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US officials urge 'stay the course' in wake of Afghan violenceAs attacks on allied forces in Afghanistan continued Sunday in the wake of Quran burnings, US officials reaffirmed their commitment to preventing Al Qaeda advances.
GOP governors see Mitt Romney as one of their own, but hesitate to endorse himJust eight of the 29 Republican governors have endorsed Romney, and while he’s one of their own – a former state chief executive – there are good reasons to hold back, including the GOP’s divisive nominating campaign.
Republican governors worry about divisive GOP primary raceRepublican governors say they are concerned the prolonged primary race has alienated independent voters and may have badly damaged the eventual nominee.
At 2012 Academy Awards, 'The Help' appeals across party lines (+trailer)Sometimes Republicans and Democrats have different film tastes. Last year, it was "True Grit" vs. "The King's Speech." But this year, Americans across party lines are enjoying "The Help," the film about African-American maids during the civil rights era, a Christian Science Monitor/TIPP poll shows.
BP faces billions in fines as spill trial nearsThe huge legal bill for the catastrophic 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is coming due for BP as a federal trial opens Monday to determine the company’s liability for the blowout of its Macondo well.
Doubt about reliability of Afghan partners in warThe shooting deaths of two US military advisers in the Afghan capital and the quick decision to pull coalition personnel from all government ministries injected a sobering measure of doubt about the reliability of the most important US ally in the war.
Academy Awards 2012: why Oscar winners are often head-scratchersAcademy Award winners aren't always the ones the viewing public expects – or wants. But the secretive Academy likes it that way. Don't forget, you're not in the Oscar club
Warren Buffett ends rocky week by announcing heir apparentAs Warren Buffett's public profile took some rare hits, the 'Oracle of Omaha' moved Saturday to shore up Berkshire Hathaway's future by locating a successor.
Romney vs. Santorum: Down to the wire in Michigan and ArizonaThough the momentum seems to be with Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum does well in some polls. But beyond next week's primaries, then “Super Tuesday” a week later, establishment Republicans worry about the outlook for taking on Barack Obama in November.
Obama: No 'silver bullet' for gas price pain. GOP says drill more.Staking his ground, and perhaps his reelection, on a 'green' ideology, President Obama said in his weekly Saturday address that high gas prices confirm the need for an “all-of-the-above” energy policy. Republicans push more domestic oil production.
'Act of Valor' glorifies Navy SEALs. But can they act? (+trailer)Act of Valor: War movies in wartime inevitably are controversial. "Act of Valor" – the movie about US Navy SEALs – is bringing mixed reviews from professional film critics and moviegoers.
Another Mitt Romney clunker? 'Ann drives a couple of Cadillacs, actually....'Mitt Romney wanted the focus to be on his plan for the economy, but mention of his wife's two Cadillacs at the speech in Detroit renewed concerns that his wealth could be a liability.
Rutgers spycam case opening arguments: cyberbully or boy who acted stupidly?There appears to be no middle ground in the Rutgers spycam case. The prosecution says the defendant hated his roommate because he was gay. The defense says he is 'not homophobic' and never tried to harm him.
Oil nears $110 a barrel, gas prices jump 12 cents a gallon in a week. Eek!Tensions with Iran have markets 'convinced there will be some type of confrontation,' says an energy analyst. Oil buyers are starting to 'horde,' and nervousness is affecting gas prices.
Mitt Romney's new economic plan: Did it just fizzle?The economic plan unveiled by Mitt Romney Friday offered details on tax reform and Social Security, but several gaffes and a lack of energy could overshadow its content.
Hillary Clinton, at 'Friends' meeting, has encouraging words for Syria rebelsSecretary of State Hillary Clinton stopped short of giving an official US nod to the Syrian opposition to the Assad regime. But, as 'Friends of Syria' meeting ends, that move is likely to come soon.
'Joe the Plumber' and Herman Cain: A match made on cloud 9-9-9?'Joe the Plumber' (a.k.a. Samuel Wurzelbacher), who is running for Congress, will campaign with Herman Cain. But the antitax everyman might be two years too late.
Mitt admits there are few Mitts at The Mitt in Mich.Campaigning in Michigan, the Republican presidential candidate took a liking to a restaurant called The Mitt on Friday.
Is Rick Santorum too angry to be elected president?Some conservative pundits worry that Rick Santorum has not yet shown the ability to be the sort of optimistic unifier – à la Ronald Reagan – that general-election voters tend to prefer.
Social media age shocker? On politics, newspapers get more respect.A survey of likely 2012 voters found that newspapers, followed by broadcast and cable TV, are considered the most reliable source of election news. Trust in national media, however, is very low.
