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Romney wins more than 100 delegates on big night

Mitt Romney has won more than 100 delegates while clinching the Republican nomination for president.

Modified: 05/30/12 08:34:01 AM

Congress isn't just stalemated, it's broken, experts say

Congress isn't just stuck in partisan and ideological gridlock: It's broken.

Modified: 05/30/12 08:09:22 AM

Mitt Romney clinches GOP nomination with Texas vote

There was no drama or suspense, but Texas finally played a bit role in the presidential election Tuesday. It gave Mitt Romney enough delegates to secure the Republican nomination.

Modified: 05/30/12 07:54:06 AM

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Mitt Romney slams Obama, teachers unions

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Obama, Romney campaigns target young Hispanics with cellphones

Obama's health care aid to small firms disappoints

It seemed like a good idea at the time.

Modified: 05/30/12 08:39:04 AM

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US remains opposed to military action in Syria

Shocking as it was, the massacre of more than 100 Syrian villagers is unlikely to galvanize a military assault like last year's campaign in Libya to oust Moammar Gadhafi. The killings, however, did provoke the strongest international condemnation the United States and other nations could muster.

Modified: 05/30/12 03:09:25 AM

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US remains opposed to military action in Syria

In upset, El Paso US Rep. Reyes loses tight race

In a major upset, longtime U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes has lost the race for the Democratic nomination to retain his congressional seat in far West Texas.

Modified: 05/30/12 02:24:06 AM

Romney seals the deal in delayed if inconsequential GOP Texas primary

There was no suspense, there was no drama but Texas finally played a bit role in the presidential election Tuesday with a final boost to GOP candidate Mitt Romney, giving him enough delegates for him to secure the nomination.

Modified: 05/29/12 11:07:08 PM

DNC marks 100 days to President Obama’s speech in Charlotte

Trump overshadows Romney with 'birther' talk

Fifty years on, Dylan awarded Medal of Freedom

Romney savors GOP nomination victory

White House: Obama misspoke on 'Polish death camp'

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One voice for the Wake school board? Not likely

Superintendent Tony Tata says it’s not helpful when the board speaks with many voices. But member Jim Martin disagrees.

Modified: 05/26/12 04:53:11 AM

N.C. State Bar blasts former Durham District Attorney Tracy Cline’s conduct

Durham City Council resolution opposes ‘corporate personhood’

WakeMed and Rex Hospital reach settlement, ending public feud

Edwards jury finished for the day, will resume Thursday

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State senators working on details of education overhaul

A plan to overhaul teacher tenure, the school calendar and school assessment is evolving in the state Senate as more questions and potential pitfalls emerge upon examination.

Modified: 05/30/12 12:27:34 AM

House budget proposal adds more than $330 million to local school districts

Malone makes it official: He’ll run against Holding

N.C. gets waiver on ‘No Child’ provision

Edwards still awaiting verdict as speculation mounts over jury