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Obama Routs Clinton in South Carolina, Says Iowa Win Not an ‘Illusion’

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Calling for a "politics of common sense" and saying his campaign represented an unprecedented coalition of Americans, Sen. Barack Obama celebrated a 27-point victory Saturday in South Carolina.

Investigator in Hariri Probe Killed by Beirut Bomb

By PBS News Hour

A police intelligence officer tasked with investigating a string of assassinations in Lebanon was himself assassinated in a car bombing Friday near Beirut that left his bodyguard and at least three other people dead.

In Kenya, Meeting of Rivals Raises Hopes for Peace

For the first time since a disputed election drove the country into turmoil, Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga met Thursday for talks mediated by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. Analysts discuss the prospects for peace.

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More Palestinians Stream Across Gaza Border

By PBS News Hour

Huge crowds of Palestinians continued to stream into Egypt across a breached border from Hamas-ruled Gaza for a second day Thursday. Egyptian border guards took measures to control the flow, but they did not try to halt the crossings.

Lawmakers Reach Deal on Economic Stimulus

By PBS News Hour

Congressional leaders and the White House announced Thursday that they reached a deal on an economic stimulus package that would give most U.S. taxpayers refunds ranging from $600 to $1,200 and roll out tax breaks for businesses.

Democrats Prep for S.C. Vote With Eye on Feb. 5

By PBS News Hour

With three days left before South Carolina's Democratic primary, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama is focusing on a big win in the Palmetto State, while New York Sen. Hillary Clinton is making the rounds to Super Tuesday hot spots.

Gazans Flood into Egypt After Border Wall Topples

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Tens of thousands of Palestinians streamed into Egypt from the Gaza Strip to buy fuel, food and other supplies Wednesday after masked gunmen used land mines to blast down sections of a seven-mile fence dividing the border town of Rafah.

Padilla Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison

By PBS News Hour

Convicted terror conspirator Jose Padilla, a U.S. citizen who was once held as an enemy combatant by the Bush administration, was sentenced Tuesday to 17 years and four months in prison on terrorism conspiracy charges.

Israel Agrees to Ease Blockade on Gaza Strip

By PBS News Hour

Israel agreed Monday to allow some power plant fuel, medicine and food into the Gaza Strip, at least temporarily easing a blockade on the Hamas ruled-territory, which was imposed in retaliation for recent rocket attacks on southern Israel.

McCain, Romney Move to Front of Crowded GOP Pack after Weekend Wins

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Sen. John McCain scored a critical victory in the South Carolina GOP primary Saturday, edging out former Gov. Mike Huckabee and exorcizing the ghost of the 2000 campaign when the Palmetto State dealt the Arizona Republican's campaign a mortal blow.