AFP: McCain hunting for a VP with conservative credentials 10 June
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Republican presidential candidate John McCain has begun the search for a running mate for the November election against Barack Obama. At 72 years old, McCain would be the oldest man elected to a first term in the White House and there is speculation he may go for youth in his choice of a number two.
Sean Donnellan: Would-be Wedding Anniversary
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Sean Donnellan talks about his would-be wedding anniversary of 10 years.
Reuters: Colombia offers exchange for Betancourt 28 March
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The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, is holding hundreds of hostages, including three American anti-drug contractors captured in 2003.
Reuters: Turning point for Clinton? 22 February
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On the Republican side, John McCain may be able to thank the New York Times for getting conservatives to coalesce around his candidacy. Jon Decker reports.
Reuters: Clinton's strategy for Ohio & Texas 27 February
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There were no big knockout blows in Tuesday night's debate that were landed by either of the two remaining Democratic presidential hopefuls. And that could be a problem for Senator Clinton-- who even her campaign acknowledges-- needs to win in Ohio and Texas. Jon Decker reports.
Reuters: Dems battle over the count 20 March
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Obama -- whose name was not on the original ballot in Michigan -- holds over a 150 delegate lead in the overall race, and has remained relatively silent on the issue. Michigan Party leaders say the proposal to hold a revote is stalled and unlikely to be approved before this week's deadline. Florida Democrats have all but abandoned efforts to vote again. Katharine Jackson reports from Washington.
Reuters: Queen in Vogue at 81 07 November
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The style bible slavishly worshipped by dedicated followers of fashion decreed that age was no barrier. The Queen is 81 and known for wearing sensible brogue shoes, waxed jackets and headscarves knotted firmly under the chin. A day after being included in the top 50 list she donned her best frock for ceremonial opening of a new session of the United Kingdom parliament.
Reuters: Hillary's ''pathetic'' showbiz blitz 04 March
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The Ohio and Texas primaries are seen widely as a make or break scenario for Clinton's candidacy. Even Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton, has said she needs to win both states to continue her campaign, a view shared by many analysts. Polls show tight races in both.
Reuters: Continental's Concorde threat 13 March
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113 people died after the supersonic jetliner crashed seconds after taking off from Paris. An earlier inquiry found that Concorde ran over a strip of aluminium from a Continental jet as it was taking off. Continental said it would vigorously defend any criminal charges.
Reuters: Hillary Clinton tries new game plan 26 February
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On Monday, Senator Clinton -- in what her campaign labeled a major foreign policy speech, called Obama a risky choice to lead U.S. foreign policy. Jon Decker reports.
