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Several lawmakers face same opponent again
Associated Press WriterWhen it comes to choosing who represents them in Congress, many voters are experiencing deja vu. Eleven congressional races -- in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Washington, New York, Florida, Nevada and North Carolina --...Tags: Hampshire, New Brighton, Barack Obama, Democratic Party, Government
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Politics takes a pass at site of historic campaign
Associated Press WriterAmerican flags flutter merrily in this sleepy town, and you can get a mean tenderloin sandwich at one of its three eateries. But don't expect to find much talk about politics in the birthplace of the modern political campaign. Only a handful of campaign...Tags: Economy, Motorcycling, Groceries, William Henry Harrison, Hillary Clinton
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French presidency says ailing former Red Brigade Marina Petrella won't be extradited to Italy
PARIS (AP) _ The French president's office says that a former member of the Italian left-wing Red Brigades terrorist group won't be extradited to Italy because of ill health. Marina Petrella had been convicted in absentia in 1992 of complicity to...Tags: Terrorism, Nicolas Sarkozy, Government
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Populist parties appeared poised for a strong showing in Lithuania
Associated Press WriterVILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) _ Two populist parties appeared poised for a strong showing Sunday in parliamentary elections that could usher in a governing coalition aligned more toward Russia than Europe. The vote also features a nonbinding referendum on...Tags: Ethics, European Union, Parliament, Values, Government
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Angelina Jolie: Obama win would be nice for family, but issues more important than background
BERLIN (AP) _ Angelina Jolie isn't giving away who she's backing in the U.S. presidential election, but she does have good things to say about Barack Obama. The actress and activist tells the German edition of Vanity Fair that the Democratic contender...Tags: Jon Voight, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Barack Obama, John McCain
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Economic crisis chills expectations for controlling global warming gases
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Attempts to tackle global warming are being made more difficult by the spreading economic crisis even as Democratic congressional leaders say it's still a top goal for next year. At the very least, fear of a prolonged economic...Tags: Joe Barton, Global Warming, Global Change, Barack Obama, Government
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President Medvedev watches second weekend missile test: A show for Russians and the West
Associated Press WriterMOSCOW (AP) _ President Dmitry Medvedev watched a missile soar from Russia's rain-soaked northern forests toward a target thousands of miles away on Sunday, capping a weekend of launches reminding audiences at home and abroad about the country's nuclear...Tags: Missile Systems, Weaponry, Vladimir Putin, NATO, Defense
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Palestinian president, Hamas leader say time to end rift between them
Associated Press WriterDAMASCUS, Syria (AP) _ Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Sunday the rift between his mainstream Palestinian faction and archrival Hamas must end. The Hamas leader, meanwhile, said the time is right for reconciliation. Fatah and Hamas have been...Tags: Terrorism, Mahmoud Abbas, Bashar Assad, Government
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15 European leaders meet to find common response to stanch financial crisis
Associated Press WriterPARIS (AP) _ European leaders meet Sunday in search of a common response to a spreading financial crisis that has ricocheted across the Atlantic to their shores and to try to preserve the bloc's unity. It could be a complex exercise for the 15 heads of...Tags: Nationalization, Market and Exchange, Nicolas Sarkozy, Angela Merkel, George Bush
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President Bush, global finance ministers talk of unity as they try calm financial markets
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Global finance ministers kept searching for ways to tackle the unfolding financial crisis, turning their attention to its effects on rapidly developing countries and poor nations at risk of being swept up in the turmoil. President...Tags: Banking, Federal Reserve, European Union, Government, Financial Markets
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Setting aside recriminations, Bill and Hillary Clinton to begin campaigning for Barack Obama
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ When Bill and Hillary Clinton take the stage Sunday at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, it will be the launch of an active campaign for their former nemesis Barack Obama in the home stretch of the 2008 presidential race. The nation's...Tags: Hillary Clinton, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Primaries, Montgomery (Montgomery, Alabama), Joe Biden
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Heat Q&A with Ira Winderman
Sun-Sentinel.comAsk Ira! Sun-Sentinel Heat writer Ira Winderman answers YOUR questions about the team! You can read his latest comments below. To submit your question, e-mail here. Please include your name, city and state with each question. --------------------...Tags: Dirk Nowitzki, Moving and Storage, August, Etan Thomas, Injuries
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