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Obama pushes free community college tuition. Will that happen?If enacted, President Obama’s community college proposal would be a sweeping change in US educational policy. Washington would pay three-quarters of the cost, while states would pick up a quarter.
What I learned from Charlie HebdoI was first introduced to Charlie Hebdo as a 17-year-old exchange student. Americans wondering just what is meant by a 'satirical magazine' might think what a news-minded Larry Flynt and the creators of 'South Park' might concoct.
- Why many Americans hold false beliefs about WMDs in Iraq and Obama's birth place
Some 61 percent of American voters surveyed believe in at least one political conspiracy theory, according to a Fairleigh Dickinson University poll. Why are conspiracy theories attractive?
Joe Biden swearing-in behavior: Kindly or creepy?Vice President Joe Biden had a bravura performance on Tuesday administering the oath of office to new and newly reelected members of the US Senate. Some critics have raised eyebrows.
Jeb Bush launches 'Right to Rise' PAC. What does name mean?Jeb Bush announced on his Facebook page that he’s filed paperwork to form a 'leadership' political action committee, Right to Rise. The name, harking back to the late Jack Kemp, may signal the type of campaign the former Florida governor plans to run.
Malia Obama mystery selfie: What's the message?The photo that surfaced in the past few days on Instagram appears to be that of Malia wearing a Pro Era t-shirt. The rarity of such unofficial shots reminds us how well the Obamas have kept their daughters out of the public eye in the social media era.
Palin invokes Obama: 'At least Trig didn't eat the dog.' Inappropriate or fair game?Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has been trading social-media salvos with animal-rights activist organization PETA after posting a photo online of her son stepping on the family dog.
Sarah Palin battles with PETA over dog photo: Whose side is America on?Sarah Palin posted a photo of her son, Trig, standing on the family dog and PETA didn't like it. The 'humanization' of pets continues, but might not be on PETA's side yet.
Do GOP voters want Boehner out as speaker?A new poll shows a big majority of GOP voters would prefer Representative Boehner lose his post as speaker of the House when the new Congress convenes next week. But is his job actually in danger?
Are Mario Cuomo's ideals the Democratic Party's past, or its future?To those on the left of the Democratic spectrum, the former New York governor represents the road not taken. Has the time for his positions come again?
Obama golf forces Army couple to move wedding: How big a deal?President Obama's decision to play golf Sunday at a Marine base in Hawaii forced an Army couple to move their wedding. Conservative media jumped on the story, but the ending sounds pretty happy.
Gallup’s most admired list: Hillary Clinton No. 1, but decliningHillary Clinton has won Gallup's 'most admired woman' for 13 straight years. But this year, just 12 percent gave her that title. Her likely presidential campaign may have something to do with that.
Sen. Bernie Sanders to run for president? A Ross Perot of the left, perhaps.Sen. Bernie Sanders, the only socialist in the Senate, said he'll decide whether to run for president in March. He'd complicate things for Hillary Clinton, at least a bit.
Hillary Clinton leads Chris Christie in New Jersey. Sign for 2016?President Obama beat Mitt Romney in the Garden State by 18 points. Hillary Clinton leads Gov. Chris Christie in his home state by 10 points, but that's down from a 21-point lead in January.
George H.W. Bush in hospital as precaution. Most popular living ex-president?Former President Bush is seen favorably by 63 percent of Americans and unfavorably by only 31 percent, edging out President Clinton. In June, Bush celebrated his 90th birthday with a tandem parachute jump.
What makes Hawaii home for Obama? Seven ways he's enjoying vacation.The first family is wiling away the holiday season in President Obama's native Hawaii. On the vacation docket: golf, snorkeling, and a 'quiet timeout.'
Is Barack Obama a closet geek?From fusion energy to honeybee colony collapse, President Obama comes across as a serious science geek, says his chief advisor on science and technology.
Sony will release 'The Interview' after all. Why the reversal?There are several reasons Sony is now releasing 'The Interview' to independent theaters for Dec. 25. But one big one might be that 'The Interview' is now all-American.
Grimm situation: Will Boehner force out Staten Island rep?Rep. Michael Grimm (R) of New York is expected to plead guilty Tuesday to federal charges of tax evasion. He could stay in Congress, but it doesn't look likely.
Rudy Giuliani links President Obama to anti-cop hatred: Tough talk or too far?In the wake of the NYPD shootings this weekend, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani says President Obama helped create an anti-police backlash.
