Obama leads in AP-GfK poll as Romney camp seeks support
The AP-GfK poll shows Obama with renewed support above 50 percent and Romney appealing to voters unhappy with the economy. Sixty-five percent view the economy as worse or no better, while 49 percent expect improvement in the next year. Early voting rises, with 17 percent undecided. Obama leads on protecting the nation and health care. Romney gains ground on the economy but trails overall among likely voters. The survey covers 1,512 adults with margins of error around 3 to 4 percentage points.
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NMFA overhaul urged after audit fraud probe in Santa Fe
Lawmakers Keller and Varela press for NMFA reforms after financial misstatements harmed bond investor trust. Proposals include a more diverse board with banking experience, stronger legislative budget oversight, and tighter financial controls while opposing tax earmark elimination.
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Foreign fighters in Syria rise amid rebel conflict
The UN warns of growing foreign fighters in Syria and the risk of radicalization as extremists join the fight alongside defected soldiers. Rebel leaders downplay their numbers, with estimates ranging from hundreds to over a thousand, while analysts caution that even small contingents can shape the rebellion.
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French protests flare over Muhammad cartoons worldwide
Anger over the Innocence of Muslims film sparks violent protests from Asia to Africa. In Tyre tens of thousands march while France shutters embassies and schools in 20 Muslim countries. The Arab League calls the cartoons provocative and a lawsuit is filed in Paris. Chief editor Charbonnier defends the drawings saying he lives under French law.
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