Santorum exits race as Romney heads to GOP nomination
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania Rick Santorum ended his campaign paving the way for Mitt Romney to clinch the Republican nomination. The move escalates a prolonged fight with Obama as the economy remains the central battleground.
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Sanford braces for Zimmerman decision in Martin case
Tensions rise in Sanford as a special prosecutor nears a decision on charging George Zimmerman in Trayvon Martin's death. Demonstrations and a shooting near the police station reflect anxious public mood. residents fear violence if no charges are filed. Community voices urge calm as authorities prepare for possible outcomes.
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Dow suffers worst loss in 12 months on New York trading
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 213.66 points to 12715.93 as denial of risk shifted money into Treasuries. The S&P 500 also dropped more than a third of its first quarter gain while Alcoa sparked renewed market uncertainty with a surprise profit miss. European indexes fell about 3 percent as global markets moved lower.
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Rich candidates spar over wealth labels in Florida contrast
In Boca Raton a millionare with private equity ties and a beach house elevator competes with a Harvard Law Review alumnus and former author living at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Obama backs a Buffett rule style tax on millionaires, Romney counters with claims of harm to small business. Wealth gaps and tax plans highlight a campaign year clash over privilege and policy.
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