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'Doomsday Clock' moved forward. What has scientists worried?Scientists say they moved the 'Doomsday Clock' a minute closer to midnight because nations are failing to sufficiently address nuclear proliferation, climate change, and other global threats.
Ron Paul: How badly does GOP need his voters?Many in the GOP realize that Ron Paul is not going to fade away once the early primaries are over. If Ron Paul doesn't win the primary battle, they'll need his voters to win in the general election.
Court dismisses fears of 'creeping Sharia law' that led to Oklahoma banThe Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an injunction against an Oklahoma referendum banning the use of Islamic Sharia law in courts and said there's no evidence of such influence on US courts.
Did Haley Barbour's pardon spree go too far?Outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour (R) gave reprieves to 208 inmates, including 14 convicted murderers, prompting Democratic legislators to reintroduce a bill that would curb pardon powers.
- Landmark Supreme Court ruling a 'resounding win' for religious groups
The Supreme Court decides unanimously that the First Amendment bars government interference in a religious group's decision to fire a minister. Critics say the ruling protects religious groups that fire people for the most venal reasons.
New Hampshire primary results: Is Jon Huntsman toast?Jon Huntsman bet his campaign on the New Hampshire primary results, but finished a distant third. The only subset of voters he won was Democrats, hardly a base upon which to build a winning run for the GOP nomination.
Partisan feud escalates over voter ID laws in South Carolina, other statesThe Obama administration has blocked South Carolina's tough voter ID law, citing possible minority disenfranchisement. The spread of such laws is reviving a Democratic-Republican feud over voting rights.
How 'dangerous' is Ron Paul to the Republican platform?Ron Paul finished a strong second in New Hampshire, which means his 'dangerous' ideas will likely shape the GOP platform. Ron Paul followers are younger and older independents.
For Mitt Romney, it's likely to feel a lot hotter in South CarolinaComing off a decisive win Tuesday in New Hampshire, Mitt Romney leads the pack in South Carolina, polls show. But the state is not a natural fit for him, and some GOP rivals are on the warpath.
New Hampshire primary gives Mitt Romney a historic win-winBy winning the New Hampshire primary, Mitt Romney became the first non-incumbent Republican to win both the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary since 1980. Perhaps more important, Ron Paul's second-place finish kept a surging Jon Huntsman at bay.
New Hampshire primary results: Mitt Romney winsNew Hampshire's primary results in a win for Mitt Romney. Romney received 35 percent of the votes and became the first Republican to sweep the first two contests in competitive races since 1976.
Alaska's tale of two cities: one desperate for fuel, another for big shovelsBlitzed by heavy snow and early-season ice in the Bering Strait, two Alaska towns – neither accessible by road – have been cut off from critical supplies, including fuel.
- Lawyer makes startling argument in Supreme Court hearing on FCC
A lawyer arguing that the FCC has gone overboard in its regulation of broadcast nudity and language directed the justices' attention to the bare buttocks of statues in the Supreme Court. The justices are considering whether FCC rules are inconsistent.
Why Ron Paul is defending Mitt Romney after the 'fire people' remarkThe Ron Paul campaign is seeking to characterize the race as between the Texas libertarian and Mitt Romney, and it's arguing that the rest of the candidates are fading into the background.
Syria violence accelerates, UN responds with go-slow approachA UN official says the Syrian government has ramped up attacks on protesters since Arab League monitors arrived. But the UN Security Council will wait at least a week to consider action.
Why US support for sacked Pakistan ambassador is a double-edged swordAmericans have voiced support for Pakistan's former Washington ambassador, under virtual house arrest following the 'memo-gate' scandal. But the atmosphere is so poisonous, the words may do more harm than good.
How Mitt Romney's GOP foes are doing Obama's work for himThe Mitt Romney campaign will leave New Hampshire with new battle scars. It pains some Republicans to see their candidates going after one of their own, but it may not help Obama either.
On the front lines of sexual assault in the military: Army chaplainsWith the Pentagon ramping up its efforts to root out sexual assault in the military, Army chaplains are poised to play an important role. Finding the right voice, however, can prove difficult.
Is Ron Paul getting too much media attention?Appearances by Ron Paul over the past several days in New Hampshire have been jammed, to the point where one crucial stop degenerated into chaos.
Mitt Romney in trouble in New Hampshire? Not really.Mitt Romney faces media spin that belies a reality: Romney is about to become the first non-incumbent Republican to win both New Hampshire and Iowa.
