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Obama or Romney? Why 5 undecided voters are still on the fence.

The presidential election will be decided by a tiny fraction of American voters – those in swing states who have not made up their minds. What are these 1 million people waiting for? The Monitor talked to five undecided voters to find out.
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Wisconsin recall: a big deal for GOP conservatives, not just Scott Walker (+video)

For the conservative wing of the Republican Party, the Wisconsin recall election on Tuesday is a test of core GOP doctrine. Of course, Gov. Scott Walker's career hangs in the balance, too.
Wisconsin recall goes to voters Tuesday

The election has attracted enormous attention and is expected to be decided by a thin margin.
Why did Dems spend so little on Wisconsin recall election? (+video)

Republican Gov. Scott Walker has out-fundraised challenger Tom Barrett by more than 7 to 1, and the national Democratic Party's support for Barrett has been tepid at best.
Wisconsin recall vote: Why didn't Obama campaign there?

Wisconsin holds its recall vote Tuesday without any campaign appearances by President Obama. He apparently didn't want to risk damaging his brand in a potentially losing effort for Democrats.
'War on women' comes to Wisconsin recall – and could be decisive

Several bills signed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker have angered women's rights activists and have motivated women to get behind the effort to recall him.
Focus Next week's Wisconsin recall: a test drive of themes for Election 2012

Wisconsin recall election between Gov. Scott Walker (R) and Tom Barrett (D) enters its last furious week. It is a proving ground for the themes and players of the national election in November, analysts say.
Wisconsin posts biggest US job loss, as Gov. Scott Walker fights for his job

Wisconsin lost 23,900 jobs between March 2011 and March 2012, according to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. It also lost more private-sector jobs than any other state.
Chapter & Verse E-readers are most popular in ... Kentucky?

The college town of Lexington, Ky. is the US city in which e-readers are the most popular, according to a new study by The Atlantic.
Mitt Romney sings ‘On, Wisconsin’ toward next primary vote

Romney is whistling a happy tune going into Tuesday's major primary election in Wisconsin, and a string of upcoming primaries seems to favor him. Rick Santorum hopes to hang on until May, when voting swings back south.
iPad goes on sale, draws crowds in 10 nations

iPad goes on sale, starting at $499, in the US and nine other nations, including Britain, France, and Japan. This third version of the iPad goes on sale with a faster chip, sharper screen, and better camera.
Wisconsin's Scott Walker poised to bury recall foes in money chase

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker raised $4.5 million in a recent five-week period – vastly more than his opponents. The sum might scare off unions from spending big money in a potential recall election.
Gov. Scott Walker vs. unions: Wisconsin set to count recall petitions (+video)

Petitions calling for the recall of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who emerged last year as the national face of anti-union legislation, are due Tuesday. Signature-counting is set to begin this week.
Change Agent 12 simple ways to go green in 2012

If many people resolve to make their lives just a little greener in 2012 it could make a huge difference.
Europe's 'holy fools' set the tone for US Occupy Wall Street protesters

From Greece to Italy to Spain, young Europeans, much like the Occupy Wall Street protesters who have followed them, have been pushing for answers to high unemployment and poor representation.
When moving has a spiritual cost

An Orthodox Jewish family considers a move to a town where Kosher foods aren't readily available. Here's how they can make it work.
Wisconsin teachers retire in droves after union loss in bargaining fight

Teachers across Wisconsin are retiring or quitting at higher rates than usual, due in part to a new law that cuts benefits and curtails collective bargaining rights.
In final Wisconsin recall, signs of a national tea party backlash?

Wisconsin will hold its final two recall elections Tuesday amid signs that the bellwether state might be swinging back left after jumping on the tea party bandwagon in 2010.
In Wisconsin recall, voters vent anger at Washington-style politics

The Wisconsin recall has brought record-breaking political spending to the state, and as voters went to the polls Tuesday, many said they simply wanted the contentious process to be over.
Why Wisconsin's recall election matters to the rest of America

Tens of millions of dollars are pouring into Wisconsin, where voters will decide Tuesday whether to recall six Republican state senators for their role in the union battles of February and March.
Three deaths in one weekend puts Taser use by cops in crosshairs

Tasers were involved in three deaths over the weekend, renewing the debate over when and how the police-issued stun guns should be used.
Why America's power grid is weathering the heat wave

The heat wave has increased energy demand, but several factors, including energy efficiency, have helped ease the load on the system.
Pitchfork Music Festival: Fans as important as musicians

Mark Guarino reviews this year's Pitchfork Music Festival, as well as Pitchfork Music's unique business model.
Texas Gov. Perry's public day of prayer draws fire from clergy and atheists

Gov. Rick Perry of Texas has called for a public day of prayer and fasting, prompting criticism from First Amendment watchdog groups, atheists, and the Houston Clergy Council.
Wisconsin recall: no upsets yet, but three more votes to go

Wisconsin recall votes will be held in nine districts around the state in July and August, part of an effort to unseat lawmakers from both parties over their role in the labor union wars.
Wisconsin recall elections begin, a legacy of Scott Walker's labor union wars

Nine Wisconsin senators are targets of recall elections, some of which got under way Tuesday. If Democrats pick up seats, it would signal a voter backlash against GOP Gov. Scott Walker and his tough stance toward labor unions.