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Governance said. "I haven't seen that kind of power money in decades." In Nevada, Wyoming, Arkansas, Texas, Utah and Oklahoma, along with Washington, D.C. , super PAC contributions have overwhelmed direct donations to presidential campaigns, fueled by a... Full Article at United Press International

Tyrannosaurus skeleton, suggesting it was illegally smuggled from their nation. Heritage Auctions in Dallas has made the 75 percent complete fossil skeleton of a "Tyrannosaurus Bataar," a slightly smaller cousin of Tyrannosaurus Rex, the star attraction... Full Article at United Press International

May 18 (UPI) -- The Royal Caribbean cruise line said trips in Europe would be curtailed in 2013 as demand for tickets has been slack. USA Today reported Friday that the cruise line said it is sending nine ships to Europe for the travel season next year,... Full Article at United Press International

Democrats have it. Republicans don’t. That is the finding of a USA Today/Gallup poll that was released on Tuesday. The poll found that: Fifty-six percent of Americans think Barack Obama will win the 2012 presidential election, compared with 36 percent... Full Article at The New York Times

Yet Monday, they released a poll with Mitt Romney leading President Obama, 46 percent to 43 percent. Other polls also have Democrats muttering to themselves and stumbling. (I saw a few Democrats wander, dazed and confused, into traffic on the streets of... Full Article at The Washington Post

And college coaches commanding huge salaries is a trend we’ve all gotten used to. But still, every once in awhile it’s worth pausing to stare in horror when a particular salary becomes public, as Mike Krzyzewski’s Duke salary for the 2010 calendar year... Full Article at The New York Times

In this month’s survey, 36 percent said “getting better” and 24 percent said “getting worse.” Nothing to celebrate over, to be sure. But this is an improvement over last year this time when the “getting better-getting worse” spread was 23 percent to 39... Full Article at The Washington Post

As a private school, Duke is not required to make public its employment contracts. Duke Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations Michael Schoenfeld, who provided the return in response to a request from USA Today Sports, said in an... Full Article at USA Today

More from Mediabistro : Atlantic has signed up Martha Stewart for its May 24 Food Summit. Let’s just hope her contributions don’t overshadow those of Chris Novak of the National Pork Board. Those Atlantic people know how to do confabs, huh? *Poynter... Full Article at The Washington Post

As with other newspapers, part of USA Today’s business model in the publishing world — as a paper that could bring American travelers news of home — has been shattered by technology. “I used to walk into a hotel and the fact that I could read four... Full Article at The Washington Post

It may be that Americans recognize the advantages Obama has as the incumbent and that historically, presidents seeking re-election usually win," Gallup said. The Gallup/USA Today poll conducted last Thursday through Sunday queried 1,012 adults nationwide. Full Article at United Press International

Both are major pluses for Obama. The “Morning Joe” show on MSNBC had a great segment with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who I doubt gets a lot of mainstream airtime. That’s a shame, because he has a great story to tell about farm exports really... Full Article at The Washington Post

Fifty-nine percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents said they were satisfied with Romney as their party's nominee, while 36 percent said they would prefer another candidate, results of a Gallup/USA Today poll indicated Monday. ... Full Article at United Press International

It’s not clear how Brooks is deciding which poll results are worth including and which are not. For instance, a new USA Today/Gallup poll finds that “though an overwhelming 71% rate economic conditions as poor, a 58% majority predict they will be good... Full Article at The Washington Post

There’s an even broader gap by age – 63 percent of young adults favor the president’s position, vs. 34 percent of seniors. Women and young voters, of course, are key to Obama’s reelection hopes. While those surveyed are inclined to say they are worse... Full Article at The Washington Post

Kramer, the founder of MarketWatch, was named president and publisher of USA Today. The appointment comes as the Gannett flagship, like most newspapers, faces declining print advertising and circulation revenue while struggling to monetize its digital... Full Article at AdWeek

Now he is one. Kramer, the founder of MarketWatch and the first head of CBS Digital Media, is the new president and publisher of USA Today, effective immediately. It’s a sign that Gannett is serious about moving ahead in digital while making the most... Full Article at paidContent.org

Chris Hemsworth. (Gareth Cattermole - Getty Images) “The Avengers” actor Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky welcomed a daughter Friday. The couple named her India because they “love the country,” according to the actor. I probably would have went... Full Article at The Washington Post

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky at the “Avengers” premiere in London. (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) • Born: A daughter, India , to actor Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky , on Friday, reports USA Today. Good time for a “Who are the Hemsworths?” ... Full Article at The Washington Post