Obama rises from obscurity to verge of history

May 11th, 2008 - No Responses

The amazement was on their faces. Hundreds waited for Barack Obama on that evening in South Carolina, 15 weeks ago.

Severe storms kill at least 18 in Okla., Missouri

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At least 18 people were killed in Oklahoma and Missouri on Saturday after severe storms that included tornadoes.

High-ranking officer killed in Mexico

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The No. 2 police officer in a Mexican border city across from Texas was shot dead Saturday, the latest high-ranking official killed in an onslaught of attacks blamed on gangs resisting a crackdown.

Maddux ninth pitcher to win 350 games

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Greg Maddux became the ninth pitcher in big league history to win 350 games, reaching the plateau in his fifth try and leading the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.

Single carnation on Mother’s Day, please

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On this 100th anniversary of Mother’s Day, the woman credited with creating one of the world’s most celebrated holidays probably wouldn’t be pleased with all the flowers, candy or gifts.

Lebanon troops patrol Beirut after Hezbollah pullout (Reuters)

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Reuters - Lebanese troops patrolled Beirut on
Sunday after Hezbollah fighters pulled back from areas they had
seized in gun battles with supporters of the U.S.-backed
government.

Obama outlines plans for race against McCain (AP)

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AP - Barack Obama began sketching the outlines of his expected presidential contest against Republican John McCain on Saturday, saying the fall election will be more about specific plans and priorities than about questions of political ideology or who is more patriotic.

Myanmar state TV: Cyclone death toll more than 28,000 (AP)

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AP - Myanmar’s state television says the death toll in last week’s cyclone has jumped by about 5,000 to 28,458.

20 dead in Mo., Okla., Ga. after new round of storms (AP)

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AP - Many have fled this depressed, pollution-scarred mining town. Those who have chosen to stay or have not yet relocated face a new heartache.

"Unimaginable tragedy" if Myanmar delays aid (Reuters)

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Reuters - Desperate survivors of Cyclone Nargis
poured out of Myanmar’s Irrawaddy delta on Sunday in search of
food, water and medicine but aid workers said thousands would
die if emergency supplies do not get through soon.