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Election 2008

Watching the Debate with Voters in New Hampshire

A group of Republicans in Bedford, N.H. — a state that will be voting in less than six weeks — gathered to watch Wednesday night's Republican candidate debate and said they weren't impressed by a tussle over immigration.

Watching the Debate with Voters in New Hampshire

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Election 2008

Romney Faces Questions over Faith in S. Carolina

Many conservative voters are hesitant to back Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, whose faith is Mormon. The former Massachusetts governor faces a particular challenge in South Carolina, where voters are largely evangelical.

Romney Faces Questions over Faith in S. Carolina

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Election 2008

Election Day Update: South Carolina

South Carolina primaries are traditionally telling of national outcomes. Democrats see it as the place where either Sen. Barack Obama or John Edwards can cement their claim as the alternative to front-runner Sen. Hillary Clinton. Historically the Republican who wins there wins the nomination.

Election Day Update: South Carolina

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Election 2008

Mass. Voters Weigh In on Governor's Obama Nod

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama, whose poll numbers are falling, raising questions about his campaign. Two groups of Boston-area Democratic activists — one white, one black — are asked whether they'll follow their governor's lead.

Mass. Voters Weigh In on Governor's Obama Nod

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Election 2008

Thompson's Iowa Trip Gets Lukewarm Response

Republican presidential contender Fred Thompson spends the week traveling around Iowa. But national media reviews of his first few campaign forays have been lackluster.

Thompson's Iowa Trip Gets Lukewarm Response

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Election 2008

Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Stump in Iowa

Six Democratic presidential hopefuls attended a steak fry sponsored by Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin. As many as 12,000 people attended the annual feast in Indianola, and the candidates used the opportunity to discuss the Iraq war.

Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Stump in Iowa

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Election 2008

Iowa Steak Fry Draws Presidential Hopefuls

Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin's annual steak fry, now in its 30th year, attracted many of the Democratic contenders for president. This year, the focus of the candidates' speeches was the Iraq war.

Iowa Steak Fry Draws Presidential Hopefuls

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Election 2008

Voters Size Up Thompson, Now Officially in Race

In many ways, the actor and former senator represents the traditional Republican values that Rudolph Giuliani and Mitt Romney lack. But will the base like him? Voters in the traditionally Republican town of Evansville, Ind., weigh in.

Voters Size Up Thompson, Now Officially in Race

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Election 2008

Maryland's 'Wise Women' Swayed by Hillary Clinton

The New York senator has been rising in national polls, partly because she is winning over women, like a group in Maryland who are impressed by her performance in the presidential debates.

Maryland's 'Wise Women' Swayed by Hillary Clinton

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Election 2008

S.C. Voters Weigh In on YouTube Format

About half of the South Carolina's Democratic voters are black — far more than in any other early-voting state — and they're fully aware of their importance in the election. Black voters from Charleston watched Monday's candidate debate and offered feedback.

S.C. Voters Weigh In on YouTube Format

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World

Pakistan High Court Rejects Judge's Suspension

Pakistan's Supreme Court reinstates Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, who was suspended in March by President Pervez Musharraf on charges of misconduct. Musharraf's move was widely criticized and sparked pro-democracy efforts.

Pakistan High Court Rejects Judge's Suspension

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World

Al-Qaida in Iraq Figure in Custody

U.S. authorities say they are holding the highest-ranking Iraqi in the leadership of al-Qaida in Iraq. Khaled Abdul-Fattah Dawoud Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, also known as Abu Shahid, was captured July 4.

Al-Qaida in Iraq Figure in Custody

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Politics

Rare Overnight Senate Session Sobering

As the Senate debated the Iraq war in a rare around-the-clock session, the rarity of the all-night session is striking. And the debate was a sober one, showing increasing discontent with the war.

Rare Overnight Senate Session Sobering

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World

Suicide Bomb in Pakistan Raises Fresh Fears

A suicide bomber kills more than a dozen people near an outdoor stage where Pakistan's suspended chief justice was to make a speech. The bombing stokes fears of a wider conflict with Islamist militants after the crisis at Islamabad's Red Mosque.

Suicide Bomb in Pakistan Raises Fresh Fears

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