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In bold shakeup, Romney taps Ryan as running mate

Mitt Romney introduced Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate today in Norfolk, Va., a bold move that signals a focus on fiscal policy.

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Mitt Romney, left, and Paul Ryan addressed a rally Saturday in Ashland, Va.

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Paul Ryan spoke after being introduced by Mitt Romney in Norfolk, Va.

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Romney (right) and Ryan walked with Ryan's daughter, Liza, to the Romney campaign bus.

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Ryan greeted supporters.

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Romney greeted members of the Ryan family at the close of Saturday's campaign event.

Mitt Romney (left) introduced Paul Ryan as his running mate during a campaign event in Norfolk, Va., on Saturday.

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Romney introduced Ryan as his running mate during the campaign event in Norfolk, Va., on Saturday.

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Romney's campaign had previously announced the pick via a phone app.

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The event was held on the USS Wisconsin, a retired battleship.

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A supporter held her hand over her heart for the national anthem.

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Supporters waited for the event to begin.

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Ryan pick is a clarifying moment for Romney, presidential race

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TSA officers allege racial profiling at Logan

More than 30 federal officers at Logan Airport said a program intended to spot telltale mannerisms of potential terrorists has become a magnet for racial profiling.

Quake hits Iran, killing at least 180

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Bolt leads Jamaica to record performance in relay

Usain Bolt got the gold medal and another world record, too, anchoring the Jamaicans to a 4x100-meter relay win in 36.84 seconds Saturday.

US women win Olympic gold in 4x400-meter relay

The US runners finished in 3:16.87 seconds for the country’s fifth straight Olympic title in the event.

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US women win 5th straight hoops gold

The US women’s basketball team on Saturday routed France, 86-50, in another showing of their current dominance.

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland teed off on the first hole in third round play on Saturday.

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