Romney says his conservatism will shine

GOP presidential candidate tells Fox News he will prove his ideological purity in a speech at CPAC

• Feb 9, 2012

10 states to get "No Child Left Behind" waivers

Obama will free 10 states from the strict requirements of the Bush-era education law

• Feb 9, 2012

Romney "glitter bomb" suspect loses his job

Colorado Senate has fired an unpaid intern accused of "glitter bombing" Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney

• Feb 9, 2012

Santorum: I'm the consistent social conservative

GOP presidential candidate tells crowd of more than 4,000 at Oral Roberts University he is most consistent on gay rights, abortion

• Feb 9, 2012

Flash Points: Are Iran and Israel closer to war?

In weekly CBSNews.com series, CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate discusses likelihood of war between Iran and Israel

• Feb 9, 2012

Rand Paul to Obama: do you hate rich people?

At the conservative conference CPAC, Senator Rand Paul said President Obama engages in cronyism for his campaign contributors

• Feb 9, 2012

Michelle Obama marks 2nd year of obesity campaign

Thousands join first lady Michelle Obama in Iowa to highlight her "Let's Move" program to combat childhood obesity

• Feb 9, 2012

Cain says he dropped out to "put family first"

The former Republican presidential candidate explains the end of his candidacy but says he still wants to help change Washington

• Feb 9, 2012

Bachmann: Running for president was "educational"

Former GOP contender makes fun of her campaign gaffes, slams Obama during speech at conservative conference

• Feb 9, 2012

Senators seek reversal of birth control decision

Lawmakers introduce legislation to expand exemption so that religiously-affiliated institutions don't have to provide birth control coverage

• Feb 9, 2012

New Pentagon rules revive women-in-combat debate

Pentagon recommending to Congress that female servicemembers be allowed to serve in more jobs closer to front lines

• Feb 9, 2012

Perry: I'm afraid of Obama as "quarterback"

Perry focuses on conservative ideals, does not mention Newt Gingrich, whom he endorsed last month, in speech to conservatives

• Feb 9, 2012

Obama praises ten states for education progress

President praises the states exempted from No Child Left Behind law for setting high bar in education

• Feb 9, 2012

Boehner: no apologies for tumultuous Congress

House Speaker John Boehner has big ambitions, though he acknowledged they could be difficult to fulfill

• Feb 9, 2012

Former Giffords aide to run for her House seat

Ron Barber, former Giffords aide, will run for her seat in special election; says he has Giffords' "full support"

• Feb 9, 2012

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