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Whitney Houston was the golden girl of the music industryWhitney Houston, who died Saturday, wowed audiences with effortless, powerful, and peerless vocals rooted in the black church but made palatable to the masses with a pop sheen.
Maine caucus win gives Romney new momentumWinning the Maine caucuses gives Mitt Romney a burst of momentum he hopes will carry him until the next major primaries in Arizona and Michigan, then Super Tuesday when 10 states hold elections.
Sarah Palin wows CPAC. But has the race for the White House moved beyond her?Sarah Palin energized the crowd of activists at the Conservative Political Action Conference Saturday. She has yet to endorse a GOP presidential candidate, which keeps her in the game.
CPAC: After a tough week, Romney wins conservative straw pollMitt Romney won the CPAC straw poll of conservative activists Saturday. It doesn't bring him any convention delegates, but it does show good standing among the Republican Party base.
Political fallout from birth control fight: A glimmer of good news for Obama?Under fire from Catholic bishops and others, the Obama administration had to backtrack on contraception and health insurance. But many Catholics differ with the church hierarchy over birth control.
Ode to conservatism at CPAC, Romney-styleFor Mitt Romney, the Conservative Political Action Conference was a bit of a lion's den. Romney is seen as the moderate in the presidential race, which is why he stressed his conservative credentials.
- Can birth-control flap rekindle 'repeal ObamaCare' crusade?
Republicans see the surge in support for religious freedom as an opening to overturn President Obama’s signature health-care reform. Conservatives are not likely to let the issue go lightly.
Miramonte sex abuse: Schools facing Catholic Church-like wave of scandal?The Miramonte School scandal could be a wakeup call about the prevalence of sexual abuse in schools nationwide, experts say – adding that scandals could sweep though education world the way they did though the Catholic Church.
Jerry Sandusky case: Should court let suspected pedophile see grandkids?Trial is set for May 14 for Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State football coach charged with sexual abuse of 10 boys. His bail conditions bar interaction with minors, but he wants the court to let him talk with and see his grandchildren.
Michelle Obama marks 'Let's Move' milestone with arugula, 'Interlude Dance'Michelle Obama started Let's Move to tackle childhood obesity two years ago. Now, she's finishing up a four-state tour to promote the effort – all with a dash of fun thrown in.
Wagging tails replace sad eyes in Westminster adsHappy dogs will rule the air waves this year, thanks to a new sponsor for America's most prestigious dogcompetition and a decision to air ads that shift the focus away from sad-eyed animals in need of adoption.
- How well do you know your dog breeds? Take our quiz!
The annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show starts Feb. 13. This year, there are six new breeds included in the show, along with all the other breeds you've come to know and love. In honor of the event, we offer this quiz to find out how well you know your dog breeds.
Nazi flag incident puts culture of Marine snipers in spotlightThe photo of Marine snipers in Afghanistan posing in front of a Nazi flag has prompted the top Marine officer to start a review of sniper protocol and training.
Mitt Romney rips Obama, but did he get CPAC seal of approval?Mitt Romney made his bid for conservative voters at CPAC Friday. But some CPAC attendees said Romney's speech lacked 'emotion' and didn't squarely address his health-care record.
Could talks over Iran nuclear crisis work? Turkish diplomat offers hints.Turkey's foreign minister, in the US to discuss Syria and the Iran nuclear program, insists that the time for negotiations with Iran is not passed – and says Iran is willing to talk.
Now that the Super Bowl's over, a letter to NFL commissioner Roger GoodellA veteran Monitor observer of the sports scene offers his two cents worth on the NFL's ultimate contest in a missive to the commissioner.
No Child Left Behind waivers: five ways education will change President Obama announced the first 10 states to receive waivers from certain aspects of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) federal education law on Thursday. Here’s a look at some ways they are pushing for progress through the flexibility granted by the waivers.
Obama, seeking to quell birth control furor, shifts cost to insurersPresident Obama, yielding to pressure from religious groups and others, withdrew a mandate that religiously affiliated institutions include free birth control in health insurance plans for employees. Now, insurers will pay.
Ron Paul's secret ninja strategy for Maine caucusesRon Paul has a strategy for winning more delegates than caucus results in Maine, Colorado, and elsewhere suggest he would. Patience, grasshopper, and we will explain it to you.
Rick Santorum asks CPAC conservatives to 'honor' their true valuesRick Santorum played down organization and fundraising in his speech Friday at CPAC. Instead, Santorum appealed to CPAC conservatives' principles.
