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News from around Wisconsin at 6:58 p.m. CDT
A Ladysmith man's conviction this week for strangling a woman 32 years ago may seem like the high drama of the CBS television show "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." But the idea only made the northern Wisconsin police chief whose department led the...Tags: Health Treatments, Murder, Government, Employees, Ronald Reagan
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Obama says he's made his VP choice, but won't reveal who yet
The Associated PressBarack Obama said today he's chosen his running mate, but coyly kept all the details to himself as he campaigned with one leading contender and planned a major rally to present the Democratic ticket Saturday in Illinois. Obama refused to say whether he...Tags: Elections, Political Candidates, Barack Obama
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Bush administration names acting highway safety chief
The federal agency that regulates the auto industry will have a new leader. The White House said Thursday that David Kelly will serve as acting administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Kelly had served as the chief of staff...Tags: Vehicles, Car Safety Tips and Advice, David Kelly, Cornwall
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Federal emergency in Florida because of Fay
The Associated PressPresident Bush has declared a federal state of emergency in Florida to help with Tropical Storm Fay. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist asked the White House yesterday for the declaration. It enables federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security...Tags: Executive Branch, Charlie Crist, Tropical Storms, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Government
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Suicide bombers killed at least 64 people at the Pakistan army weapons complex
Tribune correspondentTwo suicide bombers killed at least 64 people during a shift change at the Pakistan army's main weapons complex Thursday, a sign of the worsening security in the troubled country as parties in the ruling coalition continued to squabble over priorities...Tags: Armed Forces, Pervez Musharraf, Religious Conflicts, Death and Dying, Armed Conflicts
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Obama: From unknown to nominee, a meteoric rise
AP National WriterCHICAGO (AP) -- When Barack Obama arrived at the Democratic National Convention eight years ago, he was a politician in need of clout. He had just been trounced in his bid for Congress. His credit card was rejected at the car rental counter. He couldn'...Tags: Armed Forces, Newspaper and Magazine, Abraham Lincoln, Rod Blagojevich, Cancer
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McCain hopes to turn the tide in Great Lakes area
Associated Press WritersDemocratic dominance in presidential elections has been the norm for decades throughout much of the country's union-strong industrial Great Lakes region. Republican John McCain hopes to upset that history. The GOP presidential candidate is mounting...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Government, Ronald Reagan, John McCain, Religious Leaders
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Rice meets with Maliki, but says U.S.-Iraq security deal isn't imminent
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterBAGHDAD -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice today downplayed expectations that the signing of a U.S.-Iraq security agreement was imminent after she met here with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki. "We'll have agreement when we have agreement. So all...Tags: Armed Forces, Defense, Government, Parliament, United Nations
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Russian troops to stay in Georgia, outside South Ossetia
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterAKHALGORI, Georgia -- Russia tightened its grip today on Georgian territory it seized during clashes between the forces loyal to the two countries earlier this month. Moscow's top diplomat said a Russian contingent of 500 troops would remain at eight...Tags: Armed Forces, Petroleum Industry, Government, Defense, National Government
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Hillary Clinton stumps for Obama in Boca Raton
South Florida Sun-SentinelHillary Rodham Clinton told an exuberant crowd here today that she wants Barack Obama in the White House - even though he dashed her presidential hopes - and she wants her supporters to back him, too. "Anyone who supported me has much more in common with...Tags: Florida Atlantic University, Democratic Party, Boca Raton, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton
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U.S., Russia tussle on missile shield
The Swampby Aamer Madhani The ongoing and increasingly sharp rhetorical exchange between Washington and Moscow escalated on Wednesday as the Bush administration moved one step closer to completing a deal to build an American missile shield in Poland, paving the...Tags: Government, Defense, Weaponry, NATO, Wars and Interventions
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Hillary Clinton tackles Florida for Obama
The Swampby Mark Silva When Barack Obama's presidential campaign opened a field office in Pahokee, they got our attention here in the Swamp. And Hillary Clinton counts on getting Florida's attention tomorrow, as she campaigns for Obama from the Orlando area......Tags: Referenda, Government, Tamarac, Orlando, Voting
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