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Florida goes to Obama, final electoral tally 332-206

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The state of Florida has finished its tally, and its 29 electoral votes went to President Barack Obama. Not that it mattered.
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Obama 'more inspired than ever' after historic election

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"This is a time of great challenges for America, and I pray the president will be successful in guiding our nation," said Mitt Romney in his concession speech. More>>

Why you can't vote online yet

Online voting is taking off in local elections, particularly overseas. But Americans shouldn't expect to vote for the president on their laptop or iPad anytime soon. More>>

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Rep. Jo Bonner resigning to take Ala. college post
Rep. Jo Bonner resigning to take Ala. college post
U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner says he is resigning from Congress effective in August to take a post with the University of Alabama system.More >>
U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner says he is resigning from Congress effective in August to take a post with the University of Alabama system.More >>
Weiner gets started stumping in NYC mayoral race
Weiner gets started stumping in NYC mayoral race
However Anthony Weiner does when the polls close, he's certain to add drama to the most competitive New York City mayor's race in more than a decade.More >>
Anthony Weiner set out to reintroduce himself to voters Thursday as he embarked on a mayoral bid after leaving Congress in a sexting scandal. He found a much more supportive reception in his first campaign stop than he did...More >>
Smooth confirmation hearing for Pritzker
Smooth confirmation hearing for Pritzker
President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of commerce is facing scrutiny in the Senate for her ties to a subprime mortgage lender that failed in 2001 and as a beneficiary of family offshore trusts in the...More >>
President Barack Obama's nominee for commerce secretary was questioned briefly about her ties to a subprime mortgage lender that failed in 2001 and her role as a beneficiary of family offshore trusts in the Bahamas, but...More >>
Socialists try to form new govt in Bulgaria
Socialists try to form new govt in Bulgaria
The Socialists, who finished second in Bulgaria's election this month, were asked to form a new government Thursday, after the front-running party was unable to.More >>
The Socialists, who finished second in Bulgaria's election this month, were asked to form a new government Thursday, after the front-running party was unable to.More >>
Malaysian charged with sedition, 3 more arrested
Malaysian charged with sedition, 3 more arrested
Malaysian authorities detained two anti-government figures and charged a student activist with sedition Thursday, raising political tensions after recent national elections triggered claims of fraud.More >>
Malaysian authorities detained three anti-government figures, charged a student activist with sedition and seized hundreds of opposition newspapers Thursday, raising political tensions after recent national elections...More >>
Police: Car bomb kills 12 in southwest Pakistan
Police: Car bomb kills 12 in southwest Pakistan
Pakistani cricket star-turned politician Imran Khan has been discharged from the hospital roughly two weeks after he sustained serious back injuries in a fall from a forklift at a campaign event.More >>
A police officer says a car bomb in southwest Pakistan has killed 11 policemen and a civilian.More >>
Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor
Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor
Anthony Weiner's run for a renaissance is officially on.More >>
Anthony Weiner knows there may be a lot of New Yorkers who would never consider voting for him again, but he says he's running for mayor because he wants to bring his ideas to the fore - and win.More >>
Vote on pot shops could end lingering LA issue
Vote on pot shops could end lingering LA issue
Voters approved a law limiting the number of medical pot shops in Los Angeles after politicians failed for years to corral the blossoming industry.More >>
Voters approved a law limiting the number of medical pot shops in Los Angeles after politicians failed for years to corral the blossoming industry.More >>

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President Obama's inauguration
President Obama's inauguration
President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term Monday, with hundreds of thousands expected in attendance for his public inauguration.More >>
President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term Monday, with hundreds of thousands expected in attendance for his public inauguration.More >>

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Broke no laws, IRS official says - then takes 5th
Broke no laws, IRS official says - then takes 5th
IRS official in targeting probe says she did nothing wrong - then says no more, taking the 5thMore >>
IRS official in targeting probe says she did nothing wrong - then says no more, taking the 5thMore >>
IRS chief sits before Congress
IRS chief sits before Congress
Former IRS commissioner knew tea party groups targeted in 2012; says he didn't tell anyoneMore >>
Former IRS commissioner knew tea party groups targeted in 2012; says he didn't tell anyoneMore >>
Sen. Gillibrand discusses bill to address military sexual assaults
Sen. Gillibrand discusses bill to address military sexual assaults
Senators Gillibrand and Snowe discuss the need to end sexual assaults in the military.More >>
Senators Gillibrand and Snowe discuss the need to end sexual assaults in the military.More >>
Obama speaks about IRS scandal
Obama speaks about IRS scandal
Damage control: Obama takes action on trio of controversies, but Republicans still unsatisfiedMore >>
Damage control: Obama takes action on trio of controversies, but Republicans still unsatisfiedMore >>
Holder: Potential civil rights violations at IRS
Holder: Potential civil rights violations at IRS
Holder: Justice probe of IRS could include civil rights violations, potential false statementsMore >>
Holder: Justice probe of IRS could include civil rights violations, potential false statementsMore >>
US diplomat ordered to leave Russia in spy case
US diplomat ordered to leave Russia in spy case
US diplomat ordered out of Russia after security services say he tried to recruit an agentMore >>
US diplomat ordered out of Russia after security services say he tried to recruit an agentMore >>
Trio of troubles threatening Obama's second term
Trio of troubles threatening Obama's second term
Pressure on Benghazi, IRS, leaks investigation pose big hurdles for Obama's second-term hopesMore >>
Pressure on Benghazi, IRS, leaks investigation pose big hurdles for Obama's second-term hopesMore >>
Jay Carney responds to questions re: subpoenaed AP phone records
Jay Carney responds to questions re: subpoenaed AP phone records
Pressure on Benghazi, IRS, leaks investigation pose big hurdles for Obama's second-term hopesMore >>
Pressure on Benghazi, IRS, leaks investigation pose big hurdles for Obama's second-term hopesMore >>

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