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Wackiness abounds during 2013 Bay Area race
Officials say that over 30,000 runners participated in the 102nd Bay to Breakers Sunday morning and as of noon that day, San Francisco Police had yet to report any notable incidents.
APS cheating scandal as the AJC reported it
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's investigative reporters broke the story about widespread cheating on tests in Atlanta Public Schools in December, 2008, and we've continued digging ever since.
Sen. Colbert? A fifth of South Carolinians say yes
As South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley weighs who should fill out the term of retiring Sen. Jim DeMint, what about a fake conservative comedian? A new poll finds Comedy Central anchor Stephen Colbert topping the list of who South Carolinians think should replace Mr. DeMint. Neil King has details on ...
The non-United States of America
Citizens in all 50 states have filed petitions to secede from the Union. So what would the map look like if everyone decided to become their own country? We have the answer.
Voting officials have tips on locations with shorter lines
This year, Travis County voters are allowed to vote on Election Day at any polling location in Travis County.With an involved ballot leading to long lines at some polling locations, Austinites waiting until after work to vote today might want to consider one of the following polling places, which have ...
Medicare and the election: FAQ
Mitt Romney's selection of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) as his running mate on the Republican ticket focuses new light on the congressman's plan to restructure Medicare -- the program that provides health care to 47 million elderly and disabled Americans. Although Democrats accuse President Obama of wanting to end Medicare, ...
Chief Justice Roberts delivers for President Obama
With the Supreme Court sharply divided, the Obama health law was saved by Chief Justice John Roberts, who sided with the four more liberal justices on the Court to uphold both the individual mandate and the overall health reform plan. It was a supremely ironic outcome, as the Roberts Court ...
Postal Service Changes
Instead of moving to close down hundreds of post offices around the nation, the U.S. Postal Service announced plans today to limit the hours of operation of post offices in order to save money in the future. "The plan would keep the existing Post Office in place, but with modified ...
Romney Wins Illinois
It was an easy night for Mitt Romney, who finally got to enjoy a Tuesday primary night for the first time in weeks, as he cruised to victory in Illinois over Rick Santorum, wining by over 11 percent. Romney built a big lead in Chicago and the rest of Cook ...
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