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October 3rd, 2012
08:43 PM ET

The political art of affected speech

A 2007 speech by then Sen. Obama has come under fire. Jeanne Moos looks at politicians' changing speech patterns.

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October 3rd, 2012
06:04 PM ET

2007: CNN covers Obama's Hampton speech

In June 2007, Mary Snow reported on then-Sen. Obama's "quiet riot" comments following his speech to a group of ministers.

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Filed under: 2012 election • Barack Obama • Mary Snow
October 3rd, 2012
01:44 PM ET

Poodle stuck in car grill for 11 miles

A poodle gets stuck in a car grill for 11 miles. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on critters taking similar rides.

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October 3rd, 2012
01:02 PM ET

Benghazi hearing on the Hill

House Republicans have requested a hearing next week on what the State Department knew about security in Benghazi.


Filed under: 2012 election • Republicans • State Department
October 3rd, 2012
12:49 PM ET

Flyer: Loose plane seats a 'nightmare'

Brian Todd reports on incidents in which rows of seats came loose on American Airlines flights.

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Filed under: Air travel • Brian Todd
October 3rd, 2012
12:37 PM ET

Pelosi: Dems can take back the House

Rep. Nancy Pelosi tells Wolf Blitzer that Paul Ryan being on the GOP ticket has helped Democrats' chances in taking back the House.

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Filed under: 2012 election • Democrats • Rep. Paul Ryan • Wolf Blitzer
October 3rd, 2012
12:18 PM ET

Overwhelming Latino support for Obama

CNN's John King reports on a new CNN ORC International poll showing overwhelming Latino support for Obama.

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Filed under: 2012 election • Barack Obama • John King • Latinos
October 3rd, 2012
12:14 PM ET

Words serve as bombs in campaign battle

CNN's John Berman reports on the war of words that's on constant display this election season.


Filed under: 2012 election • John Berman
October 3rd, 2012
11:45 AM ET

How Obama win could change Supreme Court

CNN's Joe Johns looks at how the Supreme Court could change if President Obama wins a second term.

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Filed under: 2012 election • Barack Obama • Joe Johns • Supreme Court
October 3rd, 2012
10:47 AM ET

Does a new law in Delaware ban spanking?

CNN's Lisa Sylvester reports on a new law that redefines child abuse in Delaware.

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Filed under: Delaware • Lisa Sylvester