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Lots of Votes but No Decisions
John McCain has solidified his lead, but he's not yet the face of the Republican Party. Hillary Clinton won the big states, but Barack Obama may have more delegates to the Democratic convention. We discuss yesterday's results and tomorrow's campaigning. Also, the American South is hit by another natural disaster, and the Bush White House says "waterboarding" is legal when the President says so.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenJohn McCain has solidified his lead, but he's not yet the face of the Republican Party. Hillary Clinton won the big states, but Barack Obama may have more delegates to the Democratic convention. We discuss yesterday's results and tomorrow's campaigning. Also, the American South is hit by another natural disaster, and the White House breaks its silence on "waterboarding," saying it is legal, and might be used again.
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3 storiesAt Least 48 Killed as Storms Slam Southern Region
The American South has been hit by another natural disaster. Tornados wreaked havoc overnight in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee. The death toll has risen to 48 and is likely to go higher. Today, President Bush promised assistance. Nick Beadle reports for the Jackson Sun in Jackson, Tennessee.
Read the story6 minLots of Votes but No Decisions
Forget about those "decisive results" predicted for both parties just a few weeks ago. Super Tuesday leaves the two remaining Democrats virtually tied and Republicans sharply divided over their leading candidate. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton may have to battle until May in Pennsylvania or even beyond.
Read the story34 minThe White House Defends Its Use of Waterboarding
Yesterday, after years of refusing to comment directly, CIA Director Michael Hayden told a Senate committee that "waterboarding" was used on three terrorist suspects after September 11, when it was thought another attack might be imminent.
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