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February 1st, 2012
06:41 PM ET

Romney says poor have a 'safety net'

Mitt Romney is trying to explain what he meant when he said that he isn't concerned about the very poor or rich. CNN's Dana Bash reports.

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Filed under: 2012 election • Dana Bash • Mitt Romney • Poverty
February 1st, 2012
06:35 PM ET

US to end Afghan combat mission in 2013

Barbara Starr reports the U.S. and NATO will end their combat mission next year and transition to a training role.

RELATED STORY: U.S. wants end to Afghan combat mission in 2013


Filed under: Afghanistan • Barbara Starr • Military
February 1st, 2012
06:27 PM ET

Kennedy assassination audio tapes

Brian Todd reports on fascinating, newly-released audiotapes from moments after JFK assassination.

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Filed under: Brian Todd • John F. Kennedy
February 1st, 2012
06:16 PM ET

Who's funding the Super PACs

The sources of these huge political donations are revealed. CNN's Lisa Sylvester reports.

RELATED STORY: Mann: Money talks in Republican presidential primaries

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Filed under: 2012 election • Lisa Sylvester • super PACs
February 1st, 2012
12:39 PM ET

Obama: 'Send me your husband's resume'

He's searching for work as an engineer, and now the president has asked for his resume. CNN's Mary Snow reports.

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Filed under: Barack Obama • Google • Jobs • Mary Snow • Tech • Unemployment
February 1st, 2012
12:36 PM ET

Obama checks out some new cars

President Obama makes an unannounced stop at an auto show to check out some new models and concept cars.

RELATED POST: Obama's old car for sale for $1 million


Filed under: Barack Obama • Transportation
February 1st, 2012
12:19 PM ET

May the worst voice win!

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama go throat to throat in the race for commander-in-crooner. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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Filed under: Jeanne Moos