primary voters show. More » |
For Obama, the pros and cons of picking ClintonMemo to Barack Obama: We asked an array of political insiders, from all persuasions and parties, to offer their thoughts on picking Hillary Rodham Clinton as a running mate. Herewith, free of charge, is a summary of their responses. More » |
Analysis: McCain, Obama polar oppositesHeartily sick of the status quo, Americans will choose between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama this fall, two men who campaign as bipartisan reformers yet are polar opposites on virtually everything else, from ideology and biography to appearance and experience. More » |
Obama expected to net nomination this weekWASHINGTON - Barack Obama appears to be just days away from becoming the first black presidential nominee of a major U.S. political party, despite a landslide primary win by Hillary Rodham Clinton that did little to revive her failing campaign. More » |
