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Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index Narrowly Beats Expectations

The University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters Index of consumer sentiment, a widely followed metric that measures how consumers perceive both the economy and their own finances, rose to 75.0 in January, according to the organizations behind the monthly survey.
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Ron Paul Beats Newt Gingrich For Third Place In Michigan Primary Place

Ron Paul 2012: The Curious Case of His Haters

The peculiar situation Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul faces in the GOP race for nod isn't exactly anomalous in a democracy. The reason for his perceived lack of popularity differs greatly among the different segments of voters. While some ardent fans have no confusion whatsoever, a significant share of conservative voters are still dithering over choosing him as their first-choice.
Residents inspect the site of a bomb attack in Basra

Shia-Sunni Conflict Again Erupts in Iraq

The ancient enmity between Shia and Sunni Muslims exploded in violence again on Saturday in Iraq when a suicide bomb killed at least 50 Shia pilgrims and wounded almost 100 in the southeastern city of Basra, according to Iraqi police and security officials.
Kathleen Edward

Huntington's Disease: Symptoms and Treatments of a Deadly Condition

Kathleen Edward, the 9-year-old Michigan girl who suffered from Juvenile Huntington's disease and was taunted by 33-year-old neighbor Jennifer Petkov for it in 2010, died Wednesday at her Wyandotte home after losing her battle with the disorder, according to reports.
U.S. President Barack Obama

Obama Kicks off 2012 Campaign with New Love for Vetoes

A new word has become more common the Obama administration's lexicon: veto. After three years spent cultivating the image of a middle ground-seeking compromiser-in-chief, the White House appears to have made a 180-degree turn. Three veto threats have been floated against major pieces of legislation. President Barack Obama suddenly refuses take any gruff from Congressional Republicans.

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