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Former US vice-president Walter Mondale dies aged 93
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Polls show Buttigieg catching up with Sanders in the Granite State after victory in Iowa
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Conservative US commentator Charles Krauthammer dies
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Michael Portillo is chasing his Brit-centric idea of the US, while Cal Saville’s plan for taking the Oval Office is all slogan and no substance
Hillary Clinton smashes 240-year-old glass ceiling for women
Democrat becomes first woman to lead major political party in US presidential election
Martin O’Malley faces uphill struggle in US Democratic race
Irish-American makes pledge to ‘rebuild the American Dream’ for emerging generation
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John Kerry sends ‘fellow would-be president’ to Northern Ireland
Gary Hart to play direct role in resolving issues of flags, parades and the past
Republican swipes begin with Clinton in firing line
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