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Peyton Manning: how he changed Indianapolis and the ColtsPeyton Manning not only resuscitated the Colts franchise, but he also became the first and perhaps most admired citizen of Indianapolis. It's clear there will not be another Peyton Manning.
Joe the Plumber goes to Congress? Why he's a huge underdog.Joe the Plumber, aka Samuel Wurzelbacher, on Tuesday won the GOP primary for Ohio’s Ninth Congressional District. His next step is to square off against Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur.
Beyond Super Tuesday: Will calendar be kinder to a battered Mitt Romney?Barring a major upset, Mitt Romney is still on track for the nomination. But Super Tuesday could have been a lot better for him, and the path ahead is daunting.
- Allowed to stay, Miami student becomes face of Obama immigration policy
Obama administration gives Daniela Pelaez, a Miami high school valedictorian, a deportation reprieve. Her case affords the White House a political test of its new 'prosecutorial discretion' immigration policy.
Dennis Kucinich out: Left loses a combative, cheerful voice in CongressFormer presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich lost in the Democratic primary Tuesday to Rep. Marcy Kaptur after their Ohio districts were merged by a Republican redistricting plan.
John McCain badgers Pentagon on Syria: 'We're not leading'Defense Secretary Leon Panetta defended America's cautious stance on Syria in a Senate hearing Wednesday. A day earlier, President Obama said that unilateral action in Syria would be a mistake.
- Why the cyber security bill in Congress is getting big push from Pentagon
The bill would require US companies that run 'critical infrastructure' to buttress their cyber security and share certain information with the government. Critics say that's risky and unnecessary, but the Pentagon is all for it.
Super Tuesday fallout: Will the South ever vote for Mitt Romney?On paper, Mitt Romney can clinch the nomination without winning many die-hard red states. But a surge by Rick Santorum in the South could spell big trouble for the frontrunner.
- How much do you know about gas prices? Take our quiz!
Most drivers know how much they paid for a gallon of gas the last time they topped off the tank. But how much do you know about gasoline before it arrives at the pump? Or about mileage? Take our quiz to see how much of a fuel expert you are.
Chellie Pingree, Maine Rep., decides against Senate bidPingree said it was a difficult decision and that she's grateful for the support she's received from across Maine and the country.
Peyton Manning: Which teams need the ex-Colt the most?OK, so Peyton Manning is a ripe old 35 and has neck 'issues.' He's still going to be a catch for some NFL team looking for a savvy, deep-throwing quarterback. Redskins? Dolphins? Chiefs? Seahawks?
Rush Limbaugh rips Obama 'hypocrisy' on Sandra FlukeRush Limbaugh didn't much like what Obama had to say Tuesday about the still-reverberating Sandra Fluke 'slut' controversy. Limbaugh said the president hasn't denounced crudeness from fellow Democrats.
'Joe the Plumber' wins Ohio primary, faces tough race in NovemberJoe the Plumber, aka Samuel Wurzelbacher, won his Congressional district in the GOP primary in Ohio. Wurzelbacher will now face US Rep. Marcy Kaptur in November.
A counterweight to foreclosure crisis: community land trusts?As home foreclosures put a drag on the US economy, 250 community land trusts across the US use one-time taxpayer subsidies to help low-income homebuyers and stabilize communities.
Why Mitt Romney didn't come down hard on Rush LimbaughPolls in Ohio, Tennessee, and Georgia show that Rush Limbaugh Republicans lean toward Rick Santorum. Mitt Romney could not afford to lose any of those votes, especially in Ohio.
Peyton Manning: Where will he play next?Peyton Manning is expected to announce he's leaving the Indianapolis Colts at a news conference at noon today. Will Peyton Manning go to the New York Jets?
A share-the-wealth Super Tuesday means no rest for front-runner RomneyMitt Romney won six of 10 Super Tuesday contests, enough to retain his front-runner status. But his hair-breadth's win in Ohio was not a convincing one, and the next states to vote don't favor him.
Super Tuesday impossibly close for Romney, SantorumBoth Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum have three states as they wait for results from Ohio to come in. With 91 percent of the Ohio votes tallied, Romney only has a 5,000 vote lead out of the 1.1 million votes that have been counted.
Super Tuesday results roll in for six statesMitt Romney won in three of the first primary results to come in on Super Tuesday. Rick Santorum won two of the first states to tally their results, and Newt Gingrich took Georgia.
War games: Republicans could write Obama blank check on IranSenate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that Congress should consider giving the president preemptive authority to attack Iran. Democratic leaders were wary of the plan.
