Ryan "tired of talking presidential politics"

In his first post-election interviews, the former GOP VP nominee says he's committed to finding "common ground"

• Nov 13, 2012

U.S. Afghan commander link to Petraeus scandal?

Pentagon source: Gen. John Allen being probed for possible "inappropriate communications" with woman Petraeus' former lover targeted with emails

• Nov 13, 2012

Rick Perry dismisses Texas secession talk

White House website draws multiple petitions calling for secession from U.S.; unlikely to inspire action

• Nov 13, 2012

Huckabee: Republican Party has to be "realistic"

He says GOP needs to change the way they speak to voters, but defended Todd Akin who commented on "legitimate rape"

• Nov 13, 2012

Petraeus: How will he be remembered?

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius talks about CIA Director Gen. Davis Petraeus' resignation and its effect on his legacy

• Nov 13, 2012

Congress: FBI should have told us about Petraeus

Congressional leaders say FBI was wrong to keep info under wraps, will have to answer for secrecy

• Nov 13, 2012

Four things to watch during the lame duck

Congress returns to Washington to try to wrap up a very long to-do list

• Nov 13, 2012

Hillary Clinton's potential replacement criticized

U.S. ambassador to U.N. -- recently under fire for assessment of Libya attack -- likely Obama Secretary of State nominee

• Nov 13, 2012

Investigation of emails led to discovery of Petraeus' affair

CBS News learns that investigation into harassing emails linked to general's biographer led to FBI concern that email account of CIA director had been compromised

• Nov 13, 2012

CIA Director David Petraeus resigns

He submitted his resignation to President Obama, citing an extramarital affair

• Nov 13, 2012

Leon Panetta: Petraeus situation "very sad"

Defense Secretary says revelations about David Petraeus are sad, but CIA director "took the right step" in stepping down

• Nov 13, 2012

CIA denies it detained militants in Benghazi

Spokesman calls Paula Broadwell's claim that consulate attack was to free Libyan captives "uninformed and baseless"

• Nov 13, 2012

Woman targeted by Petraeus' ex-lover wants privacy

Jill Kelley got emails from Paula Broadwell that led to FBI probe that revealed Petraeus/Broadwell affair; Congress pressing for answers

• Nov 13, 2012

Intelligence director urged Petraeus to resign

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper found out on election night about former CIA director's extramarital affair

• Nov 13, 2012

Petraeus news hit Feinstein like "lightning bolt"

Head of Senate intelligence Committee dumbstruck by former CIA director's extramarital affair

• Nov 13, 2012

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