Officials: Iran plot was serious but amateur

The sordid details of an alleged plot to kill the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. read like a Hollywood script

• Oct 12, 2011

Cain's 9-9-9 plan: A solution or a slogan?

Herman Cain wants a simpler tax plan - but critics say it's unrealistic, uncontrollable and hurtful to the poor

• Oct 12, 2011

Cain sees attacks on him as sign of success

The Republican businessman got a warm reception at a candidates' forum hosted by the New Hampshire legislature

• Oct 12, 2011

Buffett doubles down on tax return challenge

The billionaire investor tells a GOP congressman how much he made last year, calls on other "ultra rich" people to release their tax returns with him

• Oct 12, 2011

Perry gives Indiana audience a preview of his energy proposal

The Texas governor wants an "all-of-the-above" strategy that includes oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

• Oct 12, 2011

NH threatens Dec primary if Nev. does not delay

NH Secretary of State says Granite State primary will only be set if or when Nevada moves its caucus, now set for Jan. 14

• Oct 12, 2011

Clinton: Iran plot a "dangerous escalation"

Secretary of State condemns Iran's "reckless act" against Saudi ambassador to the U.S., says those associated with plot will be held accountable

• Oct 12, 2011

Guns in bars champion charged in DUI with gun

Tennessee Republican Curry Todd sponsored law making it legal to carry a gun into bars

• Oct 12, 2011

Rick Perry flubs date of U.S. revolution

Speaking to a group of college students, Texas Gov. Rick Perry asserts that the American Revolution took place in the 16th century

• Oct 12, 2011

Perry pressured to denounce Confederate plates

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee calls on Rick Perry to denounce license plates with Confederate battle flag during GOP debate

• Oct 12, 2011

GOP blames gov't, not Wall St for economic woes

Asked if Wall St execs should be in prison for causing financial collapse, GOP White House hopefuls said gov't is the culprit

• Oct 12, 2011

Dems move to stage 2 of jobs fight: Slam the GOP

The president's $447B jobs bill failed in the Senate, so Democrats plan on pressuring Republicans to support pieces of it, or pay the political price

• Oct 12, 2011

U.S. aims to "unite the world" against Iran

Washington to use alleged plot to assassinate Saudi ambassador as basis for global campaign to isolate Iran

• Oct 12, 2011

Romney showing new interest in Iowa caucus

The GOP front-runner is heading to the Hawkeye State next week

• Oct 12, 2011

The Drive: Is Mitt Romney pulling away?

Mitt Romney looks strong after another sterling debate and the endorsement of Chris Christie - but can the electorate overcome its doubts?

• Oct 12, 2011

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