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MPs seek veto over political ambassadors after Mandelson row
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Democratic nominee Graham Platner said he would suspend his campaign for Senate in Maine, ending a run that had drawn broad grassroots support but was plagued by controversy
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House Dem back in the spotlight as brother faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted
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