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Salman Rushdie joins Harriett Gilbert on The Word to discuss his new novel 'The Enchantress of Florence', which includes deft interweaving of complicated plots and intrigues, magic and wisdom.
Hilary Clinton (left) and Barak Obama shake hands during the Pennsylvania debate

Pennsylvania polls

The Pennsylvania primary could be the deciding factor for the Democratic nomination. But can a new president bring changes on the scale the voters want?

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Democratic voters in Pennsylvania

Democrats fight over key US state

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