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Chick-fil-A: Leave gay marriage debate to government

ATLANTA - A Georgia-based restaurant chain that drew national attention when its owner reaffirmed his opposition to same-sex marriage says it's leaving the debate to politicians in the future.



Romney: I care about the poor and middle class

ATLANTA - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney told donors Wednesday that he cares about the poor and middle class as he tried to stem criticism and address concern from within his own party over secretly-recorded comments that he doesn't need to worry about the half of the country that doesn't pay federal income taxes.


Romney campaign does damage control after video leak

WASHINGTON - Mitt Romney sought to get his campaign back on track Tuesday after the revelation of a video in which he said nearly half of Americans "believe they are victims," are dependent on the government and bound to vote for President Barack Obama. The Obama campaign worked to spread the quotes to any voters who hadn't already heard them.



Daniels health care team says answers pending

INDIANAPOLIS - Gov. Mitch Daniels' team of federal health care overhaul leaders are telling Indiana lawmakers that firm answers on the sweeping new law aren't available.



Prosecutor: Dad killed girl over toilet training

DETROIT - A Detroit man was so obsessed over toilet training that he fatally beat his 2-year-old daughter for having an accident, a prosecutor said Wednesday in an opening statement to jurors at the man's first-degree murder trial.


LSU police make arrest in bomb threat

BATON ROUGE, La. - Police have arrested a suspect in the bomb threat at LSU that led to the campus-wide evacuation of thousands of people earlier this week.



Daniels' health care team says answers pending

INDIANAPOLIS - Gov. Mitch Daniels' team of federal health care overhaul leaders told state lawmakers Wednesday that even without clear answers on the new law, it will cost the state hundreds of millions more in the coming years.


After teachers strike, doubts about implications

CHICAGO - Mayor Rahm Emanuel secured an extension of Chicago's school day and empowered principals to hire the teachers they want. Teachers were able to soften a new evaluation process and win some job protections.


WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Cardinals ready to open MAC play

A victory over Pittsburgh, Wright State, and Wyoming in the Ball State Tournament may have been just what the women's volleyball team needed coming into the Mid-American Conference schedule this week.


Latino Student Union hosts fiesta

The beating of drums, rhythmic Latino music and the aroma of food welcomed students to join in the celebration.