NATIONAL NEWS
Disunity may cloud Democrat conventionWASHINGTON - A cloud of disunity hangs over preparations for the Democratic party's national convention later this month as Barack Obama's vanquished primary opponent Hillary Rodham Clinton has not ruled out having her name put in nomination for a roll call vote - a potentially major distraction leading into the final campaign stretch against Republican John McCain. More » |
Three U.S. states to consider affirmative action banPHOENIX - With one brief criticism of affirmative action, Republican presidential candidate John McCain has brought new attention to ballot issues aimed at dismantling preferential treatment programs for women and minorities. More » |
Kilpatricks' week logs victory, not vindicationDETROIT - Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick wearily thanked supporters for helping her squeak through a surprisingly tough primary battle for her seat in the U.S. Congress. More » |
