Afghan election shows voters demand for change and Western ties
Afghan voters, including women in burkas, lined up despite freezing rain to cast ballots in a presidential election seen as a test of progress. Observers say turnout rose sharply from 2009, signaling a desire for reform, security, and less corruption while confirming a continued, though cautious, preference for ties with the West.
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U.S
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India
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Karzai
Zalmay Rasoul
World Bank
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Abdullah Abdullah
West
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Abdullah
Obama
Almanac Highlights Birthdays and Notable Facts
Almanac lists notable births including Anne Sullivan Macy John Gielgud Rod Steiger Loretta Lynn Julie Christie Pete Rose Richard Jeni Brad Garrett Greg Maddux Adrien Brody Anderson Silva Sarah Michelle Gellar Rob McElhenney Abigail Breslin and others. It notes Challenger Deep as the deepest point on Earth and recalls Tiger Woods 2002 Masters win. It also cites a 2.25 pound hailstone record from 1986 in Bangladesh and provides letter policy for the May 6 primary deadline April 25.
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Rod Steiger
Loretta Lynn
Julie Christie
Pete Rose
Richard Jeni
Brad Garrett
Greg Maddux
Adrien Brody
Anderson Silva
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Rob McElhenney
Abigail Breslin
Challenger Deep
Mariana Trench
Pacific Ocean
Land preaches GOP comeback amid war on women clash
George Will notes Michigan poised for third Republican senator in 42 years as Terri Land fights Democrats' attacks over preventive health care and ObamaCare. He cites past Michigan voting trends, Detroit decline, and nearby Iowa race featuring Joni Ernst to illustrate national political dynamics.
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Georgetown Law
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Land
Americans For Prosperity
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Julie Boonstra
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Peters
Department of Motor Vehicles
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U.P
Iowa
Washington
Des Moines Register
Colbert Replacement News Sparks Mixed Reactions
Dayton Daily News columnist D L Stewart reflects on Stephen Colbert replacing David Letterman, noting the humor tradeoffs and sharing anecdotes from interview experiences. He jokes about not wanting the job and recalls comedians who impressed him then wryly offers a contact if Colbert’s plan falters.
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Chelsea Handler
Howard Stern
John Boehner
Jonathan Winters
Bob Hope
Red Skelton
George Carlin
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Rodney Dangerfield
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