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Is Camelot's future in Obama's hands?

The young senator inspired a new generation of voters with his message of change and extended America's hand to the global community in an effort to promote a different kind of diplomacy.

Time.com: The Luck of John McCain

Getting the GOP nod after near-political death is good fortune. Doing it while the Dems fight on is a candidate's dream

Nigerians vote despite disarray at polls, bombing attempt

Nigerians hoping for an honest leader to fight endemic corruption voted in presidential elections Saturday, but disarray at the polls and a failed truck bombing caused unease in a country trying to solidify democratic rule.

Greenfield: 'Do you really do this at a funeral?'

Four U.S. presidents -- including President George W. Bush -- were among the luminaries at Coretta Scott King's funeral Tuesday. Among some speakers' accolades and tributes to the civil rights icon were criticisms of the current administration's actions -- the war in Iraq and domestic eavesdropping.

Floating casinos may come ashore

After all 13 of Mississippi's floating casinos were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, Mississippi lawmakers are considering a plan to rebuild closer to land.

Bush urges unity against North Korea nuclear program

President Bush met Saturday with his four partners in the so-called six-party talks and said they should send a clear message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Il: "Get rid of your nuclear weapons programs."

Does the bounce matter?

Before the convention, some Democrats argued that John Kerry already had a bounce and wouldn't likely see much of one after Boston.

Kerry considers postponing acceptance of nomination

Sen. John Kerry may postpone accepting his party's presidential nomination at the July Democratic convention -- a tactic aimed at reserving his campaign war chest for the fight against President Bush.

Behind the backlash in India

It is one of the biggest upsets in the political history of the world's largest democracy.

Professor: Indiana U. typifies Midwestern political landscape

When it comes to political views and political activism, Indiana University's Bloomington campus is typical of the large, Midwestern, state universities, according to I.U. political science professor Ted Carmines, a nearly 30-year observer of campus politics.

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