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Think Google privacy policy isn't private enough? How to stay incognito.A new, streamlined privacy policy goes into effect Thursday on all Google websites. The result: more effective ad-targeting of users. If you're not liking that idea, here are some tips to make it harder for Google to track your online activity.
Is Assad scared of a war crimes trial? Assault on Homs suggests not.Diplomats critical of Syria are using terms such as 'crimes against humanity' and 'war criminal.' But the Homs assault suggests Assad sees defeating the rebels as more vital for his survival.
Andrew Breitbart, a 'happy warrior,' rallied the right and vexed the leftAndrew Breitbart, who died Thursday, was one of the most powerful voices of the new conservative media. Often vilified by liberals, Breitbart maintained that he 'enjoyed making enemies.'
Montana judge apologizes for racist email about Obama's motherMontana's chief federal judge said he was "anti-Obama" but not a racist. The judge forwarded a joke about President Obama's mother and bestiality.
Andrew Breitbart, conservative publisher, was powerful, polarizing forceAndrew Breitbart's website, bigjournalism.com, announced his death in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Lack of enthusiasm? It's the Democrats who have a problem.Plenty of Republicans are unhappy with their choices for president. But Republican and Republican-leaning voters are still more enthusiastic about voting in November than their Democratic counterparts.
Mitt Romney gaffe monster: Why does he misspeak?Mitt Romney often says stuff that makes him seem like J. Thurston Romney III. Recently he put his wife in several Cadillacs that were undoubtedly purchased from his NASCAR team-owning friends.
Blunt amendment brings culture wars to CongressThe Blunt amendment would attach a provision to a key highway bill that would let employers opt out of a new federal health-care mandate for their employees if they have religious objections.
Senator Olympia Snowe's departure widens partisan gulfVoters say they want bipartisan solutions to the nation's problems. But they congregate and vote in ways that ensure partisan warfare, driving the Republicans further right and the Democratic Party further left.
David Dreier to leave Congress: Is California losing its clout?Some worry that David Dreier's retirement means reduced clout for California on Capitol Hill. But others say an anti-pork atmosphere in Washington means their concerns are overblown.
Online gambling 101: What the new gambling expansion means for states Online lotto – and virtual slot machines, blackjack, and poker – could be coming to your state or one near you. Here are five questions on internet gambling, following the US Justice Department's policy reversal late last year, possibly producing a boon to both the industry and state budgets.
Rare, night tornadoes hit Harrisburg, Branson, and other Midwest townsHarrisburg, Ill, was hit by a rare, massive night-time tornado with 170 mph winds. At least 12 people were killed by 16 tornadoes in three states. Friday could see a similar storm system, say meteorologists.
Baseball spring training: The facts, from history to cheap seats Spring training is when players shed the winter rust by limbering up on warm, sun-baked diamonds, sign autographs galore, and provide hope that this may be their team’s year. As preseason games between major-league teams begin on Saturday, here are a few facts to give you some background on spring ball.
Davy Jones, cast as lead singer for 'The Monkees,' was heartthrob for millionsDavy Jones, who died at his home in Florida at the age of 66, was best known for his lead role with 'The Monkees,' which pioneered techniques exploited by other TV shows for years.
Ohio school shooting: why the gun owner won't be held accountableOhio has no laws governing child access to guns on its books and there are not yet signs the shooting in Chardon will force a reassessment of the state’s gun laws.
Storm system causes damage in Kentucky, flash-flood threat in West ViriginiaThe storm system raked the Midwest overnight Tuesday with tornadoes that killed at least nine. Now, concern is also centering on Kentucky and West Virginia.
Ron Paul's new ad: Is he attacking his 'wingman'?The latest Ron Paul ad goes after all three of his rivals in the GOP presidential race. But it's not as hard on Mitt Romney. Maybe Rick Santorum is on to something with his 'wingman' comment.
- As Election 2012 nears, Hollywood Republicans are braving the limelight
Hollywood Republicans say for years it was best to keep their heads down and mouths shut to preserve their careers. But Election 2012 and the national debate are luring more conservatives into the open.
North Korea nuclear moratorium: Will it last?Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the US “still has profound concerns” about the North Korea nuclear moratorium, even as it considers the agreement “a step in the right direction.”
Support for gay marriage rises among California voters, poll findsAn accelerating shift is under way among California voters on gay marriage, with 59 percent now in favor of allowing it, a new Field Poll suggests. That's up from 49 percent in 2009.
