Health bodies reject NHS reforms »
Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government. BBC News – Politics
Video: Protesters brave cold to march against Putin »
In spite of sub-zero temperatures, thousands of Russians took to the streets to demonstrate for clean elections. Opposition protesters claim Putin’s government rigged parliamentary elections and they want to make sure nothing like that happens when Putin once again runs for president. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Latest World Headlines – CBS News
US, Japan agree to partial Marine transfer from Okinawa: media »
TOKYO (Reuters) – The United States and Japan have agreed to tweak a six-year-old agreement on Marines based on the southern island of Okinawa, allowing Washington to deploy forces to the Pacific island of Guam regardless of the debate over moving a disputed airbase. Reuters: Politics
Video: With Nevada win likely, Romney looks ahead »
Mitt Romey is expected to win the Nevada caucuses — and win big — giving him three of the first five states to vote. As Jan Crawford reports, that advantage is allowing Romney to get a head start campaigning in the states that are coming up. Latest Politics Headlines – CBS News
Cameron to make official US visit »
Prime Minister David Cameron will make an official visit to the US next month, the White House says. BBC News – Politics
Video: Europe in grip of deadly deep-freeze »
A deadly deep freeze has killed at least 220 people across Europe. Arctic winds have driven down temperatures for a week, and the snow is piling up in the unlikeliest of places. Charlie D’Agata reports. Latest World Headlines – CBS News
Labour: Banks must serve society »
Ed Miliband calls for a culture of “one nation banking” in which financial institutions are not “isolated” from the rest of the economy and society. BBC News – Politics
High Streets bid for £1m funding »
The government is looking for 12 run down High Streets in England to share £1m as a part of plans proposed by TV retail guru Mary Portas. BBC News – Politics
As Population Shifts, So Do Political Tactics »
In the last decade, population growth in Western swing states outpaced the national average, according to David Damore, a professor of political science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. With the Nevada Republican caucus underway, guest host David Greene talks with Damore about the electoral shift and the issues potential voters in the region [...]
What The People Want Out West »
As the primary season pushes westward, voters in big Western states share what they like and want, plus why they feel they’re a different kind of electorate. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Politics
PM urged to cut wind farm subsidy »
More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines. BBC News – Politics
In Nev., Solid Showing Expected For Romney »
Nevada holds its Republican caucuses today it is the first Western state to weigh in on the nominating contest. NPR’s Ari Shapiro reports that Mitt Romney is widely favored to win and has the latest from Nevada. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Politics
Video: Gingrich hoping for competitive finish in Nevada »
Despite the odds, Newt Gingrich is still hoping for a competitive finish in Nevada, especially among conservatives displeased with the notion of a Romney nomination. Chip Reid reports on Gingrich’s Nevada strategy. Latest Politics Headlines – CBS News
AP: Romney Wins Nevada In Sweeping Victory »
The Associated Press, relying on entrance polls, has called Mitt Romney the winner of Saturday’s GOP presidential contest. Rival Newt Gingrich swatted aside any talk of a withdrawal and emphatically renewed an earlier vow to campaign into the party convention. Not all of the votes have been counted, including from the state’s largest county, Clark. [...]