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Romney places TV ads in Minnesota

By STEVE PEOPLESAssociated Press DEFIANCE, Ohio (AP) - Republican Mitt Romney is placing television ads in Minnesota, a move that pushes his presidential campaign into a state Democrats have held for more than three decades. Republicans and Democrats who track campaign spending confirmed late

Holiday gadgets: Windows, Surface latest launches

By ANICK JESDANUNAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - It's been a big week for technology releases. Microsoft Corp. kicked off its campaign for the Windows 8 operating system and Surface tablet computer, just days after Apple and Samsung refreshed their lineups. Desktops, laptops and tablet

Presidential election hits $2B fundraising mark

By BETH FOUHY and JACK GILLUMAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The 2012 presidential campaign has passed the $2 billion mark in fundraising, fueled by an outpouring of cash from both ordinary citizens and the wealthiest Americans hoping to influence the selection of the country's next

Presidential election to pass $2B fundraising mark

By BETH FOUHY and JACK GILLUMAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The 2012 presidential contest is expected to cross the $2 billion fundraising mark Thursday. Donations supporting the candidacies of President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney have so far exceeded $1.5 billion