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'Act of Valor': Does Navy SEAL film reveal too many secrets?'Act of Valor' is a fictional account of a potential terrorist attack on American soil. The film uses 'real-life' active duty US Navy SEALs. Critics warn the film may give away sensitive intel.
So much money, so few lobbyists in D.C. How does that math work?Spending to lobby the US government has almost tripled since 1998, but numbers of registered lobbyists have barely budged. How the work gets done without the scarlet 'L' of lobbyist registration.
New Orleans' razing craze aims to clear way for post-Katrina recoveryNew Orleans is on a mission to raze thousands of properties abandoned after hurricane Katrina. Many are in neighborhoods, such as the Lower Ninth Ward, where poor and minority residents were concentrated.
Bill Maher gives pro-Obama super PAC $1 million. Is that a good career move?Bill Maher's routine is made up of political jokes all aimed at the GOP candidates. If no GOP candidate is able to beat President Obama in the fall, good material will be harder to come by.
2012 Daytona 500: Is Danica Patrick or Tony Stewart a better NASCAR story?The Daytona 500 this Sunday gets NASCAR's 2012 season started with a big splash. Danica Patrick competes in her first full season of NASCAR.
Gingrich pledges $2.50 gas, Obama: 'it's easy to make phony promises'Obama sought to deflect growing Republican attacks over rising prices at the pump, blaming recent increases on a mix of factors beyond his control, including tensions with Iran, hot demand from China, India and other emerging economies, and Wall Street speculators taking advantage of the uncertainty.
Newark Muslims hold protest rally over NYPD spy operationNewark Muslims plan to rally Friday in protest of a 2007 NYPD spying operation targeting Muslim groups in Newark, N.J. Mayor Bloomberg says the operation was 'constitutional.'
Daytona 500: Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth win qualifying racesThe Daytona 500 is underway and defending NASCAR champion Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth won the first two races to be lined up together at the Daytona International Speedway.
Can the national debt be cut? How Republican candidates' plans compare. Here's a comparative look at the candidates based on the group's numbers.- Is taking DNA a reasonable search? US judges uphold California law.
A 2004 California law permits DNA samples taken from adults arrested for felonies to be stored in a national database. Challengers said that violates Fourth Amendment privacy protections.
National Enquirer ignites furor with Whitney Houston casket photoIf and when to depict the dead are questions that vex ethicists and newsrooms everywhere. Whitney Houston casket photos on the cover of the tabloid National Enquirer are taking that debate public.
How the 'Friends of Syria' meeting showcases international weaknessThe intervention in Libya had some experts declaring that henceforth there would be no retreat from an international 'responsibility to protect' civilians. But the Syria crisis has many reassessing the doctrine's stature.
Rick Santorum in Congress: why his record is costing him nowSome see Rick Santorum as an uncompromising firebrand of a culture warrior, but his rivals are focusing their attacks on his legislative record in Congress, which bridged party lines.
White House releases 'privacy bill of rights': what it promises online consumersWhile falling short of law, the consumer 'privacy bill of rights' would give consumers 'new legal and technical tools to safeguard their privacy,' according to the White House.
Keen on slashing the national debt? Ron Paul is your man.Ron Paul ranks as the one candidate among four whose announced policies would leave America with a lower national debt than it would have under a status quo course, according to a new analysis.
- Abortion wars: Virginia retreats on invasive probe in ultrasound bill
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell backtracked on the bill, which could have required women seeking an abortion first to undergo an invasive procedure. Republicans scrambled to pass an amended version.
Stephen Colbert hosts Nancy Pelosi. Is he a Democrat?We all know the character 'Stephen Colbert' is a Republican. But Nancy Pelosi's appearance on 'The Colbert Report' leaves some wondering about the political motives of Colbert, the man.
Fatal helicopter crash underscores hazards of Marines' mission trainingThirteen Marines have died since October in serious aviation accidents during training, including seven killed late Wednesday when two helicopters collided in midair.
Bradley Manning: Will the alleged WikiLeaks ally have a compelling defense?Pfc. Bradley Manning is expected to enter a plea in response to 22 charges lodged by military prosecutors, including turning over to WikiLeaks hundreds of thousands of military and diplomatic documents.
As gas prices rise, should US oil industry stop exporting?US gas prices are soaring and domestic demand is falling. The oil industry says it needs to export to stay in business and avoid layoffs. Others claim that keeps supply low and gas prices high.
