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With Syria Embassy Shut, What's Next For The U.S.?
The defeat of a peace plan at the U.N. and the closure of the American Embassy in Damascus represent the latest blows to attempts to use diplomacy to end the violence in Syria.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:55:00 -0500

Congress Passes FAA Bill That Speeds Switch To GPS
A bill to speed the nation's switch from radar to an air traffic control system based on GPS technology, and to open U.S. skies to unmanned drone flights within four years, received final congressional approval Monday.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:55:00 -0500

Heartbreak And Victory: Kyle Stanley's Week On The PGA Tour
Stanley became a poster boy for tough loses, only to come back roaring a week later.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:13:00 -0500

Greece Delays Decision On Terms Of Bailout
German chancellor Angela Merkel sounded exasperated saying she couldn't understand how additional delays would help.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:31:00 -0500

Fight For GOP Soul, SuperPACs Spur Negative Political Ad Explosion
While the barrage of negative ads is likely to be bad during the general election, the Republican primaries have seen a confluence of factors that have made for particularly fertile ground for negative ads: the introduction of superPACs collided with a war for control of the GOP between conservatives and hard conservatives.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:23:00 -0500

'Boxing Is The Love Of My Life': A Woman Fights For A Shot At Gold
You could say Tyrieshia Douglas' boxing career began at 16, when she was arrested for street fighting. Now, at 23, Douglas is one of 24 fighters competing for three spots on the first ever U.S. Olympic women's boxing team.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:46:00 -0500

In Indianapolis, Super Bowl Leftovers Are All Gone (To The Hungry)
The NFL has made reducing food waste one of its environmental priorities for the Super Bowl. This year, a food rescue group in Indianapolis has recovered more than 20,000 pounds of Super Bowl leftovers for needy groups in town.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0500

In New Book, Former White House Intern Details Her Alleged Affair With JFK
In what's being billed as an "explosive tell-all," Mimi Alford says she lost her virginity to the president.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:59:00 -0500

Ending Violence Sparked By Baby's Cry
About 300 babies die each year after being hospitalized for serious injuries, according to a new report. Researchers are testing ways to help parents cope with the anger and frustration that can be triggered by a crying baby.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:33:00 -0500

First Barbie, Now Bart Simpson Is Banned In Iran
"Cowabunga dude!" Maybe Bart and Barbie will get a chance to hang out together. They're both apparently too Western for Iranian authorities. Spiderman and Superman are OK, though, because they "help oppressed people."
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:20:00 -0500

Indiana's Top Election Official Convicted of Voter Fraud
Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White was accused of lying about his home address on voter registration forms in order to continue receiving a stipend for serving on his town's council.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:19:00 -0500

Remembering Roger Boisjoly: He Tried To Stop Shuttle Challenger Launch
Boisjoly was the engineer who boisterously warned about problems with the Challenger's elastic seals. That he couldn't do anything about the launch haunted him and turned him into a crusader for ethics in engineering. Boisjoly died at age 73.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:44:00 -0500

In Battleground Colorado, Independents On The Rise
A centrist think tank finds that in several key states, both parties are losing voters relative to the number of newly declared independents. In Colorado, which holds its Republican caucuses Tuesday, declared independents are now about even with registered Republicans or registered Democrats.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:25:00 -0500

U.S. Aid At Risk As Egypt Targets Democracy Groups
Egypt plans to prosecute 43 people, including 19 Americans, who have been promoting democracy in Egypt. The case has caused a furious reaction in Washington — with lawmakers threatening to hold up U.S. financial assistance to Egypt.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:40:00 -0500

Where Eye Care Is A Luxury, Technology Offers Access
Entrepreneurs and researchers are looking for ways to bring the cost of eye care down in the developing world. One group is working on technology that turns a smartphone into an eye exam machine, while another has developed glasses with liquid lenses that change prescriptions with the help of a pump.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:19:00 -0500

Dad's Death Blaze WasIn Works for Some Time
Police say Josh Powell gave toys to charity and sent final emails before killing himself, two kids in house fire

VIDEO: Sheriff Calls Powell Murder-Suicide 'Something Evil'

Dad of Abducted Alaska Teen Pleads For Her Return

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:54:22 EST

Chrysler's Big Halftime AdNot Quite 'Made in Detroit'
Clint Eastwood declares 'It's halftime in America' and talks up Detroit, but Chrysler didn't shoot ad in Motor City

VIDEO: Rove 'Offended' by Chrysler's 'Halftime in America' Ad

Family Group Says Ads Too Racy for Super Bowl

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:54:22 EST

Sanctions on Iran — And Eye on Israel
As new US sanctions imposed on Iran are intended to ratchet up pressure on Tehran, sanctions may also take down temperature of Israel, which is concerned about Iran's accelerated pursuit of nuclear weapons.

