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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.
Did Haley Barbour overlook Mississippi constitution before mass pardon?Outgoing Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says the state parole board had already approved release of 90 percent of the some 200 convicts he pardoned. But a judge blocked 21 of the pardons, citing the state's constitution.
Romney blitzing S. Carolina as front-runnerRomney is trying to woo South Carolinians who cast ballots on Jan. 21 after the narrowest of victories in Iowa and a solid win in New Hampshire, the first two states where voters chose a favorite candidate.
Mississippi judge blocks Haley Barbour pardon of 21 inmatesDid Haley Barbour violate the Mississippi Constitution with the pardon of 208 inmates? A Mississippi judge issued an injunction blocking the release of some inmates late Wednesday.
Mormons like Mitt Romney more than Jon Huntsman but question his electabilityA new survey shows a large discrepancy in how American Mormons view the two Mormon candidates for president, Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman. But many doubt that America is ready to elect a Mormon president.
'King of Bain': 6 questions answered about anti-Mitt Romney attack adsA pro-Newt Gingrich super PAC will begin its controversial 'King of Bain' ad campaign attacking Mitt Romney Thursday. Here's a Q&A to explain what the controversy is about.
Supreme Court says no to new rule on eyewitness testimonyThe lawyer for a convicted New Hampshire man had asked the Supreme Court to establish an expanded rule to help prevent unreliable eyewitness testimony at criminal trials.
US drone strikes again. Is Pakistan's military angling for a favor?Outwardly, US-Pakistan relations still look tense. But with Tuesday's US drone strike into Pakistan, ending a hiatus of nearly two months, some experts see some resumed cooperation – and say Pakistan's military may have good reason.
'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.
