Topic: Florida

With South Carolina win, McCain is front-runner again.

Loss is major setback for Huckabee. Romney remains contender with win in Nevada.

In Nevada, a first test of Latinos' leanings in '08 race

The immigration debate has rattled many and may tip them toward the Democrats. But which one?

Missing in 2008: a front-runner

Romney's Michigan win deepened GOP uncertainty before crucial upcoming contests.

Romney's decisive win in Michigan scrambles G.O.P. field

Now, the Republican presidential nomination battle shifts from the typical tack of achieving inevitability to one where candidates work to amass the most delegates.

Gil Muratori teaches a unique class in fish etiquette

He's part of a National Park Service experiment in south Florida to send first-time fishing violators to a school instead of fining them.

Now, economy tops war in election

Indicators like high oil prices and the slumping stock market have voters concerned.

Can't take away his dignity

A neatly dressed homeless man proves a person can preserve his dignity, even when things seem desperate.

Wing and a prayer propel a young black pilot to aviation records

Barrington Irving shunned the drugs and gangs of his Miami neighborhood for his dream of flying – now he helps other kids soar.

As Clinton and McCain rebound in N.H., races are wide open

On the Democratic side, a potentially historic clash lies ahead. For the GOP, Michigan is the next test.

Five years and counting, a peace vigil stands firm

In Needham, Mass., peace activists make weekly pleas to end violence and remain hopeful that their message is heard.

As housing slumps, realtors quit

Many revert to former careers or, like Dee McMahon, look for new ones.

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Lethal injections: U.S. Supreme Court takes up death-penalty logjam

On Monday, the court hears arguments on whether Kentucky's lethal injection is too painful.

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Iowans pick Huckabee and Obama, endorsing change

Caucus results shake up the race for the White House in both parties.

Short Stuff

Short, newsy items for kids – from 18-million-year-old armadillos to squirrels that smell like rattlesnakes.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about paper vs. electronic voting ballots and using titles on addressed envelopes.

The Monitor's View: Build trust in electronic voting

Colorado, Ohio, and other states must tackle security risks found in electronic voting machines.

Municipal Wi-Fi thrives – on a small scale

Big-city wireless Internet plans took a hit this summer, but places like Owensboro, Ky., and Rio Rancho, N.M., put networks in place.

New tool to fight global warming: Endangered Species Act?

A recent deal to protect the habitat of endangered coral may offer US environmentalists new leverage.

In Florida, lukewarm welcome for drought-resistant landscaping

The lawn-free look conserves water, but takes some getting used to for those accustomed to manicured grass.

Students' new best friend: 'MoSoSo'

Mobile Social Networking Software – the next wave of virtual community – is already appearing on cellphones, beginning with college campuses.