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AP PHOTOS: Highlights from 2 weeks of London 2012

By The Associated Press The London 2012 Olympics kicked off two weeks ago with Queen Elizabeth (actually, a body double) parachuting into a whimsical opening ceremony. The games gathered speed as U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps collected four gold medals and six overall to become the most decorated

FACT CHECK: Questionable claims in veep debut

By CALVIN WOODWARD and HENRY C. JACKSONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - In his debut as Mitt Romney's running mate, Paul Ryan promised "America's comeback team" won't duck tough budget issues, although the man standing next to him has kept his head low so far. Romney vowed the duo

Quotes on GOP presidential ticket

By The Associated Press "Mitt Romney is a leader with the skills, the background and the character that our country needs at a crucial time in its history. Following four years of failed leadership, the hopes of our country, which have inspired the world, are growing dim, and they need someone

It's Paul Ryan: Romney picks Wis. Rep. for No. 2

By KASIE HUNTAssociated Press NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - Republican Mitt Romney anointed Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, an ardent conservative and devoted budget cutter, as his vice presidential running mate on Saturday, and the two men immediately embarked on a tour of campaign battleground states vowing