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- Mia Love draws love from Republicans in Tampa
The daughter of Haitian immigrants and mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah, stands to become the first black Republican woman in Congress.
- Three early voting days in Ohio restored by judge
US District Judge Peter Economus in Columbus issued a preliminary injunction in the case involving state law that cuts off early voting for most residents on the Friday evening before a Tuesday election.
- Tampa city leader: 'We knocked it out of the park'
For months, city leaders and GOP host committee officials have insisted that Tampa would reap the benefits of having a convention in its city.
- New Jersey supermarket shooter was employee, ex-Marine
A law enforcement official briefed on the investigation identified him as Terence Tyler, an ex-Marine who was discharged in 2010.
- Entergy Arkansas: Isaac leaves 10k without power
The utility had reported more than 16,000 customers without electricity earlier Friday.
- Romney to tour Louisiana Hurricane Isaac damage on next campaign stop
The slow response to Katrina's deadly chaos in 2005 hurt the presidency of Republican George W. Bush, and the campaigns of both Romney and President Barack Obama have been mindful of their response this time.
- Andy Roddick makes US Open his swan song
Andy Roddick says he'll retire after the US Open. Roddick is the last American man to get a Grand Slam victory, the US Open in 2003. Roddick played in four Grand Slam finals, losing to Roger Federer in each.
- Isaac leaves lots of water and power outages in its wake
The storm that first hit Louisiana Tuesday is moving into the nation's heartland, as of Friday. Thousands have been washed out of their homes and left in the dark.
- New Jersey supermarket shooting leaves three dead
The person believed to be the shooter is among the dead, a law enforcement official briefed on the shooting told The Associated Press.
- Harvard cheating evidence prompts investigation
Harvard cheating scandal: Harvard University is investigating possible cheating on a take-home exam. Harvard says that as many as half of a class of 250 students may have been involved in cheating.
- Two more Yosemite campers struck with deadly rodent virus
A rodent-borne disease that has already killed two men has now been diagnosed in two more visitors to Yosemite National Park. In total six people have had the disease.
- Pentagon considers legal action against SEAL
The Pentagon may take legal action against the former Navy SEAL who wrote a book describing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
- Washington state warns Catholic bishop to stop fund-raising against gay marriage
Washington state law prevents organizations, including churches, from raising money from individuals to give to a political campaign. A Catholic bishop has been fund-raising in opposition of same-sex marriage.
- James Holmes tried to call psychiatrist before shooting
James Holmes, suspect in the Aurora shooting, tried to reach his psychiatrist just before opening fire during a Batman premiere, prosecutors revealed
- Why tiny Jackson Hole, Wyo. in the international spotlight
Jackson Hole isn't even a town. It's a valley. The biggest town, Jackson, has a population of 9,710.
- Federal court rules against Texas voter photo ID law
Greg Abbott, Texas's attorney general, said he will appeal the ruling to the US Supreme Court, confident of prevailing there.
- Why Michelle Obama isn't watching the GOP convention
Michelle Obama told David Letterman she's not watching, but said every American voter should watch the Republican and Democratic conventions.
- Pretrial hearing continues in Bradley Manning WikiLeaks case
The 24-year-old Manning faces a possible life sentence for the disclosures. A trial is expected next year.
- Clijsters step closer to retirement after US Open loss
The former US Open ladies champion lost in straight sets Wednesday in her final tournament as a pro. Clijsters is still alive in the doubles draw.
- Paul Ryan's factual shortcuts in convention speech
A look at claims made in political campaigns and how they adhere to the facts.