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- Fresh from Illinois defeat, Santorum looks south
Louisiana's primary is on Saturday, and Santorum is hopeful for a strong showing there.
- Romney wins, Santorum loses in Illinois primary
The former Massachusetts governor defeated the former Pennsylvania senator in a blowout evening.
- Do 14-year-old killers deserve life without parole? Supreme Court hears cases.
Supreme Court Justice Kennedy is seen as the potential swing vote in two cases questioning whether life without parole for 14-year-old killers is cruel and unusual punishment.
- Accused soldier's lawyer plans trip to Afghanistan
Army staff sergeant Robert Bales' lawyer says he needs to gather his own evidence because the government's evidence isn't enough.
- Does Supreme Court decision on sick leave hint at health-care law ruling?
The sick leave provision and health-care law rely on different sections of the Constitution, but Supreme Court-watchers noted with interest that the justices found Congress had overstepped its authority.
- Why California's chief justice is taking on the Legislature
As head of the California court system, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye is in a power struggle with lawmakers. It points to a delicate balance for judges.
- China subsidized solar panels, US finds. Are tariffs the right response?
A Commerce Department investigation found that Chinese government-subsidized solar panels were dumped in the US market, harming US manufacturers.
- Alarm bell for Mitt Romney? New poll shows Obama surge.
A new poll of voters in Virginia, a key swing state, shows that President Obama is widening his lead in a hypothetical matchup with Mitt Romney. Romney's big problem: women.
- Robert De Niro joke: Too soon for another 'white first lady'?
Robert De Niro joke took place at a fundraiser for President Obama with first lady Michelle Obama on Monday night. The Gingrich campaign, for one, has taken exception.
- Peyton Manning arrives in Denver, (almost) ready to lead Broncos
Peyton Manning was introduced as the latest Broncos quarterback Tuesday afternoon in Denver. Manning's happy to have Tim Tebow as his teammate, for now.
- Trayvon Martin case: use of Stand Your Ground law or pursuit of a black teen?
A grand jury in Florida and the US Justice Department will both probe the Feb. 26 shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin. Key questions: Did the alleged gunman racially profile Trayvon? And did he use the Stand Your Ground law appropriately?
- Illinois primary: For Mitt Romney, delegates less important than 'winning'
The Illinois primary Tuesday is an opportunity for Mitt Romney to extend his delegate lead on Rick Santorum. But a big win in the popular vote might be more important.
- Keep Tim Tebow? Why this Broncos fan doesn't want Peyton Manning.
Tim Tebow is surely gone now that Peyton Manning is a member of the Denver Broncos. But not all Bronco Nation is sold on trading Tim Tebow.
- Paul Ryan releases new GOP budget plan: What's in it?
The Republican House budget, released by Rep. Paul Ryan, scales back Medicare reforms that hurt GOP candidates last year, but sharpens contrast with President Obama on debt.
- Spring equinox heralds start of the season, even if it feels like summer
Spring equinox celebrations around the world were on the early side this year, but summer-like warmth in much of the US makes it seem as if the season is almost over.
- Anti-Obama slogans with racist slants on the rise in Election 2012
The 2008 election was not devoid of racist anti-Obama sentiment, but racial slurs and offensive slogans seem to be balder this time – from a racially derogatory joke circulated by a US judge to crude bumper stickers.
- Amelia Earhart: Why is Hillary Clinton backing new search?
Amelia Earhart might have crashed on Nikumaroro island, a private group suggests. Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that the US is backing the group's effort to discover the truth.
- Education report: Shortcomings of US schools pose national security threat
Former secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former New York City schools chancellor Joel Klein cochaired a task force that released its report Tuesday.
- Dog-owner-in-chief? New poll gives Obama a leg up on Mitt Romney.
A new PPP poll survey found 7 percent of the US public are more inclined to vote for Mitt Romney as a result of the dog-on-the-roof episode, but Obama is considered a better president for dogs.
- Mitt Romney's top 5 attacks on President Obama Mitt Romney has yet to nail down the Republican presidential nomination, but he’s already attacking President Obama. Here's a look at five of Mr. Romney’s charges – and whether they’re true.