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Pentagon calls for 'urgent' upgrade of massive bunker-busting bombs, as Iranian threat looms

Jennifer Griffin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:39:58 GMT

The Air Force developed the bomb in conjunction with Boeing to attack concrete bunkers and tunnel facilities, and the Pentagon has requested $81 million in reallocated funds from Congress to get it ready for use.

Navy names ship after Gabrielle Giffords

Justin Fishel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:15:00 GMT

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, his voice cracking, proudly made the announcement in front of a large crowd of Navy officials in the Pentagon courtyard.

Romney 'glitter bomber' reportedly tied to Dems

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:08:08 GMT

"Glitter bombs" have become a frequent threat for Republican presidential candidates on the campaign trail this year, as gay rights activists draw attention to their cause by ambushing the candidates with the shimmery confetti.

CPAC protester says he was paid $60 to show up

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:59:10 GMT

Protesters outside a major conservative conference in Washington might be pocketing some part-time pay out of it.

Virginia Rep. Wolf asks for delay in Eisenhower memorial after family objections

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:12:12 GMT

A Virginia congressman is asking a federal panel to reject a design for a memorial honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Washington, saying the World War II general's family's objects to it.

Budget deficit drops to $27B in January

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:06:43 GMT

The federal budget deficit fell sharply in January compared to a year earlier, as an improving economy lifts income tax revenue.

New Jersey town official blames vengeful cops for DWI bust

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:16:28 GMT

A deputy mayor whose southern New Jersey town laid off several police officers amid budget woes says he was targeted for a DWI bust by vengeful cops.

Obama tasks new council with 'global development' strategy

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:59:59 GMT

President Obama has created a new commission charged with promoting "global development" -- a move that comes as the Middle East continues to churn with uprisings rooted in the Arab Spring.

US data in Iranian hands after downed drone?

Catherine Herridge — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:19:17 GMT

The 10-week investigation into the downed CIA drone in Iran is raising questions as to whether the malfunctions may have inadvertently handed the Iranians not only the aircraft but its data.

Provocative California pamphlet on STDs under investigation

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:28:12 GMT

A California health department pamphlet on sexually transmitted diseases is under investigation after concerns were raised about the graphic nature of sections on gay sex.

GOP candidates tout conservative credentials at DC summit

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:13:23 GMT

The Republican presidential candidates appealed Friday for the hearts and votes of conservatives at the movement's premier conference in Washington, with each trying to gain the edge as the race endures yet another shakeup.

Fox News Poll Methodology: Santorum Surge, Obama

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:37:09 GMT

Fox News Poll: Obama holds edge over Republicans in matchups

Dana Blanton — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:37:43 GMT

Barack Obama bests each of the Republican presidential candidates in hypothetical matchups. In addition, the president’s job approval rating hits its highest point in over six months -- despite a decline in optimism on the economy.

Romney could face fourth straight loss

Chris Stirewalt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:36:08 GMT

This weekend, Mitt Romney will box with Texas Rep. Ron Paul, the only other candidate to seriously contest Maine's straw poll.

Fox News Poll: Santorum surges nationally after three-state sweep

Dana Blanton — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:34:54 GMT

Rick Santorum has surged nationally in the race for the 2012 Republican nomination after his three-state sweep this week, while Mitt Romney has lost ground among GOP primary voters. In addition, most GOP voters say the nomination race isn’t over -- someone other than Romney could still win. That’s according to a Fox News poll released Friday.

Fox News Poll Methodology: Santorum Surge

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:32:31 GMT

US debates arming Syrian opposition as defense strategy

Jonathan Hunt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:14:52 GMT

To arm or not arm? That is the question. The Syrian opposition is being crushed by forces loyal to President Assad, any attempts at diplomatic pressure are being thwarted by Russia and China vetoing resolutions at the UN, and economic sanctions aren’t much use when a dictator seems to have decided it’s a case of kill or be killed.

Obama announces change in contraceptive coverage rule after outcry

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:36:33 GMT

President Obama on Friday backed off a plan requiring religious organizations to provide free contraceptive coverage, shifting the responsibility to insurers in a move he claimed would preserve religious liberty as well as "basic fairness" for women who want the coverage.

Obama budget predicts $1.3T deficit for 2012, repeats call for hike in top income tax rate

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:56:56 GMT

The White House on Friday confirmed a report that President Obama's new budget predicts a $1.3 trillion deficit for the ongoing fiscal year. The deficit would drop to $901 billion next year under the administration's tax and spending policies.

House committee chairman says cooperating with ethics panel on stock trades, denies wrongdoing

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:02:31 GMT

The chairman of the House Financial Services Committee said Friday he is cooperating with an ethics panel's investigation of his stock trades and expects to be exonerated.