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Myanmar breakthrough: Does it validate Obama policy of engaging adversaries?The US announced it was restoring diplomatic ties with Myanmar, and some US officials credited Obama's policy of engagement with helping to bring one of the world's pariah states in from the cold.
Top GOP candidates won't qualify for Va. primary ballotRick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, and Jon Huntsman have all failed to qualify for the ballot in at least one upcoming GOP primary.
Mitt Romney: Does it hurt him that he's a French-speaking rich guy?Newt Gingrich thinks Mitt Romney’s linguistic skills are a big deal. Mr. Gingrich is hoping a new French-themed ad appeals to conservative voters in South Carolina.
As debate roars over Haley Barbour pardons, five released convicts vanishMississippi's attorney general says he may call for a national manhunt to find five pardoned prisoners, including four convicted killers, who were released by outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour.
Tim Tebow and Tom Brady: Opposite in every way? Maybe not.Scripture-quoting Tim Tebow and the Broncos take on the Patriots' Super Bowl-winning golden boy, Tom Brady, on Saturday in an 'Odd Couple' NFL matchup of epic proportions.
Biden, in a swing state, addresses student anxiety over college costsVice President Biden sought Friday to remind Pennsylvania high-schoolers of the value of higher eduction – and how the Obama administration is trying to control college costs. The state's Class of 2010 owes an average of $28,599 per graduate – the fifth highest debt level in the US.
Urination video: Outcry aside, history suggests minimal punishment for MarinesExperts say that despite the strong language from the Pentagon over the video showing Marines urinating on dead Taliban, the military's record for prosecuting similar crimes has been lackluster.
Bradley Manning: How alleged intelligence leaker will defend himselfThe defense strategy for Bradley Manning is that the classified information he allegedly gave to WikiLeaks wasn't harmful to US interests. Another defense focus: failings up the military chain of command.
Group blasts J. Lo and her ride, citing Fiat business dealings with IranJennifer Lopez is under fire over her TV ad for Fiat. An anti-Iran group is asking her to renounce her endorsement of Fiat cars if the company does not end its sales to Iran. No word yet from J. Lo.- Police: 3 killed in NC lumber company shooting; gunman hurtThe person injured at the McBride Lumber Co. in central North Carolina was flown to a hospital, Sheriff Dempsey Owens said. The gunman was also taken to a hospital.
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.
