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Report: Obama, McCain in the hunt for vice presidents

May 22, 2008, 17:21 GMT

Washington - Barack Obama has begun his search for a running mate as he closes in on the Democratic presidential nomination, CNN reported Thursday, citing a party activist in Washington. ... more

House overrides Bush veto of agriculture legislation

May 22, 2008, 0:07 GMT

Washington - The US House of Representatives on Wednesday overruled a veto by President George W Bush for only the second time in his more than seven years in office, reinstituting legislation that expands agricultural subsidies in the United States. ... more

US defends use of cluster bombs

May 22, 2008, 0:06 GMT

Washington - The United States will not agree to a ban on the use of cluster bombs because the weapons remain tactically useful for fending off advancing armies and for self-defence, a US official said Wednesday. ... more

Obama and Clinton back in Florida, site of disputed primary (Roundup)

May 21, 2008, 18:44 GMT

Washington - Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama returned Wednesday to Florida, one of only two states barred from influencing the tight Democratic presidential nomination battle after bucking party rules on the timing of their elections. ... more

Senator Kennedy leaves hospital after brain cancer diagnosis

May 21, 2008, 16:27 GMT

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