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Iranian hostage rescue attempt, 1980
President Carter's attempt to rescue the US hostages being held in Iran ends in tragedy.
Kennedy's last stand
Senator Kennedy's last hope of winning backing for presidential vote.
New York transport strike
Mass transport workers' strike hits New York.
Extension of primary elections
How suspicion of party bosses led to extended primary elections.
Kennedy's brief triumph
Landslide win for Kennedy in New York primary.
Illinois crucial in presidential race
Illinois primary gives clues to likely presidential contenders.
Inflation fuels alarm over policies
Carter under fire over inflation, yet primaries go his way.
Foreign policy wobbles
Outcry as US changes its vote on West Bank settlements.
Iran hostage crisis goes on
No movement over US hostages held in Iran.
New Hampshire, the political weathervane
Keeping an eye on the political weather for the New Hampshire primary.
