Super PACs target congressional races

The powerful political groups known as super PACs, whose heavy spending has become a significant factor in the presidential race, are also ...

Super Bowl: Giants’ Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham a triple threat

The NFL's top trio of wide receivers came together because of conviction. They're the result of a sound football plan. The success o...

Syrian uprising reaches the edge of Damascus

DAMASCUS — The upheaval that has roiled much of Syria for the past 10 months is seeping its way into the heart of the country's capital,...

California fuels rule sparks controversy

Just as it pioneered curbs on greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks a decade ago, California is championing standards that co...

Gingrich delivers on ‘wild and wooly’ vow

SARASOTA, Fla., — In a cavernous airplane hangar, an emcee warmed up a restless crowd. "If you're going to take on the establishm...

Drug dealers get creative in pursuit of oxycodone

Hundreds try to open their own pharmacies after Florida cracked down on "pill mills" dispensing powerful painkillers such as oxyc...

NATO allies grapple with shrinking defense budgets

NATO allies are confronting a sustained weakening of the military alliance as ailing economies are forcing nearly all members, including the...

Romney adviser goes all out to rally Hispanics in Florida

She was scheduled to deliver a speech across town in 30 minutes, but she did not know where to go, or how to get there, or exactly what she ...

Washington Capitals look for improvement as season’s second half begins

As the NHL prepares to resume the regular season after a five-day hiatus for the All-Star Game , the Washington Capitals sit at a fork in t...

Colby King: Gingrich and Goldwater, establishment targets

The late Arizona Republican senator Barry Goldwater , aptly dubbed "Mr. Conservative" probably understands better than anyone exac...

Editorial Board: Trillions in tax cuts

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Tensions mount with arrest of Occupy D.C. protester and approach of deadline

Tensions between Occupy D.C. protesters and law enforcement increased Sunday afternoon with the arrest of a demonstrator and the approach o...

Growing federal debt recedes as political issue

You're not still worried about the federal deficit, are you? That is so 2010! Get over it! The presidential candidates certainly have. ...

Female candidates for Congress on upward trend

The roster of congressional candidates for this year's election is taking shape and one it appears it could be another "Year of the...

Battered Gingrich tries for strong close in Florida

A difficult week in Florida has left former House speaker Newt Gingrich seeking fresh energy two days before a crucial primary. ...

The megalife of Kim Dotcom

The founder of Megaupload is at the center of a high-stakes battle over Internet freedom vs. copyright protection. 30 Jan, 2012...

Catholics blast federal birth control mandate

Priests denounce rule requiring faith-based employers to include birth control and other reproductive services in health care coverage. ...

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