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Romney to be nominated early to avoid Tropical Storm Isaac

Florida Governor Rick Scott reassured convention-goers concerned about the storm, saying "We've had hurricane's before".

John "Jack" Willke, Akin 'legitimate rape' source, was Romney surrogate

The Romney campaign welcomed the endorsement of Dr. John Willke in 2007 saying it was "proud" to have him in the campaign.

CBO: Budget deficit to top $1.1 trillion in 2012

The CBO predicts the U.S. will fall back into recession if Congress does not agree on spending cuts and tax hikes.

Tropical storm Isaac threatens GOP convention

More than 50,000 people are expected in Tampa for the GOP convention starting Monday.

Video: Mitt Romney's abortion evolution

In 2007, Romney said he would be "delighted" to sign a national bill banning all abortions.

Rep. Todd Akin: 'legitimate rape' rarely causes pregnancy

Missouri Rep. Todd Akin says the female body has ways to "shut that whole thing down" and prevent pregnancy caused by rape.

Yulia Tymoshenko trial in Ukraine postponed until after Euro 2012

European leaders have condemned Ukraine’s treatment of Tymoshenko as political persecution, and have refused to travel to Euro 2012 games being held in Ukraine.

New Haiti constitution gives citizens abroad more rights

Haitians residing in the US and Canada send up to $2 billion in remittances back to relatives in Haiti every year, constituting around 20 percent of the country’s GDP.

Saudi Crown Prince Nayef dies

Nayef, who was believed to be 78 years old, was appointed crown prince in October following the death of his older brother Crown Prince Sultan.

Jean-Marc Ayrault takes over as prime minister of France

Jean-Marc Ayrault, who like François Hollande has never held a ministerial post, is mayor of Nantes and is viewed as a consensus builder.
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