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Thursday, November 4, 2010

Trial to get under way in Smart kidnapping

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The mother of a Salt Lake City girl abducted from her bedroom more than eight years ago could be the first witness in the trial of the alleged kidnapper. Jury selection in the case against Brian David Mitchell was expected to conclude Thursday and Lois Smart will... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Still no call in Illinois governor's race

CHICAGO, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- The Illinois governor's race was still up in the air Wednesday with incumbent Democrat Pat Quinn 8,300 votes ahead of Republican Bill Brady, results showed. WGN-TV, Chicago, reported Brady says he won't concede with about 1 percent of the votes still to be counted, a process... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Politics 2010: It's all over but the voting

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- A poll released Tuesday indicated U.S. adults are split on a quota system for achieving a specific number of women as candidates for public office. The Angus Reid Public Opinion Poll also found many people assume the United States currently has more than 21 female U.S.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

The Race Is On

It’s that time of year again. The time for accusations and political attack ads is upon us. Only one more week to go before Election Day. In Maryland, the race for Governor between current Governor Martin O’Malley and former Governor Robert Erlich is very close and contentious. During his time as... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Dems gain; GOP still poised to win House

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Republicans remain posed to win control of the U.S. House next week, but Democrats have made modest inroads with independents, a Gallup poll indicates. Results released Tuesday indicate Republicans still average a 48 percent to 44 percent margin among all voters on... Sign in to see full entry.

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