Poll: Voters sour on economy, but Obama job approval up

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Published
September 19, 2012

Poll: Voters sour on economy, but Obama job approval up

Mitt Romney, his campaign knocked off-stride in recent weeks, has lost his pre-convention edge on the top issue of the campaign – the economy.
Published
September 19, 2012

Chicago students returning to class as strike ends

Union delegates voted overwhelmingly Tuesday night to suspend the walkout after discussing a proposed contract settlement with the nation's third largest school district.
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September 18, 2012

Carter grandson arranged Romney video’s release

James Carter IV says he tracked the source down on Twitter in August and convinced them to trust a journalist at Mother Jones magazine with the clips.
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September 18, 2012

More than half of Maine to be obese by 2030

Mississippi is expected to remain the fattest state for at least two more decades, but at least half the people in 39 states will be obese.
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September 18, 2012

Ryan in NH: Safety net shouldn’t encourage dependency

"We believe in equality of opportunity, not equality of outcome."
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September 18, 2012

US homebuilder confidence surges to 6-year high

After a dismal 2011, homebuilders have seen their fortunes begin to turn around this year as the housing market recovery has steadily gained momentum.
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September 18, 2012

Romney tries to stem damage after video remarks

The candidate's advisers acknowledge the remarks may dominate news coverage for days but dispute the notion that his comments could fundamentally change the election.
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September 18, 2012

Apple’s stock hits $700 for first time

The rally in its stock price puts its value at $656 billion, more than any public company has ever been worth, if one ignores inflation.
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September 18, 2012

Obama team tries to lower expectations for debates

The three October debates could be one of the Republicans' best opportunities to break through with voters.
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September 18, 2012

French court orders magazine to hand over photos of Kate

Under the ruling, the magazine Closer cannot publish anymore images of a partially clad Kate Middleton, including on its website and tablet application.