Topic: Manchester (New Hampshire)

USA Update FBI kills Chechen man during Boston bombing probe: What's known of him? (+video)

An FBI interrogation, part of the Boston bombing probe, ends in shooting death of a Chechen immigrant in Florida. The man reportedly knew suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev. FBI claims self-defense.

Focus Obama or Romney? Why 5 undecided voters are still on the fence.

The presidential election will be decided by a tiny fraction of American voters – those in swing states who have not made up their minds. What are these 1 million people waiting for? The Monitor talked to five undecided voters to find out.

Mitt Romney says his health care plan in Mass. was a win for women (+video)

As the GOP Convention approaches, Mitt Romney said he was proud that his Massachusetts health care plan guaranteed coverage for women. He criticized President Obama for trying to tie him to Rep. Todd Akin's rape and abortion remarks.

Issac approaches, sending GOP scrambling

Despite tropical storm Issac, which could become a Category 2 hurricane, Republican delegates are still flocking to Tampa, Fla. The storm has forced the GOP to postpone convention events.

Syrian minister warns US against intervention after chemical weapons remarks (+video)

The comments came a day after President Barack Obama said the US would reconsider its opposition to military involvement in the Syrian civil war if Bashar Assad's government deploys or uses chemical or biological weapons, describing it as a 'red line' for the United States.

Modern Parenthood Travel with toddlers: Six tips for avoiding airplane meltdowns

Travel with toddlers, especially on an airplane, can be a disconcerting experience for parents. There are no foolproof plans for avoiding meltdowns, but here are six tips for getting toddlers through a long (or short) flight.

New Hampshire primary gives Mitt Romney a historic win-win (+video)

By winning the New Hampshire primary, Mitt Romney became the first non-incumbent Republican to win both the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary since 1980. Perhaps more important, Ron Paul's second-place finish kept a surging Jon Huntsman at bay. 

Why Mitt Romney isn't balking at strong voter support for Ron Paul

Presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Ron Paul are in the top two slots in both Iowa and New Hampshire. But there’s little doubt about who would win in a Romney-Paul matchup.
12/30/2011 09:40 am

Payroll tax and attack ads latest issues for Romney and Gingrich to lock horns over

A payroll tax extension may be on the way but Republicans like Newt Gingrich insist on a one-year extension.  Meanwhile Romney supporters have continued airing ads attacking Gingrich in Iowa.  Gingrich tried to take the higher road but Romney says 'if it's too hot for you, get out of the kitchen.'
12/21/2011 11:50 pm

No sign of Herman Cain quitting yet, 'reassessing'

Herman Cain: Publicly, there were no signs that the former pizza company executive was calling it quits in his campaign for the presidential nomination. 
11/30/2011 06:38 pm

Gallery Republicans in the 2012 presidential race

In Pictures Athletes turned politicians

GOP presidential hopefuls dance around climate change

Republican presidential candidates steer away from anything suggesting government action on climate change, some – Pawlenty and Gingrich – reversing earlier positions. Romney says the problem is real, but offers no solutions. That alone has raised conservative ire.
06/19/2011 05:20 pm

Gallery Michele Bachmann: presidential candidate

GOP debate preview: Will anyone emerge as an alternative to Mitt Romney?

Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney makes his first appearance in a GOP debate Monday night with his lead in the polls not beyond reach. How the rest of the field may jockey for position.
06/13/2011 04:03 pm

In Pictures John Edwards through the years

Sudanese 'Lost Boys' in US, men now, look homeward to new nation

With South Sudan poised to be a new nation, 'Lost Boys' living in US hear a call to return to their homeland to help rebuild it.
03/10/2011 01:57 pm

How parents keep the faith: Teaching the religion of Islam at home

Home, more than the mosque, is where the Malik children learn the religion of Islam – from Skyping to Pakistan for Quranic lessons to copying Mom's prayers.
12/19/2010 10:03 am

WikiLeaks and Julian Assange: Stateless, penniless pariahs?

In the latest blow, online payment service PayPal has cut off WikiLeaks. Meanwhile, WikiLeaks has been forced to move from website to website, and Julian Assange has gone to ground.
12/04/2010 01:56 pm

In Pictures Thanksgiving traditions

10 women in Congress who won’t be back

The 2010 elections were tough on all Democrats, but particularly on female lawmakers. The upcoming 112th Congress may see fewer women in office on Capitol Hill than last session. Yet-to-decided races in the House and Senate will determine if that happens, but if it does, it would be the first time in 32 years that the number of women in Congress declines from one session to the next. What's already clear is that 10 women are not returning. Most of the congresswomen defeated Tuesday were House freshmen. Two had served multiple House terms, and one was a Senate veteran. Some lost to tea party favorites and conservatives backed by Sarah Palin, while others were bested by standard-issue Republicans. Here are the women, some familiar and some not, we will not see on Capitol Hill come January as a result of Election Day losses. Source: CNN, National Journal‚ Almanac of American Politics, Politico
11/05/2010 06:16 pm

Gallery Primary Day 09/14

In Pictures Scenes of fatherhood

In Pictures The T. rex lives

Obama fatherhood initiative: a rare issue of bipartisan accord?

Fatherhood and parental duty get a push from the Obama team during a series of fall forums. But concerns about government intervention make some conservatives wary.
10/19/2009 01:00 am