Republican Mitt Romney has won the US state of Michigan's presidential primary, beating Senator John McCain.
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Chile offers immigrants amnesty ... a victory speech to jubilant supporters as the results came in, Mr Romney said the win marked "the beginning of a comeback".
Mr McCain congratulated Mr Romney, raised locally, saying he had worked hard to ensure he won the state's vote.
Michigan does not figure in the race for the Democratic nomination because of a party dispute over scheduling.
The state had been seen as pivotal for Mr Romney, a former Massachusetts governor and wealthy businessman.
He was beaten in Iowa on 3 January and New Hampshire on 8 January, despite spending heavily and having a better campaign organisation than his rivals.
Speaking to his supporters in Michigan, Mr Romney said: "Only a week ago a win looked like it was impossible, but then you got out and told America what they needed to hear.
"Tonight marks the beginning of a comeback, a comeback for America."
(BBC)
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