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Obama team repackaging Clinton after campaign digs (AP) Posted: 30 Nov 2008 01:47 AM CST AP - It wasn't too long ago that Barack Obama and his advisers were tripping over one another to tear down Hillary Rodham Clinton's foreign policy credentials. She was dismissed as a commander in chief wanna-be who did little more than sip tea and make small talk with foreign leaders during her days as first lady.

Obama to name Clinton secretary of state on Monday (AP) Posted: 30 Nov 2008 01:45 AM CST AP - President-elect Barack Obama planned to nominate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton as his secretary of state on Monday, transforming a once-bitter political rivalry into a high-level strategic and diplomatic partnership.

Bush: US stands behind India in wake of attacks (AP) Posted: 30 Nov 2008 01:00 AM CST AP - President George W. Bush on Saturday pledged full U.S. support to India as it investigates the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai, saying the killers "will not have the final word."

Official: MSNBC pundit may seek Pa. Senate seat (AP) Posted: 29 Nov 2008 11:45 AM CST AP - A Pennsylvania Democratic party leader says MSNBC pundit Chris Matthews may be considering a run for U.S. Senate in 2010.

Publishers bet big on 'Obama as hero' (Politico) Posted: 29 Nov 2008 04:38 PM CST Politico - The publishing industry is betting on Barack Obama like no president in decades. Since Election Day alone, more than half a dozen book deals have been signed to exploit Obamania.

Candidates crowd field for Emanuel replacement (AP) Posted: 27 Nov 2008 05:13 PM CST AP - Clout-heavy Chicago politicians are lining up to replace U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel, prompting some experts to wonder if the local Democratic party will split on whom to anoint as his successor.

Bill Clinton agrees to release donor's names (Reuters) Posted: 30 Nov 2008 01:03 AM CST Reuters - Former President Bill Clinton has agreed to make public the names of more than 200,000 donors to his foundation as part of a deal with President-elect Barack Obama to clear the way for Sen. Hillary Clinton to become secretary of state, The New York Times reported on Sunday.

Bill Clinton to release donor list (Politico) Posted: 29 Nov 2008 11:02 PM CST Politico - As part of a startling roster of concessions to President-elect Obama, former President Bill Clinton has agreed to release the long-secret list of donors to his presidential library by the end of this year, according to a Democratic official.

Dem officials: Obama chooses Clinton as top envoy (AP) Posted: 29 Nov 2008 09:21 PM CST AP - Democratic officials say President-elect Barack Obama will nominate Sen. Hillary Clinton to be secretary of state on Monday.

US anti-drug policies will form an important test for Obama (AFP) Posted: 29 Nov 2008 08:16 PM CST AFP - President-elect Barack Obama's pledge to change relations with Latin America will be tested in one key area -- the future fight against illegal drugs, political leaders and analysts say.

Obama speaks to Indian prime minister on Mumbai attacks (AFP) Posted: 29 Nov 2008 05:24 PM CST AFP - US president-elect Barack Obama has conveyed his condolences to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the wave of attacks on Mumbai and is closely following the situation, an aide said on Saturday.

Hundreds dead in clashes in Nigerian city: witnesses (AFP) Posted: 29 Nov 2008 03:17 PM CST AFP - Hundreds were killed and thousands forced to flee their homes in the central Nigerian city of Jos when Christians and Muslims clashed over the result of a local election, witnesses said Saturday.

A White House family reunion (Politico) Posted: 29 Nov 2008 03:07 PM CST Politico - When Barack Obama takes office on Jan. 20, Americans will see a new first family move into the White House. But the Obamas won’t be the only family decamping to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. when power turns over on Inauguration Day.

Sudan politicians claim stake in Obama heritage (Reuters) Posted: 29 Nov 2008 12:54 PM CST Reuters - Sudanese politicians claimed Barack Obama as one of their own on Saturday as they belatedly celebrated his election as U.S. president, hailing his family roots in their country.

At least 381 dead after Nigeria clashes: witness (AFP) Posted: 29 Nov 2008 09:15 AM CST AFP - A total of 381 bodies have been placed in a mosque in the central Nigerian city of Jos following clashes over the result of a local election, a reporter who counted them said on Saturday.

Sarah Palin: A digital superstar (Politico) Posted: 29 Nov 2008 05:51 AM CST Politico - Three weeks after the Republican ticket suffered a sweeping defeat at the polls, Sarah Palin continues to dominate search engine queries, cable news and online video sites.

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