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Election 2008

Edwards in Iowa's Spotlight as Finish Line Nears

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards lags in national polls, but he remains very much in the race in Iowa, where he has a tight organization and strong rural support. Will that translate into a top-two finish in Thursday's caucuses, as it did in 2004?

Edwards in Iowa's Spotlight as Finish Line Nears

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Election 2008

Huckabee Wavers, Then Shows Critical Romney Ad

Three days before the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee had an unusual news conference. He had promised to unveil a negative ad about Mitt Romney. But at the conference, Huckabee said he would take the high road by not airing the ad. But then he played it.

Huckabee Wavers, Then Shows Critical Romney Ad

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Week in Politics: Bloomberg May Run

Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving examines the possibility that New York City's mayor may join the presidential race as an independent. He also explores how unrest in Pakistan is changing the direction of campaign speeches in Iowa.

Week in Politics: Bloomberg May Run

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Fascinating in '07

The Year of Gonzales

San Diego Tribune columnist Ruben Navarrette discusses former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, his ascent to power, his eventual resignation, and how being the first Hispanic U.S. attorney general changed him and the nation.

The Year of Gonzales

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Election 2008

McCain Depending on New Hampshire

Presidential hopeful John McCain canvasses New Hampshire while rivals battle in Iowa. McCain, a Republican senator from Arizona, is drawing crowds in New Hampshire, which votes Jan. 8. The Granite State made him a contender in 2000, and he needs New Hampshire to keep his recent surge alive.

McCain Depending on New Hampshire

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Sunday

National

Arduous $15 Billion Big Dig Completed

The most expensive public works project in the history of the United States is coming to an end. The project, estimated at $2.6 billion ended up costing more than six times that. We look back on what went wrong and right.

Arduous $15 Billion Big Dig Completed

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Election 2008

Political Landscape Looks Murky in Iowa

The final weekend before the Iowa Caucuses has passed and the races in both parties look as murky as ever. NPR's Don Gonyea reviews the last-minute moves by the major figures in both parties as well as the figures who still might surprise.

Political Landscape Looks Murky in Iowa

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Election 2008

Edwards, Obama Turn Attacks Toward Each Other

For months now in Iowa and New Hampshire, Democratic presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John Edwards have kept up a barrage of attacks on national Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton. But in Iowa last week, the Edwards and Obama campaigns escalated their rhetoric against each other.

Edwards, Obama Turn Attacks Toward Each Other

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Saturday

News Analysis

The Year in Review

The economy, immigration, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan dominated the news for much of 2007. But the year is likely to be remembered by two recent events: the struggle for democracy in Pakistan and the practice of democracy at home. Daniel Schorr talks about the year's top stories.

The Year in Review

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Political Turmoil In Pakistan

Bhutto's Death Forces U.S. to Rethink S. Asia Policy

Benazir Bhutto's assassination has forced the Bush administration to reappraise its policies in South Asia. Some analysts say the White House has focused too narrowly on Afghanistan, when in fact there's much more at stake for the United States in nuclear-armed Pakistan.

Bhutto's Death Forces U.S. to Rethink S. Asia Policy

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Election 2008

Student Vote Tricky to Rally During Winter Break

Presidential hopefuls have been visiting college campuses for months, hoping to turn out the youth vote. But the early dates of the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary mean that most students in those states will still be home for winter break.

Student Vote Tricky to Rally During Winter Break

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