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Edwards praises Obama, but doesn't endorse

Former presidential candidate John Edwards told NBC's "Today" show that Barack Obama can unite the Democratic party, bring in new voters and get people excited about change.
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    Cary proposes lower budget

    Town Manager Bill Coleman's budget plan for next year would cut property taxes while adding personnel to maintain local services.

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    Beat the Press: High-flying Obama plays to win

    Perhaps Barack Obama's competitive juices need new outlets now that he has expanded his lead over Democratic presidential rival Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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    Unions focus against McCain as Democrats still battling

    Organized labor is paying more attention to Republican John McCain as Democrat Barack Obama solidifies his status as the front-runner in the Democratic contest against Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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  4. House approves housing rescue plan, defying veto threat
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  5. Easley: Community colleges should admit illegal immigrants
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  6. Congressman Miller endorses Obama
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  7. Obama gets big welcome, fresh support on Capitol tour
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  8. Gurley: Wake schools should fire attorneys
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  9. Easley budgets money for children, needy
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  10. Mecklenburg officials find absentee ballots counted twice
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  11. Armstrong urges Congress to renew war on cancer
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  12. Clinton presses on, urges supporters to ignore calls to quit
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  13. House passes broad housing rescue despite veto threat
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  14. NY congressman admits child from affair
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  15. Navy releases McCain's military record
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