Ron Paul enters a crucial stretch

Ron Paul enters a crucial stretch

Ron Paul is warming up the crowd as he heads into what could be the most important stretch of his political life.

Grandparents of 2 dead boys saw ominous signs in Josh Powell

Grandparents of 2 dead boys saw ominous signs in Josh Powell

Charles and Judith Cox knew what the professional psychologists said — that their grandsons would be safe with their father, that Josh...

Romney looks to extend win streak this week

Romney looks to extend win streak this week

With no meaningful Republican presidential primaries for another three weeks, Mitt Romney is looking to extend his win streak in a trio of...

Proposed Utah mine expansion reflects politics of coal

Proposed Utah mine expansion reflects politics of coal

It was the simple beauty of the sagebrush hills and the first-rate fishing that drew Vince Salvato here 15 years ago. "All I wanted was a...

Congress starts new duel over payroll tax break

In the first legislative battle of the year, congressional Republicans and Democrats are back at it: another episode of one-upmanship over...

In Syria, a once-quiet village tips into revolution

In Syria, a once-quiet village tips into revolution

Off the main highway leading from the city of Aleppo, a handful of Kalashnikov-toting young men, some with their faces covered in scarves,...

Syrian opposition says dozens killed in attack on Homs

Syrian opposition says dozens killed in attack on Homs

Syrian government forces pressing a ferocious crackdown shelled the central city of Homs on Monday, opposition activists said, destroying...

Neighborhood pays price of being on wrong side of Israel's wall

Neighborhood pays price of being on wrong side of Israel's wall

With a fire extinguisher in his hand and a cellphone pressed to his ear, principal Sameeh abu Rameelh battled an electrical fire in his...

Egypt names 43 targeted in democracy groups inquiry

Egyptian state media Monday published the names of 43 people accused in a politically explosive investigation of pro-democracy groups,...

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