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Why Mitt Romney is likely to get to Republican Party convention a winnerRick Santorum needs to pull an upset in Illinois – an unlikely prospect given latest polls – and win in other winner-take-all primaries to push Mitt Romney to a brokered Republican Party convention.
Flooding, tornado hit San Antonio and other parts of TexasA tornado touched down southwest of San Antonio Monday night damaging half a dozen homes. Severe flooding is forecast from Texas to Missouri over the next several days.
Vernal equinox heralds end of the winter that wasn't This winter was the warmest on record so far in the 21st century. Here are some other remarkable facts about the winter that wasn't.
Hillary Clinton wades into mystery of Amelia EarhartNew photographic evidence shows parts of a plane on a Pacific Island. Hillary Clinton meets Tuesday with a group investigating the disappearance of American aviator Amelia Earhart.
Poll finds American sympathy for Syrians, scant desire to intervenePost-Iraq conflict fatigue appears to be replacing any 'bellicose itch' among Americans, according to a poll that finds US support for save havens in Syria if someone else sets them up.
Paragliding grandma defies gravity and ageAt 101, great, great grandmother May Hardison of Utah, celebrated a new world record Tuesday: the 'Oldest Female to Paraglide Tandem.'
Trayvon Martin case draws celebrities, feds join investigationTrayvon Martin's shooting death is attracting celebrity attention, including Spike Lee, Wyclef Jean, and Mia Farrow. The US Justice Department opened its own probe into the Trayvon Martin case in Florida.
Mets make deal with Madoff trusteeThe settlement avoids a civil trial for the club and means they'll have to pay far less than they otherwise might.
Bison reach Montana as part of relocation planThe American Bison (also known as buffalo) were taken from Yellowstone as part of an effort to repopulate the West with the iconic animals.
Bales may not remember shooting, lawyer saysThe Army sergeant accused of shooting 16 Afghan civilians has not yet been formally charged, though charges may come this week.
Tim Tebow: Where does he go now? Four teams that might fit.Tim Tebow is surely gone now that Peyton Manning has chosen to join the Denver Broncos. The question now is whether any team wants to adapt itself to the Tim Tebow style.
Why Illinois primary could finally give Mitt Romney momentumMitt Romney has been trying to fend off a Rick Santorum charge throughout March. But the Illinois primary Tuesday is a clear 'home game' for Romney.
Spring into summer: Unseasonable heat helps pave way for violent weatherSpring is just beginning, but in many parts of the country it already feels like summer. As a storm moves into especially warm humid air in the center of the country, Texas is under the gun for violent storms.
Michelle Obama on 'Letterman' tonight. Can she get Dave to work out?In recent TV appearances, first lady Michelle Obama competed with Ellen DeGeneres in a push-up contest, and she tried to get Jay Leno to eat something healthy. On Monday's 'Letterman,' maybe she can get her host to take part in a sack race.
NCAA bracket busters and the Sweet 16A historic weekend in the NCAA men's basketball tournament saw more than its share of momentous upsets, shattering both convention and fans' brackets. The 'Sweet 16,' featuring the sixteen remaining teams, begins March 22nd.
US high school graduation rate inches past 75 percentThe graduation rate rose by 3.5 percent between 2002 and 2009, according to a new report. But 10 states had lower graduation rates in 2009 than in 2002.
Peyton Manning: Why did he choose the Denver Broncos?Peyton Manning doubtless has notebooks full of reasons for choosing the Denver Broncos. But a few key factors probably appealed most to Peyton Manning.
Drug testing: Florida aims to be first to test public workersNew Florida drug-testing law allows agency heads to randomly test public workers for illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and alcohol. But it exempts the governor and state legislators.
Obama raises $45 million in FebruaryObama's monthly haul was nearly twice as much as the $23 million per month average he raised during the final three months of 2011 and more than the $29.1 million he raised in January.
Mitt Romney: Can his wife save his campaign?Mitt Romney has a big gender gap in head-to-head match-ups with Obama. On Sunday, his wife, Ann, spoke out about women's economic concerns at a campaign event in Illinois.
