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Defense Secretary Robert Gates delivered the commencement address to graduating cadets at Virginia Military Institute Friday. (May 16)

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A McCain adviser responds to Jamie Rubin's comments alleging McCain has flip-flopped on Hamas.

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Polls show Barack Obama ahead in nearly all-white Oregon, where the top issues are the environment and the war.

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In an interview Friday, former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards said he is "not interested" in being vice president.

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Opponents vow a new fight over the California Supreme Court ruling allowing gay marriage, while there is talk the decision could affect the upcoming presidential election. Don Knapp reports.

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The Iraq war is a pivot point for a larger argument the Republicans are trying to make: who has superior national security credentials? As the AP's Ron Fournier explains, John McCain is making his case, with Bush's help. (May 16)

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Did Sen. Barack Obama cross a line when he called a reporter "sweetie?"

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In an interview two years ago, Sen. John McCain had a different stance on whether Hamas should deal with the U.S.

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President Bush sits down with a group of Israeli students to discuss the peace process in the Middle East. The president said his hope is that everyone will one day be able to co-exist, no matter their religion. (May 16)

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CNN World Affairs Analyst Fareed Zakaria talks to CNN's Wolf Blitzer about President Bush and the shift in global power.

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Sen. Joseph Biden says President Bush's policies have made Israel more vulnerable.

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Republican Sen. Jon Kyl says the heated reaction by democrats lends some credence to President Bush's comments.

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Obama assails against President Bush's "appeasement" speech; Clinton bashes McCain on farm bill; McCain says Iraq War can be won by 2013.

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State Supreme Court passes law allowing gays and lesbians to legally wed.

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CNN's Ted Rowlands reports on the California Supreme Court's decision to strike down a state ban on same-sex marriage.

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Here's the latest news from the campaign trail for Wednesday, May 15: Obama hits back at Bush speech; Obama gains from Edwards endorsement; Clinton campaigns in S.D.; McCain predicts victory in Iraq, demise of bin Laden.

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The Boston-based publisher of the popular children book's series "Curious George" is considering legal action against a Georgia bar owner for selling T-shirts that link Sen. Barack Obama to the monkey.

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Political experts say John Edwards' endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama may not lead to Edwards serving as a vice presidential candidate.

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It's expected to bring 60,000 people to Louisville and some prominent political figures, including presidential candidate John McCain. We first told you that guns would be allowed at Friday's event with McCain. Now we've learned that's changed.

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Democratic presidential frontrunner Barack Obama took issue with comments made by President Bush. Was it really a veiled attack on the Illinois senator? Lou Young explains.

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Sen. McCain looks ahead to what his term as president would entail.

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Broadcast date: May 13, 2008

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Far-left site Daily Kos posts pictures of Jenna Bush's wedding next to graphic images from Iraq

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Was Bush directing his dictator 'appeasement' comment at Obama or is the Democratic candidate overreacting? Sen. Joe Lieberman weighs in

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Bush vs. Obama over charges of 'appeasement' in terror war?

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John Edwards' endorsement has already provided Barack Obama with several delegates and a big union endorsement. Obama's campaign is hoping Edwards can help their candidate build support among working class voters. (May 15)

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Sen. Joseph Biden says President Bush's characterization of Democrats negotiating with terrorists is 'ridiculous'.

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Sen. John McCain says he is 'predicting victory' in Iraq and is not placing a timetable on withdrawing from Iraq.

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Barack Obama says President Bush launched a 'false political attack' while speaking to Israel's Knesset Thursday. The remarks that appeared to imply the Democratic presidential candidate would appease dictators. (May 15)

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Clinton: I never thought Dems wouldn't count Florida, that's GOP "strategery."

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Gas prices are rising everywhere. How are people in Indiana coping?

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Homeland Security preps for terror during the presidential transition. CNN's Jeanne Meserve has an exclusive report.

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CNN's Kate Bolduan reports Republicans acknowledge political troubles after a big defeat in Mississippi.

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John McCain highlighted his plans as president Thursday and predicted the war in Iraq will be over by 2013.

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Michael Dukakis, the 1988 Democratic nominee, talks to CNN's John King about what this year's nominee faces.

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted President Bush's characterization of democrats speaking to terrorists.

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Political impact of John Edwards' endorsement of Barack Obama