Hammered by Republicans and the Catholic Church, the White House hinted at compromise Tuesday as it struggled to calm an election-year uproar caused by its rule requiring religious schools and hospitals to provide employees with access to free birth control.

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Komen exec quits after Planned Parenthood flap
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In recent years, it has become increasingly difficult to believe Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's famous claim: that its circus is "The Greatest Show on Earth."

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Resurgent Rick Santorum said his sweep of three GOP contests earned his shoestring campaign $250,000 overnight, cash he needs to take his upstart bid for the Republican presidential nomination to Mitt Romney's turf.

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Notable moments from GOP race in Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri
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Romney battles Santorum, Paul in GOP caucuses
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Jubilant Santorum wins Minnesota, leads in Colo.

It’s that time of year again. No. 5 North Carolina hosts No. 10 Duke tonight at the Smith Center. Some things to watch as these old rivals meet for the 233rd time.

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How Kendall Marshall sees it: An interview
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Appreciating the gift that is Dukarolina
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Barnes' health key for Heels

The SPCA of Wake County will receive at least 14 dogs rescued from the raid of a dog-breeding operation in Stokes County yesterday.

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If it weren't for that little home stumble against Georgia Tech, N.C. State might be very much on track for the 11 ACC wins their coach - astutely - thinks it will take to make the NCAA tournament.

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N.C. State 87, Wake Forest 76 | 02.04.12
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N.C. State 56, Boston College 51 | 02.01.12
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Virginia 61, N.C. State 60 | 01.28.12
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