Colorado wildfire grows amid erratic wind gusts »
Hundreds of firefighters worked to combat a growing blaze that was scorching terrain around a scenic canyon in northern Colorado Latest U.S. Headlines – CBS News
US officials agonize over apology to Pakistan for November soldier deaths »
For nearly six months after U.S.-led forces accidentally killed two dozen Pakistani troops at the Afghanistan border, officials at the highest reaches of the Obama administration have been locked in a heated debate over what might appear to be a small step — apologizing for the loss. FOXNews.com
Romney rejects Obama-Wright attacks, despite doing so in past »
Mitt Romney continued to distance his campaign from a conservative super PAC’s proposal to run ads linking President Barack Obama to his controversial former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Speaking to reporters in Jacksonville, Fla., where he campaigned on Thursday, Romney said he rejects any efforts to link Obama with Wright. “I want to make [...]
Americans Elect fails to produce a candidate »
The nonpartisan third party organization suspended its efforts to draft a third-party candidate after spending tens of millions Latest Political Hotsheet Headlines – CBS News
Tony Perkins: Obama same-sex stance gives Romney “missing piece of intensity” »
Evangelical activist calls president’s support for same-sex marriage political miscalculation, but advocates say voters will reward his conviction Latest Face The Nation Headlines – CBS News
Super PAC shelves Obama-Wright ads after outcry »
The billionaire said to be weighing a proposal to resurrect incendiary comments by President Barack Obama’s former pastor shelved the idea Thursday after Obama and Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney denounced the tactic. Yahoo! News – Latest News & Headlines
Super PAC preparing ads tying Obama to former pastor Wright »
A super PAC working to defeat President Obama is preparing an ad campaign highlighting Obama’s ties to his controversial former pastor. FOXNews.com
Democrats say they “absolutely” will keep Senate »
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee says not only will it keep control of the Senate this year, but it’s playing offense, not defense, in 2012 Latest Face The Nation Headlines – CBS News
Vermont becomes first state to ban fracking »
Vermont became the first state to ban the controversial natural gas drilling practice known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. FOXNews.com
As Obama attacks, Romney defends his record at Bain »
The battle over Bain continues as the Obama campaign doubles down and Romney plays defense Latest Political Hotsheet Headlines – CBS News
Hill GOP wants answers on Hezbollah leader tied to soldiers killings, set for release »
Republicans on Capitol Hill are furious over the Obama administration’s handling of a purported Hezbollah commander connected to the killing of five U.S. soldiers in 2007 and now reportedly set for release by an Iraqi court. FOXNews.com
Abu Zubaydah begs Guantanamo prosecutors to charge him »
Lawyer for the longest-held “high value” detainee at Guantanamo Bay says her client is stuck in limbo without charges Latest Political Hotsheet Headlines – CBS News
Violence Against Women Act passes in House, but partisan battle looms »
Republicans pass version of bill to protect victims of violence; Democrats say it excludes vulnerable populations Latest Political Hotsheet Headlines – CBS News
House OKs GOP’s anti-violence against women bill »
The House has passed Republican legislation to renew an anti-domestic violence law. FOXNews.com