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Will Democratic Convention Rekindle Obama's Momentum?
The Democrats are gathering in Denver, getting ready to nominate the first African American candidate for President. But history aside, the Dems have their work cut out for them; the polls are showing a close race. Also, Russia begins is troop withdrawal from Georgia, and after all the cheering at the Olympics…a bit of jeering. Judy Muller guest hosts.
By Judy Muller • • 1h 0m ListenThe Democrats are gathering in Denver, getting ready to nominate the first African American candidate for President. But history aside, the Dems have their work cut out for them; the polls are showing a close race. Guest host Judy Muller discusses the challenges facing the Obama campaign as it looks for a boost from the Vice Presidential pick and a convention that could prove to be unconventional. Also, Russia begins withdrawing from Georgia, leaving "peace-keepers" behind, and at the Olympics, Jamaicans are tearing up the track as new questions arise over the age of Chinese gymnasts.
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3 storiesRussia Begins Troop Withdrawal, Leaves behind 'Peacekeepers'
Military convoys are rolling out of Georgia today. The pull-back comes two weeks after thousands of troops roared into the former Soviet Republic, deeply straining relations between Russia and the West.
Read the story6 minPreview of the Democratic Convention
Next week's Democratic convention is going to be an historic event as the party nominates the first African American presidential candidate in US history. In a major departure from tradition, Barack Obama will deliver his acceptance speech before a crowd of 75 thousand at the football stadium in Denver and a worldwide audience of millions.
Read the story33 minJamaicans Tear Up the Track, Chinese under Suspicion
Millions of people have been hooked on the Beijing Olympics . Every day brings new drama, some tinged with controversy. Today the International Olympic Committee asked the world governing body for gymnastics to investigate whether members of the Chinese women's team were too young to compete.
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