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Alexei Navalny, a prominent anticorruption activist and critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died in a Russian penal colony at the age of 47. Navalny had been serving multiple sentences totaling over 30 years on various charges. He had been suffering from long-term health issues after surviving a poisoning in 2020 and had complained of poor treatment in prison. Navalny's death has been seen as a blow to the opposition movement in Russia, which has faced raids, detentions, and physical attacks in recent years. [Extracted from the article]

Top Democrats and Republicans are both supporting tighter restrictions at the southern border to address illegal immigration, but this consensus is unlikely to result in a bipartisan deal due to the pressures of the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Republican lawmakers are motivated by Donald Trump's hard-line immigration policy, which they see as crucial to their party's message. Democrats, on the other hand, are facing the reality of record crossings at the border and the negative public opinion towards President Biden's handling of the issue. The Senate is preparing to release a deal on border controls, but some Republicans are now hesitant to support it, potentially jeopardizing its passage. [Extracted from the article]

The article cites a study conducted by the newspaper The Wall Street Journal to state that several of the most significant donors to the 2012 re-election campaign of U.S. president Barack Obama had not donated to 2016 U.S. presidential candidates and members of the U.S. political party the Democratic Party Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders as of October 1, 2015. The article presents comments from Rome, Georgia, attorney and Democratic Party donor Robert Finnell.

The article discusses political demographics in the U.S. as revealed by the outcome of the 2012 presidential election. Democrats have enjoyed success among Hispanics, Asian-Americans, and young and educated voters, while white, working-class people and older voters represent key Republican constituencies. INSET: Shifting Support.

The article reports that Iranian fighter planes shot an American drone aircraft on November 1, 2012. It discusses how the attack, confirmed by the U.S. Pentagon, was not revealed to the public prior to the the November 6 presidential election. In addition, information is provided on the nature of the drone's surveillance mission, its location above international waters, and the Iranian aircraft that attempted to bring the drone down, as well as the impact on U.S.-Iranian foreign relations.

The article discusses factors that led to the defeat of Republican nominee Mitt Romney in the November, 2012 U.S. presidential election. During the early months of the campaign Romney spent much time fundraising in large states such as New York, and little time in key swing states. His views on immigration alienated some Hispanic voters.

The article presents commentary from several corporate chief executive officers in response to U.S. President Barack Obama's victory in the November, 2012 presidential election. Robert Reynolds of investment firm Putnam Investments says the U.S. needs a new approach to addressing fiscal policy and economic growth. Others heard from include Jim Turley of Ernst & Young and Gerry Lopez of AMC Entertainment. INSET: In Their Own Words.

The article looks at the results of the 2012 U.S. presidential election. It reports that U.S. President Barack Obama won re-election and that the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate will continue to be led by Republicans and Democrats, respectively. It discusses various elements of the election and its likely aftermath, including the demographics of Obama's supporters versus those of Republican candidate Mitt Romney.

The article analyzes politics and government in the U.S. in the context of the 2012 U.S. elections. The author describes the country as divided between two groups with very divergent political philosophies and approximately equal public support and political power, which he says makes political gridlock likely. Other topics include U.S. demographic shifts and Americans' attitudes about the economy.

The article discusses campaigning by U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney one day before the November 6, 2012 election. Additional commentary is presented on the expected closeness of the voting, and whether the winner will emerge with a mandate to address difficult issues.

The article discusses several factors that will play a role in determining the outcome of the November 6, 2012 presidential election. Implications are considered for the size of the voter turnout, the proportion of voters who are white, and whether President Barack Obama or Republican nominee Mitt Romney wins Virginia's electoral votes.

The article discusses a feature of search engine Google which provides results based on a user's previous searches and how that feature is used for the 2012 U.S. presidential election. It states that search results are customized for those who searched for U.S. President Barack Obama, but not Republican nominee Mitt Romney. Information is provided on the algorithm Google uses for personalizing search results as well as the search results research conducted by the publication.

The article looks at how the conclusion of the 2012 U.S. presidential and congressional elections will impact financial markets. Particular attention is given to investors' interest in the 2012 expiration of over $600 billion in tax cuts and spending, known as the "fiscal cliff," that could possibly result in a recession and how the election winners will address the issue. The financial market impact of a victory by either President Barack Obama or Republican nominee Mitt Romney is also covered.

The article examines how low-wage U.S. employers are hiring part-time workers to mitigate health-care requirements for health insurance for full-time employees. Companies such as restaurants, hotels, and retailers are restricting workers' weekly schedules to less than 30 hours per week, the limit which will go in to effect in 2014. Other topics include the impact on productivity, the 2012 U.S. presidential election, and comments from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The article examines various voter opinion polls leading up to the 2012 U.S. presidential election between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney. Information is provided from a poll conducted by the publication and NBC (National Broadcasting Company) News which indicated Obama led Romney by 1%. Other topics covered include undecided voters, campaign strategy, and the importance of Ohio as a swing state.

