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Hillary Clinton 2016: How many secretaries of State became presidents?Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger paid Hillary Clinton, who was also secretary of State, compliments at an event Wednesday. If she runs and wins in 2016, she could reestablish an old pattern.
Jon Stewart channels Dr. Seuss to mock Obama's 'red line' on SyriaJon Stewart joins a chorus of critics poking fun at President Obama's shifting red line on Syria. But polls signal that most Americans oppose US involvement in Syria – or aren't following the issue.
North Korea almost done building new reactor. Is that a big deal?While all things in North Korea are cloaked in secrecy, it appears that this new reactor could produce material for nuclear weapons – potentially expanding North Korea's small stockpile.
Ted Cruz presidential race 2016: Whose worst nightmare?Some conservative leaders reportedly are urging Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas to run for president in 2016. That could be a nightmare for either Democrats, other Republicans, or even Cruz himself.
Gun control forces take fight to New Hampshire, Sen. Kelly AyotteGun control advocates are taking their message to the states, through ads, town hall meetings, and shaming campaigns. They poked Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R) of New Hampshire on Tuesday.
Paul Ryan gay adoption: Is his support a big deal?Paul Ryan: Gay adoption is an idea he now supports, although the former GOP VP candidate still opposes gay marriage. His change of heart is another indication that the political ground on gay rights is shifting rapidly in the US.
Ron Paul slams Boston police. Has he gone too far?Ron Paul, in a posting on the website of a libertarian activist, accused US law enforcement of 'a military-style occupation of an American city' in its response to the Boston bombing.
Did Mark Sanford blow his last best chance to win votes in House race?Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch delivered some body blows to GOP rival Mark Sanford during Monday's debate. The South Carolina rivals for a US House seat have a week left to campaign.
Black voter turnout up, but Dems can't take 'Obama effect' for grantedA new study signals that black voter turnout is up, but analysts say that Democrats can't assume the trend will last beyond the 'Obama effect.' Moreover, Republicans are reaching out to minorities.
Obama bangs: With jokes like this, who needs Conan O'Brien?Obama bangs joke at the White House correspondents' dinner Saturday night shows how, with professional help, presidents are now just as funny as the comedian hosts.
E! live at White House Correspondents' Dinner. Is that good for journalism?The White House Correspondents' Dinner, a scholarship and awards event for journalists, has become a star-studded, glitzy, and E!-friendly bash. Some fear it's sending the wrong message.
George W. Bush on the rebound? Nothing like a presidential library to help.George W. Bush, his approval rating already on the rebound, opens his new presidential library to good reviews, and with all four other living presidents in attendance.
Obama’s tattoo plan: Tattoos for Dad, too. Will that gambit work?Obama’s tattoo plan: Ink is a distant prospect, at least in the highly protective White House years. Still, President Obama has a high-risk plan for his daughters to prompt second thoughts. Will it really work?
Glenn Beck conspiracy theory: What's his evidence?Glenn Beck conspiracy theory: A Saudi national was involved in the Boston Marathon attack, Glenn Beck alleges. US officials reject the notion and dismiss the 'evidence' as so much bureaucratic paperwork.
George W. Bush poll numbers up. Does America miss him yet?George W. Bush left office with a 23 percent approval rating, but now, as his presidential library is about to open in Dallas, he's back up to 47 percent. But he's got a way to catch Bill Clinton.
Earth Day 2013: What's in danger is Earth Day, not just EarthEarth Day 2013 poll finds Americans far less eco-conscious than they were in 1971, a year after Earth Day was founded. Only 39 percent now say it's 'very important' to restore the environment.
Gun control: Three ways supporters are carrying on the fightWhile gun control proponents may have conceded defeat in the Senate, they insist the war isn’t over. President Obama himself said he saw the defeat as just Round 1.
After Senate defeats, prospects for gun control shift to statesThe failure of the Senate to pass even gun control measures that had overwhelming public support signals that the clout of the gun lobby is powerful enough to block reform on Capitol Hill.
Boston bombing. Ricin in D.C. Texas inferno. Any links?Boston bombing case has no suspect or suspects, which has opened the door to speculation. But the fire in Texas appears to be happenstance, and an arrest has been made in connection with the poison-laced letters.
Ricin roils Washington: How dangerous?Preliminary tests indicate that letters sent to President Obama and to Sen. Roger Wicker (R) of Mississippi were laced with the potentially deadly poison ricin. They were postmarked Memphis, Tenn.
