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Trayvon Martin case: use of Stand Your Ground law or pursuit of a black teen?A grand jury in Florida and the US Justice Department will both probe the Feb. 26 shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin. Key questions: Did the alleged gunman racially profile Trayvon? And did he use the Stand Your Ground law appropriately?
Illinois primary: For Mitt Romney, delegates less important than 'winning'The Illinois primary Tuesday is an opportunity for Mitt Romney to extend his delegate lead on Rick Santorum. But a big win in the popular vote might be more important.
Keep Tim Tebow? Why this Broncos fan doesn't want Peyton Manning.Tim Tebow is surely gone now that Peyton Manning is a member of the Denver Broncos. But not all Bronco Nation is sold on trading Tim Tebow.
Paul Ryan releases new GOP budget plan: What's in it?The Republican House budget, released by Rep. Paul Ryan, scales back Medicare reforms that hurt GOP candidates last year, but sharpens contrast with President Obama on debt.
Spring equinox heralds start of the season, even if it feels like summerSpring equinox celebrations around the world were on the early side this year, but summer-like warmth in much of the US makes it seem as if the season is almost over.- Anti-Obama slogans with racist slants on the rise in Election 2012The 2008 election was not devoid of racist anti-Obama sentiment, but racial slurs and offensive slogans seem to be balder this time – from a racially derogatory joke circulated by a US judge to crude bumper stickers.
Amelia Earhart: Why is Hillary Clinton backing new search?Amelia Earhart might have crashed on Nikumaroro island, a private group suggests. Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that the US is backing the group's effort to discover the truth.- Education report: Shortcomings of US schools pose national security threatFormer secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former New York City schools chancellor Joel Klein cochaired a task force that released its report Tuesday.
Dog-owner-in-chief? New poll gives Obama a leg up on Mitt Romney.A new PPP poll survey found 7 percent of the US public are more inclined to vote for Mitt Romney as a result of the dog-on-the-roof episode, but Obama is considered a better president for dogs.
Mitt Romney's top 5 attacks on President Obama Mitt Romney has yet to nail down the Republican presidential nomination, but he’s already attacking President Obama. Here's a look at five of Mr. Romney’s charges – and whether they’re true.
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.
