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Would SOPA and PIPA bills 'break Internet?' Anti-piracy measure being revised.On the verge of passage in Congress, the SOPA and PIPA bills targeting online piracy have been bounced back for revision in the face of a public outcry and high-profile Internet protests.
Why Ron Paul left South Carolina to take part in a 'charade'Ron Paul left campaigning in South Carolina so he could vote to oppose Congress raising the debt limit. The resolution has no chance of passing, but for Paul it is a core issue.
Will Jon Stewart go to jail for running Stephen Colbert's super PAC?As the head of a super political-action committee supporting Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart is not allowed to 'coordinate' with Colbert. But the two are pushing the limits in the name of satire.
US report on Afghan rampage raises questions about NATO’s exitLast April, an Afghan officer in a highly secure facility killed eight US troops. Overall, Afghan national security forces are the key to America’s exit strategy in the war.
Would Mitt Romney survive a Newt Gingrich win in South Carolina?Newt Gingrich is trailing Mitt Romney in the polls now. But what might happen if Newt Gingrich won in South Carolina?
Why Congress is a favorite GOP whipping boyNext to President Obama – and each other – the foibles of Congress have provided an easy target for small-government-is-better GOP presidential candidates.
Is Obama weak on Iran? GOP sees hot issue in crisis over nuclear program.The growing international crisis over Iran's nuclear program and Americans' preference that US military action be avoided if possible presents an extra challenge to Obama's reelection efforts.
Monitor BreakfastL.A. mayor calls tax code unfair, cites Mitt RomneyL.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said the news that millionaire Mitt Romney has been paying federal taxes at close to a 15 percent rate is going to spur talk about fixing the US tax code.
White House may reject oil pipeline, Feb. deadline 'purely political'White House spokesman Jay Carney stopped short of saying a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline had been made.
Monitor BreakfastCities brace for bad news in Obama's next federal budget, top mayor saysThe Obama administration is preparing its 2013 federal budget proposal and is letting some allies know how spending cuts will affect them. For Antonio Villaraigosa, president of the US Conference of Mayors, the news has not been good.
Widespread snow buries Seattle areaThere were 95 accidents in an eight-hour period in Pierce and Thurston counties, which include Tacoma and Olympia, State Trooper Guy Gill said Wednesday morning.
Did Sarah Palin endorse Newt Gingrich or not?A lot of media folks are leaping to the conclusion that Sarah Palin did endorse Newt Gingrich on a Fox News show Tuesday night, but we’re not so sure.
Why Mitt Romney's 15 percent tax rate may not matter in the long runRepublican voters already knew Mitt Romney is wealthy. Now that they know his effective tax rate, chances are they won't suddenly decide he'll have a harder time beating Obama than any of his GOP rivals.
Ron Paul: Are his voters being stolen away by Stephen Colbert?Comedian and pseudo-candidate Stephen Colbert, tapping the South Carolina primary as his playground, appears to have a bead on the classic Ron Paul voter.
Everglades snakes problematic, so non-native species bannedEverglades snakes have been around for a long time. But recently, giant snakes not native to the Everglades have been invading the Florida landmark. Now, these giant snake species have been banned.
Rick Perry vs. Turkey: A rebuttal from TurkeyRick Perry slammed Turkey, a US ally, as ruled by "Islamic terrorists." Turkey's ambassador to the US replies.
Still in, Newt Gingrich is the wild card in GOP raceNewt Gingrich, who once pledged to run a 'relentlessly positive' campaign, has embarked on a scorched-earth approach to his rivals, especially Mitt Romney. Big donors give the notoriously volatile Gingrich extra staying power.
Jim Caldwell fired, Indianapolis Colts look to futureJim Caldwell was fired on Tuesday after the once-proud franchise finished tied for the National Football League's worst record on the 2011 season. 'This was a difficult decision,' said Colts owner Jim Irsay during a news conference.
Why Google and Twitter didn't join the SOPA blackoutWikipedia, Reddit, and other sites are blacked out in protest of the SOPA anti-piracy bills. Why didn't Google and Twitter join the blackout?
Will Newt Gingrich benefit from Sarah Palin endorsement?Newt Gingrich was backed, sort of, by former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Tuesday. In South Carolina Tuesday, Gingrich came out swinging at Mitt Romney.
