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2008.06.04
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1. Barack Obama has 1 . Based on an Associated Press count of convention delegates, Obama has enough to become the first black candidate ever to lead his party into a fall campaign for the White House. The Illinois senator is also picking up the endorsement of former President Jimmy Carter.
2. Hillary Rodham Clinton has reportedly said 2 . The comments were made on a conference call to New York lawmakers. Clinton is addressing supporters tonight in New York after the South Dakota and Montana primary results come in.
3. Reunions continue today in Texas for polygamous families and their children. Child welfare officials say 3 today. Although some parents are being told they may have to wait a few more days.
4. President Bush has honored the University of Kansas basketball team. The president met with the 2008 NCAA champs at Rose Garden ceremony. KU pulled out the title 4 when the team was last lauded at the White House.
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WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. open to:
If you are open to suggestions or ideas, you are ready and willing to consider or accept them.
2. laud: v.
If people laud someone, they praise and admire them.
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