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1940 Census data: what you need to know to look up relativesMonday's release of 1940 Census data sets off frenzy to dig into records on family past, crashing the website. When it comes back online, you'll need to know a few basics.
California colleges consider asking applicants: Are you gay?The University of California system is considering asking about applicants' sexual orientation. Gay-rights groups applaud the move, but others are worried about student privacy.
Would overturning health-care reform be 'judicial activism'?For the Supreme Court to strike down health-care law, including its key individual mandate, smacks of the judicial activism typically denounced by conservatives, President Obama says.
Gunman arrested in fatal shooting at Christian college in OaklandPolice report five fatalities after a student opened fire Monday morning at Oikos University in Oakland, Calif. A male suspect has been arrested. Witnesses say the shooter was a student.
Global Payments credit-card data breach: How big is the theft?The Global Payments breach is the largest known credit-card theft from a business or financial institution in the past two years. Last year, data from some 3.4 million credit cards were grabbed.
Kentucky vs. Kansas: Five questions for the Jayhawks in the NCAA Final Kentucky has been ranked No. 1 or near the top of the college basketball polls all season. They're expected to win Monday night's NCAA championship game against Kansas. But if the Jayhawks have answers for these five key questions, they might pull off the upset.
Best service ever? Airline industry sets surprising record.A new report on the US airline industry found that, by four major measures including lost baggage and overbookings, customer service has never been better.
- Officials tout record roundup of 'criminal aliens,' Obama immigration policy
A federal operation last week netted more than 3,000 'criminal aliens' nationwide, US immigration officials said Monday. They also defended Obama's immigration policy as 'sensible.'
In Wisconsin, Romney and Santorum give governor, and recall, a wide berthThe recall election of Republican Gov. Scott Walker is the main issue on Wisconsin voters' minds, creating a host of obstacles for Romney and Santorum in the primary Tuesday.
Reggie Miller, Don Nelson lead next class into Basketball Hall of FameThe Indiana Pacers shooting guard, along with the former Bucks, Warriors, Knicks, and Mavericks head coach, has been selected for enshrinement into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame next September.
Trayvon Martin family seeks federal review of Florida prosecutorsThe family of slain teenager Trayvon Martin want to know why a state prosecutor apparently refused the request of a local investigator to issue an arrest warrant for George Zimmerman.
Supreme Court approves strip searches for minor offensesJail officials are justified in performing strip searches as a reasonable precaution to maintain safety and order at their facilities, the Supreme Court said Monday.
Why Wisconsin primary could be start of something big for Mitt RomneyWith a decisive win Tuesday in the Wisconsin primary, Mitt Romney could finally claim the mantle of the inevitable GOP nominee. Wisconsin is also important to the Republican Party as a potential battleground state in November.
1940 census records have over 20 million still alive today1940 census: Information released Monday shows that more than 21 million US citizens who participated in the census over 70 years ago are still alive this year.
Trayvon Martin: Are rallies a rebirth of civil rights movement?A Trayvon Martin rally in Miami Sunday brought out basketball stars, civil rights leaders. The 911 call has Trayvon Martin crying for help, not George Zimmerman, according to analysis of 911 call.
- The faith factor: A Santorum voter trusts conservative values
Faith is a big factor in Santorum voter Brian Weldy's politics: He believes that if Christians do right, economic recovery will follow.
Ron Paul: Most Americans agree with him on Afghanistan pulloutRon Paul has yet to win a primary or caucus election, but on one thing he has the support of most Americans: The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan sooner rather than later.
Obama praises John McCain as he sharpens rhetoric against GOPAt campaign fund-raisers and rallies, President Obama is contrasting the Republicans of today with John McCain and others in the GOP who were more willing to work in bipartisan fashion.
Trayvon Martin case: Conflicting evidence emergesThere's been more detailed evidence about the night when George Zimmerman killed teen Trayvon Martin. But regarding the two major scenarios – that Zimmerman acted in self-defense or that Martin was the deadly victim of racial profiling – the picture remains as murky as ever.
Cover StoryThe faith factor: Religion's new prominence in campaign 2012Whose beliefs matter? From birth control to taxes, religion is playing an unprecedented role in campaign 2012.
