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Former US vice-president Walter Mondale dies aged 93
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Conservative US commentator Charles Krauthammer dies
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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
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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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