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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.
Helicopter mid-air crash kills 7 Marines in Calif. desertThe aircraft collided in a remote portion of the Yuma Training Range Complex on the California side of the Chocolate Mountains very close to the Arizona border, Dooley said. The exact location hasn't been confirmed.- Why auto bailout helps Obama (and hurts GOP) in Michigan, OhioA new Obama ad attacks Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum for opposing the auto industry bailout. Polls show 63 percent of voters in Michigan support the federal bailout of the auto industry.
At CNN debate, Rick Santorum skewered over 'bridge to nowhere'GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum took a pounding from rivals over his Senate record, during the CNN debate Wednesday. MItt Romney reminded voters of Santorum's vote for the so-called 'bridge to nowhere.'
Ron Paul ad says Santorum is 'fake' conservativeA new Ron Paul ad says that Rick Santorum voted to double the size of the Department of Education. Why is Ron Paul hammering Santorum instead of Mitt Romney? credentials.
Republican debate: Romney fights to win against surging SantorumMitt Romney used Wednesday's Republican debate to go head-to-head with his leading challenger, Rick Santorum.
'Diddy' as TV mogul? Why new network could face steep challenges.'Diddy,' a.k.a. Sean Combs, will head one of four new minority-owned networks on Comcast. But with the TV landscape changing, 'Diddy' will have to do something special to stand out.
Sarah Palin: Press 'wee-weed up' over Santorum Satan speech. Is she right?Sarah Palin has criticized the 'lame-stream media' for making too much of Rick Santorum's 2008 statement that Satan is attacking America. But the media aren't the only ones concerned.- Supreme Court debate: Is lying about being a war hero protected speech?Supreme Court justices heard arguments over the Stolen Valor Act, which bars lies over receiving military medals, but the discussion broadened into whether there is any value worth protecting in falsehood.
Republican debate: why Rick Santorum faces more pressure than Mitt RomneyWednesday night's Republican debate in Arizona may be the most crucial yet. But Mitt Romney isn't the only one facing pressure. Rick Santorum needs to show that his rise to the top is real.
Virginia GOP backs off mandatory invasive ultrasound testsRepublican legislators in Virginia voted to amend a bill that would have required women seeking abortions to submit to invasive ultrasound imaging.
Rutgers spycam case: why it's not open and shutDharun Ravi faces charges of, among other counts, invasion of privacy and witness and evidence tampering. The most serious charge – bias intimidation – could draw a 10-year sentence.
Tax-cut duel: After Romney, Obama lays out his planPresident Obama unveiled a plan to cut corporate tax rates to 28 percent – almost as much as a Mitt Romney proposal today. Did Obama just remove tax cuts from the GOP campaign arsenal?
Politics of Rick Santorum's theology: Is faith a kingmaker or deal-breaker?Rick Santorum, playing the religion card, appears to be winning support of evangelical Christians ahead of potentially pivotal GOP primaries in Arizona and Michigan.
As gas prices soar, Californians test life above the $4-a-gallon markGas prices that have already surged beyond $4 a gallon are forcing California consumers and business-owners to cut back and try to make do with less.
Tyler Clementi and cyberbullying: how courts ruled in five other cases The trial for the roommate of former Rutgers University Tyler Clementi will be watched by legal experts nationwide to see how the court addresses the growing issue of cyberbullying. Here is a list of court proceedings where cyberbullying or Internet privacy invasion was a key issue.
Why Mitt Romney wants to cut individual and business tax ratesHours before a GOP debate in Arizona, Mitt Romney released his plan to cut corporate tax rates to 28 percent. Mitt Romney also said he would cut individual tax rates by 20 percent.