The article discusses the campaign strategies in the 2012 U.S. presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney. Information is provided on the amount of advertisement spending by Romney and Obama in swings states key to the election such as Ohio, Florida, and Colorado. Particular attention is given to the demographics, voting history, and voter opinion polls of citizens in Arpahoe County in Colorado, Volusia County in Florida, and Hamilton County in Ohio.

This article discusses the potential changes that could occur in the U.S. tax code as a result of the outcome of the 2012 U.S. presidential election. Topics include the likelihood that both U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney would cut individual income-tax breaks if elected, the uncertainties raised by the potential fiscal cliff scenario in the U.S., and the ways that individuals can capitalize on existing deductions before the tax reforms. INSET: Capitol Losses.

The article discusses perceptions on the part of businesses in the U.S. of the November, 2012 presidential election. Firms generally perceive a victory by President Barack Obama as signaling higher taxes and continued aggressive government regulation, while a win by Republican nominee Mitt Romney could presage relief in those areas.

The article looks at the 2012 U.S. presidential election, focusing on Latino voters. It says they represent a critical voting bloc for U.S. President Barack Obama, whose campaign is working to increase their turnout. The efforts of Republican nominee Mitt Romney's campaign to reach out to Latino voters in Colorado and Nevada are discussed.

The article discusses how proposed revisions to the Medicare system are impacting the votes of senior citizens in the 2012 U.S. presidential election. Particular attention is given to the high population of seniors in Florida, which is expected to be a swing state in the election between U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney. Information is provided on Romney's Medicare proposal, the candidates' visits to retirement communities in Florida, and comments from voters.

The article discusses the 2012 U.S. presidential race. Both President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney canceled campaign appearances on October 30, 2012 due to Hurricane Sandy. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, usually a critic of Obama's, praised him for helping New Jersey cope with Sandy. Romney's campaign ran television commercials in Pennsylvania critical of Obama's policy on coal-fired power plants.

The article discusses Selective Search Inc., the high-end dating and match-making service based in Chicago, Illinois and owned by Barbie Adler. Adler comments on the adverse effects of partisanship in the dating world; the effects of political tensions on matchmaking during the 2012 U.S. presidential election; and the importance which people place on political beliefs when selecting a potential mate.

The article discusses the effect of the 2012 U.S. presidential election on investments and stock markets as of October 29, 2012, with a focus on special dividend payouts. Topics include the pending expiration in 2013 of tax cuts implemented by former U.S. President George W. Bush; efforts by investors to predict which companies will pay out dividends to beat possible tax increases; and investor attitudes regarding the possibility of higher dividend taxes in 2013.

The article discusses spending by Republican and Democratic political action committees to increase voter turnout in the 2012 U.S. presidential election. Topics include the campaign contributions and political advertisements by conservative groups including Americans for Prosperity; the cooperation of labor unions with the Democratic Party; and political activity in Denver, Colorado to persuade undecided voters.

The article discusses the mood of the electorate in Norwood, Ohio weeks before the 2012 U.S. presidential election. Details are presented about pessimism among voters there, as well as on the town's economic circumstances. Ted and Linda Prues, supporters of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, offer their thoughts as do Bruce and Laura Hobbs, supporters of President Barack Obama.

The article discusses the campaign strategies of U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney during the final two full weeks before the November, 2012 election. Details are presented about themes the candidates will promote, states they will campaign in, and political advertisements to be purchased.

The article reports on the 2012 U.S. presidential election, focusing on an October 2012 debate between Republican nominee Mitt Romney and incumbent Democratic U.S. President Barack Obama on the theme of U.S. foreign policy. It says the candidates largely agreed on many issues, including the Afghanistan War. The candidates' remarks on possible U.S. intervention in Syria, the U.S.-China relationship, and Iran's nuclear weapons program are also discussed.

The article discusses the status, as of October 22, 2012, of the contenders in the 2012 U.S. presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney and Democrat incumbent President Barack Obama. Particular focus is given to the political poll the "Wall Street Journal"/NBC (WSJ/NBC) poll taken October 17-20, 2012 which gives each contender 47 percent support among likely voters. Romney's rise in the polls and the support of Obama by women voters are discussed.

The article discusses the second presidential debate between U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney on October 16, 2012, with a comparison to the candidates' performances in the first debate. Topics include the debate's town hall-style format, the candidates' conduct toward each other and the moderator, and topics of the debate including the federal bailout of the automobile industry, economic recovery plans, and tax reform proposals.

The article discusses efforts on October 17, 2012 by U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to appeal to women voters. During an appearance in Mount Vernon, Iowa Obama criticized comments Romney previously made about searching for women job candidates while he was governor of Massachusetts. Romney's campaign began airing a television commercial defending his position on contraception and abortion rights.