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Romney's Next Challenge: Woo Skeptical Republicans

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney greets attendees at the conference of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials in Orlando, Fla., on June 21. The presumptive GOP nominee took knocks from congressional Republicans during the party's presidential primaries. Charles Dharapak/AP hide caption

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Romney's Next Challenge: Woo Skeptical Republicans

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Romney's Next Challenge: Woo Skeptical Republicans

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Politics

Rep. Rangel Campaigns In Changing N.Y. District

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Rep. Rangel Campaigns In Changing N.Y. District

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Double Lake, Defined Tomas Fujiwara & The Hook Up

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Postcards Tomas Fujiwara & The Hook Up

The Salt

We Evolved To Eat Meat, But How Much Is Too Much?

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We Evolved To Eat Meat, But How Much Is Too Much?

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Sports

Worried By The Debt Crisis, Soccer Distracts Europe

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Worried By The Debt Crisis, Soccer Distracts Europe

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Many Migraines Can Be Prevented With Treatments, But Few People Use Them

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Many Migraines Can Be Prevented With Treatments, But Few People Use Them

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Many Migraines Can Be Prevented With Treatments, But Few People Use Them

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Obesity Stokes Rheumatoid Arthritis With More Than Just Extra Weight

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Obesity Stokes Rheumatoid Arthritis With More Than Just Extra Weight

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Obesity Stokes Rheumatoid Arthritis With More Than Just Extra Weight

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Famed Tortoise Dies In Galapagos Islands

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Bobby (Bonus Track) Youth Lagoon

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Bank Leaders Get Raises Despite Financial Crisis

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Education

N.C. School Districts Fight Online Charter School

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N.C. School Districts Fight Online Charter School

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Google Expected To Delve Into Tablet Computers

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Google Expected To Delve Into Tablet Computers

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Japanese Firm Offers 'Wetsuit' For Smartphones

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Middle East

Despite Election, Egypt's Military Wields Real Power

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Despite Election, Egypt's Military Wields Real Power

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Putin Visits Israel During Middle East Uncertainty

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Putin Visits Israel During Middle East Uncertainty

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Uncertain Times Florian Hoefner Group

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National

Georgia To Allow Cross-State Health Insurance Sales

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Georgia To Allow Cross-State Health Insurance Sales

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Locals Watch As Romney Donors Flood Park City

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Locals Watch As Romney Donors Flood Park City

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I Like What You Got Sugar Ray & the Bluetones

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Too Many Rules and Regulations Sugar Ray & the Bluetones

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Djokovic, Sharapova Top Seeds At Wimbledon

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Concerto for Three Violins in D, BWV 1064: Allegro Vladimir Spivakov / Arkady Futer, Boris Garlitsky

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Economy

European Leaders To Meet To Consider Eurozone Fix

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European Leaders To Meet To Consider Eurozone Fix

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Prevent Your Password From Becoming Easy Pickings (Or PyPfbEp)

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Prevent Your Password From Becoming Easy Pickings (Or PyPfbEp)

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Deep in a Fried Pickle Wil Blades & Billy Martin

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Alaska Glacier Studied For Clues On Water Supply

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Alaska Glacier Studied For Clues On Water Supply

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In Alaskan Cemetery, Native And Orthodox Rites Mix

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In Alaskan Cemetery, Native And Orthodox Rites Mix

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In Alaskan Cemetery, Native And Orthodox Rites Mix

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Dipper [For Horace Silver] Holly Hofmann & Mike Wofford

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Law

Supreme Court Makes 3 Key Rulings

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Ala. Juvenile Murderers Law Ruled Unconstitutional

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National

Ohio Octogenarians Skydive For Charity

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Ugly Mugly Crowned World's Ugliest Dog

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