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Edwards Gives Long-Awaited Endorsement To Obama

Democrat John Edwards has given his long-awaited endorsement to Barack Obama. It's a major boost from a former presidential rival as Obama tries to shrug off Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is determined to press ahead.
Edwards was to appear with Obama in Grand Rapids, Mich., as Obama campaigns in a critical general election battleground.

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: Oregon Experience: Lola Baldwin TV SPECIAL: Thursday, May 15, 9-9:30pm
On April 1, 1908 Lola Greene Baldwin was sworn in to perform police service for the city of Portland and became the nation's first policewoman.; Digital TV - Switch Today! WEB SPECIAL:
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Television Highlights: Secrets of the Dead: Sinking Atlantis TV: Wednesday, May 14, 8-9pm
Reveals the truth behind the reign and downfall of the Minoans, Europe's first great civilization.; Adirondacks TV: Wednesday, May 14, 9-11pm
Follows the seasons in the protected land, with modern stories and historical tales of the region.; Gates of the Arctic: Alaska's Brooks Range TV: Wednesday, May 14, 11pm-12am
Journey to this pristine natural treasure to explore the region's inhabitants, culture and history.

Radio Highlights: Think Out Loud RADIO: May 15, 9-10 am
OPB's daily program of conversation, informed first and foremost by experience, both on the air and on the web.; World, Have Your Say RADIO: May 15, 10-11 am
A call-in talk program where the audience sets the agenda. If you want to have your say, go to www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/worldhaveyoursay; Talk of the Nation RADIO: May 15, 11am - 1 pm
Hour one, Arabic public schools. Hour two, PBS' ten part series about life aboard an aircraft carrier in time of war.

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