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On a night when Hillary Clinton's comeback campaign seemed poised for another triumph, it was Barack Obama's campaign that surprised instead. He defied polls and expectations in both the North Carolina and Indiana primaries.
Subpoenas sought information on subjects including a 2004 investigation of Condoleezza Rice.
With a total of 187 delegates, the two states were the biggest prizes left in the Democratic fight.
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May 6, 2008 · Barack Obama has won the Democratic primary in North Carolina, NPR projects based on early returns and exit polls. It's the first large-state primary that Obama has won in nearly three months.
May 7, 2008 · The House takes up several bills Wednesday aimed at easing the mortgage foreclosure crisis. The main proposal would authorize billions of dollars in new loan guarantees to help struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages. The legislation has bipartisan support, but GOP leaders call it a bailout.
May 7, 2008 · With Barack Obama picking up a big victory in North Carolina on Tuesday night, and Hillary Clinton pulling out a win in Indiana, the Democratic presidential race goes on.
May 7, 2008 · Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Congressman Rahm Emanuel, head of the House Democratic Congress, about the results of Tuesday's primaries in North Carolina and Indiana. They also discuss how the future of the race will impact the Democratic Party's chances in the fall.
May 7, 2008 · Barack Obama won the North Carolina Democratic primary Tuesday by a wide margin. He narrowly missed capturing the Indiana contest. The results have re-energized the Illinois senator's quest for the presidential nomination.
May 7, 2008 · Hillary Clinton won the Indiana Democratic primary Tuesday night by a slim margin. She lost North Carolina's nominating contest by 14 points. Clinton has pledged to continue campaigning for the party's nomination.
May 7, 2008 · Presumptive GOP nominee John McCain is busy trying to shore up his support with conservatives. The Arizona senator made a significant step Tuesday in North Carolina when he talked about the kind of judges he would nominate to the U.S. Supreme Court.
May 7, 2008 · With the results of Indiana and North Carolina in, Democratic strategist Mark Mellman and Republican strategist Tucker Eskew talk to Steve Inskeep about the state of the Democratic presidential race. They also discuss how the protracted nominating battle on the Democratic side is affecting the party's general election chances.
May 6, 2008 · Scott J. Bloch, who oversees protection for federal whistleblowers, has been under investigation for two and a half years. Employees have alleged that his agency was misused for political purposes.
May 6, 2008 · Since 2005, banking giant BB&T; has given several million dollars to different colleges and universities in an effort to promote the study of Ayn Rand's books and economic philosophy. But should a corporation have a role in establishing curricula?
May 6, 2008 · Amidst rising food prices, farmers are using more of their land. Fallow fields help protect wildlife habitats and keep soil healthy, according to the National Wildlife Federation's Julie Sibbing. Will there be consequences to this new approach?
May 6, 2008 · This spring, millions of college students are joining a workforce battered by a bad economy. Resist the urge to buy a new wardrobe and car, says our personal finance contributor.
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