2012 Elections: News, Analysis, Videos, and Breaking on the Presidential Election, Local Elections, and More

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Barack Obama

Oct 23, 2012

Bill Clinton: Obama Won Final Debate

Former President Bill Clinton said President Barack Obama excelled Monday night at his final presidential debate meeting with Republican challenger Mitt Romney. "I thought it was his best debate performance and...

live blog

Oct 23, 2012

The Social Debate: Bayonets and Beloved Teachers

Tracking the final presidential debate through the lens of social media.

Election 2012

Oct 22, 2012

Obama, Romney Seek Foreign Policy Edge in Final Debate

President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney head into Monday's final presidential debate locked in a national tie among likely voters, according to the latest NBC/Wall Street Journal

Romnesia

Oct 20, 2012

President Suggests Opponent Has “Romnesia”

There's a new buzzword in President Barack Obama's re-election campaign: "Romnesia." Thousands of supporters who went to the second rally at George Mason University in just two weeks roared as the...

Election 2012

Oct 18, 2012

Obama, Romney to Campaign for Laughs at Charity Dinner

President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will take a brief detour from their political mudslinging Thursday to help raise money at a charity fundraiser in New York,...

live blog

Oct 16, 2012

Presidential Debate Social Media Tracker

Tracking the second presidential debate through the lens of social media.

Decision 2012

Nov 7, 2012

By Karen Franklin

Election 2012: A Look Back

It's go time and with the 2012 presidential campaigns coming to a close, presiden... See Full Gallery

Election 2012

Oct 16, 2012

Obama Out to Seize Romney's Debate Momentum

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will faceoff in debate for the second time tonight at Hofstra University on New York’s Long Island. Obama is hoping to seize momentum back from his rival after...

live blog

Oct 3, 2012

Social Media's Take on the Presidential Debate

Tracking the first presidential debate through the lens of social media.

Election 2012

Oct 3, 2012

High-Risk Theater: Stakes High in 1st Debate

President Barack Obama and GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney will come face to face for the first time in five years when the presidential debate kicks off Wednesday night at the University of

Decision 2012

Obama Wins Fla., Final Tally 332-206

Complete Decision 2012 Coverage

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Hofstra Student Was Killed by Police Gunshot: Officials

The 21-year-old Hofstra student who was killed during a Long Island home invasion was shot dead by a police officer as the gunman had her in a headlock and was trying to drag her out of the house,...

Girl, 14, Killed by Stray Bullet While Riding Queens Bus

A 14-year-old girl riding a city bus in Queens Saturday was shot in the head and killed by a stray bullet from gunfire on the street, police said.

Man Charged With Hate Crime in Fatal Village Shooting

A 33-year-old Manhattan man who allegedly made anti-gay remarks to a 32-year-old man he's accused of fatally shooting in Greenwich Village overnight has been charged with murder as a hate crime, police said

Orb Denied: Oxbow Wins Preakness in Upset

History will have to wait at least one more year. Orb, the Kentucky Derby champion who many hoped would become the first Triple Crown winner in 35 years, finished fourth in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, as...

Winning $590.5 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Florida

A Powerball ticket sold in Florida Saturday evening matched all six numbers drawn, according to the Powerball website. The winning numbers in Saturday's $600 million Powerball drawing were: 22, 10, 13, 14,...

Officials Assess "Staggering Damage" After Metro-North Crash

Officials described a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two Metro-North trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut, saying Saturday it's fortunate no one was killed a...

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The 21-year-old Hofstra student who was killed during a Long Island home invasion was shot dead by a police officer as the gunman had her in a headlock and was trying to drag her out of the house,...

A 14-year-old girl riding a city bus in Queens Saturday was shot in the head and killed by a stray bullet from gunfire on the street, police said.

A 33-year-old Manhattan man who allegedly made anti-gay remarks to a 32-year-old man he's accused of fatally shooting in Greenwich Village overnight has been charged with murder as a hate crime, police said

History will have to wait at least one more year. Orb, the Kentucky Derby champion who many hoped would become the first Triple Crown winner in 35 years, finished fourth in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, as...

A Powerball ticket sold in Florida Saturday evening matched all six numbers drawn, according to the Powerball website. The winning numbers in Saturday's $600 million Powerball drawing were: 22, 10, 13, 14,...

Officials described a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two Metro-North trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut, saying Saturday it's fortunate no one was killed a...