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Election officials brace for huge turnout

Oct. 30, 2008
The huge and potentially historic voter turnout expected next week is increasing chances for election day problems, including long lines, confusion at the polls and delays in counting ballots. No one is predicting a repeat of the Florida meltdown of 2000,...
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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