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Highlights from the 2nd presidential debate

Highlights from the 2nd presidential debate
By The Associated Press Highlights from the presidential debate Tuesday night between Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney, just three weeks from the Nov. 6 election. LIBYA Romney and Obama tangled for the first time face to face - and heatedly - over the

Gasps, applause: What you didn't see on TV

Gasps, applause: What you didn't see on TV
By JULIE PACE and STEVE PEOPLESAssociated Press HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) - Most voters watching the debate from home didn't get to see what happened before and after President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney went on stage Tuesday. Even then, some exchanges were lost on

Obama strikes on Romney's 47 percent comment

Obama strikes on Romney's 47 percent comment
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) - During the first debate, President Barack Obama never mentioned Mitt Romney's videotaped remarks that 47 percent of Americans are dependent on the government. This time it was his closing argument. Obama brought it up during the final question of the second debate,

Nissan shows safety features, electronic steering

Nissan shows safety features, electronic steering
By YURI KAGEYAMAAP Business Writer YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) - Electronically managed steering that completely bypasses the mechanical link of a clutch is among the new safety technology from Japanese automaker Nissan. Other vehicles are smart enough to park themselves. And some swerve automatically

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By The Associated Press An estimated 11.5 million illegal immigrants live and, in many cases, work in the United States. The debate over immigration has focused on ways to better secure the border with Mexico, such as building a fence, and on ways to reform immigration and deportation policy.

FACT CHECK: Stumbles in latest presidential debate

FACT CHECK: Stumbles in latest presidential debate
By CALVIN WOODWARDAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - In the rough-and-tumble of a town hall-style presidential debate, the facts took something of a beating Tuesday night. Mitt Romney wrongly claimed that it took 14 days for President Barack Obama to brand the assault on the U.S. Consulate in

FACT CHECK: Stumbles in latest presidential debate

FACT CHECK: Stumbles in latest presidential debate
By CALVIN WOODWARDAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - In the rough-and-tumble of a town hall-style presidential debate, the facts took something of a beating Tuesday night. Mitt Romney wrongly claimed that it took 14 days for President Barack Obama to brand the assault on the U.S. Consulate in

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

10 Things to Know for Wednesday
By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about Wednesday: 1. DEBATE CRACKLES WITH ENERGY Romney and Obama disagree about taxes, how to reduce the deficit, energy, pay equity for women and health care. 2. KEEPING THE

UN: Islamists threaten to radicalize Syrian war

UN: Islamists threaten to radicalize Syrian war
By EDITH M. LEDERERAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The head of a U.N.-appointed panel probing alleged war crimes in Syria warned Tuesday that the presence of hundreds of radical Islamists threatens to radicalize the 19-month conflict which is already witnessing a dramatic rise in ethnic

Aide: Obama takes responsibility for Libya attack

Aide: Obama takes responsibility for Libya attack
By NICHOLAS RICCARDIAssociated Press DENVER (AP) - A top campaign aide says that President Barack Obama takes responsibility for the consulate attack in Libya that killed four Americans. Deputy campaign manager Stephanie Cutter tells The Associated Press in a phone interview Tuesday that, quote