Hillary Clinton dodging political 'high wire' (AP)

AP - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she wants to step off the "high wire of American politics" after two decades and is again tamping down speculation that she might stay in government if President Barack Obama wins a second term.

Obama 'putting colleges on notice' on high tuition (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama fired a warning at the nation's colleges and universities on Friday, threatening to strip their federal aid if they "jack up tuition" every year and to give the money instead to schools showing restraint and value.

GOP insiders rise up to cut Gingrich down to size (AP)

AP - Republican insiders are rising up to cut Newt Gingrich down to size, testament to the GOP establishment's fear that the mercurial candidate could lead the party to disaster this fall.

Populist, combative Obama gets love from Democratic lawmakers (Reuters)
Reuters - Congressional Democrats have complained in the past that they have not felt the love from President Barack Obama and accuse the White House of not consulting them on key policies. But when Obama addressed them on Friday it was a love-fest.

Palin: Newt's secret weapon (Politico)
Politico - Newt Gingrich has a new unofficial campaign surrogate and her name is Sarah Palin.

16 scientists declare: ‘no compelling scientific argument’ for ‘drastic actions on global warming’ (Daily Caller)
Daily Caller - Sixteen scientists took to the pages of the Wall Street Journal Friday to argue that there is “no compelling scientific argument” for “drastic actions on global warming.”

Candidate roots don't much matter in diverse Fla. (AP)

AP - Mitt Romney's ties to the Northeast gave him a boost on the way to winning the New Hampshire primary. Newt Gingrich's roots in the South probably had at least a little to do with his South Carolina triumph.

Obama urges Congress to act in election year (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama rallied House Democrats for an election-year fight, urging them to work with Republicans if they show some willingness to put politics aside but telling the rank and file to call them out if they stand in the way.

Cuban-American Vote May Decide Florida Primary (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - Reuters reports the most prominent Cuban-American in Florida politics has thus far refused to endorse any candidate for the GOP nomination. Sen. Marco Rubio is considered to be a possible vice presidential running mate. He is descended from Cuban immigrants and is a tea party favorite. He has former staffers in both the campaigns of Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. Both men have courted Rubio for his coveted endorsement.

NC gov's exit shakes up vote on gay marriage ban (AP)
AP - Something unexpected happened on the way to North Carolina's vote on a gay marriage ban this May: Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue decided not to run for re-election, meaning more voters who oppose the ban could turn out at the polls.

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Poll: Romney opens up Florida lead
Quinnipiac has him ahead of Gingrich by 9 points.




Aaron Narvol Purple Heart: Pittsburgh WWII vet gets long-delayed medal
A World War II veteran from Pittsburgh has at long last received a Purple Heart.




Economy grew at 2.8% in 4th quarter
The shallow rebound affirms Obama’s claims that some progress has occurred toward recovery.




Obama offers plan to curb tuition costs
“Higher education is not a luxury. It’s an economic imperative," the president says.

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Report: Easier voting for military
Since 2009, 47 states and D.C. have enacted reforms to protect those casting ballots from abroad.




Duncan: Pay great teachers $150K
"We have to recognize and reward excellence," the education secretary says.




Political realities crash Dems' party
In North Carolina, they face an uphill battle after a promising electoral shift in 2008.




Biden and 3 other bad accent moments
The vice president's imitation of a foreign accent isn't the first instance of an accent faux pas.

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Buffett defends secretary
He says the recent criticism his secretary has drawn from the media is “ridiculous.”




Santorum: Get mad about health care
Calls Romney’s record on the issue a "big liability.”




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The Worst is Yet to Come in Florida Contest

With deepening animosity between Republican frontrunners Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, tons of money, massive media interest and the GOP nomination on the line, the run-up to the Florida primary on Tuesday will be strictly scorched earth.

Obama dismisses tense exchange with Brewer in Arizona as 'blown out of proportion'

Obama said it's good publicity for a Republican to argue with him -- but that it was no big deal and that he told Brewer in response to her request that he'd be happy to meet with her.

Activists send 500 tacos to Connecticut mayor after controversial remark

Activists sent 500 tacos to the mayor of East Haven, Conn., who sparked controversy for saying he "might have tacos" when asked how he would improve relations with Latinos.