OPINION SNAPSHOT: Iran Nuclear Threat

US: Siding With Assad a 'Losing Bet'

China Says It Was Forced to Veto UN Syria Measure

US Closes Embassy in Syria, Removes Diplomats

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:54:22 EST

Perry on Quitting Race:'Went Home, Rearmed'
Texas governor leaves door open to future White House bid but eyes 4th term as governor despite low approval

VIDEO: What's Next for Texas Governor?

Three More States Up for Grabs in GOP Race Before Three-Week Break

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:54:22 EST

Obama walks tightrope on hyping economy- OPINION: Americans settling for a poor economy?

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:58:28 EST

Missouri teen describes killing as 'pretty enjoyable'

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:58:28 EST

Leader of Liberian war faction ordered out of US

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:58:28 EST

Brewer files brief in appeal over Ariz. immigration law

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:58:28 EST

Catholic military chaplains silenced over health law?- VIDEO: Obama looks to faith on tax reform

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:58:28 EST

Indonesia to hit train roof riders with nasty goop

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:58:28 EST

Police: Ohio teen dragged to death during argument

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:58:28 EST

Can Google solve the world's biggest problems?- Define this! Google exposes dirty words

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:58:28 EST

States sell voter email addresses to campaigns

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:58:28 EST

$16 house? Dallas area man evicted after squatting

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:58:28 EST

Montana man fined $1G for 'bucket list' chase

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:58:28 EST

Constitution good enough for US... but not Egypt?- Egypt names Americans to go to trial after raids

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:58:28 EST

School locked down after shooting victim staggers in

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:58:28 EST

Gunman shoots 3 brothers at Houston poker game

Mon, 06 February 2012 20:58:28 EST

Gisele Blames Brady Receivers

Mon, 06 February 2012 21:08:48 EST

GM FlexesSuper Swagger

Mon, 06 February 2012 21:08:48 EST

How Addictive Is Social Media?

Mon, 06 February 2012 21:08:48 EST

Russians Reach Buried Lake

Mon, 06 February 2012 21:08:48 EST

Who Knew? Weird Star Facts

Mon, 06 February 2012 21:08:48 EST

Sunken WWII Treasure Found?

Mon, 06 February 2012 21:08:48 EST

Demi in Lockdown

Mon, 06 February 2012 21:08:48 EST

Best Science Pics of the Year

Mon, 06 February 2012 21:08:48 EST

Model's 20-Inch Waist Shocks

Mon, 06 February 2012 21:08:48 EST

Cancellation Policy Tightens

Mon, 06 February 2012 21:08:48 EST

Greek leaders face crunch talks, unions strike
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek political leaders face crunch talks on Tuesday to hammer out a deal on unpopular reforms that have prompted the country's biggest labor unions to walk off the job.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:16:08 -0500

Romney campaign takes aim at rival Santorum
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Reuters) - Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney on Monday focused his campaign's firepower on Rick Santorum to head off the former senator's surge in two of three states with nominating contests this week.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:46:04 -0500

Syrian forces attack Homs on eve of Lavrov visit
BEIRUT (Reuters) - A Syrian military assault on Homs killed dozens of people on the eve of a visit to Damascus by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov aimed at pressing President Bashar al-Assad to end an 11-month uprising by implementing swift reform.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:17:31 -0500

With economy improving, Obama would beat Romney: poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama - bolstered by a stronger economic outlook and recent job growth - would win in a match-up against the two leading Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, a poll on Monday showed.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:30:38 -0500

Insight: Two firms flourish in frenzied MF Global aftermath
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The mad rush to move client money out of MF Global Inc. after its collapse left two firms with the bulk of customer accounts, while other brokerages emerged with only minor gains from the chaos of carving up a multibillion-dollar business.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:02:26 -0500

Wall St edges lower after string of gains
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks closed slightly lower on Monday as lingering questions about Europe's debt crisis and corporate earnings overshadowed growing optimism about economic growth after a five-week rally.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:44:57 -0500

Analysis: Euro zone strugglers lack innovative knack
LONDON (Reuters) - To get an idea of the economic mountain euro zone strugglers Greece and Portugal have to climb, consider this: per million inhabitants, they each filed fewer than eight applications with the European Patent Office in 2010.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:29:02 -0500

U.S. closes embassy in Syria, vows further pressure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States closed its embassy in Damascus on Monday and President Barack Obama vowed to ratchet up pressure on Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad to step down, even as world powers remained divided over how to end the crisis.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:37:59 -0500

U.N. nuclear talks in Tehran: frustrated hopes
VIENNA (Reuters) - After two days of rare and intensive talks in Tehran, senior U.N. nuclear officials may have felt they were finally making headway towards getting Iran to address suspicions that it is bent on developing the ability to make atom bombs.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:05:25 -0500

Giants win Super Bowl thriller against Patriots
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The New York Giants reclaimed the greatest prize in North American sports with a nail-biting 21-17 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.