Dec. 29 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1170, Anglican churchman/politician Thomas Becket was killed at Britain's ...

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As governor, Carter completely reorganized the state government and helped bring Black officials into positions of power. All that came after a run for the office rooted in race-baiting.

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Pre-election polls predicted that the two would face off in the second round on 12 January, as none of all eight presidential election contenders were projected to get more than 50% of the vote.