Police strike in Rio, bringing fears for Carnival
Unmollified by legislative approval of a big pay raise, Rio state police officers went on strike Friday, raising fears for the security of the glittering Carnival extravaganza that sets this seaside city throbbing.
Chicago clerk buying bond for sticker designer
Chicago's city clerk says she will buy a $1,000 savings bond for the boy whose winning design for the 2012-13 vehicle registration sticker was scrapped because some believe it may depict gang signs. 13 mins
Election 2012: Across the nation »
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