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Briefing Petraeus scandal: Did anything illegal happen? Five questions so far.
An investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation has now called into question the private lives and careers of two of the nation’s top national-security officials. Here is an accounting of what is known so far.
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GOP convention winners and losers, from Condoleezza Rice to Clint Eastwood (+video)
It was a chaotic week in Tampa, Fla., as Mitt Romney accepted his party's nomination and hurricane Isaac crashed the party. From the major speeches to some trivial moments, we rate some of the winners and losers to come out of the 2012 GOP convention.
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GOP convention: Who is the mystery speaker Thursday night?
There’s an enticing blank on the Republican convention speakers’ schedule for Thursday night. Speculation is fierce among the vast press corps as to who (or what) it might be. Here is our list.
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Karl Rove: 5 deep thoughts at start of GOP convention
Karl Rove has resuscitated his political career and now runs Crossroads GPS and American Crossroads, two political organizations that could spend $1 billion combined to promote Republicans during the coming election. Here are five political pearls from arguably the No. 1 conservative powerbroker in America.
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Opinion Five ways the Republican National Convention can excite voters
The images, themes, and sound bites generated at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., Aug. 27-30 will set the tone for the rest of the election season. Here are five suggestions the GOP can use at its convention to excite voters and chart a path to victory.
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In Pictures Animals escape
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Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 03/29
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Paper Economy US housing prices continue to slump
US housing prices, reported in the S&P/Case-Shiller Composite of 10 cities for January, declined 1 percent since December 2010 and 2 percent from a year before.
03/29/2011 12:40 pm -
In Pictures Baseball spring training
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NCAA Tournament 2011: Top buzzer-beaters and wild finishes (VIDEO)
With 64 of the 68 teams in the field eliminated, the NCAA Tournament lived up to its reputation in the first two weekends of play, complete with shocking upsets, heart-pounding finishes, controversies, and a school from Richmond called Virginia Commonwealth. Here’s our top list of wild and crazy finishes from the second third rounds, the Sweet 16, and the Elite Eight.
03/21/2011 02:29 pm -
Spring break deals? Plentiful in Panama City, Fla.
Spring break deals are popping in Panama City Beach, Fla. Airboat tours, limousine rides, and hot wings are some of the spring break deals available to students.
03/06/2011 10:46 pm -
Stir It Up! Cuban sandwiches
A Cuban sandwich stuffed with ham, cheese, and pickles is the best way to eat up leftovers.
03/03/2011 10:17 am -
The Vote Why is Jeb Bush sharing the stage with President Obama?
Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, will appear with President Obama at an education event in Florida on Friday. What's in it for him?
03/02/2011 02:36 pm -
Paper Economy Case-Shiller index shows big dip in housing prices
Housing prices fell 0.9 percent in December, according to the latest Case-Shiller report.
02/22/2011 04:41 pm -
Derailed? Third GOP governor rejects Obama high-speed rail plan.
Gov. Rick Scott of Florida declines $2 billion of federal money in deciding not to build a Orlando-to-Tampa high-speed rail line. Two other governors have made similar moves. It suggests a rocky road ahead for Obama's $53 billion rail plan in the Republican House.
02/16/2011 05:56 pm -
In Pictures Cat tricks
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In Pictures Wacky weddings
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Horizons Verizon vs. AT&T vs. Sprint vs. T-Mobile: Who's best in your city?
Find out the best carrier for each of 26 American cities. Who really has America's best network? Verizon? AT&T? Sprint? T-Mobile?
01/31/2011 06:13 pm -
Paper Economy Home prices fall for fifth month in a row
The S&P/Case-Shiller 10-city composite index shows that home prices fell 0.79 percent in November 2010 from the previous month
01/25/2011 04:21 pm -
In Pictures Mysterious manatees
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US house prices fall in October, set to tumble further still
A study of 20 US cities shows that house prices fell in all 20 in October. Atlanta was hit the hardest. Overall, house prices fell by 1.3 percent in the month.
12/28/2010 04:26 pm -
Why police officer deaths rose 37 percent in 2010
The number of officers killed in the line of duty can fluctuate from year to year. But the group releasing the new police officer figures offers several reasons for the climb this year.
12/28/2010 03:25 pm -
Paper Economy Case-Shiller: Slump in home prices is beginning
Case-Shiller 10-city index shows home prices fell 1.2 percent in October alone.
12/28/2010 12:37 pm -
Terrorism & Security Christmas Island boat tragedy fuels debate over Australian policy on asylum seekers
Australia is struggling to balance humanitarian responsibilities to asylum seekers with national concerns about the economic impact of their migration.
12/15/2010 01:37 pm -
Derek Jeter 'uncomfortable' with wrangling over his Yankees' contract
Derek Jeter professed Tuesday to be disturbed by the protracted and public negotiations that resulted in a three-year $51 million contract with the Yankees
12/07/2010 05:06 pm -
Paper Economy Home prices fall. Federal tax breaks still muddy picture.
The Case-Shiller 10-city index shows home prices down 0.5 percent since August.
11/30/2010 10:57 am -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 11/23
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Robert Reich What Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert show us about America's true political center
Disagreement isn't the problem. How we disagree, is.
11/01/2010 05:00 pm -
In Pictures Boo at the zoo
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New York Yankees face former Japan League pitcher in ALCS Game 6 Friday night
New York Yankees face elimination again Friday night as they take on Colby Lewis and the Texas Rangers in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. Phil Hughes will start for the New York Yankees.
10/22/2010 10:41 am
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