CPAC kicks off with Marco RubioPoliticoThousands of conservative activists converged Thursday on Washington for CPAC. But aside from a packed hotel ballroom and a few memorable applause lines, the throngs were noticeably subdued as the yearly conservative confab kicked off.CPAC 2012: Updates, photos and video from day oneWashington Post (blog)Romney says his conservatism will shine through at CPACCBS NewsCPAC Attendees Say Mitt Romney Acceptable If Obama Is The AlternativeHuffington PostCNN (blog) -Christian Science Monitorall 402 news articles »

Divided court rejects Proposition 8Los Angeles TimesNonetheless, gay-rights advocates hailed Tuesday's decision as historic, while supporters of Proposition 8 immediately vowed to appeal. Instead of expanding the constitutional rights of gays and lesbians, the court based its decision on a 1996 US …Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Proposition 8ABC News (blog)Proposition 8 ruled unconstitutional: On to the Supreme Court?Washington PostProp. 8 struck down: Will California's gay couples flock to the altar?Christian Science MonitorSan Francisco Chronicle -Politicoall 2,786 news articles »

Randy Travis Arrested in SangerNBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthBy Deborah Ferguson, Frank Heinz and Amanda Guerra Country singer Randy Travis was arrested in Sanger Monday morning on a charge of suspicion of public intoxication. According to Sanger police, an officer noticed a 1998 black Pontiac parked in front of …Randy Travis arrested for public intoxicationCBS NewsRandy Travis arrested: Country singer busted on suspicion of public …New York Daily NewsCountry singer Randy Travis arrested outside Texas church for public intoxicationWashington PostVancouver Sunall 484 news articles »

State to examine terms of Josh Powell's visitationThe Seattle TimesThe state Department of Social and Health Services plans to conduct a child-fatality review into Sunday's fire that claimed the lives of Braden and Charles Powell and their father, Josh Powell. By Jennifer Sullivan No comments have been posted to this …Explosion at Wash. home kills Josh Powell, husband of missing Utah woman, 2 …Washington PostHouse explosion kills Josh Powell, husband of vanished Utah woman, and two sonsNew York Daily NewsJosh Powell, two sons killed in 'intentional' explosion of Powell's Washington …Chicago TribuneSalt Lake Tribune -ABC Newsall 1,119 news articles »

Mitt Romney's Nevada caucus win: What it meansWashington Post (blog)Mitt Romney confirmed his status as the prohibitive front-runner in the GOP presidential race Saturday with a win in the Nevada caucuses. But Romney's apparently large margin of victory may say more about his opponents than his own candidacy.Romney Wins Nevada CaucusesWall Street JournalRomney Eyes Win in Quiet Nevada CaucusesABC NewsMitt Romney Rolls to Victory in Nevada CaucusFox NewsHerald Sun -Los Angeles Timesall 5,314 news articles »

Micron CEO dies in plane crash, industry stunnedReutersPresident and Chief Operating Officer Mark Durcan, who was due to retire in August, will take up the CEO's responsibilities until the company's board can appoint a permanent successor. Directors will meet over the weekend, Micron said in a statement.Micron CEO Steve Appleton Dies in Stunt Plane CrashPC MagazineMicron CEO Steve Appleton Dies in Airplane Crash in IdahoSan Francisco ChronicleMicron CEO Steve Appleton dies in plane crashCNN InternationalUSA TODAY -Fox Newsall 799 news articles »

Did the Groundhog See His Shadow? 6 More Weeks of WinterZ6MagYes, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow which means 6 more weeks of winter. The forecast from Punxsutawney Phil at the annual ceremony of Groundhog Day 2012, “Many shadows do I see: six more weeks of winter it must be.” Thousands of people that were …Did the Groundhog See His Shadow? Depends Who You AskInternational Business TimesPoll: Groundhog Day: Did Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow?Patch.comDid Punxsutawney Phil, Famous Groundhog, See His Shadow this Groundhog Day 2012?Newstar MediaExaminer.com -MassLive.com -Tonganoxie Mirrorall 2,322 news articles »

Don Cornelius, 'Soul Train' Creator, Is Dead at 75New York TimesDon Cornelius, the smooth-voiced television host who brought black music and culture into America's living rooms when he created the dance show “Soul Train,” was found dead at his home in Los Angeles early Wednesday in what appeared to be a suicide, …'Soul Train's' Don Cornelius put one nation under grooveWashington Post"Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius commits suicide |ReutersDon Cornelius, "Soul Train" creator, dies of suicideCBS NewsWall Street Journal -Asbury Park Pressall 1,962 news articles »

Blake Griffin's dunk launches larger Clippers' discussionLos Angeles TimesBy Broderick Turner It was the stuff of legends, but then again Blake Griffin's dunking exploits already are legendary and they just continue to grow by leaps and bounds. Just ask Oklahoma City center Kendrick Perkins, who was on the receiving end of …Blake Griffin dunks on Kendrick Perkins (Video): Where does it rank among the …Washington Post (blog)Blake Griffin's dunk on Kendrick Perkins was great, but here are four by Vince …Midwest Sports FansVideo: Blake Griffin makes monster dunk over Kendrick PerkinsChicago Sun-TimesYahoo! Sports (blog) -Bleacher Reportall 606 news articles »