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Will $26 billion settlement from big banks repair US housing market?In the short term, the deal between 49 states and five big banks may actually boost foreclosures, some say. In the longer term, it should clear the inventory of homes that depresses prices and help the middle class.
If US wants to act in Syria, Turkey could be crucial allySecretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with Turkey's foreign minister Monday to discuss the possibility of a 'coalition of the willing' to help civilians in Syria.
Duke upsets North Carolina with buzzer-beaterNo. 10 Duke took down No. 5 ranked University of North Carolina Wednesday night, putting Duke back on top of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Women in combat: Pentagon opens door to front linesThe Pentagon has opened the door for women to serve in combat – but just barely. Women will still not officially fight in battle, but new rules acknowledge their role on the front line.
Why Mitt Romney isn't worried about Rick Santorum, yetRick Santorum's wins in Minnesota, Colorado, and Missouri aren't going to mean much unless Santorum can raise more money, says DCDecoder.
Alyssa Bustamante sentenced in child murder caseAlyssa Bustamante was a child when she murdered her 9-year-old neighbor, but that didn't stop a judge from sentencing her to life in prison for the act.
Miramonte School sex abuse scandal: Was replacing entire staff too extreme?Students at the Miramonte School, which was rocked by allegations that two teachers sexually abused children, return to a newly staffed school Thursday. Some parents and education experts say L.A. overreacted.
In voter ID case, South Carolina fights back against Obama administrationThe Justice Department has blocked a South Carolina law requiring all voters to have government-issued photo IDs, saying it would be discriminatory. The state asked a three-judge panel to intervene Wednesday, saying that the Obama administration is out of line.
Prop. 8 ruling: why it might not go to the Supreme CourtA federal court overturned Prop. 8 Tuesday, apparently setting the stage for the case to move to the Supreme Court. But the judge's ruling has made some legal analysts think twice about what might happen next.
Where does Newt Gingrich go after big losses Tuesday?Newt Gingrich got trounced Tuesday. His plan has been built on surviving until Super Tuesday, where geography favors him more. But it's hard to see how Mr. Gingrich will be able to rebound.
Boehner vows Congress will reverse Obama birth control policyCongress enters the church-state fray over the Obama policy on birth control, with House Speaker John Boehner saying Wednesday that lawmakers will reverse it if the White House doesn't.
- As cybercrime rises, so does a new – and successful – breed of cybercops
Cybercrime is increasing, but one new study finds that cybercops have become a lot more effective at discovering data breaches and informing the often unaware victims.
Michael Vick, Tiger Woods among US's most disliked athletesMichael Vick has helped the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles get to the playoffs. But Michael Vick, Tiger Woods, and other athletes are some of the most disliked pro athletes in the US, according to a recent study.
What Rick Santorum needs to do to keep momentumFor Rick Santorum, now comes the hard part: raising enough money and building enough organization to compete effectively in the coming contests.
Clint Eastwood Chrysler ad: why some Republicans support itSome Republicans – most notably Newt Gingrich – like the Chrysler Super Bowl ad featuring Clint Eastwood. Indeed, the controversy over the ad might have little to do with the ad, at all.
What went wrong for Mitt Romney in Colorado?Mitt Romney downplayed expectations going into Tuesday night, and it was predicted he could lose to Rick Santorum in Minnesota and Missouri. But his loss in Colorado was a shocker.
- Home-grown terror threat receding, but post-9/11 America remains on edge
The number of domestic terror cases fell to 20 in 2011, down from 26 in 2010 and 49 in 2009, according to a study released Wednesday. Yet for much of the public, anxieties remain high.
Is Ron Paul at turning point in campaign?Ron Paul performed strongly in Tuesday night's Minnesota caucuses. But he also finished last in Colorado and Missouri, calling into question his caucus-centric campaign strategy.
Can American manufacturing really be cornerstone of economic revival?For decades, the US manufacturing sector has shriveled, but President Obama now envisions it as an engine of a revived US economy. The basis of his optimism may be hopes for 'advanced' manufacturing.
What did Clint Eastwood say about Chrysler bailout?Before Clint Eastwood did the Chrysler Super Bowl commercial, the libertarian actor criticized the Chrysler bailout.
