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'Game Change': 5 revelations from the book

As the bestselling book 'Game Change' becomes an HBO movie, here are the 5 most interesting stories from the book.
A year of oops: five big political gaffes of 2011

There’s nothing like a presidential campaign cycle to bring out big political gaffes. 2011 had some doozies, and some of the most memorable actually weren’t on the campaign trail.
Political sex scandals: Who survived – and who didn't

Herman Cain’s chance of winning the GOP presidential nomination has virtually disappeared amid allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. But against all odds, some candidates or incumbents survive sex scandals. Here’s a list of politicos whose careers continued in spite of their slips – and some whose didn’t.
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John Edwards trial: Day 7 for jury deliberations (+video)

The eight men and four women are expected to go back to work Tuesday as they consider campaign finance charges against the former presidential candidate.
John Edwards trial jury deliberations continue Monday

The jury of eight men and four women will resume their deliberations in the campaign finance case against the former Democratic presidential contender.
John Edwards trial: Prosecution, defense deliver closing arguments

Jurors are now deliberating to decide whether or not Edwards is guilty of diverting campaign funds to his mistress.
John Edwards trial: What will verdict mean for campaign finance? (+video)

Closing arguments in the John Edwards trial are set to begin Thursday. But the political significance of the trial in defining the limits of campaign finance has been greatly dampened.
Edwards doesn't testify in campaign finance trial

The former senator's defense rested without putting on John Edwards, accused of illegally funneling money to his mistress.
John Edwards trial: Defense rests without calling former senator or mistress

Defense lawyers concentrated on whether former US Senator John Edwards broke federal campaign finance laws.
North Carolina ready for constitutional ban on gay marriages, says poll

North Carolina will vote Tuesday on a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriages and civil unions. One North Carolina poll shows only 38 percent oppose the ban.
Edwards trial: Interior designer testifies about money funneling scheme

Bryan Huffman described receiving checks in excess of federal contribution limits and then passing them on to the campaign.
Edwards trial: Aide's wife breaks down on stand

Cheri Young began to cry when asked why she went along with the cover-up of Edwards' affair.
Edwards trial: aide spent hush money on himself

Andrew Young admitted under cross-examination that he spent much of the million dollars in campaign funds diverted to John Edwards' mistress to build himself a new house.
Edwards aide testifies boss seemed nervous, erratic

Andrew Young continued his testimony Wednesday, saying he was shocked when the candidate denied knowing about the payoffs at the center of the trial.
Aide: Edwards doubted he was father of mistress's child

Andrew Young testified that former Senator John Edwards initially disbelieved he was the father of his mistress' child.
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John Edwards's trial: a cad, or a cad and a felon?

John Edwards' trial turns on whether $1 million from heiress Bunny Mellon and another donor was a bid to influence an election – hence an illegal campaign contribution – or merely an effort to cover up an extramarital affair.
John Edwards on trial over $1 million used to support mistress (+video)

John Edwards faces six criminal counts over the use of $1 million. John Edwards says the donations were gifts. Prosecutors say they were campaign donations.
Key congressman, Peter King, defends head of Secret Service

Congressman Peter King says this is no time to oust the agency director, based on what is known so far about the recall of 11 agents from Colombia.
'Game Change': 5 revelations from the book

As the bestselling book 'Game Change' becomes an HBO movie, here are the 5 most interesting stories from the book.
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Former Tiger Woods coach says his book will not 'take jabs at anyone'

Hank Haney, Tiger Woods' former swing coach, has written a book about his time with the champion that will be released in March.
A year of oops: five big political gaffes of 2011

There’s nothing like a presidential campaign cycle to bring out big political gaffes. 2011 had some doozies, and some of the most memorable actually weren’t on the campaign trail.
Political sex scandals: Who survived – and who didn't

Herman Cain’s chance of winning the GOP presidential nomination has virtually disappeared amid allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. But against all odds, some candidates or incumbents survive sex scandals. Here’s a list of politicos whose careers continued in spite of their slips – and some whose didn’t.
Poll: In 2012 swing states, Obama is tied with Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich

In 12 swing states in the 2012 election, Obama is deadlocked against Republican Mitt Romney, with 45 percent of the vote each, a new Purple Poll shows. Newt Gingrich also shows well.
Herman Cain receives Secret Service protection

Herman Cain became the first Republican presidential candidate to receive Secret Service protection. There have been threats against Cain, although the nature of the threats is unclear.
David Letterman earns jihadist death threat: What did Letterman do?

David Letterman has inflamed the ire of a jihadist web forum by a gesture he made on 'Late Show with David Letterman.'
John Edwards: $2.3 million must be paid back by campaign committee

John Edwards $2.3 million: Attorneys for Edwards' campaign committee say they will appeal the decision, which otherwise would take effect when the audit is completed in about 30 days.
John Edwards criminal trial set for October

John Edwards let his attorneys do his talking for the 30-minute hearing in which the judge tentatively set October as the month for trial of the campaign finance case brought last month against the former US senator and 2008 presidential candidate.
Casey Anthony trial: Her father spoke of 'accident,' alleged mistress says

Testifying before the defense rested in the Casey Anthony trial, George Anthony's alleged mistress says he tearfully described Caylee's death as 'an accident that snowballed out of control.'