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Feb. 25, 2003 / 11:39 AM

Daley heads for easy victory

CHICAGO, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Mayor Richard M. Daley Tuesday sought his fifth straight term in Chicago's at-large election. Daley, who was first elected in 1989, faced three under-financed challengers: the Rev. Paul Jakes, businesswoman Pat McAllister and the Rev. Joseph McAfee.

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Mistrial declared in case of Arizona rancher accused in migrant's shooting death

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Minnesota state senator charged with burglary of stepmother's home

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Google fires more workers who protested Israel cloud contract

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