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Boston Takes Center Stage In Fight For White House

Mitt Romney shakes hands as he walks into the House Chambers during inaugural ceremonies at the State House in Boston in 2003. the Obama campaign sought to focus attention on Romney's tenure as Massachusetts governor. Elise Amendola/AP hide caption

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Mitt Romney

Boston Takes Center Stage In Fight For White House

President Obama's campaign has tried to turn attention to Mitt Romney's tenure as governor of Massachusetts. It's a period Romney rarely discusses on his own. As Obama supporters brought their fight to Romney's backyard, Boston, Romney focused his attention on Obama's experience.

Boston Takes Center Stage In Fight For White House

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The Bee's Knees: There's A New Spelling Champion

With confetti falling, Snigdha Nandipati, 14, is embraced by her brother, Sujan Nandipati, after she won the National Spelling Bee with the word "guetapens" Thursday. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

The Bee's Knees: There's A New Spelling Champion

Snigdha Nandipati, 14, of San Diego beat eight other finalists to be crowned this year's spelling bee champ. Her winning word was "guetapens," a French-derived word for "an ambush, snare or trap."

Antibiotic-Free Meat Business Is Booming, Thanks To Chipotle

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The Salt

Antibiotic-Free Meat Business Is Booming, Thanks To Chipotle

Antibiotic-free food went mainstream after Chipotle's founder advertised free-range pork on the menu. Now many big players in food service are getting into the act, creating a few supply chain hiccups.

Antibiotic-Free Meat Business Is Booming, Thanks To Chipotle

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Romney's Foreign Policy Views Comfort, Unsettle GOP

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Romney's Foreign Policy Views Comfort, Unsettle GOP

Republicans who thought the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan would change the party's traditional interventionist views are disappointed. On the other hand, many senior officials from the George W. Bush years feel comfortable with Romney.

Romney's Foreign Policy Views Comfort, Unsettle GOP

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When The Jury Becomes The Story

Former Sen. John Edwards leaves the federal courthouse in Greensboro, N.C., on Tuesday. Chuck Liddy/MCT/Landov hide caption

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Law

When The Jury Becomes The Story

At the trial of John Edwards on Thursday, attention turned to the actual jury and its verdict. It was a switch from earlier days, when alternates dubbed the "giggle gang" stole the show. Their actions were relatively benign, but there is precedent for shenanigans in the jury pool at U.S. trials.

When The Jury Becomes The Story

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Battered Spanish Economy Nears Tipping Point

A student in Pamplona, holding a sign in the Basque language, protests cuts Thursday in education and other public services by the government. Spain's financial position is weakening and there are fears the country will need a bailout. Alvaro Barrientos/AP hide caption

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Europe

Battered Spanish Economy Nears Tipping Point

After watching Greece from afar, many Spaniards feel that they could be next in line for a costly bailout. Spain will have to pay $40 billion in interest this year alone. Unemployment tops 24 percent and is rising.

Battered Spanish Economy Nears Tipping Point

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For Many Teens, Summer Jobs May Be Thing Of The Past

Tom Auffhammer, 17 (right) scoops ice cream in Syracuse, N.Y. Teens continue to face stiff competition for summer jobs, but a downward trend in summer hiring for teens actually predates the recession. Michelle Gabel/The Post-Standard/Landov hide caption

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The Two-Way

For Many Teens, Summer Jobs May Be Thing Of The Past

A recession and its lingering effects have made it even harder for teens to find summer employment. But the drop off in teen summer hiring predates the recession.

Court Rules Against Key Part Of Gay Marriage Law

Mary Bonauto, the lawyer for the couples who challenged the Defense of Marriage Act, addresses the media after a hearing at the U.S. Court of Appeals on April 4 in Boston. John Tlumacki/AP hide caption

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Law

Court Rules Against Key Part Of Gay Marriage Law

A federal appeals court in Boston ruled unanimously Thursday that a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act — which bans the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriage — is unconstitutional. Ultimately, though, the case is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Court Rules Against Key Part Of Gay Marriage Law

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