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From Willie Horton to windsurfing: Five top political attack ads

Political attacks ads: love 'em or hate 'em, but they’re here to stay, and this election year stands to be a watershed moment in their use. Here's a look at what are considered to be some of the most memorable and effective attack ads utilized over the years.
Gay rights in America: How states stand on 7 hot-button issues

The tapestry of federal and state laws surrounding gay rights is enormously complex. Here is a look at each state's laws regarding issues ranging from gay marriage to hate crimes to hospital visitation.
Marco Rubio & 9 likely Republican VP candidates

Too soon to start speculating about possible Republican vice-presidential candidates? Evidently not. Mitt Romney's rise to the level of presumptive presidential nominee seems to have given political writers and pundits the go-ahead to begin one of the favored handicapping contests in all of politics.
Five big moments in New Hampshire primary history

The Granite State's first-in-the nation primary has been a launching pad for many a presidential hopeful – but not always. The following are among the most interesting outcomes.
Sources: Political Research Quarterly, NewHampshirePrimary.com, New Hampshire Almanac
Election 101: What's the Republican primary calendar for 2012?

Here are the ins and outs of the road to winning the Republican Party presidential nomination.

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From Willie Horton to windsurfing: Five top political attack ads

Political attacks ads: love 'em or hate 'em, but they’re here to stay, and this election year stands to be a watershed moment in their use. Here's a look at what are considered to be some of the most memorable and effective attack ads utilized over the years.
'Pink slime' author unapologetic to industry, consumer concerns

Used as beef filler for decades, "pink slime," was nicknamed by a former USDA meat inspector a decade ago, but recently it has sparked consumer petitions to remove it from school lunches and the closure of three Beef Products, Inc. meat plants.
Gay rights in America: How states stand on 7 hot-button issues

The tapestry of federal and state laws surrounding gay rights is enormously complex. Here is a look at each state's laws regarding issues ranging from gay marriage to hate crimes to hospital visitation.
JP Morgan losses send Wall Street back to Capitol Hill (+video)

Congressional critics plan hearings to probe how America's largest bank posted $2 billion in trading losses – and whether new financial regulations, still being implemented, go far enough to rein in Wall Street abuses
Keystone XL pipeline: TransCanada tries again

The Canadian firm has submitted new plans for a pipeline that is designed to avoid environmentally-sensitive acreage in Nebraska.
Violence Against Women Act passes Senate after heated rhetoric

The Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, passed the Senate Thursday, 68 to 31, after Democrats used it to accuse Republicans of being antiwoman.
Progress Watch
Fatal accident rate for US children and teens plunges since 2000

Nationwide, the rate of unintentional deaths for children and teenagers fell 30 percent between 2000 and 2009, a recent report finds. Biggest reason: fewer fatalities per capita due to auto accidents.
Decoder Wire
Rob Portman for the GOP veep? Not if 2008 is any guide (+video)

Two-thirds of state Republican Party chairs and members of the Republican National Committee say Sen. Rob Portman (R) is both the best and most likely veep pick for Mitt Romney. But it's still early.
Unresponsive Cessna: What caused the plane crash?

Unresponsive Cessna: Could the cause of the crash of the unresponsive Cessna 421 be the same as the Payne Stewart Learjet crash in 1999?
Rubio, Pawlenty, Haley all say "not interested" to VP spot

Leading Republicans are concerned about entering the 2016 race as a loser.
Student loans: What will you owe? Check here.

Students loans online calculator is being tested by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Users can compare grant and scholarship offers to see what they will owe in student loans.
Credit cards: No move to limit big fees?

Credit cards can charge nearly $100 processing, activation fees for opening an account for subprime borrowers. But financial protection board is backing away from push to regulate the initial credit card fees.
The Simple Dollar
Six tips for a money-smart road trip

Being rigid in planning a route but flexible in schedule and housing are ways to ensure you get the most bang for your buck on the open road.
The faith factor: A Santorum voter trusts conservative values

Faith is a big factor in Santorum voter Brian Weldy's politics: He believes that if Christians do right, economic recovery will follow.
Marco Rubio & 9 likely Republican VP candidates

Too soon to start speculating about possible Republican vice-presidential candidates? Evidently not. Mitt Romney's rise to the level of presumptive presidential nominee seems to have given political writers and pundits the go-ahead to begin one of the favored handicapping contests in all of politics.
Obama, Congress, traders? Public unsure who to blame for high gas prices.

From all corners of the country, Americans are irritated these days by record-high fuel prices that have soared above $4 a gallon in some states and could top $5 by summer.
Bison reach Montana as part of relocation plan

The American Bison (also known as buffalo) were taken from Yellowstone as part of an effort to repopulate the West with the iconic animals.
Spring into summer: Unseasonable heat helps pave way for violent weather

Spring is just beginning, but in many parts of the country it already feels like summer. As a storm moves into especially warm humid air in the center of the country, Texas is under the gun for violent storms.
Concealed weapons bill vetoed by SD governor

The vetoed bill would have made it difficult for law enforcement officers to determine whether people are qualified to carry concealed weapons or are prohibited from doing so because of criminal records or mental health problems.
Unemployment rate falls in 45 states

Unemployment rate for January falls for nearly all states. Only New York sees an increase in its unemployment rate.
Warm spring, more tornadoes? Meteorologists raise red flags.

An unusually balmy spring plus cold fronts are a formula for stronger thunderstorms and tornadoes, as hard-hit communities strive to be more resilient.
Pink slime? Nothing wrong with it in school meals, USDA says.

Pink slime, a controversial ammonium-treated beef, got dumped by McDonald's. But USDA defends purchases of pink slime for use in national school lunch program.
The Vote
Why Michigan could be Mitt Romney's make-or-break moment (+video)

Mitt Romney trails Rick Santorum in Michigan. Has any presidential aspirant lost their home state primary, yet gone on to win a major party nomination? Since 1972, the answer is no. 
Saving Money
Retirement plans? Don't forget about state, local taxes.

Retirement plans should include an appraisal of the impact of state and local taxes. Levies on income, benefits, property, purchases, and estate can make a difference in your retirement plans. 
Vox News
What did Stephen Colbert super PAC spend its money on?

The Stephen Colbert super PAC, 'Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow,' has reported raising more than $1 million, quite a lot for satire, and shelling out more than $150,000.