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This could make for one odd family reunion: Barack obama is a distant cousin of actor Brad Pitt, and…Hillary Rodham clinton is related to Pitt’s girlfriend, Angelina Jolie.Researchers at the New England Historic Genealogical Society found some remarkable family connections for the three presidential candidates - Democratic rivals obama and clinton, and republican john mccain.Clinton, [...]

How will Democratic party officials handle the collateral damage of a catfight?

Democrat Barack obama ridiculed republican presidential rival john mccain on Wednesday for what he called a 'sit back and watch' approach to the economic troubles gripping the nation.

Republican contender breaks with Bush on allies, blasts obama and clinton.

An English professor says political candidates whose names follow a 'strong-soft' pattern are more likely to succeed. Musical qualities are said to influence voters' choices, and 'Clinton' supposedly has better musical sound than 'Obama,' with its middle syllable stress.

As Sen. Barack obama returns from his Caribbean vacation, he and his campaign pick up where they left off -- wrapped up in the controversy surrounding his former minister, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright.

Republican contender breaks with Bush on allies, blasts obama and clinton.

The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, presidential candidate Barack obama's controversial former pastor, has canceled plans to speak at three services at a Houston church on Sunday, the church's pastor said.

Author Shelby Steele says candidate's racial dilemma goes beyond Wright.

(03-26) 11:27 PDT DALLAS (AP) -- The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, presidential candidate Barack obama's controversial former pastor, canceled plans Wednesday to receive an award at a summit on black churches. The Brite Divinity school in Fort Worth announced on its...