Burris rejected in bid to claim Senate seat

Roland Burris failed in his bid to take President-elect Barack Obama's Illinois Senate seat on Tuesday in a scripted piece of political theater staged just before the opening of the 111th Congress.

Franken on top in recount, but lawsuit looms

The Minnesota state Canvassing Board certified results showing Democrat Al Franken the winner of the state's contested Senate race on Monday.

A year later, still no answers in Peterson case

On Tuesday, the anniversary of Stacy Peterson's disappearance will be marked in much the same way it began: Family will hold an evening candlelight vigil and her husband will be in New York.

Palin delivers in debate, but doubts linger

Much of the pre- and post-debate spin centered on Republican VP pick Sarah Palin, but Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden tried to reassure voters about his and Obama's readiness for office

Was Ifill a smart choice to moderate?

Was Ifill a smart choice to moderate?

How about a double scoop of mama's milk?

Mooove over, Holsteins. PETA wants world-famous Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream to tap nursing moms, rather than cows, for the milk used in its ice cream.

Elusive 'Higgs boson' is ultimate prize

Perhaps the best known missing piece in the puzzle that the CERN collider in Geneva will explore is the elusive Higgs boson, a hypothetical subatomic particle believed to give mass to other particles. It's sometimes called the God particle because of its importance.

Obama says VP pick Biden 'ready to step in'

Before a crowd of thousands gathered in front of the Old State Capitol, Obama said Biden was "a statesman with sound judgment who doesn't have to hide behind bluster to keep America strong."

Obama chooses Biden as running mate

Barack Obama named Delaware Sen. Joe Biden as his vice presidential running mate early Saturday, balancing his ticket with a congressional veteran well-versed in foreign policy and defense issues.

U.S. men defeat Brazil for beach volleyball gold

Day 14 highlights: The team of Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser defeated Brazil in three sets to claim the gold medal, one day after the U.S. women's team beat China on the beach.

Hallmark says 'I do' to gay marriage cards

Most states don't recognize gay marriage - but now Hallmark does. The nation's largest greeting card company will now be selling same-sex wedding cards in their aisles.

Hundreds protest immigration raid in Iowa

About a thousand protesters descended on a small town in northeastern Iowa on Sunday, decrying the raid of a meatpacking plant that arrested nearly 400 residents and calling for a change in federal immigration policies.

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