ST. PAUL, Minn. — Al Franken ascended Tuesday from the ranks of former "Saturday Night Live" comedians to an even more exclusive club, outlasting Republican Norm Coleman in an eight-month recount and courtroom saga to win a seat in the U.S. Senate.
Franken's victory gives Democrats control of 60 seats in the Senate _ the critical number needed to overcome Republican filibusters. When Franken is seated, which could come as early as next week, his party will have a majority not...
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