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 Congress plays musical chairs but leadership stays the same
The political divide of the U.S. Congress remained the same after Election Day 2012, with Republicans controlling the House of Representatives and Democrats holding onto the Senate.
The Florida secretary of state has announced an investigation into voting problems in five counties in this year's presidential race.
Democrat Patrick Murphy's camp declared victory Sunday over Republican Allen West in Florida's 18th Congressional District, based on unofficial results.
Allen West motion on ballots denied
A Florida judge Friday denied U.S. Rep. Allen West's motion to impound ballots and voting machines for a possible recount in West's congressional district race.
Mitt Romney concedes Florida to Obama
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's campaign Thursday conceded Florida's 29 electoral votes to President Barack Obama.
The parties that were in power in the U.S. Congress before Tuesday's elections remain the parties in power, but with a few new faces.
Republicans projected to retain control of U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives will remain dominated by Republicans, results of Tuesday's congressional elections showed.
Obama leads in Florida, wins second term
President Barack Obama led Republican challenger Mitt Romney by about 50,000 votes in Florida Tuesday but was nonetheless projected to win a second term.
'Don't ask' repeal introduced in House
U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Pa., introduced a bill to repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy barring gays and lesbians from serving openly.
Inmates transferred to the only supermax prison in Illinois must be given hearings where they can challenge the move, a federal judge has ruled.
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The 2013 Billboard Music Awards
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Singer Miley Cyrus arrives at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 19, 2013. UPI/Jim Ruymen