F.   SCOTT FITZGERALD is credited with saying that there are “no second acts in American life.” Given his druthers, Mitt Romney would turn that misguided vision into policy. During Monday’s GOP presidential debate, Mr. Romney at times smugly touted his belief that the voting rights of defendants convicted of violent crimes should not be restored — even if they have served the requisite time behind bars and stayed on the right side of the law after release. “I’m not letting felons who had committed violent crimes to vote,” Mr. Romney said. “I think it’s a position that’s reasonable, and that’s the position I’ve got.” Read full article > >

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In matters of race, the belief that New York City is better than other cities increasingly seems misplaced.

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Big City: A Diverse New York City? In Some Ways, Anything But

Arsenal reiterate their belief that Johan Djourou will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury, despite the Swiss FA saying he could return this month.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Barcelona remain favourites in their last 16 Champions League tie but says his side have the belief to beat the La Liga leaders.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Barcelona remain favourites in their last 16 Champions League tie but says his side have the belief to beat the La Liga leaders.

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We can finish off Barca – Wenger

CAIRO – For eight days, pro-democracy demonstrators roared their belief that Egypt’s 80 million people were ready to oust President Hosni Mubarak and start anew with elections.

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In Egypt, President Hosni Mubarak still has support, from rich and poor

Andrew Strauss says England have the belief to push on and win the Ashes after drawing the opening Test.

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The ex-wife of a Texas convict executed in 2004 for the deaths of his three children reaffirmed her belief in his guilt Wednesday as his relatives sought to open a new inquiry into the case.

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