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10 most-looked-up words of 2012, according to Merriam Webster
Here are the 10 words that most often sent Americans to the dictionary in 2012.
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Four curious outcomes if the Electoral College ends in a tie
Here are four ways that a 269-to-269 tie in the Electoral College could play out in the 2012 presidential election.
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Obama or Romney? How 5 undecided voters are making up their minds.
Last month, the Monitor profiled five undecided voters whose allegiances were especially prized because they live in swing states. Now, less than two weeks before Election Day, we check in with them to see what they’re thinking now.
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Obama-Netanyahu tensions: Not as bad as 5 other US-Israel low points
Will US-Israel relations fray over Iran? Not likely – they've seen worse.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 ways they compare on gun control
A spate of gun violence has beset the United States ahead of the November election, raising the perennial question about how effectively America regulates its 300 million-plus guns. Yet neither presidential candidate is likely to hoist his own complicated record as a rallying cry.
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House speaker vote: John Boehner wins reelection after tough few weeks
John Boehner's reelection to a second term as House speaker followed failed negotiations with Obama, a divisive fiscal cliff vote, and a bashing over delays in relief aid for hurricane Sandy.
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Bitterly divided Congress greets new members just in time for new fiscal fight
The outgoing Congress, which has been criticized as the least productive one in more than 60 years, staggered to an end this week by passing a limited deal to avoid the worst of the so-called 'fiscal cliff.'
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Opinion: Love it or loathe it, the 'fiscal cliff' deal brought compromise
As unsatisfying as the bargain is in substance, its achievement reaffirms an essential element of America’s democracy – the need for compromise. That aspect of the 'fiscal cliff' deal will be needed as the US approaches the debt ceiling and debate on spending cuts and tax reform.
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How Obama won and lost in 'fiscal cliff' deal
President Obama would have looked incompetent if the nation had gone over the fiscal cliff. But now he faces three more cliffs early in 2013, and those could limit his scope.
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House Republicans' 'fiscal cliff' gripe: When will we ever get spending cuts? (+video)
What riles House Republicans isn't the taxes on the rich in the Senate's 'fiscal cliff' bill, it's the absence of significant spending cuts. But changes at this late date could scuttle the bill.
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In 'fiscal cliff' deal, Joe Biden upstages President Obama (+ video)
With 'fiscal cliff' talks teetering, Vice President Joe Biden – a former longtime senator – stepped in to broker a deal with his old colleagues and and stave off big tax hikes for most Americans.
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'Fiscal cliff': How far apart are the sides now on tax cut deal?
Both sides have appeared to come closer together on Bush-era tax cuts, but many other issues remain, and Senate majority leader Harry Reid still isn't saying much publicly.
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Fearful of ban, frenzied buyers swarm gun stores
The phones at gun shops across the country are ringing off the hook. Demand for firearms, ammunition and bulletproof gear has surged since the massacre in Newtown, Conn., that took the lives of 20 schoolchildren and six teachers and administrators.
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'Fiscal cliff' meeting at White House: Will it be 'Lincoln' moment for Obama?
Many Senate Republicans say that with Congress deadlocked on averting the fiscal cliff, it is up to Obama to force a deal. The lesson from the movie 'Lincoln,' they say, is 'the president has to lead.'
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Is the NRA push for guns in schools crazy? It depends on where you live.
Reaction to the NRA’s controversial proposal to have armed guards in all schools illustrates the regional divide over guns – how and even whether to control the nation’s private arsenal.
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NRA press conference: Put armed guards in schools (+video)
At a rare NRA press conference, the group's leaders implored the nation to protect schoolchildren with armed guards. The NRA also blamed media for misreporting on guns and promoting violence.
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Obama chooses John Kerry for secretary of State. How might he do?
President Obama is expected on Friday to name Sen. John Kerry to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. He'd come with his own pet issues – as well as a reputation as a patient negotiator.
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Obama to Americans on gun control: I need your help (+video)
President Obama issued a videotaped response to the several hundred thousand people who have signed a petition posted on the White House website calling for toughened gun laws in response to the shooting, in which 20 school children and six adults were killed in Newtown, Connecticut last week.
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How will NRA respond to the Sandy Hook shooting? (+video)
After a long silence, the NRA plans a press conference Friday morning to address the fresh push for gun controls in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting.
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NRA's Sandy Hook press conference: What can it say?
On Friday, the National Rifle Association will hold a rare news conference – a sign that the Sandy Hook massacre has put the gun-rights organization in a tough position.
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Sandy Hook shooting: why Obama is acting fast (+video)
President Obama announced a White House-led effort that will send a proposal to Congress in a matter of weeks, focusing on firearms as well as mental health, school safety, and law enforcement.
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Michelle Obama: What's she doing to get ready for Christmas? (+video)Calling herself the 'hostess-in-chief,' first lady Michelle Obama puts a positive spin on preparations for the annual Christmas deluge of visitors to a decked out White House.
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Decoder Wire
Are Republicans really 'incapable' of beating Hillary Clinton in 2016?Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said over the weekend that his party could not rise to Mrs. Clinton's level. But she might not be as formidable as it appears.
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10 most-looked-up words of 2012, according to Merriam Webster
Here are the 10 words that most often sent Americans to the dictionary in 2012.
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Top 10 most looked-up words of 2012? Lots of political malarkey. (+video)
Merriam-Webster released its list of the 10 most looked-up words in its online dictionary. Socialism and capitalism came joint first on a list heavily influenced by Election 2012.
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'Socialism' and 'Capitalism' named 'most looked-up' words of 2012 (+video)
Merriam-Webster dictionary announced Wednesday morning for the first time the pair 'Socialism' and 'Capitalism' has been named as words of the year. Also mentioned, 'malarkey' as used by Vice President Joe Biden during a tangle at a debate with Mitt Romney running mate Paul Ryan.
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Governors urge action to avoid tumbling off 'fiscal cliff' (+video)
Six governors met Tuesday with President Obama, urging timely resolution of the tax and spending negotiations. If automatic cuts go into effect, states stand to lose 18 percent of federal grant money.
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Joe Biden goes shopping at Costco. Why there? (+video)Vice President Joe Biden went to a new Costco Thursday morning. There are several reasons a man who's a heartbeat away from the most powerful job in the world might spend a few minutes there.
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In Superstorm's wake: Erosion and questions on government-funded sand
Hurricane Sandy caused major erosion along the New Jersey coastline, slimming beaches significantly. Some question the wisdom of using federal funding to build up beaches that just get washed away.
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Obama kicks off 'fiscal cliff' negotiations with Congressional leaders Friday
At issue is a combination of expiring tax cuts and across-the-board spending cuts set to hit in January ifObama and Congress can't reach a deal.
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