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Thanksgiving Day by the numbers: 10 mind-stuffing facts
Data from the Census and other sources provide some numerical insights into Thanksgiving, arguably the most cherished national holiday.
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Bram Stoker books: 9 things you didn't know about the 'Dracula' author
Bram Stoker is the godfather of the vampire craze, but the writer is often a mystery to modern readers. Here are 9 facts you probably don't know about the author.
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Election 2012: 12 reasons Obama won and Romney lost
President Obama went into his reelection fight facing significant head winds – most important, high unemployment and slow economic growth. But for a multitude of reasons, including Obama’s positives and Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s negatives, Obama succeeded. Here’s our list.
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10 richest members of Congress
The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list – and who grabbed the top spot?
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20 banned books that may surprise you
The following books may seem harmless to most readers, but they all made it onto banned books lists at one time or another.
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Voting-machine glitches: How bad was it on Election Day around the country?
Long lines were created at polling places around the country because of a broad spectrum of voting-machine glitches on Election Day.
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Election 2012: Voting issues emerge
Long lines, voter IDs, crashed computers were reported following Tuesday's voting. The effects of hurricane Sandy were a factor in New York and New Jersey.
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The Vote
Romney's Pennsylvania chase: State's Republicans trying hard to believePennsylvania Republicans hope against hope that Mitt Romney, who made a late play for their state, can pull off an upset win there. But they acknowledge it's hard to get the math to add up.
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Decoder Wire
Presidential election: How soon will someone win so we can go to sleep? (+video)Polls close in six Eastern states at 7 p.m. If the networks call Virginia quickly for Obama, it could be an early sign of victory. But don't expect speedy presidential election results in battleground Ohio, where provisional ballots could make for a long night.
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The Vote
Election 2012 results Liveblog: In Senate, Democrats ward off challengesDemocrats prevailed in Senate races in Massachusetts, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, indicating that the Senate will remain in Democratic hands.
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Obama, Romney teams 'lawyer up' for Election Day vote disputes
Thousands of partisan lawyers and poll-watchers have fanned out across the country, ready to fight over contested votes on Election Day. Nobody wants a repeat of Florida's contentious 2000 recount.
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Election Day: Does Obama have the edge? (+video)
The final polls show President Obama with a slight lead. But Republicans show greater enthusiasm for turning out. So the race this Election Day is far from over.
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Raves for 787 Dreamliner. Will new plane bring fun back to flying?
Don't hold your breath. Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner has a lot of cool features, say passengers who flew United's first commercial Dreamliner flight. But analysts say US airlines that buy it won't opt for all the amenities.
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How can you donate to Sandy relief? Here are 9 organizations.
Use this donation information for organizations on-the-scene in New Jersey, New York, and other areas devastated by superstorm Sandy.
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Whose votes count, whose don't? The legal landscape before Election Day
Here's how judges have ruled in four major election-law flash points: voter ID laws, early voting, provisional ballots, and the purging of voter registration rolls.
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Energy Voices
In some states, energy trumps the economy in election 2012 (+video)When it comes to the presidential election, energy plays a major role in states like North Dakota and West Virginia. Ohio and Pennsylvania are also swayed by energy issues.
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Romney campaign says it could take Pennsylvania. Hail Mary pass?
The Romney campaign says Pennsylvania is very much in play despite heavily Democratic voter registration and most polls showing Obama ahead. Romney made a last-minute visit Sunday.
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Obama, Romney surrogates insist their guy will win. Both can't be right.
On this last Sunday before 2012’s contentious presidential election, campaign surrogates had their game faces on, bluffing and butting heads rhetorically about what Election Day portends.
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Disappointed New York marathoners run in aid of Sandy victims
Hundreds of those gathered for the New York City marathon will run through the city Sunday carrying pet food, batteries, water, and other supplies for those hit by Hurricane Sandy.
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Obama and Romney: Sprinting toward Election Day
Mitt Romney and Barack Obama are racing around battleground states this weekend, and they'll keep it up through Monday. The race is dead even, but Obama holds an edge in key states.
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Campaign 2012: Is Obama betting it all on Bill?
There's no arguing that former President Bill Clinton has been an asset on the campaign trail for President Barack Obama. In the final days of the campaign, especially in the battleground states, Obama is leaning heavily on Clinton.
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Energy Voices
Report: EPA regulations would cost 1.5 million jobs over next four years (Sponsored content)Environmental Protection Agency regulations would reduce US employment by 1.5 million jobs over the next four years, according to a new study by the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity.
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Decoder Wire
Might Mitt Romney snatch Pennsylvania from President Obama? (+video)Pennsylvania is a holy grail of sorts for Republican presidential candidates. The Romney camp says polls are trending in its direction, and Romney will visit the state for the first time since September.
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Obama, Romney: Who will woo the most voters in the final days? (+video)
The polls show the race for president is still a dead heat. In the meantime, President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney scramble to make their final campaign stops in the last few days leading up to the election.
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Hurricane Sandy: Were government warnings confusing?
Though the consensus is that forecasting of Hurricane Sandy was accurate, some criticize the way the message was conveyed. The National Hurricane Center will review decisions it made relating to this storm later this month and early next year.
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Was Penn State's former president part of a 'conspiracy of silence'? (+video)
Penn State University's former president Graham Spanier became the highest ranking official charged in the Sandusky sex abuse scandal on Thursday. Two other formerly high-ranking Penn State officials face similar charges.
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Decoder Wire
Obama vs. Romney: What do their schedules say about presidential race? (+video)At this point, the candidates are going only to the places they’re most needed. President Obama will be in Ohio at least four times, while Mitt Romney is spending all Thursday in Virginia.
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Hurricane Sandy: Freeze on politics affects key races for Congress, too
Amid the struggle to control the Senate in the next Congress, Hurricane Sandy put two close races on hold, in Massachusetts and Connecticut, where the candidates' focus turned to storm recovery.
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Decoder Wire
Will presidential election loser blame hurricane Sandy?If President Obama's reelection bid fails, his staff may cite lost days of campaigning. If Mitt Romney falls short, his campaign could point to a perception that hurricane Sandy stopped his momentum.
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Hurricane Sandy: How long will the recovery take? (+video)
New York and New Jersey were particularly hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. Power losses and interruptions in subway service could last for days. Some wonder if certain polling places will be ready to open in time for next week's election.
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