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In pre-debate warm-up, Santorum jabs at Romney, blasts Obama

In pre-debate warm-up, Santorum jabs at Romney, blasts Obama

Hours before a debate with his three Republican rivals, former Sen. Rick Santorum took some light-hearted jabs at his chief rival, saying of...

Argentine commuter train crashes, killing 49 people

Argentine commuter train crashes, killing 49 people

Rome expands cruise ship probe as bodies found

Obama urges corporate tax cut, closing loopholes

National News

Washington state third grader shoots classmate

Judge strikes down law mandating sale of contraception

Palin book author pays fine for using confidential emails

Americans love to hate California: poll

Virginia lawmakers OK revised requirement for abortions

Woman tries to hire hit man to kill fur-wearer: FBI

Kansas City priest accused of molesting 4 brothers

Supreme Court hears military medal lying case

World News

Iran research center had key role in atom work, group says

Training should have averted Afghan Koran burning: general

U.S., European security officials discount Iran-Al Qaeda links

Putin praises Cold War moles for stealing U.S. nuclear secrets

Chavez surgery rocks Venezuela ahead of election

Russia warns Israel not to attack Iran

Profile: Marie Colvin, intrepid and fearless war correspondent

Iran would lower oil exports if demand drops: deputy minister

Pakistan says will aid, not lead Afghan peace efforts

Pakistan says will give its full support to the Afghan government's efforts to r...

Pakistan says will give its full support to the Afghan government's efforts to reach a political settlement with the Taliban. But at a news conference in London, Foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar, underscored that Islamabad does not want to lead ...

PlayStation Vita puts power in hands of gamers

Sony is betting that there's life in the portable gaming device yet . It's lates...

Sony is betting that there's life in the portable gaming device yet . It's latest handheld console called the PlayStation Vita adds cameras, social networking features and new controls to tap and toggle.

Politics Now

With focus on Michigan, debate is a consolation prize for Arizona

With tax plan, Mitt Romney tries to turn focus back to economy

Romney's favorability among Republicans on the upswing

Amid uncertain GOP race, talk of a brokered convention

Santorum, under fire for Satan comments, recalls Reagan's 'courage'

Buddy Roemer ending GOP bid, will seek Reform Party nomination

In pre-debate warm-up, Santorum jabs at Romney, blasts Obama

White House blues concert features a singing President Obama

Gingrich to air extended ad on gas prices in Super Tuesday states

Rahm Emanuel, Bill Daley to be named Obama campaign co-chairmen

Romney proposes 28 percent top income tax rate

Rahm Emanuel, Bill Daley to be named Obama campaign co-chairs

High stakes for Rick Santorum at tonight's GOP debate

Ron Paul's 'groovy' new ad calls Santorum a fake conservative

Michigan voter remains torn between Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum

Romney, stumping in Michigan, gets aggressive on social issues

Santorum, under fire for Satan comments, recalls Reagan's 'courage'

Paltry fundraising by Obama "Super PAC" prompted new strategy

Poll shows Romney losing ground to Santorum in Arizona

Shifting focus, Obama campaign targets Santorum on economy

Listen up voters, Congress is messaging you

Factbox: Mitt Romney tax plan would cut personal rates

Congress members receive threatening letters

Lawmakers to Obama: tamp down fuel prices with oil stocks

Factbox: Reaction to Obama's corporate tax proposal

At Arizona debate, Santorum to get his turn in spotlight

Letters threaten biological attack on senators

U.S. judge orders Moroccan held for Capitol plot

Factbox: Winners, losers in Obama corporate tax plan

U.S. consumer agency to examine bank overdraft fees

In Pictures

Photos: Mardi Gras 2012

Photos: Mardi Gras 2012
Photos: Whitney Houston funeral

Photos: Whitney Houston funeral
Photos: Riots in Greece

Photos: Riots in Greece
Photos: Brazil kicks off Carnival

Photos: Brazil kicks off Carnival
Photos: Fire at Honduras prison

Photos: Fire at Honduras prison
Photos: Syria uprising, clashes

Photos: Syria uprising, clashes
Campaign 2012: Moments

Campaign 2012: Moments
Syria forces shell Homs, Saudis push U.N. resolution

Syria forces shell Homs, Saudis push U.N. resolution
Photo Gallery: Alaska Extreme Northern Lights

Photo Gallery: Alaska Extreme Northern Lights
Photos: Life in Iran

Photos: Life in Iran
Egyptians incensed after 74 die in soccer tragedy

Egyptians incensed after 74 die in soccer tragedy
Photos: Websites protesting SOPA

Photos: Websites protesting SOPA
2012 CES in Las Vegas

2012 CES in Las Vegas
New Hampshire voters head to the polls

New Hampshire voters head to the polls
Iowa caucuses

Iowa caucuses
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk through the years

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk through the years
Arab League suspends Syria mission as violence rages

Arab League suspends Syria mission as violence rages
Titanic artifacts to be auctioned

Titanic artifacts to be auctioned

At a Glance

Graphic: USPS closures

Graphic: USPS closures
Graphic: Troubling primary trend

Graphic: Troubling primary trend
Graphic: Latinos struggle to find work

Graphic: Latinos struggle to find work
Graphic: Trouble at Genesis

Graphic: Trouble at Genesis
Graphic: Targeted attacks on Israeli diplomats

Graphic: Targeted attacks on Israeli diplomats
Graphic: Gas prices on the rise

Graphic: Gas prices on the rise

Graphic: GOP campaign in Nevada, Maine
Graphic: Soccer stadium disasters

Graphic: Soccer stadium disasters
Graphic: Major events since the Egypt uprising

Graphic: Major events since the Egypt uprising
Graphic: Focus shifts to Sunshine State

Graphic: Focus shifts to Sunshine State
Graphic: Oral STD trend

Graphic: Oral STD trend
1 revolution, 2 visions

1 revolution, 2 visions
Focus: A pivotal race in South Carolina

Focus: A pivotal race in South Carolina
Focus: Scams difficult to diagnose

Focus: Scams difficult to diagnose
Focus: Weather disasters spike

Focus: Weather disasters spike
Focus: On a quest for the only life he knew

Focus: On a quest for the only life he knew
Focus: Building boom

Focus: Building boom