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Full Text (438 words)Romney endorsed McCain for his party's nomination.
The move by the former rival could help Republicans unify around the Arizona senator, who faces deep skepticism among conservatives. In the Democratic presidential race, Clinton attacked Obama as the candidate more beholden to corporations and proposed restrictions on a wide range of industries. Obama won the backing of the food workers' union.
Clinton won New Mexico's Democratic caucus nine days after the vote was held, picking up one extra delegate.
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Israelis went on high alert as Hezbollah's leader warned of an "open war" after the assassination of a top commander who also was one of world's most-wanted terrorists.
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The Pentagon will try to shoot down a malfunctioning spy satellite carrying toxic fuel amid concern it could otherwise crash in a populated area.
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A gunman opened fire in a lecture hall at Northern Illinois University, killing five students and injuring 16 others before killing himself.
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The White House stepped up pressure on House Democrats to pass a domestic-surveillance bill. A temporary law expires tomorrow.
Bush touted his administration's policies in Africa. He is set to travel there today, but offered to delay his trip to help advance a surveillance bill.
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The House voted to hold two Bush confidants in contempt for failing to cooperate in a probe of prosecutor firings.
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Putin touted his successes as Russia's president at a valedictory news conference and said he hopes to serve as his successor's prime minister.
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Beijing blasted the U.S. over allegations of Chinese espionage and defended China's connection with Sudan.
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FEMA said it will step up efforts to move hurricane victims out of trailers due to high formaldehyde levels in some.
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Ahmadinejad set March 2 for the start of a visit to Iraq, the first by an Iranian leader since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
Jordan imposed visa restrictions on Iraqis to stem a flood of refugees across the border.
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Rival factions in Kenya agreed to write a new constitution as part of a power-sharing deal aimed at ending violence.
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Obesity may increase the risk of developing up to a dozen different types of cancer, researchers in Britain reported.
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Philippine officials said they uncovered plots to kill President Arroyo. Opposition leaders called the claim a scare tactic.
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Chad's president declared a state of emergency, citing the need to restore order following rebel attacks earlier this month.
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An earthquake in east Africa killed at least one person. Two strong tremors struck southern Greece.
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Human Rights Watch appealed to Saudi Arabia to stop the execution of a woman accused of witchcraft.
