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  • Mitt Romney has campaigned in the shadow of embattled Republican Gov. Scott Walker, who faces a recall vote in June. Here, Romney speaks with Walker supporters at a phone bank during a campaign stop in Fitchburg, Wis., on Saturday.
    Mitt Who? State Issues, Governor Eclipse Presidential Politics In Wisconsin
    Voters in Wisconsin's GOP primary Tuesday are poised to help former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney wrap up his quest for the Republican presidential nomination. But Romney's battle with former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum has been overshadowed by the campaign to recall GOP Gov. Scott Walker.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court on the eve of a hearing about the Florida presidential election recount, Nov. 30, 2000. The justices later ruled 5-4 in the case of <em>Bush v. Gore</em>, effectively deciding the outcome of the presidential race.
    Roberts' Ruling Recalls Other Moments When High Court Shocked The Nation
    Time and again, the court has shaken up American politics with pronouncements no one quite expected, from the rejection of "separate but equal" schools to the striking down of bans on gay sex. And the effects of a landmark decision may only be revealed over time.
  • President Obama is interviewed from the Cabinet Room of the White House by Robin Roberts on ABC's <em>Good Morning America</em> on May 9. During the interview, Obama expressed his support for gay marriage — a first for a U.S. president.
    How Obama Factors In States Voting On Gay Marriage
    Strategists say the president's support for same-sex marriage is helping both sides in states where the issue will appear on November ballots.
  • Kansas City Dominates Dominoes
    This past weekend, the tiny town of Andalusia, Alabama hosted the 37th annual world championships of dominoes. During those nearly four decades, and…
  • Week In Politics: Mitt Romney, Health Care Mandate
    Robert Siegel speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss Mitt Romney and the health care mandate.
  • Maryland resident Ida Christian, 89, began showing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in 2009. Her condition demands around-the-clock care.
    Discovering The True Cost Of At-Home Caregiving
    Few people want to turn over a loved one to institutional care. No matter how good the nursing home, it may seem cold and impersonal — and very expensive. But making the choice to provide care yourself is fraught with financial risks and personal sacrifices.
  • A Veteran Performer At 16: Maria Ioudenitch
    A teenager takes the stage tonight at Helzberg Hall with the Kansas City Symphony at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. And she’ll be right out…
  • Bluff The Listener
    Our panelists tell three stories about struggling businesses improving customer service.
  • Michigan Author Dreams Up A Deadlier Ann Arbor
    Ann Arbor residents would easily recognize their city in Harry Dolan's crime fiction, but the likeness ends with murder; while Dolan can pack several homicides into each book, the real Ann Arbor is much more peaceful.
  • Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin speaks after being announced by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney as his running mate in front of the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Va., on Saturday.
    Transcript: Ryan Makes First Remarks As VP Choice
    Read and listen to Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan's remarks after being announced as GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's running mate.
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