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Does Rush Limbaugh’s apology put his ‘slut’ comment behind him? Not likelyRush Limbaugh apologized for calling Sandra Fluke a “slut” because of her comments about contraception. But that unusual retreat by the sharp-tongued talk show host has not ended the matter as a political weapon.
Can Mitt Romney carry his ‘Big Mo’ through Super Tuesday?Mitt Romney is leading the GOP presidential pack in election wins, delegates, and nominations. But Super Tuesday and its ten contests – especially Ohio – could be the key to whether he keeps his momentum.
Obama to AIPAC: 'I have Israel's back'Addressing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Sunday, President Obama pledged to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Obama said he would "take no options off the table," including a military strike.
Cover StoryThe etiquette gap: From Newt and Mitt to Facebook and textingNewt Gingrich calling Mitt Romney a liar, boorish friends texting at dinner, bad Facebook manners: The nation's etiquette gap – from a shove to a shooting – can breed more incivility.
Digital age etiquette tips for Facebook faux pas and texting trip upsSome survival tips for this digital age of social media and new technology.
Gas prices force cash-strapped cities to get creativeHow do cities stay on budget amid rising gas prices? No idling cop cars, shorter library times, and new garbage routes. But it's a delicate balancing act that could get tougher.
Time to attack Iran? Obama-Netanyahu summit could make fateful decision.There may be more agreement between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on how to proceed about Iran than some observers suggest.
What?? Rush Limbaugh actually apologized!!Controversial broadcaster Rush Limbaugh said he “sincerely” apologizes for calling Sandra Fluke a “slut” and a “prostitute” because she spoke out on birth control.
With BP oil spill billions at stake, why did Gulf fishermen suddenly settle?News that 100,000 fishermen and oil spill workers settled with BP for $7.8 billion rather than going to trial suggests a lesson from the Valdez spill: Drawn-out litigation can become its own tragedy.
Border bunglers: 10 odd smuggling attempts foiled by US agents Drugs are just a few of the illegal products – from the exotic to the mundane – that people attempt to sneak across the US-Mexico border everyday. Here are 10 examples of creative ways people tried to sneak something past Customs.
The baby in the cornfield: Tales of tiny tornado survivorsWhy are stories of tornado 'miracle babies' so common? It happened again Friday when rescuers found a blond, blue-eyed toddler in the middle of an Indiana cornfield, 10 miles from her home.
A cold-war chill? US-Russia relations falter over Libya and Syria.Stormy days lie ahead for US-Russia relations, many say. Progress on issues like missile defense and NATO-Russia relations could suffer serious setbacks if the Syria and Iran crises deteriorate further.
Will Sandra Fluke sue Rush Limbaugh for calling her ‘a slut’?When Rush Limbaugh called Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke 'a slut' and a 'prostitute,' he set off a firestorm of criticism. Some advertisers are leaving Limbaugh's show.
Washington State caucuses could foreshadow Super TuesdayThe Republican presidential caucuses in Washington State are being held Saturday, three days before Super Tuesday. Mitt Romney is leading in polls, but Rick Santorum is strong there too.
Somber searches resume as tornado outbreak leaves heartland reelingAn 'enormous outbreak' of at least 91 tornadoes tore into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys Friday, the second major tornado system to rake across the heartland in the span of three days.
Ohio looms large on Super Tuesday. Can Romney increase his delegate lead?A win in Ohio on Super Tuesday could restore Mitt Romney's clear front-runner status. But senior Republicans are decrying the toxic nature of the campaign, and some prominent conservative commentators doubt that either Romney or Rick Santorum could beat Barack Obama.
Katrina in the Midwest: Tornado-struck town begins road to recoveryHarrisburg, Ill., hit by a tornado Wednesday, was spared by the massive storm system that spawned tornadoes across the East Friday. Instead, it started the process of healing.
Is Rush Limbaugh damaging the Republican Party?Before Rush Limbaugh spoke up, the Republicans thought they had a winning issue on contraception in health-care plans. Now, everyone is on the same side: against Rush Limbaugh.
Is Afghanistan worth it? US doubts rise after Quran burning violence.An Afghan soldier killed two Americans in retaliation for the US Quran burning – and the Afghanistan government offered no apology. It suggests that the relationship is fraying after 10 years of war, some say.
- Try, try again: Senate 'Gang of Six' hatching plan on US debt reduction
Congress punted last year on a plan for major US deficit and debt reduction. But the bipartisan 'Gang of Six' senators is back at it, crafting a blueprint they say will be ready for consideration even before Election 2012.
