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Stepping aside, Palin vows to 'fight even harder'

Jul. 27, 2009
As Sarah Palin handed over the Alaska governorship this weekend, the wear, tear and resentments of a year on the big stage were evident for the former GOP vice presidential candidate.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. presidential hopeful John McCain has agreed to appear on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, a source told Usmagazine.com.
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Report: Palin to appear on 'SNL'

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, who has been a popular "Saturday Night Live" target, plans to appear on the comedy show, the New York Post said.
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Queen Latifah to play Ifill on 'SNL'

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Queen Latifah has agreed to play PBS journalist and U.S. vice presidential debate moderator Gwen Ifill on "Saturday Night Live," TMZ reported Friday.
Most optimistic candidates have edge

Most optimistic candidates have edge

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Optimistic candidates inspire hope in the electorate and try harder, particularly when faced with challenges, U.S. researchers suggest.

Sen. Biden releases tax returns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Newly released tax returns show Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden is worth far less than many other U.S. senators.
Romney in position for VP selection

Romney in position for VP selection

WASHINGTON, July 22 (UPI) -- Mitt Romney's switch of $45 million in campaign loans into contributions means he is counting on a U.S. vice presidential post, said a Boston Globe analysis.

Nigerian official awaits ballot decision

ABUJA, Nigeria, April 3 (UPI) -- The vice president of Nigeria was awaiting a court decision on whether corruption allegations would bar him from the nation's presidential election.

Democrats want Edwards to speak up

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Some senior Democrats say U.S. vice presidential candidate John Edwards is keeping too low of a profile in the run-up to November's election.

Kerry asks for Secret Service protection

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Secret Service Friday deployed a detail for top Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry at his request, a spokesman confirmed to UPI.

Dean, Gore team up for call, house parties

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Former Vice President Al Gore and Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean will take part in a national conference call to fundraising house parties.
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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler