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Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.

Tired of the 2012 presidential race? 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially for Democrats looking hungrily at a nomination race that will not include President Obama. Speculation has already started over who might run – fueled by no less a figure than former President Clinton, who has suggested in recent TV interviews that his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the possible contenders.

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With meager jobs growth, 'time running out' for Obama (+video)

The 2012 presidential election may hang on voters' perceptions about the economy, and Friday's report that just 115,000 jobs were created in April won't do much to help Obama. What's the outlook for the months ahead?
Junior Seau tragedy shakes NFL, intensifies concern about head injuries

Former linebacker's apparent suicide, three years after retiring, renews denunciations of football's culture of toughness and the incidence of head injuries. Junior Seau had sustained multiple concussions, friends and family say.
Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.

Tired of the 2012 presidential race? 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially for Democrats looking hungrily at a nomination race that will not include President Obama. Speculation has already started over who might run – fueled by no less a figure than former President Clinton, who has suggested in recent TV interviews that his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the possible contenders.
Mike Wallace: the legendary '60 Minutes' career that almost wasn't (+video)

Mike Wallace, who died this weekend, considered another path after covering the 1968 presidential campaign. But in the end, he set a high standard for serious long-form investigative journalism.
Why Rick Santorum could lose in Pennsylvania, his home state

Rick Santorum is leading in Pennsylvania polls now. But Pennsylvania fits the profile of states that Mitt Romney has won.
Chapter & Verse
'Death of a Salesman': meant for you?

If you've ever rued your job or made a mistake with your child, 'Death of a Salesman' is your play.
New York voters back NYPD Muslim-spying operation, poll finds

A poll released Tuesday finds that 58 percent of New York voters support NYPD antiterror operations that critics call a violation of Muslims' civil liberties.
Obama's March Madness? Why he's taking British PM to hoops extravaganza.

British Prime Minister David Cameron is in the US, so why not hold the press conference at a March Madness basketball game? What do you think of Iran, Mr. Cameron ... and please pass the corn dogs.
Super Tuesday: Mitt Romney woos blue-collar voters in Ohio

Mitt Romney is locked in a tight GOP primary battle with Rick Santorum for Ohio, perhaps the biggest prize on Super Tuesday. On Monday he campaigned in blue-collar Youngstown.
Ohio looms large on Super Tuesday. Can Romney increase his delegate lead?

A win in Ohio on Super Tuesday could restore Mitt Romney's clear front-runner status. But senior Republicans are decrying the toxic nature of the campaign, and some prominent conservative commentators doubt that either Romney or Rick Santorum could beat Barack Obama.
Romney vs. Santorum: Class warfare in the GOP

Rick Santorum has become a wealthy man since he left the US Senate, but his family background is a lot more working-class than Mitt Romney's. That could help him in Michigan and Ohio primaries.
Social Security: Florida retirees eye GOP candidates' fixes

Social Security rescue plans vary among GOP presidential candidates. A majority of Florida's Republican retirees support raising age when Social Security benefits kick in.
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Marianne Gingrich interview: Is it ethical for ABC to air it now?

Questions are already arising about whether ABC's 'Nightline' is justified in airing its 'bombshell' interview with Marianne Gingrich, an ex-wife of Newt Gingrich. 
Domain names: Internet takes big step toward end of .com era

The group that regulates domain names is now accepting applications for new Internet suffixes beyond .com and its cousins. The new domain names could be operational by the end of 2012.
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Virginia primary: Was it so hard for Perry and Gingrich to get on the ballot?

Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry failed to collect enough signatures to get on the primary ballot in Virginia. Yes, the state has tough rules, but other candidates have managed to register.
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A Gingrich-Obama matchup? It's getting tighter, polls show

Newt Gingrich looks increasingly competitive against President Obama in three key battleground states, new polls show. And registered Republicans in those states prefer him to Mitt Romney.
Newt Gingrich: Does he have a path to the GOP nomination?

Newt Gingrich is nosing ahead of Mitt Romney for the GOP presidential nomination, according to polls. But it could be hard for him to translate that support into primary victories.
'Humane' immigration policy: Is Newt Gingrich the next Rick Perry? (video)

Newt Gingrich said in Tuesday's presidential debate that he couldn't imagine deporting illegal immigrants who have been in the US a long time. When Rick Perry said something similar, his collapse began.
Obama on bus tour: GOP jobs plan is 'let's have dirtier air, dirtier water'

President Obama is hitting the road in North Carolina and Virginia to push his jobs plan and slam Republicans for opposing it. He would also very much like to win those states again next fall.
Chapter & Verse
To Sarah Palin: 10 reasons why you shouldn't sue Joe McGinniss

A former attorney for The New Yorker tells Sarah Palin why she's better off ignoring Joe McGinniss and his unauthorized Palin bio.
Herman Cain, Mitt Romney tied for GOP lead in Virginia poll

Herman Cain and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney are tied at the top of the latest GOP candidate poll from Quinnipiac University.
The Reformed Broker
Casinos in New York?

A poll shows that the majority of New Yorkers are in favor of bringing Las Vegas-style casinos to the Empire state.
The reality of fall TV

An upstart genre shows its influence as reality TV dominates the fall lineup and finds its techniques adopted across the TV landscape.
Taliban claim Afghanistan truck bomb attack that wounded 77 US troops

The claim adds to a series of mixed messages that are complicating the Taliban's efforts to become an accepted, legitimate political force in Afghanistan's government.
Obama’s roles on New Jersey trip: consoler-in-chief and candidate

Visiting storm-torn parts of New Jersey Sunday, President Obama met a largely-friendly crowd that voted for him in 2008. But the state has also elected a high-profile Republican governor, and most people disapprove of his performance.