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Democrats aim for powerful majority in Senate

Nov. 5, 2008
CNN projects that former Gov. Mark Warner, a Democrat, will win the U.S. Senate seat in Virginia. CNN projections are based on actual results and exit poll data from areas where Warner is expected to do well.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa