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• Fiscal cliff: Impasse on tax rates is big hurdle

  November 8, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans’ hard line against higher tax rates for upper-income earners leaves re-elected President Barack Obama with a tough, core decision: Does he pick a fight and … 1

• US targets Iranians blamed for blocking Internet

  November 8, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration has imposed financial sanctions against officials and government bodies in Iran that the U.S. blames for jamming satellite broadcasts and blocking Internet access for …

• Re-elected, Obama heads back to divided government

  November 7, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — One day after a bruising, mixed-verdict election, President Barack Obama and Republican House Speaker John Boehner both pledged Wednesday to seek a compromise to avert looming spending … 3

• Given 2nd term, Obama now facing new urgent task

  November 7, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama faces a new urgent task now that he has a second term, working with a status-quo Congress to address an impending financial crisis that … 4

• Ryan says he will return to Congress

  November 7, 2012 in Nation/World BOSTON (AP) — Paul Ryan said Wednesday that he will return to Congress, but will spend some time with his family first. Ryan was re-elected Tuesday to his House seat …

• It’s a 50-50 nation, give or take

  November 7, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The election laid bare a dual — and dueling — nation, politically speaking, jaggedly split down the middle on the presidency and torn over much else. It …

• Americans OK renewing Obama’s Oval Office lease

  November 7, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — His lease renewed in trying economic times, President Barack Obama claimed a second term from an incredibly divided electorate and immediately braced for daunting challenges and progress …

• Obama’s lease renewed despite tough economic times

  November 7, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — His lease renewed in trying economic times, President Barack Obama claimed a second term from an incredibly divided electorate and immediately braced for daunting challenges and progress …

• Republicans renew House control for 2 more years

  November 7, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans recaptured control of the House early Wednesday, besting Democrats in a billion-dollar battle and ensuring that the chamber will be dominated by their conservative agenda. Reacting …

• Republicans renew their control of House

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans recaptured control of the House early Wednesday, besting Democrats in a billion-dollar battle and ensuring that the chamber will be dominated by their conservative agenda. Reacting … 2

• Republicans ready to grasp renewed House control

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans had renewed control of the House within their grasp early Wednesday as the two parties traded gains from the Eastern seaboard to the Southwest. Shortly past …

• Exit poll: Hint of economic optimism as Obama wins

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters who feel the economic outlook brightening after years of misery and believe Barack Obama is more in touch with people like themselves propelled the president to …

• Obama powers to re-election despite weak economy

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama rolled to re-election Tuesday night, vanquishing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney despite a weak economy that plagued his first term and put a crimp …

• Obama re-elected president

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World CHICAGO (AP) — President Barack Obama’s campaign was relishing a hard-fought victory for the presidency, capping a re-election bid that hinged heavily on aggressive voter registration and turnout efforts. 86

• Dems win GOP seats in Indiana, Massachusetts.

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats closed in on keeping their majority in the Senate, swiping Republican-held Senate seats in Indiana and Massachusetts on Tuesday and keeping a once vulnerable seat in …

• Obama takes NH, Pa., trails in electoral count

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama captured hard-fought New Hampshire Tuesday night in a tense duel for the White House with Mitt Romney, claiming the first of the pivotal battleground …

• Exit poll: Hint of economic optimism amid worry

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising prices and chronic unemployment were heavy on the minds of voters Tuesday even as a glimmer of optimism peeked through. Four in 10 said the nation’s …

• Race tight as election night count goes to wire

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama won the reliably Democratic Northeast, and Republican Mitt Romney secured his conservative base Tuesday night in a duel for the White House shadowed by …

• Exit poll: Many still blame Bush for bad economy

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising prices and chronic unemployment were heavy on the minds of voters Tuesday even as a glimmer of optimism peeked through. Four in 10 said the nation’s …

• Many voters still blame Bush for bad economy

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising prices and chronic unemployment were heavy on the minds of voters Tuesday even as a glimmer of optimism peeked through. Four in 10 said the nation’s … 2

• Obama? Romney? Nation decides after long campaign

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney captured Kentucky and West Virginia and President Barack Obama countered with Vermont on Tuesday night in a duel for the White House …

• Survey: Economy remains top concern for voters

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Preliminary results from a national exit poll in Tuesday’s elections for The Associated Press and the television networks: ___

• THE RACE: Candidates stay busy ahead of vote tally

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World After many months of grueling campaigning, the waiting stage of the presidential sweepstakes is near as both parties worked furiously to boost turnout and get supporters to the polls. But …

• Obama congratulates Romney, voices confidence

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World CHICAGO (AP) — Leaving his re-election prospects in the hands of voters, President Barack Obama congratulated rival Mitt Romney “on a spirited campaign” and declared he’s “confident we’ve got the … 2

• Romney casts ballot, campaigns as people vote

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World BELMONT, Mass. (AP) — Mitt Romney has cast his ballot in the presidential election. After all the flights, all the speeches, the debates, hand-shakes, nods, gestures and smiles, it was …

• Last-minute stops as Romney ends White House quest

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World BOSTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s years-long quest for the presidency is ending with a last-minute round of campaigning in one state he’s showered with attention and another …

• Obama turns re-election prospects over to voters

  November 6, 2012 in Nation/World CHICAGO (AP) — President Barack Obama is extending congratulations to rival Mitt Romney “on a spirited campaign.” Obama says he’s “confident we’ve got the votes to win.” Obama says he …

• Romney back to NH for last rally and voter pitch

  November 5, 2012 in Nation/World MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney returned Monday night to the state where he launched his bid, telling supporters in New Hampshire during his final campaign rally …

• Obama’s campaign ends where it all began

  November 5, 2012 in Nation/World DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For President Barack Obama, it ended where it all began. Obama closed his 2012 campaign with a nighttime rally Monday in Iowa, where his 2008 …

• Springsteen, Jay-Z, put the pop in Obama rally

  November 5, 2012 in Nation/World COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Someone has to introduce the president. On Monday, the final day of the presidential campaign, President Barack Obama, however, didn’t bring along an opening act. He …

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