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Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke strongly against his former pastor Jeremiah Wright. Eminent theologian and author Martin Marty talks about religion and presidential candidates.

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US soldier riddles Koran with bullets in Iraq
Reuters - 39 minutes ago
By Khaled al-Ansary BAGHDAD (Reuters) - An American soldier has been disciplined and ordered from Iraq, the US military said on Sunday, for using a copy of the Koran for target practice at a shooting range near Baghdad.
US soldier 'removed from Iraq' for shooting Koran AFP
US soldier removed from Iraq after Quran incident GulfNews
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Clinton rallies Kentuckians
Kentucky.com - 50 minutes ago
By Sarah Vos and Ryan Alessi Sen. Hillary Clinton addressed a crowd of nearly 1000 Saturday at Maker's Mark Distillery in Loretto before heading to Frankfort to speak at Kentucky State University.
If you have a job, Clinton may not be for you Reuters
Clinton begins final push before Kentucky primary WZTV
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Bus overturns in Calif. desert, 1 dead, 22 hurt
The Associated Press - 2 hours ago
LUDLOW, Calif. (AP) - A casino trip turned deadly when a charter bus overturned on a Mojave Desert freeway, killing a woman and injuring 22 others.
Bus overturns in Calif. desert, 1 dead, 22 hurt International Herald Tribune
Woman dies, 22 injured in bus crash on Interstate 40 Los Angeles Times
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Sen. Kennedy seizure shocks nation
Baltimore Sun - 1 hour ago
by Jill Zuckman Sen. Edward Kennedy's seizure and emergency helicopter flight from Cape Cod to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Saturday morning sparked an outpouring of emotion and concern for the liberal icon of the Democratic Party.
Video: Kennedy: Liberal Legend, Able Legislator AssociatedPress
Bay State, DC reflect on ailing icon Boston Globe
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Daley: Whatever it takes
Chicago Sun-Times - 3 hours ago
BY FRAN SPIELMAN City Hall Reporter fspielman@suntimes.com Mayor Daley is an impatient, results-oriented politician who believes the end justifies the means.
Foie gras ban, we hardly knew ye Chicago Tribune
Ban Lifted, Foie Gras Is Back on the Menu in Chicago New York Times
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The Southern Ledger
NAACP selects new leader: Benjamin Todd Jealous, 35
Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago
Lawrence Jackson / AP TAKING THE HELM: Benjamin T. Jealous, 35, received key support from NAACP board Chairman Julian Bond. The Rhodes scholar will become the youngest president and CEO in the 99-year history of the civil rights organization.
NAACP head hopes to mobilize voters Baltimore Sun
NAACP names SF man, 35, new president San Francisco Chronicle
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During boom in crop prices, lawmakers harvest subsidies
San Jose Mercury News - 4 hours ago
By Brian Riedl With food prices soaring, it takes some gall to force Americans to pay billions of dollars to millionaire agribusinesses.
Farm bill a major win for old politics Boston Herald
Defying President Bush, Senate Passes Farm Bill New York Times
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Fresh News
Gay-marriage ruling splits faith leaders
San Jose Mercury News - 4 hours ago
By Mary Anne Ostrom Nowhere is the opinion divide on gay marriage sharper than in the nation's religious communities. And last week's same-sex marriage ruling will do little to bring agreement on the definition of marriage, a social and religious ...
Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Makes Waves Washington Post
Comment by Ned Dolejsi Executive Director, CA Catholic Conference
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Obama, Clinton hone critique of McCain
San Jose Mercury News - 4 hours ago
By Matthew Moskand Perry Bacon Jr. ROSEBURG, Ore. - As the votes are being counted Tuesday night in Oregon and Kentucky, Sen. Barack Obama plans to hold a triumphant rally in Iowa, returning to the state that propelled him to the top of the Democratic ...
As Clinton chances wane, old slights come due Boston Globe
Top reasons Clinton should not get on dream ticket Chicago Tribune
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New York Daily News
Pals: Trooper felt he should've spoken up
New York Daily News - 4 hours ago
BY KENNETH LOVETT AP ALBANY - The former top state police official who committed suicide last week may have been racked with guilt for not speaking up about wrongdoing he saw within the organization, two sources who knew him well told the Daily News.
Former State Police Official, a Guard to Governors, Commits Suicide New York Times
Ex-head of NY governor's security detail in apparent suicide Newsday
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McCain's jokes never get 'old'
New York Daily News - 1 hour ago
BY Rich Schapiro Sen. John McCain, appearing on "Saturday Night Live"Â on Saturday night, smiled broadly before delivering this message to Democratic voters: Take your time.
The shine is off Clintonia 'Yesterday's gone' has new twist for ... San Francisco Chronicle
Today on the presidential campaign trail The Associated Press
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Washington Post
Obama seeks focus on end of primary campaign
Washington Post - 3 hours ago
By MIKE GLOVER AP EUGENE, Ore. -- Attempting to lay a symbolic claim to his party's presidential nomination, Democrat Barack Obama will mark the latest round of primary voting with a rally in Iowa, where his solid win in January caucuses propelled him ...
Obama, Clinton hone critique of McCain San Jose Mercury News
Obama's goal now: aura of inevitability Seattle Times
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Police: Gunman wounds 3 outside California church
Washington Post - 4 hours ago
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER AP LOS ANGELES -- A man with a semiautomatic rifle opened fire at a church festival Saturday, wounding his ex-wife and two bystanders before festival-goers grabbed him and held him for police, authorities and a church official said ...
Rifleman opens fire before festival at Granada Hills church Los Angeles Times
3 wounded in LA church festival shooting San Jose Mercury News
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Train derails, acid leaks, thousands flee Lafayette, La.
Seattle Times - 5 hours ago
Six cars of a freight train derailed Saturday, causing a hydrochloric-acid leak that forced thousands of people to leave homes, businesses and a nursing home within one mile of the wreck.
Thousands Evacuate as Train Leaks Acid New York Times
Thousands flee toxic acid cloud after train derailment Chicago Tribune
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State inspectors probe collapsed carnival ride
San Francisco Chronicle - 5 hours ago
(05-17) 12:50 PDT ANGELS CAMP, CALAVERAS COUNTY -- All but two of the 23 people injured Friday night on a ride at the Calaveras County Fair have been released from hospitals, and state inspectors were combing over the amusement attraction to determine ...
Video: 23 Injured When Carnival Ride Collapses kcratv
2 girls remain hospitalized following carnival ride crash The Associated Press
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Corporate sponsorship of Schwarzenegger's glitzy events draws scrutiny
Los Angeles Times - 5 hours ago
The California governor says it saves taxpayers money to have private entities pay for ceremonies, conferences and travel. Watchdogs fear the government-corporate relationship is getting too cozy.
A winning bet on lottery money for Schwarzenegger? San Jose Mercury News
Revised budget offers stability for future San Francisco Chronicle
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Sen. Kennedy hospitalized after seizure
Los Angeles Times - 5 hours ago
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, shown in this 2006 photo, was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital this morning after apparently suffering a seizure.
Video: Spokesman: Sen Kennedy Hospitalized With Seizure AssociatedPress
Sen. Kennedy is hospitalized after suffering a seizure Boston Globe
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GOP struggles to reinvent without losing itself
Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago
The party agrees it must change or face catastrophe in November. But that's about all members can agree on. WASHINGTON -- The bad news has come from Illinois, Louisiana and Mississippi -- a string of unexpected Republican defeats in congressional ...
Schwarzenegger calls for 'rebranding' GOP San Francisco Chronicle
The GOP will have a tough sell with voters in the fall campaigns Seattle Times
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