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With 'God on their side,' Romney and Republicans may very well prevail

Mitt Romney's Texas primary win secured him the Republican nomination. Now the GOP wants the support of every major US religion. Mormons, Jews, and Catholics identify with the party in increasing numbers. That helps Republicans erode the Democratic base.

'The Snowy Day' celebrates its 50th anniversary

Fifty years after the publication of 'The Snowy Day' with its young African American protagonist, there's still a surprising lack of diversity in children's books.

Why George Zimmerman should not be 'crucified' for killing Trayvon Martin

Passionate citizens and leaders have no right to declare neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman guilty of murdering Trayvon Martin. Due process in the legal system determines that guilt or innocence. Equating justice with imprisoning Zimmerman or firing officials is premature.

Cal Ripken Jr. co-authors a second children's book

A new book by Cal Ripken Jr. and journalist Kevin Cowherd focuses on the issue of bullying among children.

Bradley Manning: Will the alleged WikiLeaks ally have a compelling defense?

Pfc. Bradley Manning is expected to enter a plea in response to 22 charges lodged by military prosecutors, including turning over to WikiLeaks hundreds of thousands of military and diplomatic documents.

Deficit super committee fails: Who's to blame?

The members of the super committee tasked with cutting $1.2 trillion from federal budgets announced that it failed to reach a deal. Polls and newspapers chime in on why that happened. 

Obama in 2012: Who can challenge him?

Newsweek/Daily Beast columnist Jack W. Germond says Republicans don't have anyone yet who can challenge Barack Obama for the 2012 presidency.

Strauss-Kahn: Wealthy wife rides to his rescue

Dominique Strauss-Kahn's wife, Anne Sinclair, has posted her husband's $6 million bond. Where did Anne Sinclair, the Barbara Walters of France, get her wealth?

Despite media yammer, there’s hope for real news

Though we live in a world of anonymous blogs, tweets, and declining newsroom budgets, tried-and-true sources of international reporting remain available.

AMBER Alert awareness day: How you can help on Facebook

AMBER Alert messages now available through Facebook, just in time for AMBER Alert awareness day.

Janet Napolitano was apparent target of D.C. package, widening investigation

Janet Napolitano, the Homeland Security secretary, was reportedly the intended recipient of an incendiary package, which followed two such parcels in Maryland. Here’s a look at how the investigation into all three packages is developing.

Controversial CEO Randy Michaels leaves troubled Tribune Company

The departure of Tribune Company CEO Randy Michaels was cheered by journalists who said his outlandish behavior and lack of credentials diminished the credibility of the Chicago Tribune.

Maryland's millionaire exodus

Maryland's governor raised taxes on millionaires. Their response? Move.

What makes for a 'successful' stadium, anyway?

Stadium deals are notoriously one-sided: Clubs get revenues, governments pay costs. What has Baltimore gained - or lost - from Camden Yards?

The Other Wes Moore

The author delves into the life of a convict who shares his name.

Biden’s potty mouth: Obama wanted to make it a t-shirt

The Vice President's salty language at Tuesday's healthcare reform bill signing amused the President, according to Biden.

ACORN sliding toward bankruptcy?

Embattled housing advocacy group ACORN could announce bankruptcy, officials say, after a raft of state chapters disbanded.

Amid skepticism, Obama reaches out to Republicans

President Obama will meet Friday with House Republicans during their annual retreat. It's a symbolic display of bipartianship, but will it make a difference?

Let the blame game begin

Win or lose the Massachusetts Senate race, Martha Coakley should have run a better campaign against Scott Brown, political strategists say. Now, Democrats are asking: What went wrong?

"Android Karenina": no end in sight to mash-up novels

Are mash-ups junk lit or do they drive young readers to the classics?

Targeting guns: a cop's new priorities

A new focus: It's not the guy with the kilo of weed in his car, it's the one with the Glock in his waistband.

When the Berlin Wall came down

Twenty years later, the rest of the world is a different place because of that event.

Afghanistan: What Americans really think

The pundits have spoken. Now, how does the rest of America feel about the war and more troops in Afghanistan? Conflicted but reluctantly supportive, it seems.

As newspapers struggle, readers seem fine with online

Barack Obama: Investor-in-Chief