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Franken holds a narrow edge over Norm Coleman as counting continues. MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (CNN) – Democrat Al Franken is expected to hold a lead of 48 votes over incumbent Republican Sen. Norm Coleman, according to an ongoing tally kept by the Minneapolis Star Tribune and by Minnesota's state canvassing board, which is expected to release a [...] (link)

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