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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: Political Candidates, Elections, Barack Obama
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Minnesota news in brief at 8:58 p.m. CDT
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has rebuilt his lead over Republican John McCain in Minnesota and now has a margin of 10 percentage points, according to a new poll released Thursday. But the poll, sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio and...Tags: Executive Branch, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Religious Leaders, Barack Obama, University of Minnesota
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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: Cornwall, David Kelly, Vehicles, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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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: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Executive Branch, Hurricane Preparedness, George Bush, Government
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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: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Executive Branch, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Murder, Barack Obama
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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: Laws, Richard Durbin, Harold Washington, Murder, University of Chicago
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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: Mitt Romney, Labor Day, Executive Branch, Hillary Clinton, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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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: Parliament, Defense, United Nations, Armed Forces, Condoleezza Rice
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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: Winter Olympics, Armed Forces, Defense, National Government, 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: Democratic Party, Hillary Clinton, Boca Raton, John McCain, Florida Atlantic University
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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: Weaponry, Defense, Robert Gates, NATO, Missile Systems
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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: Polls, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Tamarac, Hillary Clinton, Boca Raton
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