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7 Marines killed when helicopters collide in Arizona

Santorum struggles to defend record in debate

(Paul, Santorum and Romney in Arizona./Getty Images)

Presidential candidate Rick Santorum goes on the defensive in the first GOP debate since he won a trio of states two weeks ago. Romney attacks accuses him of compiling an inconsistent record.

Wave of bombings kills dozens in Iraq, indicates strength of Sunni insurgency

Wave of bombings kills dozens in Iraq, indicates strength of Sunni insurgency

Attacks appear to target forces in Baghdad and other cities.

Google, Facebook win under new voluntary Web privacy guidelines

Google, Facebook win under new voluntary Web privacy guidelines

White House to announce today guidelines for Web companies to protect consumers’ privacy online.

U.S. pushes for humanitarian aid, not arms, for Syrian opposition

U.S. pushes for humanitarian aid, not arms, for Syrian opposition

Message comes on eve of summit where U.S. and other leaders will challenge Assad to respond.

Hundreds of formerly secret documents show Iran’s nuclear deceit

Hundreds of formerly secret documents show Iran’s nuclear deceit

Records show decades-old tactics that intelligence officials say continue even now.

Invasive nature of some ultrasounds prompts Va. governor to back off bill

Invasive nature of some ultrasounds prompts Va. governor to back off bill

Mandating procedures isn’t “proper role for the state,” McDonnell says; fate of abortion bill now uncertain.

U.S. Postal Service to announce closures of mail processing facilities

U.S. Postal Service to announce closures of mail processing facilities

FEDERAL EYE | Workers should know by day’s end whether their facility is slated to close.

Featured Videos

Jury: Huguely guilty of second-degree murder (1:08)

Jury: Huguely guilty of second-degree murder (1:08)

The Washington Post's Jenna Johnson reports on the ground from Charlottesville, Va., where a jury found George Huguely guilty of second-degree murder and grand larceny in the case of Yeardley Love's death. (Feb. 22)
Oscars 2012: Predicting who will win Best Director (1:53)

Oscars 2012: Predicting who will win Best Director (1:53)

The Washington Post's Jen Chaney and Ann Hornaday debate whether anyone can beat "The Artist" director Michel Hazanavicius for the Academy Award for Best Director. (Feb. 22)
Debate audience boos conception question (6:48)

Debate audience boos conception question (6:48)

Republican presidential candidates responded to a question concerning contraception at the GOP debate in Arizona. (Feb. 22)
Could gas hit $5 a gallon? (1:45)

Could gas hit $5 a gallon? (1:45)

Over the past week alone, gas prices in California and several other parts of the country have spiked 20 cents a gallon. Experts say many motorists could start to see five dollar a gallon prices by summer. (Feb. 22)
Obama speaks at ground breaking of Black History Museum (2:04)

Obama speaks at ground breaking of Black History Museum (2:04)

President Barack Obama said Wednesday that a new national black history museum will help future generations remember the sometimes difficult, often inspirational role, that African Americans have played in the nation's history. (Feb. 22)
Carney: Obama appreciates impact of gas prices (2:08)

Carney: Obama appreciates impact of gas prices (2:08)

As gas prices continue to increase, White House press secretary Jay Carney said Wednesday that President Obama is fully aware of the impact that high gas prices have on average Americans. (Feb. 21)
Two Western journalists killed in Syria (0:34)

Two Western journalists killed in Syria (0:34)

The French government confirms that French photojournalist Remy Ochlik and American Marie Colvin were killed in Syria. The two were covering the fighting in Homs. (Feb. 22)

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Christians ponder giving up a vice during Lent as an attempt to remove barriers to God.

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Santorum intensifies the battle over faith

His recent comments were a new twist on a steady theme of his candidacy: that President Obama and other Democrats have a secular worldview not based on the Bible.

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Cowell: ‘X Factor’ will make noise

Despite ratings that lag “American Idol” and “The Voice,” he insists “The X Factor” is in “a good place.”

TBS renews ‘Conan’ through 2014

TBS renews ‘Conan’ through 2014

Conan O’Brien’s self-titled late-night talk show has officially been renewed for another two years.

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Breaking ground for next generation

Breaking ground for next generation

Groundbreaking for the $500 million African American museum showcases living history.

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The secret to creating a happy place

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