Top Headlines

U.S. banks agree to $25 billion in homeowner help

U.S. banks agree to $25 billion in homeowner help

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Five big U.S. banks accused of abusive mortgage practices have agreed to a $25 billion government settlement that may...

National News

Washington state governor to sign gay marriage bill on Monday

Lawyers accuse Pennsylvania judge in abuse trial of bias

Frisbee beach ban overblown, Los Angeles officials say

Four Wisconsin Republican lawmakers challenge recall signatures

NYC agrees ex-Marine is a man, ending 5-year battle

Mississippi Supreme Court urged to void Barbour pardons

Facebook "defriending" led to double murder, police say

U.S. extends travel warning to Mexico over violence

World News

Japan priest fights invisible demon: radiation

Iran turns to barter for food as sanctions cripple imports

Homs fears big push by Syrian tanks on stronghold

Factbox: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez

Arabs to discuss joint U.N.-Arab mission to Syria

Cruise ship disaster captain knew "it was over"

Maldives ex-president defiantly awaits arrest

Factbox: Chavez opponents vie for 2012 presidential ticket

15 bodies unearth in Mexico

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Mexican marines have found the decomposing bod...

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Mexican marines have found the decomposing bodies of 15 people on Wednesday (February 09) in the Mexican Gulf coast state of Veracruz, where drug-related violence flared last autumn. They were found on two ranches...

Looking rich on the runway

New York fashion week is underway and designers are unveiling what they hope wil...

New York fashion week is underway and designers are unveiling what they hope will be the defining looks for Fall 2012. Designer Richard Chai focused on luxurious aspirational looks.

Politics Now

CPAC: Herman Cain says he's not going away quietly

Former Giffords aide will run to fill her seat in Congress

CPAC: Activist sees reason to cheer a prolonged GOP fight

CPAC: Conservative gathering opens amid uncertain GOP race

Rick Perry: Conservatives should not 'settle' in GOP race

STOCK Act: Insider trading bill clears the House

Nancy Pelosi goes after Stephen Colbert in spoof ad

Donors turn to Santorum 'super PAC' after upset victories

Gallup tracking shows Santorum surging, Gingrich stalling

Sack races and marshmallow guns? Silly season at the White House

Obama's declining support among whites

U.S. economy returns to growth

Obama's $3.8 Trillion Budget Bigger, With Discipline

CIA staged mock execution, wielded power drill in interrogations, secret report says

Obama to Head to Copenhagen for Climate Talks

Obama traveling to Copenhagen for Olympic bid

Pilot who allegedly crashed plane in IRS building left manifesto

Obama's call to repeal "don't ask" draws questions

Top Obama counter-terrorism official cites human error in airliner attack

Group says Obama energy plan violates Endangered Species Act

New Pentagon rules could put women closer to combat

Biden meets human rights advocates on China

Biden says contraceptives fight can be worked out

White House lowers "stale" jobless forecast

Senate transportation bill clears key hurdle

U.S. Postal Service loses $3.3 billion in first quarter

Republicans push to wrap up payroll tax talks

After wins, Santorum seeks funding

Senate panel approves bill to televise high court

China swats away trouble before Xi's U.S. trip

In Pictures

Campaign 2012: Moments

Campaign 2012: Moments
Photo Gallery: Alaska Extreme Northern Lights

Photo Gallery: Alaska Extreme Northern Lights
Photos: Costa Concordia cruise ship runs aground in Italy

Photos: Costa Concordia cruise ship runs aground in Italy
Egyptians incensed after 74 die in soccer tragedy

Egyptians incensed after 74 die in soccer tragedy
Photos: Websites protesting SOPA

Photos: Websites protesting SOPA
Photos: Life in Iran

Photos: Life in Iran
2012 CES in Las Vegas

2012 CES in Las Vegas
New Hampshire voters head to the polls

New Hampshire voters head to the polls
Iowa caucuses

Iowa caucuses
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk through the years

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk through the years
Arab League suspends Syria mission as violence rages

Arab League suspends Syria mission as violence rages
Titanic artifacts to be auctioned

Titanic artifacts to be auctioned
Pictures: Events that will make 2012 truly special

Pictures: Events that will make 2012 truly special
Photos: Kim Jong Il

Photos: Kim Jong Il
Photos: Fatal Shooting at Virginia Tech

Photos: Fatal Shooting at Virginia Tech
New Year's Eve 2012

New Year's Eve 2012
Pictures: Pope Benedict XVI

Pictures: Pope Benedict XVI
Pictures: 2011 Kennedy Center Honors

Pictures: 2011 Kennedy Center Honors

At a Glance

Graphic: Latinos struggle to find work

Graphic: Latinos struggle to find work

Graphic: GOP campaign in Nevada, Maine
Graphic: Major events since the Egypt uprising

Graphic: Major events since the Egypt uprising
Graphic: Gas prices on the rise

Graphic: Gas prices on the rise
Graphic: Soccer stadium disasters

Graphic: Soccer stadium disasters
Graphic: Focus shifts to Sunshine State

Graphic: Focus shifts to Sunshine State
Graphic: Oral STD trend

Graphic: Oral STD trend
1 revolution, 2 visions

1 revolution, 2 visions
Focus: A pivotal race in South Carolina

Focus: A pivotal race in South Carolina
Focus: Scams difficult to diagnose

Focus: Scams difficult to diagnose
Focus: Weather disasters spike

Focus: Weather disasters spike
Focus: On a quest for the only life he knew

Focus: On a quest for the only life he knew
Focus: Building boom

Focus: Building boom