Gulf Coast recovery hopes rise with Bush visit
President Bush acknowledged Gulf Coast anger over Katrina recovery delays during a lunch with New Orleans leaders and pledged federal aid to accelerate the effort. The visit marked his first to the region in six months as residents await broader efforts to rebuild beyond tourist zones.
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McCain Faces Hurdles in White House Bid
Arizona senator John McCain launches a second presidential run amid GOP establishment scrutiny and robust opposition within his own party. He chose a late night show to announce his candidacy and faced criticism over his Iraq War remarks, signaling a hard fought path to the White House as the nation endures an unpopular conflict.
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McCain Faces Hurdles in Move Toward 2008 Nomination
The piece notes John McCain shedding focus on Iraq to aid Bush's troop surge, while Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney gain momentum. It highlights Republican doubts about McCain as a front runner, with critics urging a stronger start as he aims to unify the base and prove loyalty to GOP principles.
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Clinton to join wife at civil rights commemoration in Selma
In a bid for black voters, Hillary Clinton will be joined by former President Bill Clinton at a Selma civil rights anniversary event with Barack Obama. Obama will deliver the keynote at a church service, while Hillary Clinton speaks at another, followed by a symbolic march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Bill Clinton also enters the National Voting Rights Hall of Fame ceremony.
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Tornadoes strike Alabama killing seven at high school
Tornadoes tore through Alabama killing at least seven people including five at Enterprise High School where a roof collapsed trapping students. Emergency crews searched rubble under portable lights as nights fell and shelters opened. officials warned the death toll could rise. Nationwide storms and miscommunications amid the chaos accompanied the tragedy.
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