Romney puts Gingrich on defensive in Florida debate Jan 27 2012 4:23AM Posted 16 hrs 18 mins ago JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney took the fight to chief rival Newt Gingrich on Thursday in his most aggressive debate performance yet, five days ahead of Florida's primary vote.

Local News The State Budget Process Will Be Unpleasant. Jan 27 2012 9:08AM Posted 11 hrs 33 mins ago The state’s financial situation is so dire that any recovery plan that’s the least bit realistic will be unpleasant. Senate Republicans Want Answers at State of the State Jan 27 2012 8:26AM Posted 12 hrs 15 mins ago Senate Republicans in Illinois say they're looking forward to Governor Quinn's State of the State address.  Cartoonist Chris Britt laid off from SJR Jan 26 2012 4:18PM Posted 1 day 4 hrs 23 mins ago Editorial Cartoonist Chris Britt has been let go from the State Journal Register.   Unemployment Up In Springfield. Jan 27 2012 8:41AM Posted 12 hrs ago Unemployment in Springfield went up half a percent in December, compared to December a year before.  U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has more surgery Jan 26 2012 12:26PM Posted 1 day 8 hrs 15 mins ago US Senator Mark Kirk is recuperating from another surgery to reduce swelling in his brain.

National News Obama administration bolsters homeowner lifeline Jan 27 2012 2:30PM Posted 6 hrs 11 mins ago Jan 27 2012 2:30PM Posted 6 hrs 11 mins ago In retiree-heavy Florida, health reform not a popular topic Jan 27 2012 1:35PM Posted 7 hrs 6 mins ago Rural Kansas a tourist lure for offbeat travelers Jan 27 2012 1:21PM Posted 7 hrs 20 mins ago "Barefoot Bandit" gets 6-1/2 years for federal charges in crime Jan 27 2012 12:53PM Posted 7 hrs 48 mins ago "Barefoot Bandit" gets 6-1/2 years for federal charges Jan 27 2012 12:53PM Posted 7 hrs 48 mins ago Obama pushes colleges to keep tuition under control Jan 27 2012 11:53AM Posted 8 hrs 48 mins ago

Political News Romney holds 8-percentage point lead in Florida Jan 27 2012 5:05PM Posted 3 hrs 36 mins ago Jan 27 2012 5:05PM Posted 3 hrs 36 mins ago Biden takes swipe at Republicans Romney, Gingrich Jan 27 2012 3:07PM Posted 5 hrs 34 mins ago Biden takes swipe at Republicans Romney, Gingrich Jan 27 2012 3:07PM Posted 5 hrs 34 mins ago Obama seeks to rally Democrats to election-year fight Jan 27 2012 2:23PM Posted 6 hrs 18 mins ago In retiree-heavy Florida, health reform not a popular topic Jan 27 2012 1:35PM Posted 7 hrs 6 mins ago Obama pushes colleges to keep tuition under control Jan 27 2012 11:53AM Posted 8 hrs 48 mins ago

International News Libyan commander says will retake Bani Walid Jan 27 2012 4:44PM Posted 3 hrs 57 mins ago Jan 27 2012 4:44PM Posted 3 hrs 57 mins ago Russia "disappointed" with UN Syria draft: envoys Jan 27 2012 3:17PM Posted 5 hrs 24 mins ago S.Sudan sees oil shutdown complete by Saturday Jan 27 2012 1:10PM Posted 7 hrs 31 mins ago Iran hits back at EU with own oil embargo threat Jan 27 2012 1:05PM Posted 7 hrs 36 mins ago Japan making progress on U.S. trade concerns: USTR Jan 27 2012 12:04PM Posted 8 hrs 37 mins ago Dutch plan ban on Muslim face veils next year Jan 27 2012 11:41AM Posted 9 hrs ago

Sports News Sacking Brady is Giants' Super Bowl recipe for success Jan 27 2012 5:42PM Posted 2 hrs 59 mins ago Jan 27 2012 5:42PM Posted 2 hrs 59 mins ago Sacking Brady is Giants' Super Bowl recipe for success Jan 27 2012 5:42PM Posted 2 hrs 59 mins ago Sacking Brady is Giants' Super Bowl recipe for success Jan 27 2012 5:42PM Posted 2 hrs 59 mins ago Giants spent years perfecting winning formula Jan 27 2012 1:41PM Posted 7 hrs ago Raptors' top scorer Bargnani out indefinitely with injury Jan 27 2012 12:14PM Posted 8 hrs 27 mins ago Tiger looks as if he's finally out of the Woods Jan 27 2012 9:52AM Posted 10 hrs 49 mins ago

Entertainment News Pat Sajak: Vanna White and I were drunk on 'Wheel of Fortune' Jan 27 2012 4:51AM Posted 15 hrs 50 mins ago Jan 27 2012 4:51AM Posted 15 hrs 50 mins ago 'Welcome Back, Kotter' star Robert Hegyes dies Jan 27 2012 4:47AM Posted 15 hrs 54 mins ago Spinoff for 'The Office' in the works at NBC Jan 27 2012 4:43AM Posted 15 hrs 58 mins ago Halle Berry visited by child protective services Jan 26 2012 4:56AM Posted 1 day 15 hrs 45 mins ago John Travolta's stolen Mercedes recovered in pieces Jan 26 2012 4:37AM Posted 1 day 16 hrs 4 mins ago Simon Cowell to launch DJ talent show Jan 26 2012 4:31AM Posted 1 day 16 hrs 10 mins ago

Jan 27 2012 9:00AM Posted 11 hrs 41 mins ago State Senator Larry Bomke will be on the WTAX Morning News Watch Monday morning at 6:40 A Special Discussion Concerning "H-P-V" What's Happening at the Nelson Center?

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