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Newt Gingrich strikes back, family by his side, in South Carolina

Newt Gingrich fired back against explosive allegations from his ex-wife by wrapping himself in family at an event South Carolina, a state where family values loom large. 

South Carolina debate: Gingrich and Romney face each other - and their baggage

Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich are very close in South Carolina polling. Going into Thursday night's four-man debate, the two front-runners each have new personal issues facing them.

Will Mitt Romney get the military vote in South Carolina?

Ron Paul has the most active-military donors. Mitt Romney say he will increase Navy shipbuilding. Newt Gingrich is surging in the latest poll.

Why Congress is a favorite GOP whipping boy

Next to President Obama – and each other – the foibles of Congress have provided an easy target for small-government-is-better GOP presidential candidates.

South Carolina debate: Can 'janitor' comments spark Newt Gingrich comeback?

The South Carolina debate Monday included a standing ovation for Newt Gingrich when he took on moderator Juan Williams over race. Outside the confines of a conservative audience, however, Gingrich's comments could be more controversial. 

In South Carolina debate, rough patches for usually polished Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney spoke haltingly and indecisively, during GOP's South Carolina debate, about his tenure at Bain Capital and whether he would release his tax returns.

Departing Jon Huntsman decries 'toxic' GOP campaign

Jon Huntsman Monday dropped out of the Republican presidential race, which he said 'has degenerated into an onslaught of negative attacks.' He endorsed Mitt Romney, although that's unlikely to have much impact on the campaign.

Iowa caucus results: Mitt Romney wins by a whisker over Rick Santorum

Iowa caucus results show Mitt Romney beat Rick Santorum by eight votes. Now, the importance of the South Carolina primary grows.

Gas prices down, demand up for Carolina tourism

Gas prices decline, helping to fuel tourism in North and South Carolina. The fall in gas prices and pent-up demand could give the Carolinas one of their best tourist seasons since the Great Recession.

New research: If you love your town, prosperity follows

When people are passionate about the place they live, the local economy blossoms, according to a Gallup survey of 26 US cities.

Alvin Greene, South Carolina Senate candidate, fuzzy on some facts

Alvin Greene, in a weekend speech, made statements that didn't always match up to the facts according to an Associated Press analysis.

Alvin Greene: Will South Carolina Dems yank him from their ranks?

Outsider-extraordinaire Alvin Greene won last week's South Carolina primary without campaigning. Democrats are now determining whether Greene will remain a candidate with a 'D' next to his name.

Spirit Airlines cancels flights through Tuesday

Spirit Airlines is canceling all of its flights through Tuesday.

South Carolina head scratcher: More curiosities in election of Alvin Greene

The question of how Alvin Greene, a discharged Army soldier living with his dad, won a major US senatorial primary tests South Carolina's bounds of credulity.

Impeachment in S.C.? State GOP may decide this weekend.

Gov. Mark Sanford's political future is expected to be the main talking point at a meeting of Republican legislative leaders in Myrtle Beach.

Defiant Sanford refuses to resign, S.C. politics 'paralyzed'

The focus now shifts to a meeting of state House leaders this weekend. Top of the agenda: Should the legislature start impeachment proceedings against the governor?

End of the road for America's biker culture?

Fed up with growling tailpipes, one more city cracks down on the world's largest Harley rally.

My thrifty Valentine: The thought counts even more this year

Americans plan to spend about 20 percent less on Valentine’s Day than in 2008.

Republican criticizes Republican for criticizing Republican (then criticizes another Republican)

"Tougher in Alaska" host Geo Beach discusses Sarah Palin

Financial Q&A: Some alternatives for CD investors

Submit your question to Steve Dinnen at: money@csmonitor.com

'Tanks-A-Lot' and other ploys to ease pump woes

As the summer driving season gets under way on Memorial Day weekend, hotels, retailers, and even churches are running promotions to help consumers with high gasoline prices.

South Carolina: It used to be Edwards country

A poll shows him at 6 percent among blacks, a key bloc.

On the dais again, it's the other Clinton

The former president has been mostly an asset in his wife's presidential campaign, but some top Democrats are starting to issue warnings in the media.

On the federal deficit, candidates stay mostly vague

Rising entitlement costs and Iraq war expenses take a back seat to shorter-term stimulus plans.