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Plan: Michigan revote would be in June
A proposal is taking shape for Michigan Democrats to hold a new presidential primary, a Democratic source close to the negotiations says.
Mukasey: Avoid death, martyrdom for 9/11 accused
U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey said Friday he is "kind of hoping" the prisoners facing military trials in connection with the September 11 attacks do not receive the death penalty,
Controversial minister off Obama's campaign
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Cartoon Clicks: Who's got bad water?
'Raw Politics': Horton hears a Suburblican
"Raw Politics" on "Anderson Cooper 360" delivers the latest political news with a wry sense of a humor and without spin.
Paulson upbeat despite economy woes
The U.S. economy is going through a "tough patch," Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Sunday, insisting that the proper steps were being made to turn things around.
McCain arrives in Baghdad with fellow senators
Sen. John McCain arrived in Baghdad on Sunday, the U.S. Embassy confirmed, marking his first trip to the war-ravaged nation since becoming the presumed Republican candidate for president.
Stakes are enormous in Iraq for McCain
For a few hours on Monday, the halls of Saddam Hussein's Republican Palace -- the seat of his rule -- looked like a scene from the U.S. Capitol.
Church: Obama ex-pastor is under unfair attack
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Documents: Bush asked for weaker smog standard
The Environmental Protection Agency agreed to weaken an important part of its new smog requirements after being told at the last minute that President Bush preferred a less stringent approach, accor
Bill Clinton: What happened in South Carolina a 'myth'
Former President Bill Clinton defended his role in his wife's presidential campaign in South Carolina, disputing claims he made race a campaign issue.
Paterson sworn in as New York governor
David Paterson was sworn in Monday as New York's 55th governor, following Eliot Spitzer's resignation amid his alleged connection to a prostitution ring.
Bush: Economy facing 'challenging times'
President Bush, trying to calm turmoil in financial markets, said Monday that his administration is "on top of the situation" in dealing with the slumping economy.
Poll: Majority of Democrats prefer Obama
A majority of Democrats would like to see Barack Obama rather than Hillary Clinton win their party's presidential nomination, according to a national poll out Monday.
Poll: Three-quarters think U.S. in recession
Nearly three-quarters of all Americans think the economy is in a recession, according to a national poll released Monday.
Clinton says she's only candidate who can end war
Hillary Clinton said Monday she is the only candidate who would exercise the leadership needed to end the war in Iraq.
Irish leader shares the green in Washington
Washington bigwigs -- parts Irish, Italian and Texan -- donned their green Monday as the leader of Ireland made his traditional St. Patrick's Day visit to the United States capital.
Attorney: DNC violates Constitution
The Democratic National Committee is violating the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment by allowing only four states to hold caucuses or primaries before the first Tuesday in February, a Fl
Report: New York governor, wife admit to past infidelities
New York Gov. David Paterson, who took over the state's top job Monday after Eliot Spitzer resigned amid a prostitution scandal, has admitted he and his wife Michelle had affairs during a rough patc
No new primary for Florida Democrats
After weeks of negotiations, the Florida Democratic Party said Monday it will not hold a second primary in the state.
Audit: FBI did shoddy job updating terror watchlist
The FBI gave outdated, incomplete and inaccurate information about terror suspects to be added to the government's watchlist for nearly three years despite steps taken to prevent errors, a Justice D
Poll: McCain, Obama, Clinton in dead heat in election matchup
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton would both statistically tie Republican John McCain in a general election matchup, a new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll indicates.
Transcript of Obama's speech
The following is a transcript of Sen. Barack Obama's speech, as provided by Obama's campaign. We the people, in order to form a more perfect union.
Michigan revote decision up in the air
Now that officials in Florida nixed a primary revote, the focus has shifted to Michigan Tuesday where a proposal is taking shape for Democrats to hold a new presidential primary, a Democratic source
N.Y. governor: State employee among my several affairs
New York's newly minted governor says he had affairs with several women, including a state employee.
