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• FACT CHECK: Romney’s deficit vow lacks specifics

  August 31, 2012 in Health WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney promised he would cut deficits and put America on track to a balanced budget as president, but he left voters to take it on faith …

• Romney accepts nomination, focuses on adding jobs

  August 30, 2012 in Nation/World TAMPA, Fla. — Republican Mitt Romney has a message for the millions of Americans who voted for Democratic President Barack Obama: It’s OK to be disappointed. Romney used the biggest … 4

• GOP’s final night is about telling Romney’s story

  August 30, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When Mitt Romney addresses the Republican convention Thursday night, he’ll do it from a stage that puts him a little bit closer to the crowd inside … 2

• GOP calls for broader gun rights, unlimited clips

  August 30, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Republicans have strengthened the pro-gun-rights portion of their party platform, including a new call for unlimited bullet capacities in guns, in a defiant response to criticism …

• Obama: GOP could cooperate more in second term

  August 30, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — President Barack Obama says his re-election might help end the political stalemate in Washington, much like “popping a blister.” In an interview with Time magazine, Obama … 1

• SEAL’s book shows bin Laden raid up close

  August 29, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy SEAL’s firsthand account of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden pulls back the veil on the secret operations conducted almost nightly by elite American …

• Ryan’s night: Accepts ‘calling of my generation’

  August 29, 2012 in Nation/World TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Seizing the campaign spotlight, vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan accepted “the calling of my generation” to help lead the country in tough times Wednesday night and …

• Romney, Ryan bound by substance, differ in style

  August 29, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — They’re the political world’s newest odd couple: Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are bound by substance, but differ dramatically in style. The running mates share a …

• FACT CHECK: Convention speakers stray from reality

  August 29, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — Sounding the keynote for his party’s national convention, Chris Christie promised that GOP nominee Mitt Romney will lay out for the American people the painful budget cuts … 1

• Isaac - when government aid is not largesse

  August 29, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — At their convention, Republican leaders are taking the stage to push for less government and accuse President Barack Obama of profligate spending. About 500 miles away, under …

• Former official denies Israel poisoned Arafat

  August 29, 2012 in Nation/World JERUSALEM (AP) — A former Israeli official on Wednesday denied suspicions that Israel poisoned Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat as France prepared to begin an investigation into his possible murder following …

• Romney still struggles to attract Latino voters

  August 29, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — It may have been a partisan barb from a Democrat, but Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s pointed criticism of the array of Hispanic speakers at the …

• Motorola trade secrets thief gets 4-year term

  August 29, 2012 CHICAGO (AP) — A Chinese-born American convicted of stealing trade secrets from Motorola was sentenced Wednesday to four years in prison in a case that both the judge and prosecutors …

• Democrats to stress Obama national security record

  August 29, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats plan to emphasize President Barack Obama’s record on national security and veterans on the night he delivers his address at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, …

• Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials

  August 29, 2012 in Opinion Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: Aug. 28

• Obama team launches critique of Ryan before speech

  August 29, 2012 FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Even before Paul Ryan takes the stage at the Republican convention, President Barack Obama’s campaign is seeking to cast the GOP running mate as “out … 1

• Rice says America’s voice ‘muted’ in world affairs

  August 29, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the voice of the United States in world affairs “has been muted” under President Barack Obama, creating a chaotic …

• Republican convention is in full-throated roar

  August 29, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — With the Republican National Convention at last in full-throated roar, nominee Mitt Romney and his team reached out Wednesday to connect with critical voting groups — …

• Federal court rejects GOP-drawn Texas voting maps

  August 29, 2012 SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Stadiums and hospitals removed from the districts of black congressional members and country clubs newly drawn into those of white incumbents. A lawyer emailing “No bueno” …

• SEAL book raises questions about bin Laden’s death

  August 29, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — A firsthand account of the Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden contradicts previous accounts by administration officials, raising questions as to whether the terror mastermind … 1

• Romney joins wife, Ann, on state at GOP convention

  August 29, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Newly nominated Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is appearing for the first time at the Republican National Convention, striding on stage to hug and kiss his …

• With choreographed conventions, is something lost?

  August 29, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — As Chris Christie’s moment at the microphone neared, delegates to the Republican National Convention were atwitter at the chance to hear the New Jersey governor speak. After …

• Year after Irene, celebration and mourning in Vt.

  August 29, 2012 RANDOLPH, Vt. (AP) — For some state residents, it’s block parties and parades. For others, a moment of silence. For still others, just another day of cleaning up the mess. …

• Police: Relative reported worries about soldier

  August 29, 2012 SEATTLE (AP) — A relative of one of four soldiers accused by Georgia authorities of killing a fellow soldier and plotting anti-government acts came to police with concerns about the …

• GOP convention not boom for Tampa merchants

  August 28, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Streets in the heart of downtown are eerily quiet, key intersections blocked off. Even the best restaurants are easy to get into without a reservation or … 1

• Christie’s blunt style tested in convention speech

  August 28, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — With a rowdy fist-pump, blunt and brash New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie lit a fire Tuesday night under the Republican National Convention, labeling Democratic President Barack … 1

• A meeting a decade ago sets Romney’s path

  August 28, 2012 BOSTON (AP) — Mitt Romney may not have set out on the road to the Republican presidential nomination if not for a private meeting between strangers. More than a decade …

• Remote Alaska to stockpile food, just in case

  August 28, 2012 JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska is known for pioneering, self-reliant residents who are accustomed to remote locations and harsh weather. Despite that, Gov. Sean Parnell worries a major earthquake or …

• Republicans nominate Mitt Romney for president

  August 28, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When Republicans nominated former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for president, their vote brought to an end a long primary fight and set the stage for a …

• GOP convention gets rowdy in rift over Ron Paul

  August 28, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Feeling slighted, supporters of Texas Rep. Ron Paul’s presidential bid chanted and booed Tuesday after Republican convention delegates adopted new rules that could impede insurgent candidates …

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