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Quran burning: Were prisoners hiding extremist messages in books?The Pentagon has launched an investigation into the Quran burning at a US detention facility in Afghanistan. Prisoners might have used the books to pass secret messages, a spokesman says.
- Barack Obama: How well do you know America's 44th president?
A lot has happened since Barack Obama was elected president in 2008. Have you been paying attention? Test your knowledge of the man currently in the Oval Office with this quiz on notable events – both large and small – from the Obama presidency.
Mittmageddon: Why Mitt Romney faces an electoral day of truth TuesdayMitt Romney now faces 'Mittmageddon,' a single day upon which his political future may depend. Republican primaries in Michigan and Arizona Tuesday are nearly a must-win.
Monitor BreakfastWhat keeps SEC chairwoman up at night? Money market fundsThe health of money market funds leads the list of worries of SEC chairwoman Mary Schapiro, America's top financial market regulator. Past wild swings in the stock market rank up there, too.
Santorum on Satan: Who leaked the speech to the press?We think it’s important here to follow one of the cardinal questions of politics – who benefits? That would narrow the field down to Rick Santorum’s GOP opponents.
Obama sings the blues with Mick Jagger, B.B. KingPresident Obama took the microphone Tuesday to sing a few bars of 'Sweet Home Chicago' during a blues concert at the White House. Are Mick Jagger and B.B. King in danger of being upstaged? You decide.
Could Rick Santorum super PAC do more harm than good?Rick Santorum's super PAC is keeping him competitive, especially in Michigan. But DCDecoder questions whether big money support may cost Santorum some populist appeal.
Stolen Valor Act at Supreme Court: Is lying about being a hero a right?Stolen Valor Act makes it a crime to falsely claim to have been awarded a military medal. Xavier Alvarez did that, but the claim harms no one, says his lawyer in his brief to the Supreme Court. The case is being argued Wednesday.
Cover StoryDoes America need a CEO in the Oval Office?Mitt Romney has been both vaunted and vilified for his business background. Here's how running a corporation really compares to running a country.
Eight who have gone from business to politics From a billionaire publisher to a truck-stop magnate, many have traded the executive suite for political office.
Gay Marriage: why Prop. 8 appeal is not going to Supreme Court ... yetThe coalition of groups that backs Prop. 8, California's ban on gay marriage, has asked all the judges of the Ninth Circuit to rehear the case decided by a three-judge panel on Feb. 7. An appeal to the US Supreme Court could still follow.
How Supreme Court ruling on Texas could reduce affirmative action across USThe Supreme Court, which has shifted to the right, may use the Texas case to overturn the 2003 decision that achieving classroom diversity could justify the use of race-based affirmative action.
Nuclear talks with Iran? Senators implore Obama to draw line in the sand.The senators are urging Obama to demand that Iran suspend all of its uranium enrichment during any negotiations over its nuclear program, a position that could scuttle chances for the talks.
Could Rick Santorum topple Mitt Romney in Arizona?Mitt Romney has always counted on winning the Arizona Republican primary, but a new poll has Rick Santorum closing the gap ahead of Wednesday's GOP debate.
High gas prices: How big a problem for Obama?The last five times gas prices have spiked, the incumbent party has lost the presidential election. On Tuesday, the national average price of gasoline was $3.57 a gallon.
Does Rick Santorum have a Satan problem?Parts of a 2008 speech by Rick Santorum have surfaced online, in which he says Satan is subverting great American institutions. Its appearance comes at a time in the campaign when Santorum's rivals are trying to make voters think twice about supporting him.
Syria stalemate: Is Russia pushing Mideast into cold-war style conflict?Russia is refusing to attend an Arab League-hosted meeting on Syria, and experts warn its stance could embolden Iran to stand firm against the West. The US meanwhile softened its stance on arming the opposition.
Is Obama 'dangerous' because he wants you to buy a Chevy Volt? Newt says yes.Newt Gingrich is railing against President Obama for using federal money to subsidize hybrid plug-ins like the Chevy Volt, likening the vehicle to 'cultural warfare.' Some Republicans agree.
Evangelist raises Obama faith issue again, 'has no idea' what president believesGraham, who has led the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association since his father's retirement, also repeated earlier remarks linking Obama to Islam through his African ancestry and said the Muslim world saw him as a Muslim.
Is Rick Santorum the new Teflon candidate to whom nothing sticks?Mitt Romney and Ron Paul are spending millions on ads to attack the surging Rick Santorum. But he's proving to be an elusive target, as social conservatives endorse many of his positions.
