The Santorum question: Is he too extreme for the middle? Los Angeles Times On abortion, same-sex marriage and other social issues, he's the most conservative of the GOP candidates. But he'll need the swing vote to win. Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum recites the Pledge of Allegiance during a campaign stop at … As Super Tuesday looms, Republican primary heads into potentially decisive phaseWashington Post Republicans Step Up Battle in Looming Primary States as Race TightensNew York Times Santorum says Obama elected as 'a rock star'
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Supreme Court will hear case on affirmative action at colleges Los Angeles Times By David G. Savage Washington The Supreme Court cast doubt Tuesday on the future of affirmative action at the nation's colleges and universities, agreeing to hear an appeal from a white student in Texas who seeks an end to "racial preferences" in … Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Affirmative Action CaseNew York Times High Court to Hear College Affirmative-Action CaseWall Street Journal High court to take new look at affirmative actionUSA TODAY CNN International -Washington Post -BusinessWeek all 191 news articles »
Washington avalanche kills 3 skiers Los Angeles Times A fourth skier is also caught up in the slide but survives; authorities say a safety device may have saved her. A rescuer at a staging area near the Stevens Pass resort in Washington where an avalanche swept three skiers to their deaths. Avalanche kills 3 in Washington state avalanche
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Rick Santorum denies questioning Obama's faith Los Angeles Times By Mitchell Landsberg Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum on Sunday denied questioning President Obama's Christian faith but said the president has an environmental belief "that elevates the Earth above man." Santorum was quoted Saturday as … Santorum said Obama's faith not the issue, but 'phony ideal' promoting Earth …Washington Post Santorum: Obama's worldview upside-downCBS News Santorum: 'Phony theology' comment was about energy policy, not Christian faithFox News BusinessWeek -USA TODAY -NY1 all 444 news articles »
A gospel funeral for Whitney Houston Los Angeles Times At the Baptist church where she once sang in the choir, the pop star is remembered during a star-studded service. Kevin Costner recalls her as 'a sweet miracle.' Several blocks away, fans gather in her honor. By Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times In a … Star-studded sendoff for Whitney Houstonmsnbc.com Movie, music stars mourn Whitney Houston in NJ hometown funeral; Houston's …Washington Post Quotes from Whitney Houston's funeral in NJCBS News NPR -Reuters -TIME all 6,470 news articles »
Whitney Houston memorial service begins in New Jersey Los Angeles Times A week after Whitney Houston died in a Beverly Hills hotel room, her family and friends gathered Saturday in Newark, NJ, for an invitation-only service called a "home-going ceremony." A number of Houston's celebrity friends were expected to perform in … Friends, family celebrate Whitney Houston's lifeUSA TODAY Loved ones say goodbye to Whitney HoustonCBS News Whitney Houston's Funeral: Moment by MomentE! Online The Associated Press
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Outside Whitney Houston's funeral: 'We're hurting too' Los Angeles Times By Tina Susman Three hours before Whitney Houston's funeral was to begin Saturday, about three dozen fans gathered at a corner four blocks up the street from the New Hope Baptist Church, the closest police permitted them to be. Friends, family gather for Whitney Houston funeralUSA TODAY Amid Police Presence, Fans Congregate for Houston's FuneralNew York Times Guests arrive to say goodbye to Houston
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Gov. Chris Christie vetoes NJ gay marriage bill, as promised Los Angeles Times By Ricardo Lopez New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie followed through on his word Friday, vetoing a gay marriage bill passed by the state's legislature a day earlier. “I am adhering to what I've said since this bill was first introduced – an issue of this … NJ Gov. Christie Vetoes Gay Marriage BillTIME Christie Vetoes Gay Marriage Setting Up NJ Override FightBusinessWeek New Jersey veto on gay marriageBBC News Politico -Washington Post -The Guardian all 2,223 news articles »
Senate approves payroll tax cut measure; quick OK by Obama expected Los Angeles Times By Ian Duncan Congress gave final approval to payroll tax cut legislation Friday, also maintaining Medicare reimbursement rates for doctors and long-term unemployment benefits. The bill had earlier passed the House, 293-132, facing opposition from … Payroll-Tax Cut Pact Clears CongressWall Street Journal Congress passes extension of payroll tax cutWashington Post Congress approves payroll tax cut extensionUSA TODAY New York Times -CBS News -CNN all 4,706 news articles »
Pilot detained after straying into Obama's airspace Los Angeles Times F-16 fighters intercept private plane carrying marijuana after it got too close to the helicopter taking the president from Orange County to LAX. President Obama, at Los Angeles International Airport, prepares to depart after his visit to Southern … Plane smuggling pot intercepted by F-16s after straying into Obama's airspaceGlobalPost Obama counts on California for electoral votes — and cashSacramento Bee President Barack Obama's big-money day in SFSan Francisco Chronicle Washington Post -Wall Street Journal -Reuters all 781 news articles »
