WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney agree on this much: The 2012 election is filled with political differences and voters will face a stark choice in policies.

On issues ranging from the role of government in American society to foreign policy, the Democratic and Republican candidates for president offered vastly different visions for the country in their acceptance speeches. Each set up sharp contrasts with his opponent, setting the terms of debate for the fall.

Where Obama and Romney stand — as drawn from their convention speeches.

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This election voters will face a stark choice in policies.

Texas will soon open a stretch of highway with the highest speed limit in the country.

Iowa and Nebraska missed out on the badly needed moisture.

The report details brutal treatment of detainees at U.S.-run lockups abroad.

Zack Shahin is accused of financial crimes in Dubai and caught fleeing the country.

Hillary Clinton praised East Timor on Thursday for holding fair elections this year.

The expulsion order comes among heightened suspicion of foreigners in Pakistan.

A new study shows a rising number of such prosecutions, an anti-corruption watchdog said.

"Even when we disagree — believe me we can talk very frankly now — we can explore the toughest issues without imperiling the whole relationship," Clinton said.