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McCain chooses Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for V.P.

John McCain tapped Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, a conservative who shares his maverick streak, to be the Republican vice presidential running mate today in a startling selection on the eve of the Republican National Convention.

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