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When Republican Winsome Sears took the stage early Wednesday morning to celebrate her victory over Democrat Hala Ayala in the race to be Virginia’s next lieutenant governor, the crowd was electrified. Sears, surrounded by her family, sparkled as the crowd chanted, “Winsome! Winsome! Winsome!” “I am at a loss for words for the first time in my life,” she told supporters. “I am here because of you. I’m here because you voted for me. I’m here because you put your trust in me. Thank you, thank you.” “I’m telling you that what you are looking at is the American dream....

Ramallah, West Bank -- Vice President Joe Biden's displeasure over an Israeli plan to enlarge an east Jerusalem settlement was on display Wednesday as he warned against actions that ''inflame tensions'' and reassured his Palestinian hosts that they deserve a sustainable, independent state. (Snip) Capping a day of meetings with Palestinian leaders, Biden declared that Washington is committed to brokering a final peace deal - something that has eluded U.S. leaders for nearly two decades.

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2006 – A robust, fully operational missile defense system is on its way to becoming a reality, the director of the Missile Defense Agency said here yesterday. "A lot of people wonder if this is going to work, and is it worth the investment," Air Force Lt. Gen. Henry A. (Trey) Obering III told an audience at the 4th Annual U.S. Missile Defense Conference. "The testing we've conducted ... shows the technology is valid and viable." The goal of the Missile Defense Agency is to build an integrated, layered ballistic missile defense system that incorporates land-, sea-...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2005 – Deterring countries or groups who can or want to attack the United States is still a viable strategy in the 21st century, even as the nature of defense challenges broadens and moves to areas outside U.S. expertise, a top Defense Department official said here today. Ryan Henry, principal deputy undersecretary of defense for policy, delivered opening remarks at the Fletcher Institute for Foreign Policy and Analysis Conference. The United States historically has dealt with traditional threats, such as nation states that have large armies and engage in combat operations, Henry said. But more threats are...

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Courts refuse to stop S. Florida abortion By Anthony Colarossi Sentinel Staff Writer Posted May 28, 2003 A Central Florida group lost two court battles Tuesday to stop the court-ordered abortion for a severely retarded South Florida woman. First, Circuit Judge Arthur Rothenberg in Miami denied a request from the Liberty Counsel to stop the abortion, which could occur as early as today. The counsel then appealed to the 3rdDistrict Court of Appeal, which also rejected the group's motions. Late Tuesday, Liberty Counsel officials said they would appeal to the Florida Supreme Court, which was not expected to rule before...