Topic: Craig Robinson

Newt Gringrich, ahead in Virginia, promises tougher counterpunches

Newt Gingrich leads Mitt Romney in Virginia, says a new poll. Gingrich responds to attack ads with a promise to hit back at GOP opponents.

Herman Cain scrambles to toe the pro-life line on abortion

Herman Cain is learning that off-the-cuff remarks and demonstrated ignorance – even from a candidate who touts his lack of political experience – goes only so far. For social conservatives, that means abortion.

Obama adds a children's book to his publishing credentials

Obama will fulfill a deal with his publisher by bringing out a children's book this fall.

Reader recommendation: Atlas, Schmatlas

Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.

‘Greenberg’ and ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’: movie reviews

Both ‘Greenberg’ and ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’ deal with middle-age men whose lives have been a stream of disappointment and are forced to face their past – and themselves.

A whole shelf full of books from the Obama family

Presidents and sports: How does Obama stack up?

The president-elect, an avid basketball player, has a good jump shot. Bill Clinton was creative with his scoring on the golf course. Richard Nixon liked bowling, while Herbert Hoover was a fanatical trout fisherman.

Obama names basketball buddy and fellow Harvard alum as Education Secretary

Michelle Obama’s story

In many ways she would make history as first lady.