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Arnold Palmer: 12 quotes for his birthday
For his 83rd birthday, here are 12 quotes from the golfing legend.
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In Pictures: Ron Paul: populist for president
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In Pictures: Roller coasters around the world
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5 ways in which the "Harry Potter" magic lives on
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In Pictures: Top US tourist attractions
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Saving Money Sunshine State on a dime: Hotel deals in Miami, Orlando, and Ft. Lauderdale
Take advantage of Florida's family-friendly vacation destinations with the best hotel deals of the week.
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Campaigning with an eye on the storm
As Sandy heads north, bearing down on battleground states, President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney have had to rethink their campaigns and cancel some events.
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Stop the presses! A tally of newspaper endorsements for president
Mitt Romney and Barack Obama are beginning to collect endorsements from major US newspapers. Some are full-throated, others tentative. In metropolitan areas, they could make a difference in the race.
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George Zimmerman: No DNA evidence of a struggle for his gun
George Zimmerman claims self defense in the killing of Trayvon Martin. But there's no DNA evidence that Trayvon Martin ever touched George Zimmerman's gun.
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Arnold Palmer: 12 quotes for his birthday
For his 83rd birthday, here are 12 quotes from the golfing legend.
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Tropical Storm Isaac bears down on New Orleans ahead of Katrina anniversary (+video)
The potential for a landfall as soon as Tuesday prompted evacuations along a wide area of the Gulf Coast and sent people out to stock up on staples.
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Casey Anthony probation ends
Florida Department of Corrections officials confirmed Friday that Anthony is no longer under supervision
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Long Island man suspected of attempting to fake his own death re-arrested
Raymond Roth of Massapequa, N.Y., was arrested on a charge of criminal contempt on Wednesday night, only hours after he was released on $100,000 bail.
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New York man arrested, suspected of faking his own drowning as insurance scam
A man who was reported missing at a New York beach but later turned up in Florida, was arrested Wednesday. He is suspected of faking his own drowning in order to cash in his life insurance policy.
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New battle in 'Princess Wars': Disney dolls featuring ... your daughter's face
Disney continues its princess juggernaut, rolling out custom-made princess dolls that will have personalized faces etched onto them by computer. Is it good, bad, or just ... weird?
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Does Zimmerman have a 'strong claim for self-defense?'
George Zimmerman says he was protecting himself when he shot and killed an unarmed black teenager in Florida. A hearing under Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' law will allow Zimmerman's defense to present its case to a judge, not a jury.
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Foreclosed homes: Now, they're hot properties
Growing buyer interest is clearing out more than 1.5 million foreclosed homes, clearing out a huge backlog. Interest in foreclosed homes is highest in states hit hardest by housing crisis.
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George Zimmerman says he is 'sorry' but not in the wrong in TV interview
The teenager's father, Tracy Martin, said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press that he rejected a comment Zimmerman made about the events of that night being part of 'God's plan.'
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Scientists find new alien planet, smaller and hotter than Earth
The NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope reveals astronomers a new alien planet possibly covered with molten lava.
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Ousted lesbian Boy Scout leader delivers petition
Jennifer Tyrrell also wants the group to abandon its policy of excluding gays, which the organization reaffirmed Tuesday.
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Why was Zimmerman's cousin afraid of him? (+audio)
The man charged with the murder of an unarmed black teenager in Florida, George Zimmerman has now been accused of molesting his younger cousin. She kept her accusations to herself until now because she was afraid of him, she says.
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A year after Space Shuttle's final flight, workers still struggle (+video)
A year after the final flight of the Atlantis marked the end of NASA's Space Shuttle program, thousands of engineers and other workers who helped make the program possible are still looking for decent work.
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FBI report: No evidence George Zimmerman is racist
An FBI investigation into the shooting of black teenager Travyon Martin concluded that there's no evidence the suspect, George Zimmerman, was motived by racial bias or hatred.
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Michelle Obama on the campaign trail in Florida
Obama reminded volunteers a few thousand votes could make the difference in an extremely close election in the fall.
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Judge's rebuke to George Zimmerman: turning point in Trayvon Martin case?
The judge presiding over the Trayvon Martin murder case issued a harsh rebuke this week of George Zimmerman's dealings with the court. That probably won't serve the defendant well at his Stand Your Ground hearing, analysts say.
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George Zimmerman fund-raising appeal for $1 million bond
George Zimmerman must pay $100,000 to a bail bond company and have collateral worth $1 million to get out of jail. Can George Zimmerman raise the money?
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Obama and Romney scrap along battleground Florida's I-4
Bush won the state again four years later, 52 percent to 47 percent, over Democrat John Kerry. But in 2008, the state sided with Democrats when Obama defeated Republican John McCain, 51 percent to 48 percent.
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George Zimmerman bail hearing: How much money does he have?
George Zimmerman is back in court Friday for another bail hearing. Prosecutors may ask for a $1 million bond after Zimmerman lied about his assets at the last bail hearing.
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Tropical storm Debby lashes across Florida, spares Gulf oil rigs (+videos)
Strong winds and heavy rains from tropical storm Debby threaten to drench central Florida, but meteorologists say the slow-moving storm is already weakening.
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Obama and Romney both challenged on Latino vote
Romney needs to soften his tough-guy image on immigration, and Obama needs to generate the kind of enthusiasm among Latino voters he had in 2008. At the moment, according to a new poll, Obama is well ahead among such voters in five key battleground states.
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