Russia, China veto U.N. resolution on Syria

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February 4, 2012

Russia, China veto U.N. resolution on Syria

Going against U.S. and world sentiment, Russia and China on Saturday vetoed a resolution calling for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down after the brutal killing of 5,400 Syrian citizens.
Published
February 4, 2012

Fidel Castro unveils 2-volume memoir

In a rare appearance, Fidel Castro spent six hours presenting his two-volume memoir to an audience in Havana on Saturday.
Published
February 4, 2012

Indiana election chief found guilty of voter fraud

Indiana's Secretary of State could lose his job and freedom after jurors convicted him Saturday of multiple voter fraud charges,leaving in flux the fate of one of the state's most powerful positions.
Published
February 3, 2012

Romney emphasizes patriotism — a lot

Mitt Romney talks about his love for America almost every day. Twice now, the Republican presidential front-runner has even broken into song.
Published
February 3, 2012

Romney campaign parts ways with debate coach

The man who coached Mitt Romney before two well-received debate performances is no longer with the Romney campaign.
Published
February 2, 2012

Trump: Getting to know Romney led to endorsement

The announcement came hours after Newt Gingrich had informed close advisers Wednesday night that he expected to win Trump's support.
Published
February 2, 2012

From shipwreck in Italy, a treasure now beckons

In the chaotic evacuation of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, passengers and crew abandoned almost everything on board: jewels, cash, champagne, antiques and thousands of pieces of art.
Published
February 2, 2012

Romney invested in Chinese and Iranian companies

Despite a 2007 pledge to end these investments, Romney continued to invest millions in China and Iran, and didn't stop until he announced his latest bid for president.
Published
February 1, 2012

Unlike most Republicans, Romney supports hikes in minimum wage

Mitt Romney renewed his support Wednesday for automatic increases in the minimum wage, a position sharply at odds with the GOP's business allies, conservatives and the party's senior leaders.
Published
February 1, 2012

Romney has money, momentum in GOP race

But his comment "I'm not concerned about the very poor" on Wednesday morning could provide fodder for his opponents and critics.