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Stephen Colbert for president? What's his point?Stephen Colbert handed over control of his super PAC cash pile to Jon Stewart Thursday, paving the way for a run at the presidency of 'the United States of South Carolina.'
Can Tom Brady overcome playoff missteps to beat Tim Tebow?Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos didn't stop Tom Brady last month. But the Patriots' quarterback has a history of recent playoff losses to overcome.
Why Ron Paul won't go rogue on the Republican PartyRon Paul hasn't flatly said he won't make an independent run for president. But Ron Paul's best reason for staying with the GOP is Rand Paul.
Tim Tebow: Top 10 Little Known Facts about Denver's QBTim Tebow 'throws left, prays right' and nine other pokes by David Letterman at the Denver Bronco's evangelical quarterback.
Obama seeks power to shrink federal governmentObama will call on Congress to give him a type of reorganizational power last held by a president when Ronald Reagan was in office.
Stephen Colbert for president of South Carolina?Stephen Colbert already has 5 percent of the South Carolina vote, says one poll. Stephen Colbert transferred control of his super PAC to comedian Jon Stewart. The move legally allows Colbert to enter the South Carolina GOP primary race.
Domain names: Internet takes big step toward end of .com eraThe group that regulates domain names is now accepting applications for new Internet suffixes beyond .com and its cousins. The new domain names could be operational by the end of 2012.
Rahm Emanuel and public sector union play hardball over Chicago library hoursAcross the US, financially strapped local governments are cutting back on library hours. In Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel has reduced the libraries' week to five days amid a stand-off with a public union.
Poll: God helps Tim Tebow win football games. Does Tim Tebow agree?A new poll shows that 43 percent of respondents think divine intervention plays some role in the success of Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. But what is he praying about?
US-Taliban talks: What are the prospects for success?Preliminary US-Taliban talks could resume within weeks, although they must first receive the blessing of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. He has run hot and cold on such talks in the past.
Justice Dept says recent recess appointments legalThe department released a 23-page legal opinion Thursday summarizing the advice it gave the White House before the Jan. 4 appointments. GOP leaders have argued the Senate was not technically in recess when Obama acted so the regular Senate confirmation process should have been followed.
Mitt Romney attack ads reveal big-business divide among RepublicansThe biggest split among Republican voters is over the role of corporations. Mitt Romney's Bain Capital experience highlights the GOP divide.
Judge to declare Natalee Holloway legally deadJudge Alan King announced his decision at a hearing in his Birmingham courtroom Thursday attended by the missing woman's parents, David and Beth Holloway.
- Smugglers' air force? Drug war sees rise in use of ultralight planes.
Ultralight planes have become an increasingly popular vehicle for smugglers in the US-Mexico border drug war. The aircraft are hard to spot and can haul hundreds of pounds of illicit cargo.
Have conservatives finally stopped looking for the Romney alternative?Evidence is mounting that conservative voters are coalescing behind Mitt Romney as the GOP nominee, after months of casting about for another champion. His acceptability rating has been rising.
- How much do you know about Tim Tebow? A quiz
In a January 2012 ESPN poll, Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow was the most popular pro athlete in America. Now he's struggling to make the New England Patriots' 53-man roster. How much do you really know about Tim Tebow? Take our quiz to see if you are a true Tebow-maniac.
How video of Marines urinating on Taliban could put US forces in dangerA video that appears to show Marines urinating on Taliban soldiers comes just as the US is trying to reach out to the Taliban. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta called the actions 'utterly deplorable.'
US Chamber sees limp economy, high unemployment rate in election yearUS Chamber of Commerce President Thomas Donohue offered a grim outlook Thursday for cutting the politically sensitive unemployment rate, citing slow economic growth.
Is Newt Gingrich only hurting himself with attacks on Mitt Romney?The Newt Gingrich assault on Mitt Romney’s business credentials will get a lot more exposure in South Carolina. But in politics even effective negative ads can rebound and hurt the attacker.
Was North Carolina hit by rare winter tornado?Sixty buildings were damaged in North Carolina and at least 15 people were injured in what the National Weather Service suggests was a tornado. Investigators are surveying the area to confirm if it was a rare, winter tornado.
