Rand Takes the Crown
As expected, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul won the straw poll at the Conservative Political Action Conference Saturday, but Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker rode his wave of momentum to place second
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The Face of ISIS
From S Club 7 and Manchester United to violent Islamic fundamentalism, here's what we know about the man known as "Jihad John"
Kremlin Shifts Blame
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the murder of one of his fiercest critics, Boris Nemtsov, was a “provocation"
Warren Buffett Finds a Successor, But Won't Say Who
The Sage of Omaha says he and the board have found the "right person" to succeed him as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Even though he doesn't name the person in question, he does say more on the subject than he has in the past.
Jennifer Lawrence Denies 'Screaming Match' With Director
Jennifer Lawrence had been rumored to have engaged in a vocal argument with the famously temperamental David O. Russell on the set of his their third film together, Joy. But she put the rumors to rest on Facebook Saturday.
India's Modi Unveils First Full Budget
The newly elected Prime Minister's first full-year budget ramps up infrastructure spending, cuts corporate taxes and introduces a new universal social security system — aiming to both satisfy the business community and help the poor
Lupita Nyong'o's Stolen Oscar Dress Recovered
The as-yet-unidentified thief who stole the 12 Years a Slave star's dress apparently returned it to the London Hotel in Los Angeles. "We believe this dress is the dress that was stolen from the London Hotel," a police spokesman said.
New York Knicks Star Anthony Mason Dead at 48
The 6-foot-7 Mason won the NBA's Sixth Man award in 1995 with a Knicks team that was eliminated in the second round of the playoffs in one of its classic clashes with the Indiana Pacers.
Congress Averts Partial Government Shutdown, For a Week
Congress passed a one-week extension to fund the Department of Homeland Security and prevent sending 30,000 government employees home on furlough late Friday — but another deadline looms in just seven days
Marathon Bombing Trial Will Stay in Boston
A federal appeals panel ruled Friday that publicity hasn't jeopardized Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's right to an impartial jury. Opening statements are set to proceed next week in the city where the attacks took place.
February Coldest Month in History For Some in U.S.
February was the coldest month ever recorded in parts of the northeastern U.S., breaking century-old records in some areas; Bangor, Maine saw average temperatures of just 6 degrees during the past 28 days
Iraqi Museum Looted During War Reopens
The Baghdad museum, which places back on display priceless artifacts from ancient Mesopotamia, was intentionally re-opened ahead of schedule as a response to the recent destruction by the militant group ISIS of sculptures at a museum in Mosul.
