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Hillary Clinton Just Won't Quit
Hillary Clinton is back on the campaign trail, even though former nominee George McGovern says publicly it's time for her to quit. We update last night's results and today's developments. Also, relief is slow to reach Myanmar, and Vadimir Putin steps down...or does he?
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenHillary Clinton is back on the campaign trail, even though former nominee George McGovern says publicly it's time for her to quit. We update last night's results and today's developments. What about Michigan, Florida and the role of race in American politics? Also, relief is slow to reach Myanmar, and Vladimir Putin is no longer Russia's president. We'll hear about the ceremony and the substance.
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3 storiesRelief Is Slow to Reach Myanmar
In Myanmar, formerly Burma, corpses are floating in the flood waters in the aftermath of Saturday's cyclone. But a massive international aid effort is reportedly still being held back by the country's military rulers. Elisabeth Byrs speaks for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Geneva, Switzerland.
Read the story6 minClinton Soldiers On as Options Dwindle
It was barely a split decision, with Barack Obama winning by 14 points in North Carolina and Hillary Clinton by less than two points in Indiana . Today, her campaign conceded that even Florida and Michigan might not provide the delegates she needs.
Read the story35 minDmitry Medvedev Is Sworn In as Russia's Third President
Russia's President is now Dmitry Medvedev , the first leader of a generation that did not come to power during the days of the Soviet Union. Medvedev, who has never before held elected office, was sworn in today inside the Grand Kremlin Palace.
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