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Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two families share affection for Scouts, differ sharply on whether no-gays policy should stay

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Developments Wednesday connected to the debate over gun violence and weapons control in the U.S.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Majorities favor a nationwide ban on military-style, rapid-fire weapons and limits on gun violence depicted in video games, movies and TV shows.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  It's been a long, strange trip for marijuana. Here's a look at its history.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Some are calling it a purge of tea party influence within the GOP

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Maine, Maryland back same-sex marriage in historic votes; Washington, Colorado OK legal pot

Thursday, October 25, 2012  AP-GfK poll: Romney erases Obama advantage among women while Obama gains ground with men

Monday, October 08, 2012  Presidential race rumbles into final 4 weeks; Romney talks foreign affairs, Obama raises cash

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Protesters camped out right outside of the Democratic National Convention

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Just outside the DNC, Republicans have set up an anti-Obama camp.