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Iowa caucus: Why Mitt Romney can't loseMitt Romney is leading in some polls ahead of the Iowa caucus. But even if Romney finishes second to Ron Paul or Rick Santorum in Iowa, he'll still come out ahead, says DCDecoder.
Rick Santorum tears up ahead of Iowa caucuses. Why that's not a problem.Crying on the stump was once a campaign killer, but the authentic emotion Rick Santorum showed Tuesday when asked about the death of his son can only help him compete in Iowa caucuses.
Will Apple block the new Steve Jobs action figure?A Chinese company is promoting a Steve Jobs action figure but past directives by Apple to shut down similar products suggests it is unlikely the Steve Jobs action figure will make it to US stores.
Too white? Iowa is 91% white, but does that mean it shouldn't vote first?Too white: Iowa, which plays a big role in the presidential nominating process, is not racially representative of the US, an NBC correspondent recently noted. But in other ways, analysts say, Iowa reflects the national average.
L.A. arsons: Coordination among agencies, with public credited in arrestHarry Burkhart has been charged in the four-day arson spree in Los Angeles. Several officials have spoken glowingly of the collective work of a quickly constituted joint task force.
German arrested in L.A. arsons declares, 'I hate America'Harry Burkhart, a German citizen and resident of Hollywood, was arrested in connection to the 53 arson fires set across Los Angeles.
Staying positive may have cost Newt Gingrich Iowa. Will he change strategy?Former front-runner Newt Gingrich has fallen behind going into the Iowa caucuses Tuesday, polls show. The reversal means Gingrich might change course in the days ahead.
Iran currency plummets: A sign US sanctions are taking hold?The value of Iran's currency fell 10 percent Monday following President Obama signing new sanctions against Iran's central bank Saturday. Europe is also considering a ban on Iranian oil.
What Iowa caucuses mean for DemocratsThere's no suspense for Democrats in the Iowa caucuses Tuesday, but the event is a venue to attack Mitt Romney and build grass-roots support for President Obama in a battleground state.
Mount Rainier evacuation complete as suspect's body found in snowMount Rainier evacuation Monday was caused by the shooting death of a park ranger Sunday. The suspected gunman, an Iraq war veteran thought to have survivalist skills, was found dead Monday.
Rick Santorum's endorsement regret: Why he backed Romney in '08Rick Santorum is surging in Iowa just before the caucuses Tuesday, giving Mitt Romney a run for his money. Back in 2008, Santorum gave Romney something else: his support.
Why US won't be center stage in new Israeli-Palestinian talksA new round of Palestinian-Israeli talks is set to start Tuesday, and there are three main reasons why the US won't be playing the central role it often does in such negotiations.- Minimum wage milestone: Why Washington State surpassed $9 an hourMinimum wage laws raised the wage floor in eight states as of Jan. 1. Washington now tops all states, at $9.04 an hour. Economic effects of raising the minimum wage are in hot dispute.
Newt Gingrich is down in Iowa, but with voters so unsettled he's not outNewt Gingrich has dropped like a rock in Iowa polls, but with GOP voters there so unsettled it's premature to count him out. Forty-one percent of likely caucusgoers still might change their minds, a recent poll finds.
Mount Rainier National Park closed; manhunt on for gunman who killed rangerA massive manhunt is under way Monday in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington, as authorities track a gunman wanted for killing a park ranger on New Year's Day.
Four Molotov cocktail attacks on NYC sites, including a mosqueFour firebombs were thrown Sunday night at New York City buildings, including an occupied mosque, a Hindu worship center, a convenience store, and a home.
Visitors evacuated from Mount Rainier, hunt for gunman continuesAbout 100 tourists were evacuated under the cover of darkness from a visitors center in Mount Rainier National Park. The Mount Rainer manhunt for a suspected killer - an Iraq war vet - continued Monday.
Utah family rescued from icy river by bystandersThree children were pulled from a submerged car in the Logan River in Utah. A 4-year old boy and 9-year old girl were revived by passers-by.
LA arson fires: 'Person of interest' in custodyLA arson fires now total 55. But Los Angeles police say they have a 'person of interest' in custody. Is he the LA arsonist?
Monitor BreakfastDemocratic pollster Stan Greenberg: 'Republican Party is in trouble'Though the GOP has notched recent electoral success, "there are no more people calling themselves Republican," says longtime Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg.
