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Romney running mate search enters audition phase

WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney’s vice presidential search has entered a new phase: auditions.

May 24 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Romney, Mormons brace for a mean political season

SALT LAKE CITY — As 20,000 Mormons streamed from the church conference center, a ragtag group of protesters stood across the street shouting that the Latter-day Saints were going to hell. Mormon families, who had gathered here for two days of speeches and spiritual guidance called General Conference, ignored the hecklers or laughed and kept walking.

May 3 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

APNewsBreak: Komen exec quits after funding flap

ATLANTA — A high-ranking official resigned Tuesday from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity after a dispute over whether the group should give funding to Planned Parenthood, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press.

Feb 7 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Against business? GOP split on Romney’s practices

WASHINGTON — What gives? Some of Mitt Romney’s rivals are waging a fierce attack that you’d never think would come from the mouths of Republicans who claim Ronald Reagan as their hero. They’re blasting the GOP front-runner for aggressive, wealth-creating business tactics.

Jan 11 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Gingrich plots an attack on Romney’s record

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — After weathering a full-on assault in Iowa, Newt Gingrich and his allies planned Tuesday to hit back hard at rival Mitt Romney as the Republican presidential campaign pushed east.

Jan 3 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

‘Anonymous’ hackers target US security think tank

LONDON — The loose-knit hacking movement “Anonymous” claimed Sunday to have stolen thousands of credit card numbers and other personal information belonging to clients of U.S.-based security think tank Stratfor. One hacker said the goal was to pilfer funds from individuals’ accounts to give away as Christmas donations, and some victims confirmed unauthorized transactions linked to their credit cards.

Dec 25 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Super failure: Deficit-cutting panel gives up

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress’ supercommittee conceded ignominious defeat Monday in its quest to conquer a government debt that stands at a staggering $15 trillion, unable to overcome deep and enduring political divisions over taxes and spending.

Nov 21 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Defiant Cain says he won’t drop out of GOP race

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Under rising pressure from fellow Republicans, presidential hopeful Herman Cain sought to muddy the reputation of one accuser, forcefully denied any and all allegations of sexual impropriety and vowed Tuesday the growing controversy would not drive him from the race for the White House.

Nov 9 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »