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Marco Rubio & 9 likely Republican VP candidates

Too soon to start speculating about possible Republican vice-presidential candidates? Evidently not. Mitt Romney's rise to the level of presumptive presidential nominee seems to have given political writers and pundits the go-ahead to begin one of the favored handicapping contests in all of politics.
Ali Wentworth: 8 stories from an inside-the-Beltway childhood

From her new memoir 'Ali in Wonderland,' the actress and comedian shares memories of her Washington D.C. upbringing and later life as a wife and mother.
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Paul Ryan goes into Obama attack mode at the Reagan library

Rep. Paul Ryan on Tuesday was the third Republican with vice-presidential buzz to speak at the Reagan library this election season. But his speech had a different purpose.
Diamond sells for $9.7 million at Swiss auction

Diamond sells for $9.7 million in an auction in Geneva. Marie de Medici wore the 34.98 carat Beau Sancy diamond at her coronation as Queen Consort of Henry IV in France in 1610.
Gov. Christie vs. Cory Booker in Seinfeld-like video spoof (+video)

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Newark Mayor Cory Booker release video spoof of Seinfeld-Newman rivalry. A new poll shows Gov. Christie wouldn't be happy as vice president.
The Scream sale led to record $330 million auction at Sotheby's

The Scream is officially the most expensive artwork in the world, at $120 million, topping a Picasso sold for $106 million. The Scream also led to a new sales record for an Impressionist and Modern auction for Sotheby's.
'The Scream' sells for record amount at New York auction (+video)

Edward Munch's famous painting 'The Scream' sold for just under $120 million dollars at Sotheby's.
Marco Rubio & 9 likely Republican VP candidates

Too soon to start speculating about possible Republican vice-presidential candidates? Evidently not. Mitt Romney's rise to the level of presumptive presidential nominee seems to have given political writers and pundits the go-ahead to begin one of the favored handicapping contests in all of politics.
Ali Wentworth: 8 stories from an inside-the-Beltway childhood

From her new memoir 'Ali in Wonderland,' the actress and comedian shares memories of her Washington D.C. upbringing and later life as a wife and mother.
Elizabeth Taylor auction nets record millions (VIDEO)

At Elizabeth Taylor auction world-renowned jewels took in $116 million.
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Lost da Vinci: Priceless da Vinci portrait sold for $21,000

Lost da Vinci: Art historian Martin Kemp, of the University of Oxford, believes the mystery painting, which appeared in 1998, is a portrait of the duke's daughter, created by da Vinci for her wedding book.
Paul McCartney letter offered tryout to mystery drummer

Paul McCartney letter: A newly discovered letter found folded in a book at a Liverpool yard sale has shed new light on the Beatles' early days, revealing that Paul McCartney offered an audition to a mystery drummer in 1960, just a few days before the band left for a formative two-month gig in Hamburg, Germany.
Richard Gere guitar collection fetches $1M in NYC

Richard Gere says he's parting with the instruments to support global humanitarian causes. Christie's says the "Pretty Woman" star studied trumpet and is a self-taught pianist and guitarist.
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Why Herman Cain's poll numbers might rise even higher

Riding a wave of good feeling among GOP voters, Herman Cain is now virtually tied with ex-Gov. Mitt Romney at the top of the Republican rankings, according to recent polls.
Mitt Romney to get Chris Christie and his donors

Chris Christie is ready to back Mitt Romney, reports Fox News. Christie's financial donors have already shifted to Romney.
Chris Christie sources say he still may run

After issuing many denials, Chris Christie still may enter the GOP presidential nomination race, several people close to him tell the AP. If he does, conservatives may not be entirely happy with his record.
Chris Christie tells California audience he won't enter 2012 presidential race

Chris Christie is the Republican governor of New Jersey. Some in the GOP would like to see Chris Christie throw his hat into the 2012 presidential ring.
Royal wedding mystery: In TiVo era, why do Americans want to watch it live?

Restaurants and caterers in the US are putting on live viewing parties early Friday morning, trusting in the power of the royal wedding as a can't-miss communal event.
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Eric Clapton guitars fetch millions for charity

Eric Clapton guitars on auction: The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Eric Clapton, has put guitars on the auction block in New York, raising millions of dollars for his charity.
In Wisconsin standoff, a test: Has governor gone overboard to trim deficit?

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker wants state workers to pay more for their pensions and health care, while taking away their unions' collective bargaining power. The governor says he has no choice in order to trim a $3.6 billion deficit. But state workers are livid.
Chapter & Verse
Sherlock Holmes: He's back!

Sherlock Holmes will return to the written page in a new novel authorized by the Arthur Conan Doyle estate.
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New Jersey's Chris Christie for president? Home-state voters say no.

Poll shows 65 percent of New Jersey voters would not back Gov. Chris Christie for president. Still, his job-approval rating is 'not bad' for a GOP governor of a blue state.
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Apple-I computer sells for $210K at auction

A 1976 Apple-I computer sold for upwards of $200K at Christie's this week.