Sanford advances in SC race, Colbert's sister wins

Ex-SC Gov. Sanford advances to GOP runoff in House race; Colbert Busch wins Democrats' nod

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Death penalty referendum seems unlikely

Md. lawmakers say a referendum bill could thwart future ballot petitions

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Rand Paul: Immigration reform needs conservatives

Sen. Rand Paul backs eventual citizenship for illegal immigrants, with conditions, but hedges

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Debt-laden Italy struggles to find stable govt

Italian president tries to resolve political gridlock so new govt can be formed

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Myanmar ends use of special tourist currency

Myanmar parliament endorses presidents' decision to end use of special tourist currency

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Pakistan to hold nationwide elections May 11

Pakistan to hold elections on May 11 in 1st transition from 1 civilian government to another

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Sanford advances to GOP runoff in House race in SC

Sanford advances to GOP runoff in House race in SC; winner to face comedian Colbert's sister

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Speculation mounts of Aussie leadership challenge

Speculation grows that Australian PM could be challenged for party leadership before elections

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Cuccinelli links fights against slavery, abortion

Democrats attack Cuccinelli for comparing slavery abolition fight to anti-abortion movement

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Condoleezza Rice writing book on democracy

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice writing book on democracy; due out in 2015

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Zimbabweans vote in favor of new constitution

Zimbabwe: 94 percent vote for new constitution, but police jail rights lawyer for 3rd night

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Clinton joins other Dems in backing gay marriage

Clinton's embrace of gay marriage joins other Dems for 2016, but issue remains divisive in GOP

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GOP rolls out roadmap amid party divisions

Republicans unveil recommendations for a rebound but tip toe around the details

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Former Bush lawyer fighting Kenyan election case

Former President George W. Bush lawyer fighting for Kenya prime minister in election loss case

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High court divided over Ariz. voter requirement

Supreme Court justices split over whether states can ask for proof of citizenship to register

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Calif. politician pleads guilty to misusing funds

Longtime Northern California politician pleads guilty to misusing campaign donations to gamble

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Hillary Clinton announces support for gay marriage

Hillary Clinton backs gay marriage, putting her in line with other Democratic 2016 contenders

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DC Councilmember Muriel Bowser to run for mayor

DC Councilmember Muriel Bowser to announce mayoral bid on Saturday

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White House welcomes Clinton support of gay marriage

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AP EXCLUSIVE: Karzai opponents talk to Taliban

AP EXCLUSIVE: Karzai opponents talk with Taliban, other militant group in search of peace deal

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