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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint’s resignation gives Gov. Nikki Haley authority to choose South Carolina’s next senator, and the only indication she’s …

CHICAGO (AP) — Jesse Jackson Jr.’s resignation from Congress might end his once-promising political career but it doesn’t mark the end of troubles for the …

LAS VEGAS (AP) _ Top Republicans meeting for the first time since Election Day say the party lost its bid to unseat President Barack Obama …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ A key figure in the prosecution of former Republican Party of Florida chairman Jim Greer said he witnessed prostitutes at a …

MIAMI (AP) _ Voters in Florida were focused on the economy, with more than 6 in 10 calling it the nation’s top problem, according to …

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama won re-election Tuesday night despite a fierce challenge from Republican Mitt Romney as well as the weak economy and …

Surviving slavery, segregation and discrimination has forged a special pride in African Americans. Now some are saying this hard-earned pride has become prejudice in the …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida’s effort to build a website designed to help students, parents and teachers master new standards is falling apart over a …

SANFORD — A judge ruled Friday that attorneys for a Florida neighborhood watch volunteer can inspect the school records and social media postings of the …

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ Here in a county that knows a thing or two about Election Day meltdowns, both parties are fretting over …