· Romney's Santorum problem: no easy targets
PORTLAND, Maine (Reuters) - U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has a Rick Santorum problem that can't be easily swept aside, even with wins in the sparsely attended Maine...
· US, allies putting 'pressure' on Syria: White House
The United States and its allies are bringing "pressure to bear" on Syria, White House chief of Staff Jacob Lew said Sunday, predicting the efforts would lead to the end of Bashar...
· Santorum plans aggressive strategy against Romney
A day after Mitt Romney regained some momentum in the Republican presidential contest, his rival Rick Santorum went on the attack, calling the front-runner "desperate" while promising to...
· AJC: Hamas Leader's Visit to Iran Underscores Ominous Threats to Israel

· AP IMPACT: USAID contractor work in Cuba detailed
Piece by piece, in backpacks and carry-on bags, American aid contractor Alan Gross made sure laptops, smartphones, hard drives and networking equipment were secreted into Cuba. The most...
· US, China look for smoother future with VP visit
The United States and China will try to set the stage for a smoother relationship during a visit by China's likely next president, but neither side is under illusions about resolving deep...
· White House sticking to contraception plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will not make any more changes to the rule announced last week requiring health insurance plans to provide women with coverage for...
· USW Statement on Obama's 2013 Trade Enforcement Budget

· SPIN METER: Romney backed earmarks as governor
Mitt Romney takes a hard line against congressional earmarks, but the GOP presidential front-runner had a more favorable view of federal pork-barrel spending when he was governor of...
· White House defends deficit
Washington (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's chief of staff, Jacob Lew, defended his boss on Sunday for failing to cut the U.S. budget deficit, arguing that now was the wrong time for...
· Santorum plans aggressive strategy against Romney
Rick Santorum is pursuing an aggressive strategy to challenge Mitt Romney in the state where the GOP presidential front-runner grew up. Santorum said Sunday he could do "exceptionally...
· Analysis: Obama pitches middle while GOP eyes base
The dustup over contraception underscored President Barack Obama's political edge in working to attract independent voters without alienating his Democratic base. His Republican rivals are...
· Santorum says he'll be in 2-man race with Romney
Rick Santorum says he expects to do well in the next GOP presidential contests and will be in a two-man race with Mitt Romney. Santorum is coming off victories last week in Colorado,...
· From the go, roller-coaster GOP White House race
From the start, it's been a roller-coaster race for the Republican presidential nomination. GOP primary voters can catch their collective breath for the next two weeks after spending...
· Analysis: Obama pitches middle while GOP eyes base
The past week's dustup over contraception underscored President Barack Obama's early advantage in one important area: working to attract independent voters without alienating his...
· Day after Maine win, Romney looks to money race
His losing streak broken and the GOP presidential race entering a lull, Mitt Romney now turns his attention to extending the huge cash advantage he enjoys over his rivals. The former...
· Maine GOP chairman says Romney wins caucuses
Mitt Romney narrowly won Maine's Republican caucuses, state party officials announced Saturday, providing his campaign with a much-needed boost after three straight losses earlier this...
· Romney adds to delegate lead with Maine victory
Mitt Romney added to his lead in the race for delegates Saturday with a narrow victory in the Maine Republican presidential caucuses. Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, won 11...
· Maine GOP chairman say Romney wins caucuses
Mitt Romney eked out a narrow win in Maine's Republican caucuses, state party officials announced Saturday, providing his campaign with a much-needed boost after three straight losses...
· Romney thanks Maine voters _ in a statement
Mitt Romney is thanking Maine voters after the state party chairman declared him the winner of that state. The former Massachusetts governor issued a statement instead of delivering a...