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Ron Paul: Rick Santorum exit could provide openingWith Rick Santorum's exit Tuesday, the GOP race is down to three, and Ron Paul becomes Mitt Romney's biggest threat. Paul can't win, but he could stop Romney from beating Obama.
Rick Santorum bows out of 2012 presidential raceRick Santorum ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, clearing a path for Mitt Romney to become the nominee.
Ozzie Guillen Fidel Castro comments: Is it fair to suspend him?Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen praised Cuban leader Fidel Castro. For a club based in Little Havana and desperate to get back in the city's good graces, it was a massive mistake.
Trayvon Martin case: George Zimmerman speaks out via websiteOn a website that went live over the weekend, George Zimmerman, who shot unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26 during an altercation, offers a glimpse of how his life has changed.
What the 'Buffett rule' reveals about Obama tax reform plansPresident Obama is pushing Tuesday for the so-called Buffett rule – a proposal to ensure that millionaires pay a higher rate on federal income taxes than the middle class. He and Democrats see it as a guarantee that the rich will pay more, even if Congress again extends the Bush tax cuts.
US teen birth rate falls to record low (again)Birth rates among teenage moms rates are at the lowest level since 1940. Mississippi has the highest teen birth rate (55 per 1,000 girls), New Hampshire has the lowest (16)
Michigan teacher fired for Trayvon Martin hoodie fundraiserBrooke Harris, an eighth grade English teacher, was fired after encouraging students raise money in support of Trayvon Martin's family. A petition has been started to reinstate Brooke Harris.
Ozzie Guillen suspended five games by Marlins for Castro remarksThe outspoken Miami manager received the club penalty Tuesday before speaking to reporters about his comments on Cuba's Fidel Castro.
Ozzie Guillen to address pro-Castro remarks TuesdayMiami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen expressed his love for the former Cuban dictator in an interview with TIME magazine, upsetting the Cuban-American and expatriate community in South Florida.
- Study: Obamacare will raise deficit
The study, by a conservative economist, is due to be released Tuesday, and says that the deficit will increase by $340 billion due to the president's signature health care law.
Two firefighters killed in Philadelpha fireThe firefighters were inspecting an adjacent building to the abandoned warehouse fire they were fighting when it collapsed.
No grand jury in Trayvon Martin shootingThe special prosecutor has said she does not need one to continue her investigation, though the decision rules out a first-degree murder charge.
Buffett Rule: Could it backfire on Democrats?Democrats are campaigning for the Buffett Rule, which would ensure millionaires pay federal taxes at a higher tax rate. But polls show 'fairness' doesn't motivate key independent voters.
Why North Korea seems willing to ignore US warnings on missile testThe US, which has already withdrawn a promise of food aid, warns North Korea a missile test would be 'provocative.' But analysts see an attempt to bolster the country's young leader.
How should Mitt Romney shift his campaign now?Mitt Romney is moving closer to sewing up the GOP nomination – and is acting like the presumptive nominee. But he has a lot of work ahead to catch President Obama in the polls.
Mike Wallace: the legendary '60 Minutes' career that almost wasn'tMike Wallace, who died this weekend, considered another path after covering the 1968 presidential campaign. But in the end, he set a high standard for serious long-form investigative journalism.
Afghanistan night-raid deal: Does it handcuff US forces?While the deal gives Afghanistan legal and military 'ownership' over the night raids, on a practical level US forces still have leverage and flexibility, especially to react quickly to intelligence.
NFL commissioner Goodell upholds Saints suspensionsNFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Monday that appeals of the suspensions handed down to Saints head coach Sean Payton, general manger Mickey Loomis, and assistant head coach Joe Vitt have been rejected.
Iran nuclear talks: Is compromise offer from Tehran good news?Ahead of scheduled weekend talks in Istanbul on its nuclear program, Iran rejects some demands but signals it could halt uranium enrichment after stockpiling enough for research.
White House Easter egg roll: President, Mrs. Obama host annual children's eventWhite House Easter egg roll has been around since the late 19th century. The First Family played an active role in hosting the White House Easter egg roll this year.
