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Candidates' Stance on Immigration Reform Scrutinized Ahead Of Florida Primary

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Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney campaigns in Tampa, Fla., on Monday.

By Corey Dade

The issue of immigration reform, which simmered mildly during the first three Republican presidential contests, appears ready to boil over now that the candidates have reached Florida for the state's Jan. 31 primary.

Florida, with its large and influential Latino population, provides the earliest gauge of the difficulty facing any eventual GOP nominee in courting Hispanic voters, who increasingly view Republicans' rhetoric about immigration as anti-Hispanic.

12:21 pm

Mon January 23, 2012

A Year After The Shooting, Giffords Completes Unfinished Business

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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords hugs Daniel Hernandez, the former intern who helped save her life.

By Eyder Peralta

Life came full circle for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords today. A little more than a year after she was shot in the head at a community meet-and-greet she organized, she met with others who survived the rampage.

At her office in Tucson, the Arizona congresswoman met with Daniel Hernandez, her former intern who is credited with helping to save her life by containing her bleeding.

12:19 pm

Mon January 23, 2012

In Afghan War, U.S. Prepares To Redefine The Mission

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The U.S. military wants Afghan troops to begin taking the lead role in combat operations. Here, Afghan cadets who are joining the army are shown at their graduation ceremony on Dec. 18 in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif.

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A U.S. soldier with a sniper rifle provides instruction to Afghan troops in the eastern province of Paktika last September.

By Tom Bowman

Originally published on Tue January 24, 2012 6:03 am

American commanders in Afghanistan are preparing for a major shift in their mission this year.

U.S. troops are expected to move away from their lead role in combat operations in most areas. Instead, they'll advise Afghan forces to take the lead in both operations and security duties throughout much of Afghanistan.

11:03 am

Mon January 23, 2012

Jewel (The Bear) Gives Birth To (At Least) Two Cubs

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9:49 am

Mon January 23, 2012

Winter Songs: Tap Dancing To 'Sixteen Tons' On The Hood

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In rural Minnesota, listener Veronica Horton made her own fun by dancing to "Tennessee" Ernie Ford's classic song on an old car.

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Mon January 23, 2012