Animal-rights activists get personal in wave of California attacks

Last week's firebombing of a UCLA scientist's car is the latest in a string of incidents.

YouthBuild: one stimulus model

The program has turned lives around and builds affordable community housing.

Michael Steele is now pro-choice except when he's pro-life

New Limbaugh billboard slogan announced - creativity was not considered

Republican Chair Steele is toast, says governors' association head

How long can executions be delayed?

The Supreme Court denied the appeal of a Florida inmate on death row for 32 years.

Hockey's bid to rein in fisticuffs

The league wants to expand its audience, but fights are a major draw for many hard-core fans.

Controversial 'card check' bill back for fourth time

The business community says the bill, which makes it easier for workers to unionize, would be a job killer.

Omnibus bill's hidden item: a Democratic rift

On Tuesday, Congress passed the spending bill to keep the government running - 160 days late, and not without some unusual friction between House and Senate leaders.

Is Obama taking on too much?

Bolstered by high approval ratings, the president sees a limited window of opportunity to enact his agenda.

OMG! Bristol and Levi are dunzo!

Obama spanks Limbaugh (in new poll)

New drug czar gets lower rank, promise of higher visibility

Limbaugh versus Carville on hoping presidents fail

US begins to reach out to Iran, but slowly and cautiously

Iran's nuclear program prompts Israel to signal possible action in 2010. More sanctions could become an option.

The emerging Obama doctrine

The president’s pragmatic worldview is likely to temper military engagement overseas.

Democrats battle bailout fatigue

Lawmakers agree that big financial institutions are in trouble. But they want more help for their constituents.

Lieberman loves Obama - disregard everything he said in 2008

Survey sees a drift away from religion in America

The percentage of Christians in the US declined, while that of people with 'no religion' almost doubled.

US Supreme Court holds to narrow interpretation of the Voting Rights Act

Critics say the ruling on 'crossover' districts could reduce the political clout of minorities.