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Nativity display lawsuit: Atheists vs. Christians in Santa MonicaNativity display lawsuit: A 60-year Christmas tradition ended in Santa Monica this year. But California churches have filed a lawsuit to bring back the Nativity display in a Santa Monica park.
Rob Gronkowski injured in Patriots 59-24 win over ColtsRob Gronkowski, the New England's star tight end, has been diagnosed with a broken left forearm. Gronkowski was injured while blocking for an extra point on New England's eighth touchdown late in the fourth quarter..
McCain calls for a Clinton intervention between Israel and PalestineSenator John McCain said sending former President Bill Clinton to the Middle East would show Israel and Palestine the US is serious about peace. McCain has called for the US to be heavily involved in the current conflict.
Body found near oil platform in GulfOn Saturday evening divers found a body that may be one of the two workers who went missing when a Black Elk oil platform off the coast of Louisiana caught fire Friday.
Fla. GOP tries to defeat Crist before he can runMany speculate that former Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist, a Republican turned independent who supported President Obama, may run against Gov. Rick Scott as a Democrat in 2014. Florida Republicans are trying hard to discredit Crist.
Superstorm was super-test for state and local leadersExperts have given New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg good reviews for their performances after hurricane Sandy.
Are fiscal cliff doomsayers overreacting?While many bemoan the possibility of the America's topple over the fiscal cliff, some major investors say even if Congress doesn't reach a deal by the end of the year, the economic outlook may not be as bad as it seems.
Coast Guard searches for missing workers after oil platform fireTwo oil workers remain lost at sea a day after a torch being used to cut an oil pipe ignited a blaze on a production platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Officials said no oil was leaking from the charred platform,
- Judge sides with Christian publisher on contraceptive coverage
A federal judge has temporarily prevented the Obama administration from forcing a Christian publishing company to provide its employees with certain contraceptives under the new health care law.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito takes on critics, defends Citizens UnitedSupreme Court Justice Samuel Alito told the conservative Federalist Society this week that the First Amendment protects political speech, whether from an individual or a corporation.
- Gulf oil rig explosion leaves four injured, two missing
Coast Guard Capt. Ed Cubanski told a news conference in New Orleans the well was not producing at the time and no oil was leaking.
Petraeus testifies that CIA always suspected terrorists in Libya attackEx-CIA director David Petraeus told lawmakers that the CIA's draft talking points named specific terrorist groups. But Petraeus said some federal agency changed it to "extremists."
GOP leaders Jindal, Christie, McDonnell, Walker begin jockeying for 2016Less than two weeks after Republican nominee Mitt Romney came up short in his bid to unseat President Barack Obama, the next class of potential GOP presidential hopefuls is laying the groundwork for bids of their own.
Shirtless photo a joke says FBI agent in Petraeus scandalShirtless photo: 'A joke' says Frederick Humphries, the FBI agent contacted by Jill Kelley to stop harassing emails sent by the woman having an affair with Gen. David Petraeus. The shirtless photo shows Humpries posed between two shirtless target dummies.
Obama kicks off 'fiscal cliff' negotiations with Congressional leaders FridayAt issue is a combination of expiring tax cuts and across-the-board spending cuts set to hit in January ifObama and Congress can't reach a deal.
David Petraeus faces Congressional questions on Libya attackThe retired general is under investigation by the agency for possible wrongdoing in the affair, though that's not the subject of the closed-door hearings.
Texas man denies guilt to the endAs his mother and sister looked on, Preston Hughes III received a lethal injection on Thursday. Hughes was convicted of murdering a teenage girl and her 3-year-old cousin in 1988.
Obama: Sandy recovery 'not going to be easy'More than two weeks after Sandy struck, many are still struggling. On Thursday, President Obama visited New York to survey the damage and comfort some of those devastated by the storm.
Train hits float in TexasA float carrying wounded veterans in a Texas parade was struck by a train on Thursday. The group was bound for a banquet in their honor. Four died and 17 were injured in the crash.
President vows to stick by New York storm victims on Sandy recovery tourObama brought the spotlight to people still living without heat or electricity, and hugged many of those trying to rebuild their lives.
