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President Obama to accept nomination on night of MTV awards

President Barack Obama plans to deliver an acceptance speech on the night of the MTV Music Video Awards in September. Obama's speech, however, won't be for a statuette of one of the moonmen.

Texas Senator Hutchison backs Mitt Romney

Boston, MA — Mitt Romney today announced the support of Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.

More than 30 million expected to travel on Memorial Day weekend

Drivers are expected to encounter jam-packed highways during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to a survey released Tuesday by AAA

What 'X Factor' can do for Britney Spears

Singing competition shows like "American Idol" and "The Voice" don't only make stars, they rehabilitate them.

Zimmerman prosecutors release evidence list

Prosecutors released a summary of evidence Tuesday in the case against neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, who is accused of second-degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin.

Obama weighs in on JPMorgan loss

President Barack Obama said Monday that a $2 billion trading loss suffered by JPMorgan Chase is "why Wall Street reform is so important."

Poll: Romney up, Obama down among women

Mitt Romney's support among registered voters who are women has grown and is slightly above President Barack Obama's, according to a poll released Monday.

Thune appears cool to running as Romney VP

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Republican conference, appeared cool to the idea of being likely GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's running mate in the fall

Norway Breivik trial

A man set himself on fire Tuesday outside the court in Norway's capital, Oslo, where Anders Behring Breivik is on trial over terror attacks last summer that killed 77 people.

Most popular baby names 2011

The Social Security Administration has released the top 10 baby names for 2011. Top 10 Baby Names