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Supreme Court Keeps Most of Texas Redistricting Map

WASHINGTON – Opponents of a Texas district map won a partial victory Wednesday when the Supreme Court ruled that some of the new boundaries don’t protect minority voting rights. But much of the congressional map designed by former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay in 2003 likely will stay intact, especially …

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Indianapolis Family Slay Suspect Held Without Bail

INDIANAPOLIS – A two-day manhunt for an ex-convict suspected of gunning down seven members of one family ended with the man walking into a fast-food restaurant and surrendering to police. Desmond Turner was being held without bail Sunday and authorities said they were not looking for anyone else in connection …

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War, Hurricane Spending Deal Eludes Congress

WASHINGTON – Hoping to speed approval of war funds, House-Senate negotiators were to meet Tuesday evening on legislation to pay for the missions in Iraq and Afghanistan and for hurricane relief along the Gulf Coast. After missing a Memorial Day deadline, negotiators hope to seal agreement this week. The White …

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