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President Barack Obama visited Argonne National Laboratory Friday, calling on Congress to flag oil and gas money for research that could help wean the nation’s vehicles off oil. He also addressed critical budget cuts to basic scientific research.

The president made his pitch for a higher minimum wage, development of renewable energy resources and support of domestic manufacturing. He also spoke of curbing gun violence, which has afflicted his home town.

For Obama, every little bit counts, especially in states not typically considered in the swing category, like Pennsylvania and Arizona.

Bridget Kerans was a die-hard Hillary Clinton supporter, who then switched to Ron Paul. But for now, she's settled on Mitt Romney for president.

As the presidential race comes to a close, Mitt Romney puts out a last minute ad in Ohio about carmaker Jeep so false that the company CEO steps up to dispute it.

As Hurricane Sandy devastates the East Coast there are real risks for both presidential campaigns.

The Republican presidential candidate got some flack for stealing a slogan from the popular show Friday Night Lights. But what can that TV show, and others, teach him and current President Barack Obama about America?