The GOP is more pragmatic than you might think

Analysis: Despite the talk about the old rules being upended, conservatives are falling in line behind the establishment choice

• May 4, 2012

Romney blasts Obama over Chinese activist handling

Republican candidate accuses Obama administration of putting economics ahead of activist's freedom

• May 3, 2012

Gingrich says Romney statements "weren't true"

The former presidential candidate said he will support Romney and will campaign for him because he is the best available option

• May 3, 2012

Chinese dissident phones congressional hearing

Activist called in to hearing on his situation and was put on speakerphone for all to hear

• May 3, 2012

Chinese Dissident Chen Guangcheng

Blind activist Chen Guangcheng has asked to come to the U.S. after escaping from his home where he was under house arrest

• May 3, 2012
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White House admits Syria strategy not working

As violence continues, spokesman says U.N.-brokered cease-fire "has not been succeeding thus far," may be time to admit defeat

• May 3, 2012

GOP convention: Protests limited, but guns OK

Tampa City Council moves forward with rules for protest at Republican Convention; water guns, but not the real thing, to be banned downtown

• May 3, 2012

Warren explains listing Native American status

Attempting to articulate her reasons for identifying as a minority in the 1980s and 90s, Warren recounts Aunt's story about "high cheekbones," like "all of the Indians" have

• May 3, 2012

GOP to distribute draft contempt citation against Holder

Oversight Committee to get draft claiming Justice Dept. gave "false denials," tried to mislead investigators and intimidate witnesses

• May 3, 2012

For U.S., a delicate dance over Chinese dissident

Saga of Chen Guangchen has seriously complicated what was supposed to be a routine trip to Beijing for Hillary Clinton

• May 3, 2012

Obama ex-girlfriends' stories featured in new book

David Maraniss book says a young Mr. Obama struggled with his race, religion while trying to feel at home in New York

• May 3, 2012

Poll: Obama bests or ties Romney in three key states

New survey shows very tight race in Florida and Ohio, while Obama opens a big lead in Pennsylvania

• May 3, 2012

Edwards trial: Wife of main witness on hot seat

Cheri Young grilled by defense lawyers who spotlight money she and husband made helping Edwards hide mistress Rielle Hunter

• May 3, 2012

What's Ron Paul up to?

The Republican presidential candidate continues his campaign for delegates

• May 3, 2012

Gingrich may ask Romney's help with campaign debt

Former Speaker of the House's presidential bid ends $3.8M in debt, and he may seek help from his once-bitter rival to pay it off

• May 3, 2012

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