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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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2010 Senate races: Four key debates this week could be game-changers
Many voters don't tune into the campaigns until debate season, which this week includes clashes in four 2010 Senate races: Connecticut, Florida, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
10/04/2010 06:00 pm -
In Pictures Space photos of the day: The Moon
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Remnants of tropical storm Nicole wallop East Coast with huge rainfall
Tropical storm Nicole and her aftermath dumped jaw-dropping quantities of rain on the East Coast, including 10 inches in 24 hours in parts of Pennsylvania. Wilmington, N.C., was worst-hit, with 22.5 inches in five days.
10/01/2010 08:51 pm -
Gulf oil spill: research voyage to search for oil can't find any
Halfway through a 10-day voyage, a government-sponsored expedition isn't finding any traces from the Gulf oil spill, directly contradicting findings by several independent research teams.
09/30/2010 08:51 pm -
From Murkowski to Castle, sore losers abound in Election 2010
So much for endorsing your opponent and bowing out gracefully. Many Republican candidates in Election 2010 are not backing the primary winner. Some are looking for ways to stay in the race.
09/25/2010 10:08 am -
Mark Zuckerberg makes massive donation to Newark schools
Mark Zuckerberg is worth $4.9 billion, according to Fortune magazine. His massive donation establishes him as a major player in philanthropy, placing him alongside others made wealthy by technology innovations, including Microsoft Corp. co-founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
09/23/2010 02:29 pm -
Florida surprise: How a Democrat could be elected governor
In an election cycle tilted toward Republicans, Alex Sink, the Democratic nominee for governor in Florida, is holding on to a modest edge in the polls.
09/22/2010 09:43 am -
In Pictures Arrrrr you ready for some pirates?
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How American Muslims are reacting to Koran burning threat
For American Muslims – already in the eye of a political storm over the proposed mosque near ground zero in New York – a Florida pastor's Koran burning threat is seen as a teachable moment crucial to how the US public views Muslims and Islam.
09/09/2010 03:31 pm -
Florida governor race: Bud Chiles out, Rick Scott's No. 2 is Navy vet
Independent candidate Lawton "Bud" Chiles is dropping out of the Florida governor's race. He plans to back Democratic nominee Alex Sink. Republican candidate Rick Scott will announced Thursday that his Lt. Gov. will be State Rep. Jennifer Carroll.
09/02/2010 11:06 am -
No travel to 'terrorist' countries for Florida state universities: court
A challenge to a 2006 law banning state university-funded travel to countries the US deems sponsors of terrorism was struck down Tuesday. Florida-based international scholars say the decision will disrupt studies.
09/01/2010 08:56 pm -
Florida primaries: establishment candidates picking up steam
Recent polls show Rep. Kendrick Meek with an increasingly comfortable lead in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. In the GOP gubernatorial primary, state Attorney General Bill McCollum also appears to have an edge.
08/20/2010 08:06 pm -
Businesses find a use for the iPad
Many businesses are buying iPads for their employees, saying that it fills a niche not covered by desktop or laptop computers.
08/16/2010 06:54 pm -
Medicare fraud, gun rights to influence Florida top lawyer race
Medicare fraud, public corruption, gun rights, and immigration are being used by three conservative Republicans and two Democrats to distinguish themselves.
08/16/2010 11:54 am -
Lesson from JetBlue attendant meltdown: overhead bins are sacred
With airlines charging for checked baggage, the scramble for overhead bin space can get heated – as was apparently the case Monday, when one tussle led a JetBlue attendant to start hurling profanities at a passenger.
08/10/2010 09:00 pm -
GM IPO will sell all stock at once, says CEO
GM IPO: General Motors CEO Ed Whitacre says 'We want the government out. Period.'
08/09/2010 02:02 pm -
Credit fraud case could be the first of its kind
Credit fraud allowed a California woman and Florida man to obtain millions of dollars in mortgage loans.
08/05/2010 12:37 pm -
Birthplace of the drive-thru bans them to curb obesity
Baldwin Park, Calif., home of the first-ever drive-through restaurant – an In N Out Burger – has banned construction of new ones for nine months in an effort to curb obesity.
08/02/2010 07:56 pm -
The New Economy Foreclosures ease in cities hit hardest by housing crisis
Foreclosures declined in all top 10 metros, according to a new report.
07/29/2010 03:51 pm -
Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives
Journalist Thomas French takes a darkly humorous look at humans’ paradoxical drive to tame wild things.
07/21/2010 07:05 am -
Global News Blog Tampa sinkhole, like Guatemala sinkhole, is hardly news to locals
The Tampa sinkhole is getting limited coverage in newspapers that specifically cover the region. But like the Guatemala sinkhole in May, it's getting played big to unfamiliar audiences.
07/14/2010 02:58 pm -
Yogi Berra, Jerry Seinfeld fondly remember George Steinbrenner
Yogi Berra, Jerry Seinfeld, Hillary Clinton, and others recall George Steinbrenner as a man who was dictatorial, yet fiercely loyal to his friends.
07/14/2010 01:45 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 07/13
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Steinbrenner remembered as 'The Boss,' in addition to charitable endeavors
Steinbrenner died early Tuesday in Tampa, Florida. He bought the New York Yankees in 1973 for $10 million. Seven World Series titles later, the Yankees are worth more than $1 billion, due in large part to George Steinbrenner.
07/13/2010 04:11 pm -
Steinbrenner dies on Tuesday morning; New York and baseball in mourning
Steinbrenner died early Tuesday in Tampa, Florida. The New York Yankees won seven World Series titles under the ownership of George Steinbrenner.
07/13/2010 01:51 pm
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