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Flood of money from conservative interest groups could be particularly crucial in Congressional races that are below the national radar.

Obama campaign working
to counter voter ID laws

Obama campaign working<br>to counter voter ID laws

Advisers say rules limit turnout of young, minority voters.

(Kostas Tsironis / AP)

Embattled Greeks face an epic choice

Whether Greece exits the euro — potentially triggering global economic turmoil in the process — depends on the tough choices of 60-year-old Ivi Moreti and her 11 million countrymen.

Four Energy Dept. contractors’ per diem costs, bonuses inflated for years

Funds intended for temporary assignment turned into a steady flow of extra income — at taxpayers’ expense.

Glitches mar Facebook stock debut

Glitches mar Facebook stock debut

The SEC said it would review the incident with Nasdaq to determine what caused the trading difficulties.

Chinese communist leaders denounce U.S. values but send students abroad

Chinese communist leaders denounce U.S. values but send students abroad

Questions about who pays for study in America is fueling perceptions that China’s ruling party is corrupt.

Homer in 11th lifts Baltimore to win

Homer in 11th lifts Baltimore to win

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Ariz. official: Obama might not make ballot

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