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Mitt Romney’s Terrible Week
Losing in South Carolina and in an Iowa recount in the span of three days, the candidate’s record in nominating contests went from 2-for-2 to 1-for-3
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January 23, 2012
Gabrielle Giffords Resigns From Congress
Giffords says she will step down to focus on her recovery. Find out what's next for her seat.
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January 23, 2012
Graphic Abortion Ad Set To Air During Superbowl
Long-shot presidential candidate Randall Terry endorses graphic abortion ads via a FCC loophole.
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January 22, 2012
Sunday Soundbite Analysis 01/22/12
With no clear nominee after a third primary, the candidates took to the Sunday Shows to fight it out.
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January 22, 2012
Gingrich Takes South Carolina
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich won the South Carolina primary, beating Mitt Romney by 12 percentage points.
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January 22, 2012
Comedy or Commentary? The Colbert Factor
Cain holds a rally for Colbert. Will the comedian make an impact on the race?
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January 21, 2012
US Considers Closing Embassy in Syria
The Obama administration might pull personnel out of the embattled nation over security concerns.
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January 21, 2012
France Threatens to Pull Forces From Afghanistan Early
France suspended its training operations after an Afghan soldier shot and killed four French troops Friday.
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January 21, 2012
Fake CNN Email Attacks Gingrich
The fake email accused Gingrich of forcing his wife, Marianna Gingrich, to abort a pregnancy conceived before their marriage.
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January 21, 2012
Tax Return Fever Hits GOP Presidential Race
Gingrich takes the lead in releasing his tax returns after Romney struggled with criticism for withholding his.
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January 21, 2012
Congress Puts SOPA, PIPA on Hold
On Friday Congress put the controversial legislation on hold after mounting pressure from critics.
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January 20, 2012
Gingrich Surges in South Carolina
New poll numbers show Gingrich ahead of Romney in South Carolina just one day before the primary.
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January 20, 2012
Bangladesh: Alleged Coup Attempt Foiled
The Bangladesh army said it cracked down on a coup to overthrow PM Sheikh Hasina's government in December.
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January 20, 2012
S.C. Debate Caps Off Bizarre Day for the GOP
Analysts now say the Jan. 31 Florida primary is looking like less of a cakewalk for Romney.
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January 19, 2012
ABC Airing Interview with Gingrich’s Ex-Wife
Many pundits are questioning the timing of the interview, two days before the South Carolina primary.
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January 19, 2012
Perry Ends Presidential Bid, Endorses Gingrich
Perry announced he'll end his campaign, analysts call it a "bad day" for Romney.
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January 19, 2012
Newsy Now: January 19 (1600 GMT)
Perry drops out of presidential race; Santorum wins Iowa caucus; captain of Italian cruise liner denies abandoning ship; Kodak files for bankruptcy.
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January 19, 2012
Occupy Wall Street Running Out of Money
The Occupy Wall Street movement expects to run out of money within a month. To save funds, the movement's organizers have enacted a spending freeze.
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January 19, 2012
The Internet Goes On Strike
On Wednesday more than 7,000 websites protested the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act.
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January 19, 2012
Iran Says It May Talk with President Obama
An Iranian lawmaker says President Obama asked for the two sides to talk in a letter to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini. Is it true?
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January 18, 2012
Obama Administration Rejects Keystone Pipeline
The US State Department announced a formal decision by the White House to reject the Keystone XL pipeline project.
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January 18, 2012
Romney's Tax Return Dilemma
GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney's got a taxing dilemma: To release or not to release his tax returns?
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January 18, 2012
Newsy Now: January 18 (1645 GMT)
Mitt Romney pays a 15% tax rate; smoke bomb in the White House lawn; search effort at cruise ship suspended; Yahoo co-founder resigns from CEO spot.
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January 18, 2012
SOPA Stalls in the House of Representatives
It's going to be at least a month before the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act moves forward. Find out why.
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January 18, 2012
Wisconsin Recall Effort Brings in 1 Million Signatures
The signature campaign will put Gov. Scott Walker up for a recall election later this year.
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January 18, 2012
Colbert Jokes and Jabs at Super PACs
Stephen Colbert pokes fun at the nation's campaign finance laws through "The Definitely Not Coordinating with Stephen Colbert Super PAC".
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January 18, 2012
EU Launches Legal Action Against Hungary
The European Commission launches infringement proceedings against Hungary as its new constitution comes into effect.
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January 17, 2012
Occupy Movement Heads for the Capitol
Occupy protesters from across the nation are gathering on Capitol Hill today to protest the first day of the Congressional session.
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January 17, 2012
Newsy Now: January 17 (1630 GMT)
Wikipedia blackout; Romney under attack in SC debate; controlled detonations used in cruise ship rescue effort; Darwin's fossil collection found.
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January 17, 2012
2012 Polls Already Looking Toward General Election
It's a shrinking GOP field, but the polls are already looking toward a general election match-up.
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January 17, 2012

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