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In the News: early voting down, meningitis victims catch another sickness, political groups spend $500b, Sandy and voters

By Kelly Price on November 5th, 2012 | Last updated: November 5, 2012 at 3:59 pm

Second Illness Infects Meningitis Sufferers – People recovering from meningitis in an outbreak sparked by a contaminated steroid may experience a second ailment. The new problem, called an epidural abscess, is an infection near the spine at the site where [...]

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In the News: election poll, Florida crime report, Spanish Romney campaign, Ex-Penn president charged, NYC gridlock

By Kelsey Meany on November 1st, 2012 | Last updated: December 5, 2012 at 9:37 am

Presidential race still tied with six days to go: Reuters/Ipsos poll – According to a poll, the presidential race is virtually tied as of Thursday. President Barack Obama has 47 percent of likely voters and his opponent Mitt Romney follows [...]

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In the News: India storm, Romney to Florida, Gambling bust, Obama lead, Sandy aftermath

By Kelsey Meany on October 31st, 2012 | Last updated: October 31, 2012 at 9:23 am

Tens of thousands flee as storm hits south India – More than 100,000 people evacuated their homes Wednesday as a tropical storm hit southern India. The storm had winds of up to 60 miles per hour and made landfall near [...]

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Professor Susan MacManus discusses how Hurricane Sandy will affect election, voting

By Ryanne Doumet on October 30th, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 3:50 pm

Presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney took a few days off of the campaign trail as a result of Hurricane Sandy’s trek across the Northeast. Both candidates have been using other politicians as representatives in their absence and have planned to get back to campaigning this week to visit crucial areas.