Santorum - A Louisiana Win, But Still Trails Romney By Wide Margin In GOP Race

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Women’s Group That Opposed Summers Hails Kim's World Bank Nomination

The group UltraViolet said it hoped Obama's nominee, a doctor with extensive experience in public health and now Dartmouth College's president, will be "a champion for women and girls throughout the world.".

• Obama Nominates Dartmouth’s Kim To Head World Bank

From Politics & Policy

Supreme Court Health Care Case: A Primer On Oral Arguments

Here is a breakdown of the three days of oral arguments before the Supreme Court on the Affordable Care Act.

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From Politics & Policy

Afghanistan Troops: 'Significant Combat Power' Still Needed, Top General Says

The United States should keep a substantial number of troops in Afghanistan despite intensifying doubts about America's mission there, Marine Gen. John Allen told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday.

From Politics & Policy

Obama, Putin To Meet On Syria, Missile Defense

Putin, now Russia's president-elect, has said he would boycott the Group of Eight summit at Camp David and the NATO conference in Chicago this spring if U.S. missile defense plans weren't scrapped.

From Politics & Policy

President Obama To Expedite Keystone XL Pipeline

President Barack Obama on Thursday will expedite the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline as part of a tour of the nation's energy hubs.

• Obama, On The Road, Redoubles Focus On Energy Policy, Gas Prices

From Faith & Belief

'Too Much' Religion in Political Rhetoric, Says Growing Number of Americans: Poll

The number of Americans who say there is too much of a focus on religious talk and prayer among political figures has increased for the third consecutive year.

From Politics & Policy

Illinois Primary 2012: 3 Big Reasons Santorum Lost

Mitt Romney won Illinois' Republican presidential primary and dramatically increased his chances to become his party's 2012 nominee, largely due to the support of moderate conservatives and ...

From Politics & Policy

Global 'Water Crisis' Looming, Secretary Clinton Warns

Steadily growing populations will escalate demand for water even as supplies are depleted, according to an intelligence report commissioned by the chief U.S. diplomat.

From Politics & Policy

Ryan Budget Plan Features Deep Spending Cuts, Tax Code Overhaul

Under the House GOP budget plan, the personal income tax rate would be slashed into two brackets: a top rate of 25 percent and lower rate of 10 percent.

• Paul Ryan Budget Would Slash Spending To Avert Military Cuts
• Buffett Rule Would Raise Just $31 Billion: Congressional Report

From Politics & Policy

Swing State Poll: Obama Beats GOP Field, Gains Independent Support

A poll that tracks 12 "purple" states says voters prefer President Barack Obama over Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum.

From Politics & Policy

Sanford Council Condemns Chief's Handling of Martin Case

Sanford, Fla., passed a vote of no confidence in its police chief Wednesday as protests of the killing of black teenager Trayvon Martin spread north to New York City, where the slain youth’s parents joined a march demanding the killer’s arrest.

• Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' Law: 5 Things To Know

From Politics & Policy

Internet Responds To Mitt Romney Aide's 'Etch A Sketch' Gaffe [UPDATED]

Less than three hours after a top Mitt Romney aide compared the Republican presidential hopeful to an "Etch A Sketch," the internet responded with an ad, a website, and many more Twitter jokes about Romney's flip-flopping views on ultra-conservative stances.

From Companies

Tobacco Companies Lose Challenge To Graphic Images On Packs

A federal appeals court upheld most of a 2009 law that lets the Food and Drug Administration tightly regulation tobacco marketing and packaging.

From Politics & Policy

Occupy Wall Street, NYC Council Members Voice Anger At NYPD Tactics

Two days after New York police officers arrested dozens of protesters while breaking up an Occupy Wall Street rally, city council members joined Occupy members in Zuccotti Park to condemn the NYPD's heavy handed tactics.

• Occupy Wall Street 6-Month Anniversary: Pictures of Arrests [PHOTOS]

From Health

Slower Growth In Medicare Spending Seen As Boomers Hit Eligibility

For the first time in decades, the rate of annual spending on the U.S. government-run health insurance program is expected to decline during the current fiscal year before returning to an upward trajectory in 2022.

From Society

Could Falling Prices Make Natural Gas the U.S.’s Primary Energy Form?

Can natural gas become the United States' cheap, primary energy source of the early 21st century? It’s possible, under the right conditions.

From Politics & Policy

30 Major U.S. Corporations Paid More to Lobby Congress Than Income Taxes, 2008-2010

Of the 30 companies analyzed in the report, all of them aside from FedEx didn't pay any federal income taxes from 2008 to 2010.

From Global Markets

Forbes' 10 Richest People in the World 2011

Who are the 10 richest people in the world? Several names on Forbes' 2011 list may surprise you.