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Candidates Turn Up Heat on Romney in SC
The Fox News debate was a fiery 15th debate that was marked by attacks on Romney from all sides.
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January 17, 2012
Huntsman Drops Out, Endorses Romney
In a speech Monday, Jon Huntsman announced he's suspending his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination and endorsing Mitt Romney.
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January 16, 2012
Newsy Now: January 16 (1830 GMT)
MLK Day; Jon Huntsman drops presidential bid; updates on cruise ship disaster; Nigerian fuel subsidy partially reinstated; brief Golden Globes recap.
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January 16, 2012
Rupert Murdoch Slams White House's SOPA Position
In a twitter rant Saturday evening and Sunday morning, Rupert Murdoch called out the Obama administration for caving to lobbyist pressure.
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January 16, 2012
Romney Reaches Into Wallet, Gives Cash to Jobless Woman
Media speculate whether it was a good gesture, or solely an attempt at political profit.
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January 16, 2012
Sunday Soundbite Analysis
Sunday shows were dominated by discussion of Mitt Romney’s private sector record. On ABC, Stephen Colbert spoke about his presidential ambitions.
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January 15, 2012
Mississippi Pardons Draw Criticism
Former Mississippi governor, Haley Barbour catches criticism for defending his pardons of 200-plus convicts.
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January 15, 2012
Kansas Lawmaker Under Fire for Alleged Anti-Obama E-mail
Kansas House Speaker Mike O'Neal is accused of calling for President Obama's death in an e-mail.
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January 15, 2012
White House Expresses Concern Over SOPA
The White House issued a statement Saturday saying it won't support legislation that undermines the nature of the internet.
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January 15, 2012
Romney's Car Roof Kennel Comes Back to Bite Him
A trip Mitt Romney made in 1983 with his dog on the roof of the family car is at the center of a new attack ad.
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January 14, 2012
Analysis: The Ron Paul Third-Party Factor
Paul hasn't complete ruled out a third-party run for the White House, and analysts can't stop speculating about what it would mean for the GOP.
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January 13, 2012
Pakistan's Government Faces Vote of Confidence
The vote comes amid high tensions between the nation's civilian government and military.
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January 13, 2012
Stephen Colbert Exploring Run in South Carolina
Stephen Colbert transferred his Super PAC to Jon Stewart Thursday to make way for a possible run in South Carolina.
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January 13, 2012
Obama Seeks Power to Shrink Government
President Obama plans to consolidate and streamline federal agencies, but he needs congressional approval to do so.
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January 13, 2012
Newsy Now: January 13 (1800 GMT)
Obama asks Congress for consolidating authority; Marines on urinating video identified; Burma releases prisoners; Apple halts iPhone 4S China release
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January 13, 2012
Israeli Top Court Upholds Law Barring Palestinian Residents
The Israeli Supreme Court upheld a law passed in 2003 that bars Palestinian spouses of Arab-Israel citizens from attaining citizenship.
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January 13, 2012
Are Americans Ready to Elect a Mormon President?
Pew released a survey of Mormon Americans, the first survey of how Mormons feel they are perceived.
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January 13, 2012
President Stephen Colbert?
UPDATE: Stephen Colbert announced Thursday night he will explore a run for the presidency in South Carolina.
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January 12, 2012
'Odd' Provision Prompts Judge to Halt Miss. Gov. Pardons
A judge says inmates might have failed to notify the public of their intent to seek freedom.
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January 12, 2012
What's Next for Ron Paul?
After placing second in Iowa, the media speculates on how Ron Paul will fare in the South Carolina Primary and beyond.
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January 12, 2012
Media Debates Having Too Many Debates
It's a debate over the debates. Many in the media are asking if this election cycle has seen too many debates.
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January 12, 2012
Supreme Court Hears Case On TV Indecency
The major broadcast networks argue they are fined too harshly and want an old ruling overturned. But the court seems stuck in another age, media say.
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January 11, 2012
Newsy Now: January 11 ( GMT 1830)
Guantanamo Bay's 10th anniversary; Romney wins New Hampshire; Iranian nuclear scientist killed; an Arab League monitor quits; 2012 CES highlights.
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January 11, 2012
Huntsman 'Surge' a Media Narrative?
GOP candidate Jon Huntsman failed to live up to media projections he'd surge in the New Hampshire primary. He placed third in that state.
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January 11, 2012
No Surprise in NH: Romney Wins Granite State
The former Massachusetts governor became the first non-incumbent Republican to win both the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary.
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January 11, 2012
The Supreme Court Hears a Messy Texas Case
The high court is hearing a case this week to decide whether Texas’ newly drawn redistricting lines violate the Voting Rights Act.
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January 10, 2012
Huntsman Finding His Stride?
UPDATE: As of 8:00pm EST Tuesday night, the AP is reporting Mitt Romney has won the New Hampshire primary.
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January 10, 2012
Analysts: Romney Losing Momentum
UPDATE: As of 8:00pm EST Tuesday night, the AP is reporting Mitt Romney has won the New Hampshire primary.
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January 10, 2012
Newsy Now: January 10 (1800 GMT)
Primary day New Hampshire; al-Assad gives televised speech; North Korea to grant amnesty; Hostess Brands close to bankruptcy.
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January 10, 2012
Obama's Chief of Staff to Step Down
After less than one year in the role, Chief of Staff Bill Daley announced his resignation. Budget director Jack Lew will fill the role.
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January 9, 2012

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