Defamation suit filed against pen-named Utah mayor

A Utah mayor who wrote news stories under a false identify was sued for defamation on the same day he announced he will seek the Republican nomination to run for Salt Lake County mayor. 

Campaign attacks follow Romney, Gingrich into last debate before Florida primary

The exchange came Thursday near the beginning of the second debate in four days in advance of next Tuesday's Florida primary for the Republican presidential nomination.

Car makers support California's new 'clean car' regs

Automakers expressed qualified support for California's proposed rules to require carmakers to build more electric and other less-polluting hybrid cars and trucks by 2025.

Senate OKs drug-smuggling bill, Giffords' last

The legislation, passed by voice vote, increases penalties for those flying ultralight planes to smuggle drugs into Gabrielle Giffords' home state of Arizona nd other states along the border.

Code-writing 'academy' aims brings computer programming to the masses

Codecademy is the creation of a couple of recent Columbia University grads who describe the Internet as “an incredible recruiting force for political campaigns or revolutions," suggesting those who know code can change the world.

Grandchildren of John Tyler, America’s 10th president, are still alive

While most U.S. presidents become associated with important legislation or significant policies, what stands out for former President John Tyler, America’s 10th commander in chief, is his impressive lineage.

Secret Service probes Arizona cop's bullet-ridden Obama image

The US Secret Service is investigating an Arizona cop after he posted a photo online showing several teenagers with guns posing next to a bullet-ridden Barack Obama T-shirt.

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N.C. Democratic Gov. Perdue won't seek re-election

RALEIGH, N.C. — Democratic North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue, the first woman elected governor in the state, said Thursday she would not seek re-election this year because she believes a bid would make it more difficult to fund education.

Perdue has faced poor poll numbers, continued budget troubles and a ...

User-friendly health plan summaries at risk

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer groups are scrambling to salvage a popular provision of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul that suddenly seems to be in question.

This time it's not Republican opposition they're worried about, but the White House itself.

At issue is a requirement that health plans provide simple, ...

Senate paves way for final debt increase

The debt fight that dominated Congress last year whimpered to a close Thursday as the Senate voted to clear the way for President Obama to raise the federal government's borrowing limit by another $1.2 trillion to $16.4 trillion, which he hopes will last past the November election.

In a 52-44 ...

Financier who profited on Europe's debt fueling Paul PAC

A super PAC supporting a presidential candidate has finally disclosed some of its big-money donors — but it's not one of the groups backing the two top-tier candidates, both of which managed to avoid revealing their donors before the early primaries through a questionable loophole. In a federal disclosure Thursday, ...

Romney: Gingrich attacks on him are 'repulsive'

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Newt Gingrich says he does not believe rival Mitt Romney's proposal to allow illegal immigrants to voluntarily deport themselves would be successful, adding that his presidential rival is the "most anti-immigrant" candidate.

Gingrich and Romney clashed in the opening moments of Thursday's debate in Florida.

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Rivals hold their fire on big Gingrich funder

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's biggest financial backer, billionaire Las Vegas casino tycoon and staunch Israel promoter Sheldon Adelson, is proving a mixed blessing with GOP voters for his  favorite candidate, but to date Mr. Gingrich's presidential rivals have studiously refrained from making the donor a campaign issue.

Mr. ...

Romney, Gingrich clash over immigration in Florida debate

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Newt Gingrich played the role of political pinata in the debate here Thursday as his Republican rivals whacked away at his stances on immigration, previous support of a federal health care mandate and recent call for a new moon base — all just five days out from ...

Republicans accuse Obama of sham drilling announcement

House Republicans are accusing President Obama of making a sham announcement to open nearly 38 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico to oil and gas drilling, arguing that the same lease sale was already in the works before he took office.

Ridiculing the president for touting the Gulf lease ...

Obama decries rising cost of college education

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — President Barack Obama called Friday for an overhaul of the higher education financial aid system, warning that colleges and universities that fail to control spiraling tuition costs could lose federal funds.

The election year proposal was also a political appeal to young people and working ...

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Poll: Perry's ratings down as governor after failed run

AUSTIN | A new poll shows Texas Gov. Rick Perry's approval rating in his home state at a 10-year low and more than half of Texans don't want him to run for another term as governor.

The telephone survey of ...

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